Collaboration with other software
About model and data exchange with 3rd party solutions: Revit, Solibri, dRofus, Bluebeam, structural analysis solutions, and IFC, BCF and DXF/DWG-based exchange, etc.

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CADimage corner window

Hello, I'm trying to create a corner window using the cad image window tool. I've searched the forum and found one page that uses this mot hod, however, the version of the tool that I have seems to be different and I cannot find the option to set it ...

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Inclination of walls in lists

Hi, When I list window properties, I want the inclination of its wall listed. But when I check that option, the results are always zero. I assume that if you choose a slanted wall, that the inclination should change, but it doesn't. How can I get the...

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Google Earth to AC15

Hi! So im trying to import the Google Earth terrain so I can plop my massing model on it and run a shadow study from the top view. I got so far as the workaround for OSx and was able to save my "place" in GE into a .kmz file. Upon import this KMZ fil...

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Autodesk Upgrade Pricing

I just read a post about the changes Autodesk is planning for their upgrade pricing. Basically it is about forcing everybody on subscription otherwise they will pay their shirt off: http://bimboom.blogspot.com/2012/05/news-flash-autodesk-to-remove-up...

problem with MEP Systems

Hello, * I am an student form the netherlands so my english can by bad, sorry for that. * I have a student license for Archicad 15 and yesterday I installed the add on MEP systems. Yesterday it worked fine, and there was a diffrent menu, of MEP. but ...

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DWG Translator not giving settings option

Our office is using AC15. One of my co-workers is trying to export a DWG file using the translator. My computer and his are identical. When he brings up the translator settings, there is no option for "Settings in Selected Translator." It shows the "...

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Importing 3D Solid Models

Hello: Much of my background is in the design of mechancal items using your typical 3D solid modeling software (like Solidworks, Catia and such). I am currently getting into architectural design but it has become obvious that AC appears to be based o...

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