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ARCHICAD
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 se
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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 plugins
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Vectorworks
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 Vec
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Vectorworks Plug-in
The following section will help you with the installation and first use of the free HEGIAS VR Vectorworks 2021 plug-in. Installation the current version of the plug-in can be found under Vectorworks Partner Products. These are located under _ Help > Install Partner Products... _ Under _ BIM _ the plug-in appears under the name _ **HEGIAS VR - buildin
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Rhinoceros 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 an
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Supported and Convertible Formats
In the following section you will learn which formats are supported by HEGIAS VR. Additionally, in the second section you will find a list of formats that cannot be read directly into HEGIAS VR, but can be converted accordingly by our support team for testing cases. 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 si
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Share Scene
To share a scene you have to click on the "Share" tab in the scene view. Then click on the "+" icon and give the link a name: The following information will be created immediately:. Link: You can copy it to the clipboard using the "Copy" icon and forward it. The invited people ca
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Revit
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 are
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Skybox
The skybox is a static 360° image that represents the background of your HEGIAS scene. As a HEGIAS user, you cannot yet edit the skybox yourself. But if you have a suitable photo, we can add the file to the scene you want. To do so, please send us the file and a link to the desired scene at support@hegias.com . For the best results the image needs to be in a 360° equirectangular format. These images are typically taken with 360° cameras, but it is also possible with the smartphone e.g. with th
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Allplan
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. Th
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Import a Scene to the HEGIAS platform
In the following section you will learn how to import your 3D 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. Importing to the HEGIAS platform On the HEGIAS platform, select the organization you want to work in In the organization, select the proj
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Blender
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 serve
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My file is too large
For a smooth rendering and a positive experience in immersive virtual reality, the optimization of the geometry in a VR scene is crucial. Due to the limitations of the hardware, it is currently not yet possible to walk through arbitrarily large and complex models in VR. The maximum file size that you can import with an upload to HEGIAS VR also depends on your subscription level. The following tips may help you "shrink" your file if it is too large (list not exha
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