Architectural Translator

Connect engineering, architecture and BIM

Do you work with architects, contractors, BIM specialists or project designers? With the Architectural Translator, you can easily exchange data between IronCAD and commonly used BIM and architectural software.

Import and export IFC, Revit Project and Revit Family (RFA) files directly from IronCAD and improve collaboration within construction, interior design and installation projects.

IronCAD Translator overview

Collaboration between engineering and architecture

More and more projects require collaboration between different disciplines. Architects, structural engineers, installers and product developers often work with different software packages, so data exchange can be a challenge.

Architectural Translator extends IronCAD with support for major BIM and architectural formats. This allows you to exchange, review and integrate models within existing BIM workflows.

Supported file formats

Format

IFC
Revit Project (.RVT)
Revit Family (.RFA)
SolidWorks Drawing (.SLDDRW)

Support

Import / Export
Import / Export
Import / Export
Import

Why choose Architectural Translator?

Work directly with BIM data

Import and export IFC and Revit files.

Improve collaboration

Collaborate more easily with architects and BIM specialists.

Integrate products into BIM projects

Place objects directly within BIM models.

Maintain project information

Reliably exchange data between disciplines.

Common applications

Architectural Translator is used by companies that need to integrate technical designs within construction and BIM projects.

  • Collaborate with Revit users
    Import and export Revit projects and Revit Families directly from IronCAD.
  • Working with IFC models
    Use IFC as an open standard for data exchange between different BIM platforms.
  • Interior and project design
    Place furniture, furnishing elements and custom solutions within existing BIM models.
  • Installations and Machine Integration
    Integrate technical installations, machines and product arrangements within architectural and construction projects.
Engineer's hand over a mechanical machine drawing on a drafting table, with a CAD mouse and monitor in the background.

Ready to bring engineering and BIM together?

Discover how the Architectural Translator simplifies collaboration between engineering, architecture and construction projects.

Do you work primarily with CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, Creo or CATIA? Then also check out the standard Translator for comprehensive CAD data exchange.