Export IFC Data

This tool exports 3D components as IFC 2x3, IFC 4 or IFC 4.3 file types as one file into the *.ifc or *.ifcXML formats.

Export

You can use this tool to export data to a large number of file types. You can optimize transfer by defining detailed configuration settings and assignment settings.

By using the ODX interfaces, you can convert files from and to numerous formats. The following overview shows the file types you can export and import. The file types that are actually available to you depend on the configuration purchased.

The following file types are available:

• AutoCAD files of versions V12, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2018 in the following formats: .dwf (export only), .dwg, .dwt, .dxb, .dxf
  

  DXF (Drawing EXchange Format) is a special file format. DXF files are ASCII files containing all the information concerning a drawing in a format that can be used or further processed by other programs. Thus, among other things, DXF files can additionally be used to exchange drawings between various CAD systems. Allplan offers several tools for producing data as a DXF file or for reading a DXF file.

  

  DXB (Drawing Interchange Binary) are specially-coded binary files.

  

  DWT (DraWing Template) is an AutoCAD template file.

  

  DWG (DraWinG) is a special file format developed by Autodesk, developers of the CAD system AutoCAD. This file format is specially developed for AutoCAD and describes AutoCAD drawing data. Allplan offers several tools for producing data as a DWG file or for reading a DWG file.

  

  DWF (Drawing Web Format) is a is a special file format, which AutoCAD creates from DWG-format files. DWF files can be displayed in the World Wide Web.

• Microstation files (.dgn)
• HPGL2 files (import only)
• SVG files (export only)
• ODX batch files (.ncb). See Using batch files

Export 3D PDF

You can use this tool to export the Allplan 3D model as a 3D PDF file. Using the current view and the current settings for the Animation view type, Allplan transfers the geometry, materials (textures), cameras and lights.

When you open this file in a suitable program, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 7 or later, you can move in and around the model.

Export CPIXML Data

You can use this tool to export data from Allplan to the CPIXML format.

Send to Cinema 4D

You can use this tool to write the Allplan model to an export file in C4D format for CINEMA 4D R19, release 19 and later (*.C4D).

You can then import this file to Cinema 4D and edit it there.

Export Rhino Data

You can use this tool to export 3D elements to *.3dm format (version 4).

Export SketchUp Data

You can use this tool to export Allplan data to *.skp format, which is used by SketchUp. To find out which versions are supported, see Formats for exchanging data with Allplan. You can integrate textures in the file.

Export Datasmith/Twinmotion

This function is used to export Allplan data in Datasmith format (*.udatasmith). This data format can be instantly read by Twinmotion (or any other application based on Unreal Engine by Epic Games).

Export to VRML, DAE, KMZ, 3DS, U3D

You can use this tool to create files from an Allplan animation model. Allplan supports the following formats: VRML format (*.WRL); DAE formats 1.4.1 and 1.5.0 for COLLADA (*.DAE); KMZ format for Google Earth (*.KMZ); 3DS format (*.3DS) and universal 3D format (*.U3D).

These files can be exported and edited in other programs.

Export STL Data

You can use this tool to export Allplan data to STL format (*.stl).

Bending Machine

You can use this tool to save reinforcement and bending information to an ASCII file. The data can then be transferred to a task setup program for bending machines. The file format is compatible with the BVBS reinforcement interface guidelines.

Export aSa

You can use this function to write reinforcement information and bending information from the loaded drawing files to a TEK or RDX file so that the data can be transferred to the aSa fabrication software. This tool filters the data based on the Release Id attribute, considering elements on frozen layers too.

Export Soule

You can use this function to write reinforcement information and bending information from the loaded drawing files to an XML file so that the data can be transferred to the Soule software. This tool filters the data based on the Release Id attribute, considering elements on frozen layers too.

Export Attributes

You can use this tool to export object data and attributes from the active documents and create various reports based on the data.

You can then transfer the data to external applications like Microsoft Excel or to applications you developed yourself. These external applications can be accessed directly from Allplan (online connection).

Export Quantities Data

You can use this tool to export data Allplan (attributes, quantities and so on) from the active documents and create various reports based on the data. This data is saved to a file in xca, xcax, or xlsx format. You can then transfer this file to external applications such as NEVARIS or Microsoft Excel. These external applications can be accessed directly from Allplan (online connection).

Integrated in Allplan is the xca2xac.exe sample application, which automatically saves all calculation results in xca format to a file in xac format, transferring this file to Microsoft Excel.

SmartPart XML Export

You can use this tool to export the parameters of a SmartPart to an XML file (*.smx). This XML file can be edited in external programs. Using SmartPart XML Import you can re-import the modified parameters to the SmartPart.