Frequent question: Autocad to archicad?

How do I import an AutoCAD drawing into ARCHICAD?

1. Merge AutoCAD drawings with your ARCHICAD Project file. File > File Special > Merge.
2. Place as Drawing to Layouts or Model Views.
3. Opening a DWG file as Library Part.
4. Import Blocks from DXF/DWG.

How do I export DWG to ARCHICAD?

You can import DXF/DWG drawings using Drag-and-Drop: Left-click the AutoCAD drawing, dragging it over the desired location and dropping it. The file will be opened using the last-used DXF/DWG Translator. With this method, the DWG/DXF file is simply merged into the ARCHICAD Project file.

Can ARCHICAD open DWG files?

You can open DXF and DWG format files in ARCHICAD as Drawings or Layouts. Choose File > Open and then select the file you need in the directory dialog box.

How do I open an AutoCAD 3D file in ARCHICAD?

1. Go to File Menu > Interoperability > Merge…
2. Select a DWG file to open, then select “Merge content of Model Space into current View” want to import.

How do I import 3D DXF into ArchiCAD?

1. Go to File > Libraries and Objects > Import Blocks from DXF/DWG.
2. Select the DWG file to import and click Open.
3. The newly created object can now be found in the Embedded Library.
4. Place the object to verify how it looks.

How do you scale in ArchiCAD?

Resize (Enlarge or Reduce) Elements. The Edit > Reshape > Resize command lets you enlarge or reduce selected elements using numeric or graphical input.

How do I convert ARCHICAD to Revit?

Download the ArchiCAD Revit Addin http://www.graphisoft.com/downloads/interoperability.html. Download the hotfix for ArchiCad http://www.graphisoft.com/downloads/addons/ifc/index.html. Re-export the ifc file once the hotfix is installed on ArchiCad. then Use the Addin in Revit to import that new IFC file.

How do I check my units in ARCHICAD?

Note: Length measurement units for ArchiCAD dimensions are set in the Dimensions Preferences dialog box, at Options > Project Preferences > Dimensions. Model Unit: Click here to select from various standard Length Measurement Units used in the Coordinates Palette, Control Box and dialog boxes when editing Model views.

How do I export ARCHICAD to PDF?

Go to File > Save As, and choose PDF as the file format. PDFs created with ARCHICAD can include standard PDF features such as layers, thumbnails, and bookmarks. Note: To limit the window contents to be saved, use the Marquee tool. Click Page Options to set the Paper Size and Orientation of the resulting PDF Document.

How do you change the thickness of a wall in ARCHICAD?

Can a DWG be 3D?

Both DWG and STL are file formats that can be used to create 3D objects.

How do I open a 3D DWG file?

Select File > Libraries and Objects > Open Object. In the appearing dialog browse for the DWG file and open it. Clicking on “Settings…” button you can check the DXF-DWG Translator Settings which will be used during the DWG import. (Only the options used in 3D DWG conversion are listed.)

How do I view DWG in 3D?

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How do I resize an archicad drawing?

To set the scale of your drawing, click on the scale indicator at the bottom of the Archicad window and select the desired scale. The software, by default, is set to the residential scale.