A3D Max latest release now supports IFC export

May 1, 2018

A3D Max is a frame analysis program which enables engineers to quickly model 2D and 3D building frameworks, whether simple or complex, with no limit to the number of members or load combinations. The latest update now allows the export of IFC files to Revit and other compatible software.

Simply export your model as an IFC file to import into Revit and other IFC compatible software to benefit from their extended capabilities when creating drawings and reports. The exported file could also be viewed on a tablet onsite.

The process

A3D Max latest release now supports IFC export

1) Take your A3D Max model

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2) Export the model as an IFC file

3) Import the model into Revit

4) Use Revit’s capabilities to enhance the model for the required drawing

5) Export as a .dwg file

6) You can also import into other IFC compatible software such as SCIA Engineer

7) You can also export it to Bluebeam to create a 3D pdf

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