Export customized data for individual components in IFC format In earlier versions of Archicad, we couldn’t export customized data for individual components (not just elements as a whole) in IFC format, so component-level quantity reports required wo...
Frequently exporting SAF files to FRILO can be time consuming Structural engineers who use FRILO are currently spending quite some time exporting SAF files by selecting a save location and setting the path for export each time, which interrupts the w...
Adjusting SAF Translator settings Currently, structural engineers can create and adjust structural analytical models in Archicad and eventually export them to the structural analysis software via SAF translators. However, in earlier versions of Archi...
Graphisoft has focused on further streamlining multi-disciplinary design workflows. Archicad 26 enhances the collaboration between structural engineers and architects with important structural analytical workflow improvements. Structural elements wit...
Note: This article is written based on Archicad 21 Before going into how to do the settings we need to understand how both tools work and various coordinate systems available for us to use. Archicad Revit Coordinate system is similar to traditional C...
It’s been mentioned many times regarding Archicad that any type of element, object or opening can be freely created or imported and customized with it. There are many workflow descriptions in general, but most of them cover only parts of the workflow...
This post is to follow up on the previously published ‘Syncing Zone Cover Fills and Floor Finishes’ article where we mapped the Cover Fill value of the Zones to a custom made IFC property and made it appear in the Zone Stamp, this way saving some tim...
Recently came across an issue with door swings when IFC file is exported from Revit 2019 (19.2.10.7). The doors get mirrored when imported into Archicad or Solibri. This is a big concern as the submission drawings were produced with swing direction a...
There is a common issue about Archicad-Revit interoperability regarding Door swings as they aren't displayed correctly in Revit most of the time. We have already had several discussions about this topic and we have found some useful workarounds that ...
The Rhinoceros - GDL Converter is a part of the Rhino – Grasshopper – ARCHICAD Toolset. Create native ARCHICAD objects in Rhinoceros With this toolset, designers can save a selected part of a Rhino model in a native ARCHICAD object file (.gsm or .lcf...
The Rhinoceros Import/Export Add-ons are parts of the Rhino – Grasshopper – ARCHICAD Toolset. Exchange models in Rhinoceros native file format Designers may choose to work with a "reference model workflow" by exporting and importing models between AR...
OPEN BIM is a universal approach to the collaborative design, realization, and operation of buildings based on open standards and workflows. OPEN BIM is an initiative of several leading software vendors using the open buildingSMART Data Model. Why is...
File Format Categories Archicad Formats Archicad BIMx Teamwork Library PlotMaker Diagnostics Other Formats CAD 3D/BIM Vector Graphics Image Point Cloud Video Documentation Archicad Formats Archicad Project Formats import / export .PLN Archicad Solo P...
ARCHICAD users working in Bluebeam Revu will need to make sure that the PDF/A Archive option is disabled. If this option isn't disabled, content is not editable. Follow the steps below to disable this setting. 1. In the Navigator, enable on the Publi...
Using 3DM (Rhino) content can be a great tool in building up a custom library. Follow the steps in either method below to convert 3DM content into GDL objects. Method 1 1. Go to File > Libraries and Objects > Import Rhino 3DM File as Object... 2. Sel...
Using 3DS content can be a great tool in building up a custom library. In order to import 3DS files the 3DStudio In add-on will need to be installed. The add-on is part of the Goodies installer. After this package is installed, follow the steps below...
This ARCHICAD Add-On can convert 3D Studio Max (.3ds) files to ARCHICAD as GDL objects. The conversion process can be customized by the user. Download and install "3DStudio In" Add-On You can download this Add-On amongst other Goodies by clicking on ...
Create the ARCHICAD model close to the ARCHICAD origin, which is indicated by a black cross on the floor plan. Loss of precision or malfunction can be experienced if the project elements are located very far from the project origin or from each other...
Import 3ds Max Files (.3ds) With the help of '3DStudio' In Add-On you will be able to convert .3ds files to Archicad GDL objects. By default, it is not integrated into Archicad. You can find a detailed description about the Add-on and how it works on...
Huge Point Clouds can't be opened in ARCHICAD Affected version: 19 and later | Severity: workaround applicable | ID: 191641 Issue Importing Point Clouds that result in a .lcf file larger than 4GB cannot be done because of the limitation of the .lcf e...
ARCHICAD Properties are used to add optional descriptive data to a Building Element (Construction Element, Object-type-Element or Zone. Please find below some of the known issues, limitations and requirements that you should be aware of. Known Issues...
What is the Rhinoceros - GDL Converter? The Rhinoceros® - GDL converter enables users on Windows platform to export a model created in Rhino, and import it to ARCHICAD (to both Mac and Windows platforms). The Rhino-ARCHICAD link converts Rhino model ...
The External Content Menu is missing from the File menu in ARCHICAD 19 Solo edition Affected version: 19 Solo | Severity: workaround applicable | ID: 200991 NOTE: This issue will be fixed in ARCHICAD 20 Solo. Issue The External Content menu is missin...
3D modelling softwares have different engines to compute objects, they have their own file formats. The conversion between these applications goes usually in two ways: Using DWG/DXF format: the content of the file depends on the conversion system of ...
Importing 3D Studio Files into ARCHICAD You can import textures with 3D studio files into ARCHICAD, but you have to pay attention that only bitmap-type textures can be transferred. Procedural maps (Checker, Noise, Tiles) will not be imported. Texture...
SketchUp, Cinema 4D, and 3D Studio objects can provide users with additional content not found in the standard ARCHICAD libraries. When imported, these objects can contain unwanted contour lines noticeable in both 2D and 3D. Furthermore, the parametr...
The 'Translator List.Xml'file is located in the following folder: On PC: C:/Users//AppData/Roaming/Graphisoft/AC/Dxf-Dwg Preferences On the Mac: /Users//Library/Preferences/Graphisoft/AC/x86/Dxf-Dwg Preferences Translator List.XML is automatically cr...
Currently if a custom shaped linetype is exported to AutoCAD, ARCHICAD will create a linetype that has all the segments of the linetype in one shape definition. The disadvantage of this is first that in case of polylines AutoCAD will display the shap...
