How do I link Archicad to Revit?

Can Revit open Archicad files?

Outside of IFC, Revit does not have the ability to open an ArchiCAD file.

Can Archicad 24 open Revit files?

Only Revit objects created in a 3D view of Revit can be imported to Archicad.

Can I convert ArchiCAD to Revit?

IFC Model Exchange with Archicad for Revit



IFC Model Exchange with Archicad is a free Add-In for Autodesk Revit. The Add-In improves the IFC model-based and bi-directional data exchange between GRAPHISOFT® Archicad® and Autodesk® Revit®.

Is ArchiCAD or Revit better?

ArchiCAD is by far the better tool for architectural design. Revit has far more features for building engineering but it is frankly pretty much crap as a design tool. Both are good at automating document production but ArchiCAD is much easier and more sophisticated in its capabilities in this regard.

How do I export files from Archicad?

Export: Available only in 3D Window: File > Save as… Within ARCHICAD, The Twinmotion add-on for ARCHICAD allows you to export your ARCHICAD 3D model to FBX. The add-on is installed by default. The main purpose of FBX format is to provide interoperability between digital content creation applications.

How do I export IFC from Archicad?

Choose the IFC export command you need. Save as IFC: From the “Save as type” choose any of the IFC file formats. Merge to IFC Model: Only the IFC file types are available. See IFC File Types Supported by ARCHICAD.

How do I use IFC files in Revit?

Click File tab Open (IFC). In the Open IFC File dialog, navigate to the IFC file to import, and select it. If needed, for Files of type, specify the type of file to open: ifc, ifcXML, or ifcZIP. (Optional) If you do not want elements to join automatically, clear Auto-Join Elements.

How do I save an archicad in Revit?

Download the ArchiCAD Revit Addin http://www.graphisoft.com/downloads/interoperability.html. Download the hotfix for ArchiCad http://www.graphisoft.com/downloads/addons/ifc/index.html. Re-export the ifc file once the hotfix is installed on ArchiCad. then Use the Addin in Revit to import that new IFC file.

How do I open an RFA file in archicad?

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Go to File > Libraries and Objects > Import RFA as GDL Object… 2. Select the RFA file to import and click Open.