<aside> 💡 For us to have an efficient workflow, please assign separate materials to surfaces/objects that should have different materials. All objects that have the same material appear as one object in our software.

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Exporting Din3D files

• Din3D is a an exchange file format that gives us the best results in importing your 3d model, requiring only little configuration on your side.

• The plugin is free of charge, safe to install and won't affect your workflow. You can read about it and download the latest version here:

  **https://din3d.org/products/din3d-exporter-for-archicad/**

• To export, 3d Window/perspective should be open (not the floor plans). Go to File>Save as and select the file type as "Din3D exporter (*.din3d)"

On the dialog window, keep the settings as seen below. Tick the box "Export floor plan cameras", if you have already prepared some cameras for us to use.

Alternative export formats (only if Din3D doesn’t work)

Resetting the Coordinates

<aside> 💡 Models that are far away from the 0,0 point can cause significant issues in our software. This situation often arises when starting from a georeferenced site plan. Fortunately, there is an easy way to resolve this.

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1. Backup Your File

   • Make a copy of your file to avoid accidentally altering your original project.

2. Disable Relative Coordinates

   

   • Locate the triangle icon next to the X and Y coordinate values in the toolbar.
   • Click it to disable Relative Coordinates.
   • If the Toolbar is not visible:
     • Navigate to Toolbar > Palette > Coordinate to enable it.

3. Select All Elements

   • Press Ctrl+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac) to select everything in your project.

4. Activate the Drag Tool

   • Press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Command+D (Mac) to activate the Drag tool.

     

5. Reposition to 0,0

   • Select a reproducible reference point in your model. This ensures you can replicate the adjustment if needed for future exports.
   • Type 0 for both X and Y coordinates in the coordinate input fields.

6. Zoom to Frame

   • Double-click the middle mouse wheel to zoom out and view the entire project.