Interoperability
Connect with third-party tools
By Holly and 1 other2 authors20 articles
Interoperability OverviewHow to fit Giraffe into your work stream
Import Data
How to import non-Giraffe data to your projects
Compatible File TypesAll the data types you can import
Importing 3D ModelsHow to bring in 3D models
Export Project Data
All of the Export Options
Export Project DataDownload data, export screenshots, or export 3D files
Export Spatial Data (geoJSON)Export your Giraffe project in its native GeoJSON
Export 3D (.stl, .obj, .glb)Export a 3D mesh of your project model for use in other 3D software
Export CAD (.dxf)Export your Giraffe projects for use in 2D CAD software
Export Images (.jpg, .pdf)Export a high-res image of your project to use in reports or presentations outside Giraffe.
Export Project Data (.csv, .xls)How to export data to CSV, a few ways
Interoperability with Other Software
How to connect with specific software
SketchupHow to export to or import from sketchup
RhinoConnect Giraffe and Rhino
Revit (and other BIM)Use IFC exports to connect to BIM programs downstream
BlenderHow to Import Blender to Giraffe and Export Giraffe to Blender
QGISBring files in from QGIS or Exporting for QGIS
ArcGISBringing ArcGIS files into Giraffe or exporting Giraffe to ArcGIS
CADImport or Export 2D CAD in DXF format
Excel (or Any Spreadsheet Software)Export your Giraffe Data to a Spreadsheet
AI RenderingUse a Giraffe screenshot to generate rendered images using AI
Interoperability Examples
Some example workflows for interoperability with other software
Video: Export Design to IFC
Video: Data Flow to External Systems