Can I open a BIMx file in Sketchup?

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What program can open BIMx files?

Select ArchiCAD or one of the recommended programs (for example, BIMx Desktop Viewer, BIMx for iPhone, BIMx for Android) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system.

How do I open ArchiCAD in Sketchup?

Opening Content

Go to File > Open > Open.
Select the SketchUp file to import, check the box next to Launch a new instance of ARCHICAD and click Open.
The SketchUp file will be converted into a GDL object that is located in the Embedded Library.

How do I use a BIMx File?

BIMx Workflow

Prepare the Model in Archicad.
Export Model to BIMx Desktop Application.
Save BIMx Model (if desired: Share Model on Community Site)
Transfer BIMx File to Viewer App.
Explore the Model.

What is a BIMx File?

A BIMX file is a BIMx file created by GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD, an architectural CAD program. It contains a virtual architectural project that includes 3D models and 2D drawing sheets. BIMX files are created in ArchiCAD when a user exports the project to the BIMx format.

How do I view a BIMx file?

BIMx Desktop Viewer (OS X / Windows): A desktop application that can be freely downloaded to view BIMx models. (3D models only, as the desktop viewer cannot display the drawing sheets.) BIMx Web Viewer: A free web service to access BIMx Hyper-models in a browser without any installation.

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Is BIMx viewer free?

The BIMx Hyper-model Viewer is available for the most popular mobile operating systems, Android and iOS for free.

What files can ArchiCAD open?

Image Formats

.BMP	Bitmap Image Format
.PCT	Macintosh Picture Image File
Import: Can be linked into ARCHICAD as Drawing
.ICO	Windows Icon File
Import: Can be linked into ARCHICAD as Drawing

How do I import into ArchiCAD?

Go to File > Interoperability > Classifications and Properties > Import BIM Content. 2. From the appearing Merge BIM Data dialog, browse for any ARCHICAD file (PLN, PLA or TPL format) which contains the Classification/Property/IFC Translator Mapping definitions that you need.

How do I edit a BIMx file?

Open the File menu and click on the Open command. Select the preferred BIMx project file to open it. Press the ESCAPE key on your keyboard to access the BIMx menus. Now you can start to edit the BIMx project if needed.

Can Revit open ArchiCAD files?

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