Hi,
In this week i released the plugins new version.
The most important thing is the exporter format is changed. I implement a new feature (Separate by elements), that was why I needed it.
So you need update the importer plugin if you use the exporter. The full change-log is available here. They contains lot of bugfixes, and many improvements, so i recommend to use it.
And one more thing. In Cinema 4D R21 the plugin licensing was changed, because C4D licensing was changed.
This site has been created as the successor to din3d.net and dinnye.neobase.hu site. Our aim is to assist architects, interior decorators, designers who are modeling with ArchiCAD program, however would like to use other professional visualization programs for model presentations.
Din3D file format (the successor of AC4D+) is such that provides a lot of opportunities for exporting 3D models from ArchiCAD. The objective of the development of this file format was that it could, as much as possible, provide the visualization programs with the information of the structure and hierarchy of ArchiCAD beside the 3D model.
If you use ArchiCAD and would like to render in a professional visualization program. Use Din3D format for exporting ArchiCAD model and the similar ArchiCAD model structure is available for you in the rendering programs.
Din3D files are quickly and simply imported in AUTODESK 3ds Max. Significantly cleanses the geometry of the model thereby reducing the time spent to repair your model. Replacement of model also possible while all the settings remain unchanged.
Din3D files are quickly and simply imported in MAXON Cinema 4D. There is a direct link to ArchiCAD. Replacement of changed model is also possible while all the material settings and other changes remain.
If you use ArchiCAD and would like to render in a professional visualization program. Use Din3D format for exporting ArchiCAD model and the similar ArchiCAD model structure is available for you in the rendering programs. With the help of the exporter you can further edit the ArchiCAD model anytime in Cinema 4D and 3ds Max. The planning process can be continued in ArchiCAD. If the model has changed a few clicks and the update is possible within the model visualisation programs while all previous settings remain unchanged. (Material definitions, light settings, etc..) Note: Not compatible with AC4D and AC4D+ formats.
Features
The following information are saved:
Materials
Expanded Material properties (optional)
Textures (optional, the textures are stored in Din3D file)
Layers
Elements
Stories information
Element types (class)
Object Information (only names and main parameters)
Din3D exporter for ArchiCAD is free. Remember that the exporter in itself is good for nothing. You need one of the importers with, as well. For importing you can find demo versions at products:
Din3D files quickly and simply imported in AUTODESK 3ds Max. It is suggested for those ArchiCAD users who use 3ds max for the model visualisation. It Significantly cleanses the geometry of the model there by reducing the time spent to repair your model. Replacement of model is also possible while all the settings remain the same.
The objective of the development of this file format was that it could, as much as possible, provide the visualization programs with the information of the structure and hierarchy of ArchiCAD beside the 3D model. There is possibility to transfer much more information than with the simple 3ds file format.
Significant speed acceleration in 1.5 version
Features
Selective importing
The following ArchiCAD’s content can be imported:
3D model
Lights
Cameras
Materials
Textures
Usage of different filter levels
You would like to see again the 3D model in a meaningful structure. There is no obstacle to it. You can use these filters, either individually or in combination.
Stories
Classes (wall, ceiling, etc….)
Layers
Elements
Materials
In addition, it is possible to import ArchiCAD objects as single objects.
High polygon optimization.
The importer tries to minimize errors in the 3D model. It offers the following features for it:
Welding vertices
Automatic edge calculation
Remove Double Faces
Reduce Multiple Edges
Remove Coplanar Faces (in windows)
Remove Zero Area Faces
Fix normals after smooth
Significantly reduces the number of Open Edges
Others
Significant speed acceleration in 1.5 version
I use own algorithms, because the 3ds Max built-in was very slow
Vertex Welding
Smooth Group Calculation
Support single or multi Material
Gamma corrected Material Colors
Vray Wire Color compatible input possible
UVW vertex weld
Possible use ‘Real World Texture Scale’
Presets
Scale conversion
Unicode support: different language characters can be received correctly from ArchiCAD.
Download and try Din3D importer plugin for 3ds Max.
In Demo version you can import 10 times, but model update is not possible.
Din3D importer for 3ds Max is available now for 59 Euros in webshop.
Remember that the importer plugin itself is good for nothing. To use it, you’ll need the exporter as well. The Din3D exporter for ArchiCAD is available free of charge.
Din3D files are quickly and simply imported in MAXON Cinema 4D. There is a direct link to ArchiCAD. Replacement of changed model is also possible while all the material settings and other changes remain.
The objective of the development of this file format was that it could, as much as possible, provide the visualization programs with the information of the structure and hierarchy of ArchiCAD beside the 3D model. The model was complemented C4D, this information did not lose in the upgrade. Very fast plugin.
Note: Not compatible with AC4D and AC4D+ formats.
Features
Selective importing
The following ArchiCAD’s content can be imported:
3D model
Lights
Cameras
Materials
Textures
Usage of different filter levels
You can use these filters, either individually or in combination.
Stories
Classes (wall, ceiling, etc….)
Layers
Elements
Materials
Import ArchiCAD objects as single objects.
In addition, it is possible to import ArchiCAD objects as ‘Instances’.
Polygon optimization.
The importer can be used the built-in Cinema 4D optimizations (currently)
Others
Unicode support: different language characters can be received correctly from ArchiCAD.
Fast model update
The importer saves the complete import settings.
Useful Tags in update method
A few useful commands that make it easier for small daily use.
Download and try Din3D importer plugin for Cinema 4D.
In Demo version you can import 10 times, but model update is not possible.
Din3D is available now for 39 Euros in webshop.
Remember that the importer plugin itself is good for nothing. To use it, you’ll need the exporter as well. The Din3D exporter for ArchiCAD is available free of charge.
I’m going to assume the main changes I’ve made on plugins. So that the connections in the export and the import plugin could be followed, I listed them aside each other. I tried to pay much attention on the compatibility, but please use the latest version to avoid problems.
