Is Archicad compatible with 3Ds max or Sketchup?

[Anonymous]

hi there,
ive tried to export a Archicad file(3D model) into a DWG and bring in into 3Ds max, but the model is only show as a 2D plan rather than the whole actual file. so im wondering is a 3d Archicad file can actually work in 3ds Max and sketchup.


hope someone can confirm this to me. thanks

[Karl Ottenstein]

Export as 3DS.

Karl

[Srinivas]

Karl wrote:
Export as 3DS.

Karl

Janice,

FYI you have to be in the 3d window to export as 3ds, maybe that's what you are missing.

[Anonymous]

thanks for the information.
it would be helpful if you can give me some tips on how should i export it to get the best result
i.e.
archicad object
element types/material
layers/material
material


thanks for your help.

[Srinivas]

I prefer to export the model via materials as it gives option to change the materials easily in Max.

Some notes by Graphisoft on conversion units.

http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/archiguide/unitsin3DSformat.html

Also here is a plugin that will help you, not sure if it works with the latest version.

http://plugins.angstraum.at/archicad_wiz/index.htm

[Anonymous]

thank u very much... it is works.

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I also tried to save out a 3ds file for import into sketchup but the 3ds file that is saved is simple text format? Could anyone tell me what I am missing here?

Thanks, Paul.