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Conection Arch 13 and C4d 11.5

Emre_Senoglu@nospamplease.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:07:27 GMT

Author:Emre Senoglu
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 12:07 am (GMT+1)

same problem here (archicad13-cinema4d 11.5), cant get the plugin to work !

3d max

Matthew_Lohden@nospamplease.com — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:03:14 GMT

Author:Matthew Lohden
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:03 am (GMT+1)

NeckoFromSarajevo wrote:

Maroon property wrote:

how to convert into 3d max to GDL File or GSM..?

you must export file as 3DS and then import it in archicad via 3ds import addon ![/quote]

Strictly speaking it is a converter rather than an importer. It creates ArchiCAD library parts from the 3DS. These must then be added to the project. The last one created will become the default for the object (chair) tool.
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3d max

NeckoFromSarajevo@nospamplease.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:35:44 GMT

Author:NeckoFromSarajevo
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:35 pm (GMT+1)

Maroon property wrote:

how to convert into 3d max to GDL File or GSM..?

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you must export file as 3DS and then import it in archicad via 3ds import addon !
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3d max

Maroon_property@nospamplease.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:02:51 GMT

Author:Maroon property
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:02 am (GMT+1)

how to convert into 3d max to GDL File or GSM..?[/quote]

Lisbon Municipality: DWF support in ArchiCAD

Matthew_Lohden@nospamplease.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:06:56 GMT

Author:Matthew Lohden
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:06 am (GMT+1)

I do think GS really needs to amp up their efforts on interoperability. I would like to see both 2D and 3D DWF support (in and out) as well as the ability to publish and hotlink all supported file types. A tall order I'm sure, but it costs me only a minute to wish for it.
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Opening A10 .PLA file in A12 - type & dimensions not readabl

npacella@nospamplease.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:48:45 GMT

Author:npacella
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:48 am (GMT+1)

I imported a .pla archive file from A10 that uses CityBlueprint type for all type, dimensions, elevation markers, etc.. I downloaded the font, installed into the font folder and restarted the Mac but when I open the .pla file (I extracted elements to a folder) I can only see rectangles for each individual letter. Even odder, in the elevation/section marker's font selection window it looks like the word 'CityBlueprint' has been converted to Greek. The font selection window for Type and Dimensions shows up as a string of question marks in brackets. The dimensions have the feet and inch numerals but the ' and " markers come up as greek letters. If I change it to the CityBlueprint, which is in my selection library, it changes the type to smaller rectangles.
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Lisbon Municipality: DWF support in ArchiCAD

Krippahl@nospamplease.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:25:44 GMT

Author:Krippahl
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:25 pm (GMT+1)

ternullomelo wrote:

I don´ t get it... is it so hard to do this?

Probably harder than installing Windows on Boot Camp and running that free AD software.

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Importing another cads drawings into archicad 2 scale

janienpurple1@nospamplease.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:09:38 GMT

Author:janienpurple1
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:09 am (GMT+1)

Thank you Matthew for such a prompt reply! Your a gem!!
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Importing another cads drawings into archicad 2 scale

Matthew_Lohden@nospamplease.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:06:59 GMT

Author:Matthew Lohden
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:07 am (GMT+1)

The DWG translator settings are under File > File Special >...

To resize a drawing you can either open the settings dialog and change the size numerically (ie 200%, etc.), or go to Edit > Reshape > Resize which also allows you to adjust the size graphically.
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Importing another cads drawings into archicad 2 scale

janienpurple1@nospamplease.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:44:46 GMT

Author:janienpurple1
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:44 am (GMT+1)

Hello Matthew, At the risk of sounding dumb may I ask, where do I find the translator to adjust the settings please And you referred to resizing in the drawing settings, I haven't been able to find this in the opened drawing so I could try the resize command. Which menu/s do I go to for this please

Thank you also to the junior member for suggesting the video, I will go have a look now! ANY help from anyone is appreciated immensely

I hope your all having a fantastic day/night!!!

xxx
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Importing another cads drawings into archicad 2 scale

Matthew_Lohden@nospamplease.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:17:04 GMT

Author:Matthew Lohden
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:17 pm (GMT+1)

DXF/DWG drawings have what's called a drawing unit that sort of defines their scale. Your import translator is probably set to different units than the drawing. For example if the drawing is set to inches and your translator is set to feet the drawing will appear 12 times too large.

You can either adjust the translator (or change to a different one) or resize the drawing (in the drawing settings) after you have imported it. If you have merged the drawing you have to use the "Resize" command.
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Importing another cads drawings into archicad 2 scale

TMA_80@nospamplease.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:31:34 GMT

Author:TMA_80
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:31 pm (GMT+1)

Hi !

make a search in the forum you'll find many subjects like yours
http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/search.php?mode=results

take a look also at this video especially the beginning
http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=31472

hope it helps
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Importing another cads drawings into archicad 2 scale

janienpurple1@nospamplease.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:39:19 GMT

Author:janienpurple1
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:39 am (GMT+1)

Hello, I have drawings sent to me which have been done with another cad software called Chief Architect.

They have been sent to me in the format of "dxf", I opened Archicad, then browsed for a project and found the received file and where it said "files of type" I changed this to "dxf" file format.

This then opened Archicad which then brought up "load library report" box showing 1 red folder icon. When i clicked on that it brought up a box which showed files of type "SHX" and a note which read "The text. SHX file will ensure a more accurate reproduction of the imported file within archicad.

This then displays the original folder but when I click on file name to select the applicable file I opened it doesn't display whats within the folder.

The files of type shows SHX and doesn't display any other option to use. So this leaves me the only option of skip which I have to click twice.

It then asks me if I want to change to a black screen to which I said no.

Then the imported drawing is displayed in archicad but its not to scale.

Is there another way of importing it OR are there settings I can change within Archicad to somehow have the drawings display to scale so I may edit and add to them in Archicad?

Basically I am trying to import a LIghting plan which a client wants me to improve on & since I thought it would be quicker for me to import the already drafted floorplan & edit it accordingly than redraft it all up again on Archicad as I'm only new to Archicad so not very fast at drafting.

I Would LOVE it if this IS possible. Please HELP!!

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AutoCAD 2010 unsupported DXF/DWG file format

Rod_Jurich@nospamplease.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:07:36 GMT

Author:Rod Jurich
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:07 am (GMT+1)

laszlonagy wrote:

/......
So I do not think there is a Mac version of this utility either.

For Mac see here
Enables Mac users to view DWG only.
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AutoCAD 2010 unsupported DXF/DWG file format

laszlonagy@nospamplease.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:57:57 GMT

Author:laszlonagy
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 8:57 pm (GMT+1)

Autodesk's CAD programs are Windows only.
So I do not think there is a Mac version of this utility either.
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AutoCAD 2010 unsupported DXF/DWG file format

finn379@nospamplease.com — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:48:27 GMT

Author:finn379
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 8:48 pm (GMT+1)

Is this link specifically for Windows users?
i realise Autocad is a windows programme and the Dwg documents will initially come from there but im gessing the download would be more for the use of the archicad product, of which mine is a mac version.

Is there a link for a mac version of the download?

Ploblems with complex profilesExporting ArchiCAD 13

Matthew_Lohden@nospamplease.com — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:37:05 GMT

Author:Matthew Lohden
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:37 pm (GMT+1)

This is troubling indeed. I was hoping that the IFC handling would improve in 13. (I have been largely stuck in 12 for Navis compatibility.) This really should be getting a top priority at GS.
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