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Contents Contents Introduction to Rhino‐ArchiCAD 18 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Install the Rhino‐ArchiCAD Connection 18 Add‐On . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Import Rhino Model as GSM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Import Rhino Model as LCF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Save Model Elements as LCF Container File in Rhino . . . . . . . . .13 Place LCF Model in ArchiCAD 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Manage Imported Model with LCF Observer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Rhino Object Settings in ArchiCAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Rhino‐ArchiCAD 18 Connection 3 Contents 4 Rhino‐ArchiCAD 18 Connection Introduction to Rhino‐ArchiCAD 18 Connection Introduction to Rhino‐ ArchiCAD 18 Connection This plug‐in for Rhino 5 and add‐on for ArchiCAD 18 enables you to export a model created in Rhino, and then import it to ArchiCAD. Depending on the size of the Rhino model, you will choose one of two import methods: GSM Import, for small‐sized single objects or groups of small objects: 1. In Rhino, save a model or its selected parts as one or more GSM format files (objects). 2. In ArchiCAD, add the objects to the Embedded Library, then place them into the ArchiCAD 18 project. LCF Import, for importing a large group of objects as a reference model: 1. In Rhino, save a model or its selected parts as an LCF format file (Library Container File). A single LCF contains many GSM object files. 2. In ArchiCAD, add the LCF file as a Linked Library. 3. Use LCF Observer to place all objects from the LCF files, and/ or to update any placed instances as needed. Key Benefits • Imports geometric information only • Adjust object attributes and edge smoothing in ArchiCAD • With LCF Import: place or update all objects from the LCF container file in one step Rhino‐ArchiCAD 18 Connection 5 Install the Rhino‐ArchiCAD Connection 18 Add‐On Install the Rhino‐ArchiCAD Connection 18 Add‐On Launch the installer on your computer. Two programs are available for installation: • GSM‐LCF exporter for Rhino 5. This lets you save/export Rhino models in either .gsm format or .lcf format. • Install the Rhino LCF Observer 18. This add‐on is required if you plan to import Rhino models saved as LCF files. It places the objects of the LCF container in ArchiCAD, while retaining their original positioning and IDs. It also lets you track and update imported/placed instances of these objects. 6 Rhino‐ArchiCAD 18 Connection Import Rhino Model as GSM Import Rhino Model as GSM Use this workflow to import small‐sized single objects or groups of small objects saved in GSM format to ArchiCAD. • In Rhino, save a model or its selected parts as one or more GSM format files (objects). • In ArchiCAD, add the objects to the Embedded Library, then place them into the ArchiCAD 18 project. These steps are described in the following sections. Save Model Elements as Simple GSM Object File in Rhino 1. Select the objects you want to export. Model provided by flyingarchitecture.com Rhino‐ArchiCAD 18 Connection 7 Import Rhino Model as GSM 2. Use File > Save or File > Export Selected. Model provided by flyingarchitecture.com Note on Model Selection: If you are exporting a complex building model, it is recommended to select and export the different parts/layers of the model as several objects, rather than exporting the entire model as a single object. 3. In the upcoming Export dialog box: ‐ Browse for and select a target folder ‐ Choose the “ArchiCAD GDL Object” file type (extension .gsm) 8 Rhino‐ArchiCAD 18 Connection Import Rhino Model as GSM ‐ Give a name to the file and click Save 4. The Polygon Mesh Options dialog box appears. Set the preferred level of polygon detail for this object file, and click OK. See the Rhino program’s Help file for more details on these options. 5. The Rhino model selection is saved as a GSM object file to the folder you specified. 6. Repeat this process to select and save as many object files as needed from the Rhino model. Rhino‐ArchiCAD 18 Connection 9 Import Rhino Model as GSM Place GSM Object File in ArchiCAD 18 1. Add the saved GSM object files to your project’s Embedded Library. To do this, go to Library Manager. Use the Add command to browse for the folder containing the GSMs, or else drag and drop the GSM files into the Embedded Library. Alternatively, simply drag and drop the GSM file onto the floor plan. It will be placed in the project and also added to the Embedded Library. 10 Rhino‐ArchiCAD 18 Connection
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