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Libraries & objects

Read articles about Archicad and BIMcloud libraries, their management and migration, objects and other library parts, etc.

Articles

Converting IFC files into GDL Objects

Using IFC content can be a great tool in building up a custom library. Follow the steps below to convert IFC content into GDL objects. Opening Content 1. Go to File > Open > Open. 2. Select the IFC file to import, check the box next to Launch a new i...

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Converting 3D DXF/DWG Files into GDL Objects

Using 3D DXF/DWG content can be a great tool in building up a custom library. Follow the steps below to convert 3D DXF/DWG content into GDL objects. 1. Go to File > Libraries and Objects > Import Blocks from DXF/DWG. 2. Select the DWG file to import ...

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Converting SketchUp files into GDL Objects

Using SketchUp content can be a great tool in building up a custom library. Follow the steps below to convert SketchUp content into GDL objects. Opening Content 1. Go to File > Open > Open. 2. Select the SketchUp file to import, check the box next to...

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Converting STL files into GDL Objects

Using STL (StereoLithography File) content can be a great tool in building up a custom library. Follow the steps below to convert STL content into GDL objects. Opening Content 1. Go to File > Open > Open. 2. Select the STL file to import, check the b...

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GDL Object Downloads for ARCHICAD

Objects on BIMcomponents.com ARCHICAD’s modeling capabilities, connected with the cloud-based BIM Component database allows you to create, search, upload, and download custom BIM components of your choice. The fully-integrated web portal makes sharin...

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