Question: Autocad file to archicad?

Considering this, how do I import an AutoCAD file 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.

Furthermore, can you open a DWG file in ARCHICAD? 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. See details on how to place external drawings at: Place Drawing from External Application.

You asked, how do I export from DWG to ARCHICAD? Save as DWG: You can save a project view or layout from ARCHICAD to DXF and DWG formats. To save only one part of the view, use the Marquee to delimit the project and select Save As command. When Save Plan dialog is displayed, choose DXF or DWG format.

Also, how do I edit a DWG 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 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 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 you change the thickness of a wall in ArchiCAD?

What is Shx file in Autocad?

SHX files, called shape files, are used as text fonts or symbol fonts. The missing SHX files were not transferred with the drawing, or they were moved, renamed, or deleted. After the drawing opens, the command line shows one or more substituted fonts (e.g., “Substituting [simplex.

How do I export ArchiCAD files?

1. From the 3D window, use File > Save as to save the ARCHICAD model in . kmz format. In the Save as dialog box, click Options to see export options specific to .

How do I export an ArchiCAD floor plan?

How do I open a 3ds file in ArchiCAD?

1. Go to File > Interoperability > 3D Studio > Import 3ds as GDL Object
2. Select the 3DS file to import and click Open.
3. In the Currently loaded 3ds file dialogue box, verify or adjust the size of the object and click OK.

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.)

Can a DWG be 3D?

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