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Is Archicad compatible with 3Ds max or Sketchup?

Anonymous
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hi there,
ive tried to export a Archicad file(3D model) into a DWG and bring in into 3Ds max, but the model is only show as a 2D plan rather than the whole actual file. so im wondering is a 3d Archicad file can actually work in 3ds Max and sketchup.


hope someone can confirm this to me. thanks
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Karl Ottenstein
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Export as 3DS.

Karl
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Srinivas
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Karl wrote:
Export as 3DS.

Karl
Janice,

FYI you have to be in the 3d window to export as 3ds, maybe that's what you are missing.
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Anonymous
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thanks for the information.
it would be helpful if you can give me some tips on how should i export it to get the best result
i.e.
archicad object
element types/material
layers/material
material


thanks for your help.
Srinivas
Booster
I prefer to export the model via materials as it gives option to change the materials easily in Max.

Some notes by Graphisoft on conversion units.

http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/archiguide/unitsin3DSformat.html

Also here is a plugin that will help you, not sure if it works with the latest version.

http://plugins.angstraum.at/archicad_wiz/index.htm
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Anonymous
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thank u very much... it is works.
Anonymous
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Hi,

I also tried to save out a 3ds file for import into sketchup but the 3ds file that is saved is simple text format? Could anyone tell me what I am missing here?

Thanks, Paul.