BIM/CAD Software Questions

BIM/CAD Software

ArchiCAD and Cinema 4D or Ar

Daniel • 2012

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

BIM/CAD Software

IFC import into Revit 2012

Bobby, Architect • 2012

I'm trying to import an IFC file from my engineer into my Revit 2012 project, however it is coming through as a mess. The IFC file is being exported from Tekla, does anyone know of any best practises around this?

jack, Student

i dont know but could you make a zonda and a mclaren p1? (my email is [email protected], email me in response to my request) 3 More Answers

BIM/CAD Software

What is Open BIM

Raditya, Engineer • 2012

Could someone please explain to me what 'Open BIM' is please? Is it just one type of company using it?

Marcel, Architect

Hi, Check out www.openbim.org and www.graphisoft.com/openbim/ for details on Open BIM. Google is a great resource! Marcel 4 More Answers

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