Description

Navisworks Connection for Archicad

Navisworks exporter add-on/plugin for Archicad

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)

How to use?

• In order to use the plugin you must register at BIMwings.com and purchase the free or pro version
• Download and run the installer
  • After installation, if your add-on cannot be automatically loaded to Archicad, please browse it manually from installation folder via Archicad’s Add-On Manager
• In Archicad go to a 3D window and execute “Save as” command
• The product should be activated with the license key shipped with the order in BIMwings’ License Manager dialog
• Trial mode
  • Pro features of the Navisworks Archicad plugin are available in trial mode of the Free version of the plugin (up to version Archicad 23)
• Quick Installation Guide
  • Navisworks Connection – Quick Installation Guide

Any feedback is welcome (info@bimwings.com)!

Supported Archicad versions

• ARCHICAD 21
• ARCHICAD 22
• ARCHICAD 23
• Archicad 24
• Archicad 25
• Archicad 26

Version history

1.0.0.0 – 2019.10.01.

• Initial release

1.0.0.5. – 2019.10.10.

• Support of ARCHICAD 23
• Simplified License Manager user interface for product activation, etc.
• Feature: Story names with story id
• Bugfix: Material transparency export problems

1.0.0.6. – 2019.10.27.

• Easier license activation workflow

1.0.0.7. – 2020.10.24.

• Support of Archicad 24
• Fixed issue around Survey Point handling

1.0.0.9. – 2021.12.21.

• Support of Archicad 25
• Trial mode removed from Archicad 24 and Archicad 25 versions

1.0.0.10. – 2023.02.05.

• Support of Archicad 26