RE: [EnergyPlus_Support] Geometry conversion from 3D Studio Max to IDF

["Monjur M Mourshed" <monjur@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Mahabir
 
I am not aware of conversion utilities (Direct conversion) from 3DS
format to IDF or even 3DS to IFC. My guess is that you will have to draw
it again manually. It might be of help if you export 3DS format to DXF
and import it to AutoCAD Architectural Desktop. Then redraw the whole
drawing using walls and windows (3D objects) in ADT.
 
One thing you need to be sure is that what version of IFC you will be
working on (1.5 or 2.0). As far as I know ADT (Architectural Desktop)
only supports IFC 1.5.
 
If you need to have your IFC file done in v 2.0, its better to use
ArchiCAD. They are also releasing IFC2x version soon.
 
Regards
 
Monjur Mourshed
IRUSE, UCC.
http://www.ucc.ie/iruse/monjur
http://www.ecaad.com/monjur
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Mahabir Bhandari [mailto:bhandari@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: 31 January 2003 22:58
To: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [EnergyPlus_Support] Geometry conversion from 3D Studio Max to
IDF
 
Hi,

I   have a building model which was created in 3D  Studio
Max, version 4.0. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to
convert the geometry from 3D studio Max to IDF?

Thanks

Mahabir
Mahabir Bhandari,
Research Fellow
University of Massachusetts
Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Amherst, MA 01003

TEL: (413) 545-4348
FAX: (413) 545-1027
email: bhandari@xxxxxxxxxxxxx




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