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From ArchiCAD to NavisWorks

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Message 1 of 20
Patrick_Aps_9121
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From ArchiCAD to NavisWorks

Hi all,

I've seen in the documentation that it should be possible, but the question is: How ?

-> Do I have to install Simulate 2012 on the same machine as ArichiCAD ?

-> Do I have to make special choises in the installation wizard for something ?

-> What do I have to do in ArchiCAD to export to a NaviWorks format ?

 

Or After installing Simulate 2012, Can I just open or append the ArchiCAD file format ?

kind regards,

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Message 2 of 20

Hi Patrick,

 

The direct ArchiCAD export is feasible, creating an export NWC file that is read into Navisworks. You must install ArchiCAD and then the exporters portion of the Navisworks installer (either from Simulate or the stand-alone exporters version). This installation order allows the exporters installer to detect ArchiCAD. You then select the version of ArchiCAD to install against in the Navisworks exporters installer's configuration.

 

Once installed, you can export NWC from ArchiCAD by doing a Save As and selecting NWC. There are also indirect routes e.g. by exporting IFC from ArchiCAD, but the native ArchiCAD starting point is almost always the best route for model fidelity.

 

Hope that helps,

 

Jeff



Senior Software Engineer
Navisworks
Autodesk Ltd.
Message 3 of 20

Ok, but where do I find or download these exporters ? Are they included on the DVD of Simulate or Manage ? 

Currently I have network licences of both those producs. Will the stand alone exporters use one of those licenses when used ?

Message 4 of 20
DarrenP
in reply to: Patrick_Aps_9121

here are the exporters: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?id=13947462&siteID=123112

i don't know how archicad works

but with autocad you type nwcout in the command line this doesn't use up a license of navisworks

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Message 5 of 20

If you have Simulate or Manage on the machine you will be able to go to Add/Remove programs and modify the installation of the Autodesk Navisworks 2012 32 (or 64 bit) Exporter Plugins, and include the ArchiCAD exporters in the installation.You will need to have the Subscription release if you wish to install the NWC exporters on ArchiCAD 14 or 15, more details can be found when you log into the Subscription Center.

 

This will add NWC to the list of files you can 'Save As' in ArchiCAD.

 

NWC export does not need a full license.


Lee Mullin
Construction Technical Specialist
Autodesk Ltd.

Message 6 of 20
LasseBorg
in reply to: lee.mullin

Hi Lee!

 

I've been searching Subscription Center for NWC Exporters for ArchiCad 14-15 but can't find it.

What do I search for, e.g name of download?

 

I've got the Autodesk_Navisworks_Exporters_2012_Multilingual_Win.exe but that doesn't include Add-On's for 14 and 15.

 

Best Regards

 

L. Borg

Message 7 of 20
lee.mullin
in reply to: LasseBorg

Hi,

 

You'll need to find the "Interoperability Enhancements for Autodesk Navisworks 2012" then in that page search for "Exporters Update for Autodesk Navisworks 2012 - Multiple Languages*".

 

This contains all the exporter plugins, and can be installed as a seperate installation (it does not need any earlier versions installed).


Lee Mullin
Construction Technical Specialist
Autodesk Ltd.

Message 8 of 20

I also found out that the Plugin is only for ArchiCAD 13, while the most recent version of ArchiCAD is 15.

I tried nevertheless but the plugin did not install.

 

However, ArchiCAD could export the 3D to an DWG file, that could be appended in NavisWorks without issues.

Even the basic colours appear in NavisWorks. 

As I am only interested in the geometry and not in high end renderings, this DWG route is sufficient for my needs.

Message 9 of 20

That's a shame, it may be that these options are not visible with the Subscription version of the Exporters if you have 32 bit ArchiCAD on a 64 bit system for example.

 

Here is a screenshot of the Add/Remove Features on my machine with the Subscription Exporters on a 64 bit machine under the Autodesk Navisworks 2012 64 bit Exporter Plug Ins. I don't have ArchiCAD installed but they should show up in this menu regardless as long as the right version is installed.

 

archicad.png

 

If the DWG output is a suitable workaround though then that is great.


Lee Mullin
Construction Technical Specialist
Autodesk Ltd.

Message 10 of 20

Is was a 32bit ArichCAD on a 32-bit Win7.

However, I might have missed the scroll bar to see if there is a ArichCAD 14 and 15 below te ArchiCAD 13.

 

Is there a way to manuall way to install just this Exporter ?

Message 11 of 20

Strange, I have unzipped the install.exe into C:\Autodesk

and I Do have fiolders

C:\Autodesk\Autodesk_Navisworks_Exporters_2012_Multilingual_Win\x86\NWEXPORT\archicad_9

until C:\Autodesk\Autodesk_Navisworks_Exporters_2012_Multilingual_Win\x86\NWEXPORT\archicad_13

but nothing for ArchiCAD 14 or 15 under x86.

 

Als under x64 there is only

C:\Autodesk\Autodesk_Navisworks_Exporters_2012_Multilingual_Win\x64\NWEXPORT\archicad_13

 

Did I download an older version ???

 

Message 12 of 20
DarrenP
in reply to: Patrick_Aps_9121

yes

you can download the updated exporters from the subscription site

DarrenP
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Message 13 of 20
Patrick_Aps_9121
in reply to: DarrenP

OK,

I found the new one, did download it and this could be installed.

The Save As options now include .nwc

But when selected, immediat an error message appears:

File i/o error and nothing happens. There is no NWC file created.

 

I tried with different filenames and locations, but no succes.

 

Also, the Save as 3D DWG is not working any more, since the whole building was moved in ArchiCAD.

 

We will try next week, again.

Message 14 of 20

These two issues may be related. Do you want to try creating a small sample file in ArchiCAD and see if exporting this works?


Lee Mullin
Construction Technical Specialist
Autodesk Ltd.

Message 15 of 20

We have the exporter installed and we got the options to choose Archicad 14 and 15. 


But we've got the same problem as above with I/O can not save.

 

We have tried on a smaller project, containing just 4 walls, and its the same result as the full model of a 6 story house.

 

We also tried to check if there were a new version but it seems like we have the latest.

 

Do you have any suggestions on what to do?

Message 16 of 20
Charlie_3DS
in reply to: JeffH_ADSK

Hi Patrick,

I have just installed the Navisworks to ArchiCAD Exporter but unfortunately the exporter that I have is only valid for ArchiCAD V9 to V13. I currently have V14 and V15 with V16 to be released shortly.

Is there a later version of the exporter for V15 and if not when might one be available?

 

Charlie

Message 17 of 20

yes, but only when you have subscription on your Navisworks license.

It is downloadable from the subscription Centre.

v15 was supported, but we choosed to use the export to DWG in ArchiCAD

and then append this DWG in Navisworks.

 

 

 

Message 18 of 20

The 2013 exporters support ArchiCAD 14 and 15. These are available in the 2013 product if you are on Subscription, or the standalone exporters are available here: -

http://www.autodesk.com/navisworks-nwcexportutility


Lee Mullin
Construction Technical Specialist
Autodesk Ltd.

Message 19 of 20

when you get this plugin for archicad 16?

Message 20 of 20

Hi,

 

For ARCHICAD 21, 22 and 23 I'm using BIMwings's ARCHICAD to Navisworks plugin. It has no problems with geometry export and it has free license!

BR,

 

James

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