Add metadata to objects that will show up in other programs

[happysad (JP)]

This is somewhat of a general question.

I’m looking to add metadata to objects in rhino which will carry to other programs (most of our staff use Autodesk so Navisworks / Civil3D would be ideal). Is this possible? I’ve just tried adding Attribute User Text to an object and it doesn’t show up in Navisworks or Civil3D.

Wondering what workflows exist to enhance models with attribution and if Rhino is the place for it.

Any pointers are appreciated!

[Ncik]

Exporting attributes that show up in other software

I am wondering if there is a way to export a Rhino model that maintain the custom attribute keys and values I have assigned to models. I am in construction field and often use software like Navisworks Manage to merge multiple models in. It can read Rhino 5 models directly but it does not seem to translate any of the custom defined attributes. This is important for me to have this information in order to filter elements or see specific data. I tried exporting to dwg which also does not mainta…

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[martinsiegrist]

@Ncik

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Exporting attributes that show up in other software

There is a way. [image] Exporting Rhino geometries as .csv format and importing them into Navisworks with DataTools tool. Just need to edit in excel. [image] Navisworks recognizes the names of rhino geometries. This is the key that will create the connection between the two programs. Give different names to each geometry in the Rhino. (wasily with Grasshopper) [image] After naming, it is necessary to export Rhino geometries in Object Properties.csv format. Object names and properties ar…