Twinmotion and Unreal Engine
The following article explains a workflow for advanced users that want to import their Twinmotion or Unreal Engine scene into HEGIAS VR. Twinmotion doesn't currently support a direct export. However, it is possible to import your scene to Unreal Engine with their Twinmotion Datasmith Plugin and export the scene from there. If your scene is already in Unreal Engine, you can skip the first two steps. Installation For this process you need to install the following list of programs and plugiPopularArchiCAD
In the following section you will learn how to import your ArchiCAD model into HEGIAS VR. 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. This article shows our recommended settings for IFC and FBX export from ArchiCAD 24. These seSome readersVectorworks
In the following section you will learn how to import your Vectorworks model into HEGIAS VR. HEGIAS VR 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: Supported Formats This article shows our recommended settings for IFC and FBX export from VecSome readersVectorworks Plug-in
This article will help you with the installation and first use of the free HEGIAS VR Vectorworks 2023 plug-in. The following video includes all described steps and also gives an insight into the use of HEGIAS once a model is exported from Vectorworks and visualised with the HEGIAS App. The most important steps can be found in the second part of this support article. Installation the current version of the plug-in can be found under Vectorworks Partner Products.Some readersRhinoceros 3D
In the following section you will learn how to import your Rhino model into HEGIAS. 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. This article shows our recommended settings for model export from Rhino 7. These settings are provided as anSome readersSupported Formats
In the following section you will learn which formats are supported by HEGIAS VR. Supported Formates Industry Foundation Classes (*.ifc) The .ifc file format is a manufacturer-independent format for describing building models and objects. IFC files can contain, among other things, material names and simple color codes, but no information that is relevant for the visualization of the materials (e.g. texture, reflection). After import, the materials available in the HEGIAS library can bFew readersAllplan
In the following section you will learn how to import your Allplan model into HEGIAS VR. HEGIAS VR 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. This article shows our recommended settings for IFC and COLLADA export from Allplan 2021. TheFew readersRevit
In the following section you will learn how to import your Revit model into HEGIAS VR. 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. This article shows our recommended settings for IFC export from Autodesk Revit 2021. These settings areFew readersBlender
In the following section you will learn how to import your Blender model into HEGIAS VR. HEGIAS VR 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: Supported Formats This article shows our recommended settings for GLB and FBX export from Blender 2.93. These settings serveFew readersAutoCAD
In the following section you will learn how to import your AutoCAD model to the HEGIAS platform. HEGIAS supports the vendor-independent BIM format and the most widely used 3D CAD formats for architectural, building and construction plans. A full list of supported file formats can be found here. This article shows our recommended settings for IFC export from AutoCAD ArchitecturFew readersSketchUp Pro
In the following section, the export from SketchUp 2019 Pro, a file suitable for HEGIAS, is explained step by step. Afterwards, this file is ready for import into HEGIAS. Click on the following menu item: File -Export -3D Model... Now choose a suitable name and format for the file to be exported. When choosingFew readers