Import Model#
You can import project data saved in various formats of SOFiSTiK Database. According on the chosen format, you can save geometrical, material, Revit information and dependencies between them.
Click SOFiSTiK Bridge tab Transfer panel (Import Model)
SOFiSTiK Export file dialog appears
Select the file and confirm with OK
Formats#
SBIM Data Pack (*.cpk)#
Contains all SBIM relevant information such as, Axes, Components, Terrains etc. This format also transfers the Revit Families related to the exported components’ data.
JSON (*.json)#
Contains all SBIM Data such as, Axes , Components’ definition, dependencies, etc. in the structured text format.
SBIM Binary Data (*.sbim)#
Contains all SBIM Data such as, Axes , Components’ definition, dependencies, etc. in binary file.
SOFiSTiK Database (*.cdb)#
Extracts a geometrical and material data out of SOFiSTiK Central Database (*.cdb) file and creates a 3D solid model representation of the structural elements and tendons. Other objects like cross sections, grids and alignments can be created simultaneously.
Created model will be positioned in such a way, that origin of coordinates of structural system (in *.cdb file) will correspond to the Project Base Point in Revit Project.
You can get more information about the import settings in SOFiSTiK: Import Model dialog
Tip
You can import some objects, like contour lines, after creating the geometry. You need to deactivate ‘Import Structural Elements as’ checkbox.
Note
Combine Structural Elements in axis doesn’t work in every case. If Direct Shape chosen, all structural lines along one axis have to be defined with the same cross section. The differences in cross-sections of an elements may not allow them to combine in along one axis.
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