Exporting Datasmith Content from Archicad

Export content from Archicad using the Datasmith Exporter plugin.

On this page

Once you have installed the Datasmith Exporter for Archicad, a Datasmith toolbar option is added to the Windows > Palettes menu.

Enabling the toolbar

Enable the toolbar using the Windows > Palette menu option.

Once enabled, clicking the Export to Datasmith option will open the Export to Datasmith file window.

Exporting content

Export content from Archicad using the Export to Datasmith button.

Browse for the location where you want to save your exported file, set the File name, and click Save.

End Result

Your .udatasmith file should now be ready to import into Unreal Engine. See Importing Datasmith Content into Unreal Engine for more information. If your data needs additional cleaning, merging, or other modifications during the import process, see Dataprep Import Customization.

This page was written for a previous version of Unreal Engine and has not been updated for the current Unreal Engine 5.0 release.
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