Importing files
Arkio supports importing and exporting of images, and 3D models from Rhino, SketchUp and Revit on Windows, Mac, Quest, iOS, and Android. When you place the files in the appropriate import directories and go to your create>import drawer the imports will show here. (Revit, Rhino and Sketchup files with be automatically imported and exported to the correct directories using our Windows plugins)
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When assets in the import file tab show spinning dots they are currently being processed. Importing content is possible while Arkio is running. You can refresh the imports by clicking on the refresh icon on the top left corner of your create>import panel and wait for the files to be processed.
Imported models and images can be placed freely like Arkio props (placed as object) or can be placed locked to the table as a non-movable reference (place on table)
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Loading indicators
When loading imported files, the following icons will help indicate if the files are currently being loaded, processed, has issues, or when an update is available. Models imported in Arkio are end-to-end encrypted and stored locally until shared in a meeting with other meeting participants. When the last user exits this meeting the imported assets will no longer be available for other users to download.
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| File not found | Loading locally | Loading from cloud |
| File not available (yet) | Loading from memory | Loading from Arkio server |
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Update available |
Partly loaded |
Not loaded |
| New local version available, click or update all to replace | Model too heavy for device - can only partly be loaded | Model too heavy for device - can not be loaded |
Updating models
When you save a new version of your model or image over the original files in the import folder, Arkio will show a yellow notification that a new version is available is that asset is already placed in your scene. You can click on this yellow icon to update it or you can update all the objects in your scene by clicking "Update all" icon in the right top corner of your import panel
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Arkio will keep the old versions of your imported models available so you can always revert back to an old version when needed for e.g. comparing design options with others in a meeting. You can access older loaded Arkio models in the import dialog under the same model name. If you select an older import date you can update the models placed in the scene by clicking "Update in Scene"
Model import size
The Oculus Quest and smartphones have limited processing power. So always make sure that imported models don't exceed 250K polygons to avoid crashes on mobile devices or uncomfortable low framerates in your VR experience. If you have a heavy model but like to collaborate on it you should use Arkio on more powerful devices or optimize your models for viewing on VR & mobile.
| Platform | Max. number of polygons | Max. file size |
| Windows or Mac | 20M | 2.000 Mb |
| Oculus Quest | 450K | 90 Mb |
| iOS | 900K | 160 Mb |
| Android | 600K | 120 Mb |
Exporting Files
Arkio models are exported by opening the model overview in the main menu and selecting the correct export format. We recommend using our export to native Revit files as this will give you clean editable solid CAD geometry that can be exported to DWG IFC, SAT and STL using Revit's native exporters. You can also export your models to Rhino, SketchUp, BIM 360 and OBJ format.
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When selecting OBJ all Arkio's shapes and custom imported objects are exported with the materials and texture files saved in the device Export/Models folder. The models get exported in the metric system (1 unit = 1 meter) and will contain an OBJ, MTL, and all included texture files.
The OBJ's are exported from Arkio as one mesh. You can also convert and prepare your models using mesh editing software to save them to FBX, glTF, and other formats for usage in other 3D software.
Import content on mobile devices
The easiest way to share imported files with devices like the Oculus Quest and Ipad is using the Windows or Mac version of Arkio to import the content in a meeting that you join with your mobile devices. This way you will receive all the imported files loaded in that scene without having to copy files from a PC first. You can download the latest Windows and Mac client of Arkio for free on our website.
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In case you don't have a desktop PC/Mac available you can also import and export files on your mobile device by placing files in the import directory. You need to connect your device with a cable or use a file transfer service like Dropbox.
Windows
Using Arkio on Windows is the fastest way to get models in and out of Arkio. The following directories can be used to import and export files.
