As architectural designs continue to grow in complexity, the structural analytical model follows the same growth and ends up becoming more complex as well. With our latest update, the creation of a continuous analytical model of higher complexity des...
Open BIM Workflow Improvements Graphisoft’s Open BIM approach continues to be the focal point, through which we support design teams in efficient multi-disciplinary collaboration. IFC4 certification for Architectural Reference Exchange for Import Dur...
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...
Compliance with the German BIM modeling guidelines In general, during certain workflows, it is necessary to model rooms with the Morph Tool in addition to the Zone Tool. In addition to this modeling method, the new German BIM modeling guidelines requ...
Note: This article was originally published on AsiaBIM and was written for Archicad 19 mainly for architects working on the Singaporean market.This post is a follow-up of previous post Project Base Files for Coordination. In case the Structural team ...
Note: This article was originally published on AsiaBIM and was written for Archicad 19 mainly for architects working on the Singaporean market.This post is to follow up on a request for explanation of each step on the post Project Base Files for Coor...
Note: This article was originally published on AsiaBIM and was written for Archicad 19 mainly for architects working on the Singaporean market.The architectural team shall set up a Project Base File that can be used by the rest of the project partner...
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 ...
Native RFA and RVT Exchange Improvements Exchanging Revit file formats is crucial for many architects when collaborating with other disciplines using Autodesk solutions. Thanks to the – now - built-in Revit file format exchange. It is easier than eve...
What are IFC and MVD? The IFC file format is ISO-certified and it was developed by the BuildingSMART (formerly the IAI - the International Alliance for Interoperability). IFC is the only open and standard 3D object-oriented exchange format used by BI...
Importing and exporting model data using IFC is controlled by the settings of the translator you are using. Archicad comes with a handful of preset translator options which are optimized for certain 3rd party software but you can also create your own...
Survey Point It is recommended to use a common anchor/reference point (so-called "Survey Point") to facilitate coordination of models from different programs like Revit or Tekla Structures (e.g. when connecting models submitted by different professio...
ARCHICAD supports the OpenBIM concept, using a common language available for software vendors. This common file format is called IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) developed by buildingSmart®. Read more on buildingSmart's FAQ page. Model filtering Mod...
Basics Coordinate among Project Stakeholders Most projects that encounter troubles later on, do so, because of the lack of preliminary coordination! Organize a BIMCoordination meeting to agree upon the following: project location and coordinates Proj...
Import IFC Model to Archicad Archicad provides three methods for importing an IFC model to Archicad: Open, Merge, and Hotlink. Open versus Merge Open: Opens the entire model or filtered parts of an IFC file as a new project. Archicad will transform t...
Coordinates and Orientation Create the Revit model close to the Project Base Point (indicated as a circle with a cross through it). Create the Revit model orthogonally. Tips: The Project Base Point may be hidden by default. To show it at all times, p...
Introduction When an IFC is imported and you choose the option 'convert to construction elements, otherwise objects/morphs', then new attributes will be created in ARCHICAD. If the imported content is an IFC structural file, the newly created attribu...
Geometry Conversion Methodology What is BREP? BREP is short for Boundary Representation. A BREP reproduces the precise geometry when exporting IFC files. BREP geometries will include Solid Element Operations, Trims, Crops, etc from the ARCHICAD model...
Before you start check the 'IFC Translator Settings for IFC Import to ARCHICAD' IFC Import to ARCHICAD 20 Workflow File Menu > Open > Open Choose IFC as File TypeLocate and select the fileChoose or create an IFC Translator (Please note, that the Tran...
Before exporting a Revit model to IFC, please ensure that the following plugins/updates are installed: GRAPHISOFT’s ARCHICAD Connection for Revit Add-In: http://www.GRAPHISOFT.com/downloads/interoperability.html Autodesk’s IFC import-export app for R...
Set the Revit Levels so that they are calculated from 0. Prior to exporting an IFC file from Revit, make sure all additional structural levels (TOS, TOC, TOB, etc) are not set as Building Story. Secondly, add additional Levels to match the agreed lev...
Affected version: 20 | Severity: workaround applicable | ID: 214661 NOTE: This issue is planned to be fixed within an ARCHICAD 20 Update. Issue Placing Survey Point in the ARCHICAD model can cause exploding of Composite and Complex Profile elements w...
Accessing and Displaying IFC Properties in ARCHICAD and BIMx IFC Data in 2D Documentation – Labels, Markers and Zone Stamps IFC Properties can be displayed in 2D views of the model in ARCHICAD: on floor plans, sections, elevations, etc. The main tool...
IFC Property Management in ARCHICAD There are predefined IFC properties for ARCHICAD elements set by the IFC properties scheme setup and we can define an unlimited number of custom IFC properties as well. When a new, custom IFC property is added, you...
How to prepare your model in ARCHICAD for collaboration in OPEN BIM For every party collaborating in OPEN BIM it is crucially important to have a shared system of the project regarding: Identical Project Location settings, such as: Project origin Nor...
General recommendations for IFC based data exchange between ARCHICAD and Revit products Always use the up-to-date version of ARCHICAD and the Revit Add-Ins as GRAPHISOFT constantly improves the data exchange between the two applications through the c...
Follow the steps below when collaborating with someone using Revit Structure. In the example ARCHICAD 15 and Revit Structure 2012 were used but the process remains the same for current versions. 1) Set Element Parameters Open the selection settings d...
Follow the steps below when collaborating with someone using Revit MEP. ARCHICAD 15 and Revit MEP 2012 were used in the examples below but the process remains the same for current versions of ARCHICAD. 1) Set Element Parameters Open the selection set...
