Hint: Before export, it is recommended to fill out the following fields in the Project Info dialog box (File > Info > Project Info).
–Project Name
–Building Name
These data will be visible on the SAF file’s Project and Model Data tab pages.
There are two ways of exporting the structural analytical model:
1.From the ARCHICAD project (Floor Plan or 3D Window), use File > Save as.
–Choose Structural Analytical Format (*.xlsx)
–From the Export pop-up, define whether to export the Entire project, the visible elements in your current view, or selected elements.
2.Use Document > Publish to export the analytical Members visible in your published views.
Export is based on the SAF Translator settings of the current ARCHICAD project.
See Optimizing SAF Translators.
Relevant topics
In the Profile Mapping Panel of SAF Export Translator: there are two ways to expand the list of available SAF Cross Sections: Import a file, or add by hand.
Import SAF Cross Sections from SAF File
This is the preferred method, because you can avoid typing errors.
1.Click SAF Cross ...
In the Material Mapping Panel of SAF Export Translator:
There are two ways to expand the browsable list of SAF Materials: Import a file, or add by hand.
Import SAF Material List from SAF File
This is the preferred method, because you can avoid typing errors.
1.Click SAF Materials.
...
Exported ARCHICAD Profiles are mapped based on the definitions in the Profile Mapping panel.
For those that are NOT mapped by name in the Profile Mapping list: you can activate automatic mapping based on a default database.
Activate this checkbox in the Profile Mapping panel of the SAF ...