How do you model objects in archicad?

Create custom Objects

1. Select and right-click on it. and Convert selection to Morph:
2. Make the necessary changes on the Morph.
3. Select the Morph, go to File> Library and Objects> Save Selection as…> Object. Choose the name and save it.
4. The object won’t be Parametric but it will help in project-specific situations.

How do I create a 3D view in archicad?

The View menu > 3D View Mode submenu allows a choice of both axonometric and perspective views of the model. When either is chosen, the 3D window will bring up the appropriate view type using the last camera or reference position. One may also choose using keyboard shortcuts (PC: Ctrl+F3 vs. Shift+F3, Mac: CMD+F3 vs.

How do I import 3ds files into ArchiCAD?

Importing Content

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 import 3D objects into ArchiCAD in Autocad?

Importing DWG files with 2D content is a random task, but how to import a 3D DWG properly into ARCHICAD?…Interoperability: Import 3D DWG

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 export a 3D view in ArchiCAD?

To Export from 3D Window in ArchiCAD

1. Click File Save As.
2. In the Save As dialog box, select Autodesk Navisworks (*.
3. Enter the name for the Autodesk Navisworks file, and browse to the desired storage location.
4. Click Save to begin the export process.
5. In the Export dialog box adjust the file exporter options:
6. Click OK.

How do I save a 3D view in ArchiCAD?

Select the Viewpoint in the Project map, then right-click and execute the Save Current View command. (The View Settings Dialog Box appears, allowing you to modify the settings before saving the view.) Drag and drop the viewpoint from the Project Map into the Layout Book. The current settings are saved as view settings.

Can I open 3ds File in ArchiCAD?

You can import 3DS files as an object in Archicad by installing an add-on, the add-on is part of the Goodies installer which can be downloaded from here: The new command will appear in the File / Interoperability / 3D Studio by default after the installation.