Imports
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Import
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Main import directory | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Import\Images
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Prepared Images in PNG (best for drawings) and JPG (best for pictures) | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Import\Models
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Prepared OBJ and MTL files including the required textures | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Import\Programs
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Customized program import CSV following our template | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Import\Videos
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Load your own videos in Arkio using a weblink | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Import\Revit
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Revit imports are automatically saved here using our plugin | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Import\Rhino
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Rhino imports are automatically saved here using our plugin |
Exports
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Export
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Main export directory | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Export\Models
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Arkio models exported to OBJ and MTL files including textures | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Export\Photos
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Photos created with Arkio (1920x1080 resolution) | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Export\Programs
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Arkio program data exported as CSV | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Export\Revit
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For loading Arkio creations back into Revit using our plugin | |
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\Export\Revit
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For loading Arkio creations back into Rhino using our plugin |
User files
%userprofile%\Documents\Arkio\UserModels
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Arkio's saved models | |
%userprofile%\appdata\locallow\Arkio\Arkio |
Arkio temporarily files |
Mac
If you don't have Windows PC, Arkio for Mac is the faster way to bring in custom content.
Imports
Documents\Arkio\Import
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Main import directory | |
Documents\Arkio\Import\Images
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Prepared Images in PNG (best for drawings) and JPG (best for pictures) | |
Documents\Arkio\Import\Models
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Prepared OBJ and MTL files including the textures | |
Documents\Arkio\Import\Revit
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Revit imports saved by our Revit plugin can be placed here (folder) | |
Documents\Arkio\Import\...
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See PC for other import categories |
Exports
Documents\Arkio\Export
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Main export directory | |
Documents\Arkio\Export\Models
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Arkio models exported to OBJ and MTL files including textures | |
Documents\Arkio\Export\Pictures
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Photos created with Arkio (1920x1080 resolution) | |
Documents\Arkio\Export\Revit
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For loading Arkio creations back to Revit using our Revit plugin | |
Documents\Arkio\Export\...
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See PC for other export categories |
User files
Documents\Arkio\UserModels
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Arkio's saved models | |
Documents\Arkio\ResourceCache
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Arkio temporarily files |
Quest
The most simple way to share an imported file with your Quest is by loading files from a Windows or Mac using our installer and hosting a meeting with your mobile devices. If you are using your Quest as a wired Headset (Oculus Link) you can use the normal Windows import/export directories mentioned above.
You can also place files on your Quest but you will need to connect your device to a Windows PC or Mac using a USB cable and give permission to access the files on your device.
Imports
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\Import
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Main import directory | |
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\Import\Images
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Prepared Images in PNG (best for drawings) and JPG (best for pictures) | |
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\Import\Models
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Prepared OBJ and MTL files including the textures | |
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\Import\Revit |
Revit imports saved by our Revit plugin can be placed here (folder) | |
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\Import\... |
See PC for other import categories |
Exports
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\Export |
Main export directory | |
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\Export\Models
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Arkio models exported to OBJ and MTL files including textures | |
Quest\Internal shared storage\Pictures |
Photos created with Arkio (1920x1080 resolution) | |
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\Export\Revit
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For loading Arkio creations back to Revit using our Revit plugin | |
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\Export\...
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See PC for other export categories |
User files
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\UserModels |
Arkio's saved models | |
Quest\Internal shared storage\Arkio\ResourceCache |
Arkio temporarily files |
iOS & Android
The most simple way to share imported files with your iOS and Android device is to load them from a Windows PC or Mac using our installer and hosting a meeting with your mobile devices.
You can also connect your device to a PC or Mac to save the files or use iOS or Android file browsing app with external cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive to transfer the files to import or export from Arkio.
Imports
Files\Arkio\Import
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Main import directory | |
Files\Arkio\Import\Images
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Prepared Images in PNG (best for drawings) and JPG (best for pictures) | |
Files\Arkio\Import\Models
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Prepared OBJ and MTL files including the textures | |
Files\Arkio\Import\Revit
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Revit imports saved by our Revit plugin can be placed here (folder) | |
Files\Arkio\Import\...
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See PC for other import categories |
Exports
Files\Arkio\Export
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Main export directory | |
Files\Arkio\Export\Models
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Arkio models exported to .OBJ and .MTL including the textures | |
Files\Arkio\Pictures
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Photos created with Arkio (1920x1080 resolution) | |
Files\Arkio\Export\Revit
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For loading Arkio creations back to Revit using our Revit plugin | |
Files\Arkio\Export\...
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See PC for other export categories |
User files
Files\Arkio\UserModels |
Arkio's saved models | |
Files\Arkio\ResourceCache
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Arkio temporarily files |
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