Datakit CrossManager
Datakit CrossManager is CAD and BIM interoperability software that converts native and neutral 2D or 3D files, including Revit and IFC data, without requiring the source CAD application to be installed.
Model exchange can stall a project when one consultant sends a native file that another tool cannot read. Datakit CrossManager addresses that gap with standalone file conversion for design offices, BIM teams, manufacturers, and engineering groups that move data between CAD, BIM, PLM, and visualization workflows.
For AEC users, the practical value is in Revit and IFC translation alongside broader 3D CAD exchange. Datakit lists Revit input for .rvt and .rfa files from versions 2011 through 2026, plus IFC input and output for formats such as .ifc, .ifcxml, and .ifczip.
The product range spans GUI conversion, larger batch conversion, and a CLI option for server or script-based processes. Datakit says the standard CrossManager GUI can convert up to 100 files at a time, while CrossManager Advanced and CrossManager CLI remove that file-volume limit for heavier production pipelines.
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Pros
- Supports many native and neutral CAD formats, including BIM-specific Revit and IFC workflows.
- Does not require the original CAD application for supported conversions.
- Licensing can be configured around the exact read and write formats needed.
- CLI and Advanced editions support higher-volume conversion workflows.
Cons
- Public pricing is not listed because licenses depend on selected input and output formats.
- Each read or write format requires its own license, so costs can vary by exchange scenario.
- The standard GUI version is Windows-only and limited to 100 files at a time.
- Some updates and license changes depend on an active maintenance contract.
Key features
Standalone CAD conversion: Convert 2D and 3D files without installing the original CAD software for each source format.
BIM format coverage: Work with Revit .rvt and .rfa files and IFC formats including .ifc, .ifcxml, and .ifczip.
Configurable licenses: Buy only the input and output format modules needed for a team's exchange workflows.
Batch and command-line options: Use CrossManager Advanced or CrossManager CLI when large file batches or server-side automation are required.
Native and neutral formats: Convert across formats such as CATIA, Creo, Inventor, Navisworks, Rhino, SolidWorks, STEP, IGES, OBJ, FBX, JT, STL, and glTF.
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Datakit offers trial-license requests after registration; the official registration page notes a restricted PDF3D output trial. Confirm current trial terms with Datakit.
CrossManager
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Quote-based license for selected input and output formats; desktop, floating, and remote license options are described by Datakit.
CrossManager Advanced
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Quote-based option for mass file-to-file conversions and larger batch workflows.
CrossManager CLI
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Contact Datakit for command-line, server, PLM, or automated conversion licensing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Datakit CrossManager cost?
Datakit does not publish one fixed CrossManager price because each input or output format requires its own license. The official registration and FAQ pages direct users to request a quote based on selected formats, license type, number of users or tokens, and whether they need CrossManager, CrossManager Advanced, or CrossManager CLI.
Does Datakit CrossManager work on Mac or Linux?
The standard CrossManager and CrossManager Advanced GUI products are listed for Windows. Datakit lists CrossManager CLI as a no-GUI command-line executable that can run on Windows, Linux, and macOS for server, PLM, script, or background-service workflows.
Can Datakit CrossManager convert Revit files to IFC?
Yes. Datakit's Revit-to-IFC converter page lists Revit .rvt and .rfa reading and IFC .ifc and .ifcxml writing, and the main format matrix lists Revit versions 2011 to 2026. It also lists IFC support for versions 2x3, 2x4, 4 add1, and 4 depending on read or write direction.
Does Datakit CrossManager require Revit, Navisworks, or another CAD program to be installed?
Datakit describes CrossManager as standalone conversion software that does not require third-party CAD licenses for supported file translation. Users select input files, choose an output format, and run the conversion from the GUI or command-line workflow.
Datakit CrossManager vs CrossManager Advanced vs CrossManager CLI: which one fits BIM teams?
CrossManager fits file-to-file GUI conversion and is listed with a 100-file-at-a-time volume. CrossManager Advanced is better for mass GUI batch conversion, while CrossManager CLI fits automated server, PLM, script, or integration workflows and is the option Datakit lists for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Who uses Datakit CrossManager for AEC workflows?
Datakit says CrossManager is used by companies with design or engineering offices that exchange models with customers, partners, or subcontractors. In BIM and AEC, it is most relevant to BIM managers, CAD managers, design offices, and engineering teams that need Revit, IFC, Navisworks, STEP, OBJ, FBX, or other exchange formats.