MODELPORT is a 3D model and object importer for ArchiCAD. Funny Driver S License Generator here. Although ArchiCAD can handle many file formats, the very popular OBJ as well as the standard FBX formats are not among them. To fill this gap MODELPORT was created. This new add-on constructs ArchiCAD Library parts from Alias Wavefront OBJ, Autodesk FBX, Collada DAE and Autodesk 3D Studio 3DS files. MODELPORT uses the Autodesk FBX SDK, which is the same code used by Autodesk to create a bridge between their popular 3D software: Maya, Softimage XSI, 3DStudio MAX, etc. Using the FBX SDK means we can provide a reliable connection to these and many other 3D programs.

What's covered • • • • • • • ForWikiEditors: ToDo/ – check and update article Originally published at AECBytes: written by Principal, Bobrow Consulting Group ARCHICAD makes it easy to create a Virtual Building, a 3D Building Information Model (BIM) of an architectural design while simultaneously developing coordinated 2D construction documents. This article will catalog the various ways a BIM model can be viewed in 3D in ARCHICAD. We’ll quickly go over the basics while sprinkling in some tips about little-known options that provide great variety, freshness and flexibility. We’ll also discuss how to save these Views in the View Map for later reference. We’ll end with a description of ARCHICAD 12’s powerful new feature that allows 3D views to be turned into “live” automatically updatable 3D Documents complete with dimensioning and annotation. The figure below is an example of a 3D Document showing a building cutaway along with dimensioning and other annotation. Note that the black background is simply a black fill placed behind the construction elements and notes.