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# Rhinoceros 3D

In the following section you will learn how to [import your Rhino model into HEGIAS](/en/article/import-a-scene-to-the-hegias-platform-18p37ao/).

HEGIAS supports the vendor-independent BIM format and the most widely used 3D CAD formats for architectural, building and construction plans. A complete list of supported file formats can be found [here](/en/article/supported-formats-gu50hp/).

This article shows our recommended settings for model export from Rhino 7. These settings are provided as an example and may vary from project to project.

Note: IFC export from Rhino is only possible if the model contains only BIM-enabled geometry and was created using a BIM compatible plug-in, for example [VisualARQ](https://www.visualarq.com/). For conventional mesh or NURBS models, it is better to export your model in MotionBuilder(*.fbx) format.

### FBX Export

1. Open the export dialog under **File > Save as...**.
2. Save your file in the file format **MotionBuilder (*.fbx) ** 

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3. Use the **Options...** button to access the **FBX export settings**. Select the following settings:
* **Meshes only**: NURBS objects cannot be displayed in HEGIAS.
* **Phong**: These settings allow exporting material textures (if Save textures was selected in the previous export dialog).
* **Map Rhino Z to FBX Y** : This will display the model correctly in HEGIAS.
* **Version 7 binary**

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If your model contains NURBS geometries, you have to convert them into mesh geometries. To do this, select a suitable setting with the slider or define the meshing parameters under **Detailed Controls...** .

_Tip: To optimize the performance in HEGIAS, the model can already be converted and optimized before the export with the command **'_QuadRemesh**. The fewer polygons your model has, the faster it will load in HEGIAS.

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5. The **OK** button closes the export dialog and creates the FBX file.
6. The exported FBX file is now available for [import into HEGIAS](/en/article/import-a-scene-to-the-hegias-platform-18p37ao/).

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### IFC Export

1. Define the geometry you want to export. To get to the VisualARQ IFC export options, use the **IfcExportOptionsDialog** command.

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2. Open the export dialog under **File > Save as...**.
3. save your file in file format **IFC 2x3 Building Model (*.ifc)**

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4. Press the **Save** button to close the export dialog and create the IFC file.
5. the exported IFC file is now available for [import into HEGIAS](/en/article/import-a-scene-to-the-hegias-platform-18p37ao/).