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Layer Conversion for IFC Import

File > Interoperability > IFC > IFC Translators Choose a Translator for Import and open the Layer Conversion preset. Use this dialog to define the method for placing the imported elements onto ARCHICAD layers. You can choose between three different methods:   ...

Assigning Property Values in ARCHICAD (Based on IFC Property Mapping)

For general information on setting up the Property Mapping preset: see Property Mapping for IFC Import. For each imported element, ARCHICAD attempts to execute the applicable mapping rules. A mapping rule is applicable if the ARCHICAD Property is available to the element (based on its ...

How to Match DWG colors to any ARCHICAD Pen Colors

AutoCAD offers two methods of setting the color of drawing elements: ByLayer or ByBlock. In ArchiCAD you can use your default or template pen colors, if you match the AutoCAD and ArchiCAD colors following this workflow: Demo file: Ross Street House…

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 the imported elements into corresponding ARCHICAD elements, ...

Export/Import Markup Using BIM Collaboration Format (BCF)

Use this feature to import and export Markups in BCF format when exchanging a model in IFC. From ARCHICAD’s Markup Palette, you can import a BCF (BIM Collaboration Format) file, whose contents are converted into Markup Entries in ARCHICAD. After adding your own Markup changes, you can ...

Bluebeam Connection

Bluebeam Connection is a PDF-based collaboration and markup solution. This add-on provides an easy connection between ARCHICAD (version 21 and later) and Bluebeam Revu (any version). Recommended Workflow From ARCHICAD, save or publish 2D views or layouts as PDFs, then send the PDFs to ...