Navisworks Connection for Archicad

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Navisworks exporter add-on/plugin for Archicad (Windows-only version).

Free version

  • Supported workflows
    • Model coordination
    • Model federation
  • Features
    • Exact 3D model geometry export from Archicad to Navisworks (NWC/Navisworks Cache File)
    • Basic containment hierarchy (stories) maintained
      • Limitation: elements are merged based on their home stories

Pro version

  • Supported workflows:
    • Model coordination
    • Model federation
    • Quantity take-off
    • Clash detection
  • Features
    • Exact 3D model geometry export from Archicad to Navisworks (NWC/Navisworks Cache File)
    • Containment hierarchy (stories, elements) maintained
    • Surface-based component handling of model elements
    • Export of element information (Name, GUID, etc.)
    • Export of Archicad classification and properties
      • Only properties from one specific classification system or all properties
    • Map Properties to Navisworks quantities
      • One-click quantity take-off support from Archicad to Navisworks
      • Preconfigured Archicad property definitions are available
    • Export layer combinations as selection Set
    • Project reference point (Archicad Project Origin / Archicad Survey Point Position)