If data already exist, you get a warning that the import failed.Ĭonsult the Report Window in ARCHICAD (scroll to the bottom of the window as needed) to see which data are in conflict. The import will work only if none of the imported data already exist in the receiving ARCHICAD project. Use File > Interoperability > Classifications and Properties > Import BIM Content to browse for and import the downloaded file.Ĭonditions for Downloading or Importing BIM Content This takes you to a GRAPHISOFT website, where you can choose an ARCHICAD file containing standard Classification/Property/Mapping definitions.Ĥ. Go to File > Interoperability > Classifications and Properties > Download BIM Content.Ģ. These files, predefined for various international standards, are available at GRAPHISOFT’s website: ġ. With this command, you browse for and download a preconfigured ARCHICAD file. See also Conditions for Downloading or Importing BIM Content, below. 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. Go to File > Interoperability > Classifications and Properties > Import BIM Content.Ģ. Use the Import BIM Content command to browse for any ARCHICAD file that you have prepared or downloaded, which contains the needed Classification System and other definitions.ġ. The IFC Translator “Mapping” presets which refer to that Classification System:.Any Properties belonging to that Classification System.With this function, you import the following BIM Content to your ARCHICAD project: ARCHICAD enables the one-step import of BIM data that have been predefined in an external ARCHICAD file (PLN, PLA or TPL format).

Bim objects archicad