Exporting

Exporting Data Accessing the Download Tab Export to Excel Export to IFC Export to Revit Export to ETABS Export to DXF (Coming soon)1. Exporting from Site View Selection Logic 2. Exporting from Floor Plate Editor 3. The Export Process & Notifications 4. Working in CAD Software Export Folder

Exporting Data

Podium lets you export your project designs and data in multiple formats:

Export to Excel: Export scenario metrics as an Excel spreadsheet for reporting and analysis.

Export to IFC: Download a standardized IFC file for sharing BIM data across platforms.

Export to Revit: Export your project directly into a RVT format for further design development.

Export to ETABS: Export your structural model to .EDB format for FEA (Finite Elements Analysis).

Export to DXF: Generate 2D DXF plans of your scenario’s floor plans.

Accessing the Download Tab

On Site View Click on Download Tab > Select the type of file

Note: Downloads will only appear when there is an active model on the scene

Export to Excel

Area Schedules

Users can download area schedules for selected scenarios and export them to Excel for further analysis.

Click the Downloads icon in the right-hand panel, then open the kebab menu next to Area Schedule.xlsx.

A popup displaying all scenarios created within the project will appear. Select the scenario you want to export the Area Schedule for, then click Download. Users can select multiple scenarios to export into Excel as well.

A single Excel file will be generated, containing each scenario in separate tabs along with an Overall tab for scenario comparison.

All downloaded files are consolidated under Files & Documents. Users can revisit this section to access and extract the required files without having to reinitiate the download process.

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Currently, the Bill of Materials (BOM) is available only for structural elements.

From the top toolbar, switch to Building View. This will display the structural model of the building.

In the Building View, users can:

In the left-hand Model Navigation panel, select Mixed-Use Building.

This will activate the Download icon in the right-hand panel. Click the icon to view the available download options.

Choose the files you want to download.

In this case, select Bill of Materials and click Download.

Here is an alternative way to download BOM.

User can click on the Schedule icon in the right-hand panel. Click on View Schedule.

Users will be taken to the Schedule page, where a dropdown menu provides an array of schedules to choose from.

Upon selecting the BOM, user can:

Download the BOM into an Excel format for further analysis.

Switch between various BOM under the drop down menu.

Export to IFC

Users can export the IFC model for advanced Finite Element Analysis of the structural design.

To do this, user will need to switch to Building View. This will display the structural model of the building. Revisit this section for guidance.

Select IFC Model and click Download.

A notification bubble will appear indicating that the IFC export is in progress. To access the exported file, go to Files & Documents, where all project exports are consolidated in the Export Folder.

Export to Revit

Please see Interoperability - Revit.

Export to ETABS

Export to DXF (Coming soon)

Podium allows you to export 2D DXF plans of your site and specific building storeys during a feasibility study. These files are designed to be incorporated into your professional project documentation, allowing you to use CAD software (like AutoCAD) to add detailed annotations, dimensions, and title blocks.

The initial release of this feature only works for projects of type residential.

1. Exporting from Site View

To export CAD files while viewing your overall project layout:

Open a project scenario in Site View.

Locate the Downloads icon in the right-hand panel.

If your scenario contains buildings, a CAD option will appear.

Click the meatball menu (three dots) next to the CAD option to open the export configuration modal.

Selection Logic

The content of the export modal depends on whether you have an object selected in the viewer:

With No Elements Selected: You can choose from the Site Plan, Ground Floor Plan, and any individual Buildings in the scenario.

With a Building Selected: The modal will display all available typical floor plans for that specific building.

2. Exporting from Floor Plate Editor

You can also trigger exports while fine-tuning specific levels:

In the Floor Plate Editor, navigate to the right-hand panel.

Choose to download a DXF for the currently selected floor plate or all floor plates within that building.

3. The Export Process & Notifications

Once you confirm your selection in the modal, Podium handles the generation in the background so you can continue working.

Process Start: A notification will appear confirming the CAD export has begun.

Completion: You will see a second notification message when the files are ready.

Retrieval: * A ZIP file containing your DXF(s) will be pushed to your local downloads folder.

A copy is automatically stored in the Project File Repository within Podium for version control.

4. Working in CAD Software

When you open your exported files in AutoCAD or similar software, the data is organized for immediate use:

Layer Management: Building elements are automatically assigned to corresponding layers (e.g., walls, windows, slabs).

Visibility Control: You can toggle these layers on or off to clean up your view for final documentation.

Export Folder

All downloaded files are consolidated within each Project.

Click on Files & Documents to access all Imports and Exports. Users can re-download files that were previously exported.