IFC Model Exchange with Archicad for Revit Download, Workflows & Integrations

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File size:: 53 MB

Date added:: Oct 14, 2022 | Last update check: 1 minute ago

Licence:: Freeware

Runs on:: Revit 2023

IFC Model Exchange with Archicad for Revit (formerly ARCHICAD Connection for Revit) is an import-export add-in that helps you to exchange data between Archicad and Revit. It is developed by Graphisoft (publisher of Archicad).

The add-in was developed on the basis of the IFC for Revit exporter, which should also be installed to your Revit. Unlike IFC for Revit, this add-in does not replace the standard export interface in IFC format and after installation it appears on the “Add-Ins” tab.

The interface of IFC Model Exchange with Archicad for Revit consists of only a few buttons:

Improved IFC Import – Use this command to import IFC architectural models created in Archicad.
Link IFC – This command enables you to add IFC model to your Revit project, but you cannot edit that model in Revit.
Export to Archicad – Export Revit model to Archicad in IFC format.
Help – Open PDF user guide.

However, it is more interesting what happens “under the hood”. Here are some of the settings you can find during export and import process:

Import all IFC parameters as Revit parameters.
Export elements from selected phase.
Export 2D annotation elements.
Export Schedule data in specific IFC property sets.
Export Family and Type name as Reference property.
Export parameters as custom-named IFC properties.
Support import and export to compressed IFC-format (IfcZIP) in addition to the standard IFC file format.

About Graphisoft

Graphisoft was founded in 1982 in Budapest, Hungary by Gábor Bojár. In 1984, Graphisoft ignited the BIM revolution with ArchiCAD, the industry first BIM software for architects. Graphisoft continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions such as BIMcloud, the world’s first real-time BIM collaboration environment, EcoDesigner STAR, the world’s first fully BIM-integrated “GREEN” design solution and BIMx, the world’s leading mobile app for BIM visualization. Graphisoft has been a part of the Nemetschek Group since its acquisition in 2007.

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Archicad Connection ribbon in Revit.

Archicad Connection tools.

IFC Export Options dialog.