Element Converter
Speed up your work in ALLPLAN with bulk conversion of architectural and structural elements. Convert between 2D and 3D formats, element types and building segments — for example filling 500 surfaces in just 5 seconds when importing foundations. More than 30 conversion tools in one place.
See the add-on in action
An introduction and overview of bulk element conversion and a typical workflow.
More than 30 conversion tools
A complete set of conversions between formats, element types and building segments.
Bulk conversion in seconds
Process hundreds of elements at once — for example filling 500 surfaces in 5 seconds when importing foundations.
2D ↔ 3D conversions
Conversion between 2D and 3D polylines, surfaces, solids and arcs in both directions.
Surfaces and polygons
Polyline ↔ filled area, area element ↔ polygon, and groups of lines and arcs into a filled area.
Solids into building elements
3D solid → wall, column or slab; macro → 3D solid; 3D surface ↔ solid.
Opening conversion
Solid → opening in a wall or slab, plus conversion between window and door openings.
Walls and beams
Wall ↔ beam, wall → column, and wall rounding for clean geometry.
Macros and symbols
Identical elements → macros, symbol → macro, and macro → 3D solid for standardisation.
Quantities and finishes
Finish surfaces → solids for quantities, filled areas → slabs, openings → solids for take-off.
What it is for
Fast clean-up, standardisation and geometry conversion in architecture and structural engineering.
Features and examples
All available element conversions with the original pictograms.
Element Converter
The central tool for converting the selected elements.
Polyline into a filled area
A polyline is converted into a filled area.
Filled area into a polyline
A filled area is converted back into a polyline.
Polygon into a room
A 2D polygon becomes a 3D room (Raum).
Filled area into a 3D surface
An area element is converted into a 3D surface.
Groups of lines/arcs into a filled area
Groups of lines and circular arcs become a filled area.
3D polyline into 2D
A 3D polyline is projected into 2D.
2D polyline into an arc
A 2D polyline is converted into a circular arc.
Groups of 3D surfaces into a 3D solid
Groups of 3D surfaces are merged into a solid body.
3D solid into 3D surfaces
A 3D solid is decomposed into 3D surfaces.
3D polyline into a 3D surface
A 3D polyline is closed into a surface.
Wall rounding
Rounds wall joints and corners.
3D surface into a 3D solid
A 3D surface is converted into a solid 3D body.
3D solid into a wall
A 3D solid becomes a wall element.
3D solid into a column
A 3D solid becomes a column.
3D solid into a slab
A 3D solid becomes a slab.
Macro into a 3D solid
A macro is converted into a 3D solid.
Beam into a wall
A beam is converted into a wall.
Wall into a beam
A wall is converted into a beam.
3D solid into a wall opening
A solid becomes an opening in a wall.
3D solid into a slab opening
A solid becomes an opening in a slab.
Window into door opening
A window opening is converted into a door opening.
Door into window opening
A door opening is converted into a window opening.
Finish surfaces into quantity solids
Finish (Ausbau) surfaces become solids for quantity take-off.
Filled areas into slabs
Filled areas are converted into slabs.
Identical elements into macros
Identical elements are grouped into macros.
Symbol into a macro
A symbol (point) is converted into a macro.
Wall into a column
A wall is converted into a column.
Overview and training
The videos are taken from the original pages (German) — they will be replaced with localised versions. In the meantime, feel free to contact us for a demo or a consultation.
Tutorial — element conversions (DE)
Installation instructions (DE)
Technical data
- Manufacturer
- CDS Bausoftware AG · Switzerland
- ALLPLAN
- Versions 2024 and newer
- ALLPLAN package
- Works with every ALLPLAN package — no special package required
- Interface languages
- Croatian, German, English, Italian, French
- Scope
- 2D/3D element conversion · productivity
- Tools
- Around 30 conversions: surfaces, polygons, solids, walls/columns/slabs, openings, macros
- Licence
- Transferable licenceAnnual subscription
Licensing and trial period
Full functionality, no obligation
One user / e-mail, transferable
All workstations in the office
With an ALLPLAN student licence (campus.allplan.com)
For pricing and licensing, request a quote — we will come back to you with an offer tailored to your office.
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Try Element Converter
Download the trial and use the tool for 14 days with no obligation, or get in touch for a demo or a quote.
The add-on is developed and maintained by CDS Bausoftware AG (Switzerland). The information and media on this page are taken from the manufacturer's original page: cds-bausoftware.ch/add-on-s/element-converter.