ModelPort Features

Review | Edit | Optimize | Import | Manage

“Modelport has been a wonderful resource enabling us to bring a much higher level of realism to our Archicad models, which goes hand in hand with the enhanced level of visualization from tools such as BIMx.”

– Roderick Anderson, CEO & Design Director, Sarco Architects

IMPORT & REVIEW

Access more imports & review 90% faster

Expand import formats

ModelPort gives Archicad users greater access to manufacturer and third party models with 15 format options including SKP, OBJ, FBX, MODO, X3D, Blender and more!

You can also use ModelPort to edit and manage Revit, Rhino and IFC files using our "Import from Archicad" feature.

Plus RFA, IFC & more

For formats not supported by ModelPort, such as RFA, IFC and Rhino, you can use “Import from Archicad”.

First import using Archicad’s built-in import options, place and select the Object then choose "Import from Archicad" in the ModelPort menu.

Integrated with Archicad

It's quick and easy to import a model to Archicad. To import use “Open 3D Model” from the ModelPort menu, select the file and review it in our Preview Editor.

Review imports faster

Avoid wasted time importing objects you’re not going to use! ModelPort allows you to review imports in our Interactive Editor - process that is up to 90% faster than reviewing imports in Archicad.

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Multiple model review

Review multiple models before import and avoid cluttering your embedded library. You can have multiple scenes open within the Editor which saves time opening and closing imported models.

Batch import

If you regularly download objects from third party websites or manufacturers this feature allows you to quickly import multiple files at one time. It's simple, select the files and use Batch Import to reduce time importing multiple models.

Organize & Browse Imports

The ModelPort Browser helps you organize and preview libraries of imported objects using a visual navigator. You can drag drop objects from the Navigator into a project and open objects directly into ModelPort for review.

IMPROVE GRAPHICS

Clean-up 2D symbols & 3D model

Reduce messy graphics

When a model with curved surfaces is imported to Archicad it will often create messy 2D symbols and 3D graphics.
Imports using ModelPort will automatically clean up both the symbols in plan as well as the graphics in 3D model elements.

Set colors & pens

In Archicad imported objects typically have limited options for editing Pen Weights. With ModelPort users can set custom pens and colors for selected components for the Plan, Elevation and 3D View as well as define the Pen Color for the 3D Contour

Add Fills to symbols

Enhance the graphics of models imported into Archicad. Select components within a view and set the background color for the elements for design presentations and documentation.

Edit material properties

It’s quick to change a material. Select the surface of an object in a View or from the Items List, go to Properties and edit the Internal material options or select from the Archicad materials list.

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INTERACTIVE EDITING

Quickly edit imported models

Visual Editor

Our Visual Editor is an intuative way to edit imported elements. Within any of the views select a surface(s) so it's highlighted and then edit the Properties of a selected element from the Items List or a Context Menu.

Interactive Scene

Elements can get out of view when navigating between multiple models and complex scenes so we added an interactive “Pull Scene” to fit content to the 3D window.

Control visibility

When using third party models you’ll often need to delete or hide elements that were left ON by the author or not required for your project. In ModelPort you can choose to delete or hide elements within the Preview Window or the Properties of a selected element.

Edit Mesh Elements

You can also delete meshes of an imported model when you need to clean up elements.

Scale model size

Interactively resize elements with click editable dimensions within the Preview Window. Other properties are also click editable including library part name, surfaces and other element information within the editor.

Transform elements

To rotate and move components of imported models ModelPort includes controls to adjust the X, Y and Z position and rotation properties.

More Editing

The new version offers more editing capabilities including bottom offset, freeze transform, drag to scale and "UV Adjust" modifier which changes the mesh uvs to fit better to Archicad real-scale materials.

Bottom Offset

OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE

Improve workability of 3D imports

Control polygon issues

An object with a high polygon count can decrease speed and performance of Archicad. With ModelPort you can use the Poly reduced option to decrease the polygons and track the reduction with the Polygon Count Indicator within the 3D Viewer.

Reduce model file size

Imported models often increase the size of an Archicad project file. The ModelPort save mode reduces the size of imported files up to 8 times smaller compared to Archicad's standard GDL format.

