Cinema 4D Questions
Can I open a BIM file in Cinema 4D
Hi, I'm wondering if I can open BIM files in Cinema 4D. I already tried and it doesn't seem to work. Are they only compatible with Autodesk programs or can I work around this problem some way?Thanks.
The following file formats can support Cinema 4D; DXF, DWG, 3DS, DAE, FBX, DEM, LWS, STL, VRML2, OBJ, COLLADA, Alembic. You can export files to these formats and import into Cinema 4D. Thanks.
Do any of these models open in Cinema 4D?
Saw this site in Facebook and signed up. I can't get any models to open in Cinema 4D. Is there a way to do so ? Right now I am just getting splines to show up and not full 3D objects. Thanks.
Download the free trial of sketch up. Open skp file and export. That might work. 2 More Answers
ArchiCAD and Cinema 4D or Artlantis
I want to produce some high end renders from my ArchiCAD models so am looking for a piece of software to achieve this. I've got it down to either Cinema 4D or Artlantis but can't decide, what have others used?
If you want the easy road, Artlantis is the way to go. Cinema 4D offers more features than Artlantis, but Artlantis is easier to learn & use and runs super fast. You can do quick radiosity renderings using the Artlantis rendering engine (which, in many situations, may be all you'll ever need to do), plus in Artlantis you've also got the o... 1 More Answer
I'm looking for ArchiCAD add-ons, are there many?
What are some great ArchiCAD add-ons and which ones should I be using.
SketchUp, Google Maps, Google 3D Warehouse for Archicad ("The Google Earth Connections add-on package"), Piranesi and Cinema 4D, are all add-ons for ArchiCAD. 1 More Answer