ArchiCAD is an architectural BIM CAD software which offers specialized solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

Introduction

Maxwell plugin for ArchiCAD has been created with the intention of providing native integration of Maxwell Render within the ArchiCAD environment.

With the ArchiCAD plugin you can easily export your ArchiCAD virtual buildings to the Maxwell Render engine, with just a few clicks you can create high quality architectural images. The plugin automatically converts most of your ArchiCAD settings to the Maxwell scene format, and provides more advanced controls for the experienced users.

System Requirements

The ArchiCAD plugin works under Windows 64bit versions and Mac OS X (minimum 10.7.) platforms. For detailed compatibility information please check the Plug-ins compatibility list.

Key features

Complex scene export from ArchiCAD to Maxwell
Maxwell Render panel to adjust Maxwell specific parameters
Maxwell Physical Sky, IBL environment, sun and all the other Maxwell Sky parameters inside ArchiCAD
Automatic and semi-automatic material conversion
Maxwell MXM materials inside ArchiCAD (as referenced materials)
Maxwell material preview inside the Material Settings dialog
Maxwell Grass
Maxwell FIRE (Maxwell Interactive Renderer within ArchiCAD)
Supports referencing external MXS files containing geometry and materials
Automatic animation export from ArchiCAD (Sun Study... and Fly -Through...)

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