Manage complex models

Models imported from third-party sources and manufacturers often need additional editing and management. Using “Import from Archicad” convert an imported model into Morphs and combine it with Archicad elements.

In this example we increased performance, cleaned up the symbol and customized graphics of an RFA model downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.

Steps

Review photogrammetry

We've designed our 3D graphics engine, a next generation GPU platform powered by Vulkan, to provide increased lighting accuracy, better graphics quality, support for high-resolution displays and faster performance that can handle larger models, such as the 6.7 million polygon historic chapel model shown in this example.

Navigate models

Import scenes created in SketchUp and from models saved in the Autodesk FBX format. This will allow you to quickly navigate imported models as well as manage cameras.

Import FBX & SKP

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DETAILS & LIGHT

Manage detail and add light

Levels of detail

ModelPort offers three levels of detail that can be linked to imported elements which are Full, Simplified and Schematic.

Link detail levels to import

Each detail level in ModelPort can be linked to Mesh Properties that are used to manage the state of the element that includes Normal, Poly Reduced, Bounding Box and Hidden.

Connect detail to MVO

After linking elements of imported models to ModelPort's detail levels you can then connect these elements to Archicad's Model View Options (MVO).

Manage detail with Views

To enable detail control within Saved Views select the Model View Option (MVO) within the General panel of the View Settings.

Add Light to Objects

It's now simple and easy to add light to manufacturer or third party content without GDL! In ModelPort 4.0 we're introducing new tools to add, edit and manage four types of lights...

Point Light
Directional Light
Spot Light
General Light

Import Light Object

NEW FEATURES

Key benefits of ModelPort 4.8

AI Model Generation

The easiest way to create 3D models! We're excited to announce an integrated connection to Meshy, the world's most popular AI 3D model generator.

Convert photos into 3D models
Turn sketches into interior assets
Manage polygon count to optimize model performance
Edit the AI generated texture

To use this feature sign up for a Studio or Pro account and create an API key on Meshy.ai

2D Symbol Editing

When decreasing the polygon count of an AI generated model or working with complex imports the 2D plan symbol often needs to be simplified.

This new release allows you to customize the 2D Symbol in Archicad's Object editing environment. After editing the 2d symbol select "Preserve 2D during update" to preserve your custom symbol during updates in ModelPort.

Localization

The ModelPort installation includes all language options as part of one application. To select your language go to the ModelPort menu, select Preferences and in the General section select your language.

Teamwork Update

To better improve using objects in Teamwork the following improvements are included with this new update...

Improved: If ModelPort is unable to create or update the library part in the specified folder due to Teamwork restrictions, an error message will indicate the issue.
Fixed: In Teamwork mode, adding or linking a new library folder causes Archicad to convert the cloud‑based library folders into local folders.

New Support for GLB format

A GLB file is the binary file format for glTF (Graphics Language Transmission Format) 3D models. Often called the "JPEG of 3D," it packs 3D scenes—including geometry, textures, materials, and animations—into a single, compact binary file. Its main advantages are fast loading, smaller file sizes, and efficient rendering for web-based AR/VR and 3D product viewing.

Updated SketchUp Importer

The new ModelPort version can now import the most recent version which is SketchUp 2026 which improves performance, AI integration and enhanced materials for better visualization.

To review the complete list of new features, improvements and updates in ModelPort click here >>

FLEXIBLE LICENSING

Work at home, office and with teams

Workflow Options

The move to hybrid work has influenced the technology industry's migration towards cloud licensing.

With this latest release of ModelPort we're introducing two cloud license options, the Switch License and Floating License.

Standard License

This option has been available the past several years and works well for an individual with one computer who does not need the flexibility of moving the license.

Switch License

If you work from home and have a second computer at your office or have both a desktop and a laptop this license provides the flexibility to easily switch between two computers.

Floating License

For offices with different locations or team members who want to share licenses this provides the flexibility to transfer licenses between different users and computers.

Viewer License

If you're a principal who wants to review a project or a consultant who is referencing a model this license allows content to be viewed without a subscription.

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