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Solibri Connection for Archicad 25

Publisher:
Graphisoft
File size:
11 MB
Date added:
Jan 08, 2022 | Last update check: 1 minute ago
Licence:
Freeware
Runs on:
Archicad 25 build 3002 or newer Solibri 9.10.3.5 or newer is required. Solibri Anywhere version is not supported.

Solibri Connection for Archicad is an add-on that directly integrates Solibri and Archicad. The building model is transferred from Archicad to Solibri with only one click. The exported models can be checked against several requirements in Solibri. During analysis Solibri automatically assigns severity classification to all design issues found. The identified design problems are directly sent back to Archicad for clarification and fixing. Thanks to the live connection, the two solutions work in an integrated way.

Selected Archicad elements can be displayed in Solibri in real time and the issues found in Solibri can also be easily identified in Archicad. Solibri Connection for Archicad provides fast and automated code- and constructability checking at any stage of the design process. The updated add-on automatically detects and sends only those elements that are changed in the Archicad model, resulting in faster round-trip collaboration. BCF-based issue reporting was introduced to this workflow, enabling designers to assign the detected issues or solve them later on.

This add-on allows fast BIM updates and the use of Solibri while working in a real time design scenario. No longer do you need to save files and upload back and forth between programs. Simply design, check and amend as necessary.

Solibri Connection for Archicad provides smooth, easy and productive workflow for architects. The benefits of Solibri Connection for Archicad for architects are:

  • The power of model quality self-control.
  • Time and money saving from design to build.
  • Finding out constructability issues and inconsistencies.
  • Detecting design errors automatically before municipality or tender submission.
  • Faster round-trip collaboration due to smaller IFC file-size.

Features:

  • IFC-based data exchange:
    • Archicad Classifications
    • Archicad Properties
    • IFC Type Products
    • Colors
    • Space boundaries
    • Junctions, priority-based connections
    • Hierarchical elements
  • Fast synchronization between the two applications
  • Ability to manage the exported content
  • Selection of elements in ARCHICAD based on the selection in Solibri
  • Selection of elements in Solibri based on the selection in Archicad
  • Connection between the applications can be re-established
  • BCF-based issue import into Archicad

Typical workflow:

  1. Install Add-On
    Before installing the Add-on, make sure that Archicad 23 is installed on your computer.
    Please be aware that Solibri 9.10.3.5 or newer is required.
    When installing Solibri Connection Add-on, you must be logged on as a member of the Administrator Group.
  2. Establish the Connection
    In Archicad, open Solibri Connection palette from File > Interoperability > Solibri Connection or from Window > Palettes.
  3. Export model to Solibri
    Solibri will be activated when the export is finished.
  4. Select Elements in Solibri
    Selected elements in Archicad can be selected in Solibri as well.
  5. Get Selection Basket
    When you find components that need to be fixed in Solibri, use Get Selection Basket to easily select them in Archicad.
  6. Import All Issues
    Issues created in Solibri can be imported to Archicad. You can import all issues, or limit the import to selected or marked issues.
  7. Saving the Model
    When you save the model in Solibri, the information of the saved model (file name and location) will be saved in the Archicad model as well.
    When you export the model next time, Archicad will ask if you want to append the current model to the already saved SMC model.

For more information please visit https://help.graphisoft.com/AC/23/INT/Solibri.pdf.

About Solibri

Solibri is more than just a clash detection tool. As part of the Nemetschek Group, Solibri is the leader in BIM Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Providing out-of-the-box tools for BIM validation, compliance control, BIM coordination and review, analysis and code checking. Solibri takes your quality assurance to a whole new level and helps ensure the information to flow seamlessly from design to build.

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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Solibri Connection for ARCHICAD Screenshot 1
Establishing the Connection. The communication between the two application requires a free Connection port. Green sign indicates the port is free and ready to use. ©Graphisoft

Solibri Connection for ARCHICAD Screenshot 2
Export Settings. ©Graphisoft

Solibri Connection for ARCHICAD Screenshot 3
Export to Solibri. ©Graphisoft

Solibri Connection for ARCHICAD Screenshot 4
Selected elements in ARCHICAD can be selected in Solibri as well. ©Graphisoft

Solibri Connection for ARCHICAD Screenshot 5
When you find components that need to be fixed in Solibri, use Get Selection Basket to easily select them in ARCHICAD. In Solibri, add Elements to Selection Basket. ©Graphisoft

Solibri Connection for ARCHICAD Screenshot 6
In ARCHCAD, click on Get Selection Basket. ©Graphisoft

Solibri Connection for ARCHICAD Screenshot 7
Issues created in Solibri can be imported to ARCHICAD. You can import all issues, or limit the import to selected or marked issues. ©Graphisoft