ReMark Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I know that it is possible to take a 3D model done in Revit and bring it into Tekla Structures but can it be done with an AutoCAD 3D model? If so, how? With Revit, depending on the version, one uses either an add-in or exports to an IFC file format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevsmith Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Pretty sure Tekla will not import 3d Vanilla AutoCAD. It has to be one of the vertical products like Architecture, Mechanical & Civil. http://teklastructures.support.tekla.com/171/en/sys_import_importing_available_formats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'm confused. It lists DWG/DXF as an acceptable file format. Am I misreading that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Well a 3d object in vanilla autocad will not be the same type of 3d object as it is in AutoCAD Arch. Now if you create a 3D solid in vanilla and open it in Arch yes it is the same type of object. The 3D architectural objects in arch will be AEC objects with data behind them. Perhaps this is what Tekla needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevsmith Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 mmm, I suppose that could be confusing ?:? even though the verticals would import the dwg formats, the model properties wouldn't be the same. And I don't see vanilla on the list. You could give them a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Good point f700es. The AEC objects must have some "intelligence" that would be missing with AutoCAD 3D objects. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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