Description
I want to move the project model I am working on to a fresh copy of Archicad. How do I use the Merge From File command?
Solution
- Launch Archicad and create a New File.
Delete all stories except the Ground Floor to ensure a clean starting point for merging.
Go to File > Interoperability > Merge > Merge from file.
- Select the file containing the model to import.
In the Merge window, choose Virtual Building (All Stories).
- Under Position of Merged File, select Keep Height as in Story Structure of Original Model to preserve element elevations.
Click OK to complete the merge.
Go to File > Libraries and Objects > Library Manager to import the project library and ensure all custom elements load properly.
TIP: To transfer viewpoints, layouts, and publisher sets from an existing file, repeat the Merge process in the new file, selecting Layout Book (All Layouts, Master Layouts, Drawings) as the merge type. Plan accordingly to accommodate these adjustments.