Import Industry Foundation Class IFC Files (.ifc)

Import an Industry Foundation Class file (.ifc) containing an IFC 3D data model. IFC is a commonly used schema for Building Information Modeling (BIM). IFC 3D models can display varying types of geometry in the graphic views, including mesh surfaces and linework. The BIM hierarchy of the schema used to define the 3D model can include a large number of objects, each representing a physical architectural component.

1. Follow the general steps in Import Files.

2. Specify options in the IFC Reader Settings Editor’s Import Settings.

3. Click OK.

4. Complete additional steps in Import Files.

5. Click Finish.

IFC-specific Notes

IFC imports support:

• MultiPoint

• IFC 4.3.2.0 schema (IFC4X3_ADD2) <Conversion Rules Editor>

• Relationship validation. If there is a problem with the relationships between objects during the export, we will be informed about it in the 'Process Info'.  <ifcRelationshipConfig.xml>

• Object referencing in the spatial structure multiple times using the 'RISS' relationship in the relationship configuration. <ifcRelationshipConfig.xml>

• IFC versions: 

  • 1. • 2x3

       • 4

       • 4x1

       • 4x2

       • 4x3 (Add1, Add2) 

See also IFC 4.3, Use case 02: Import IFC 2x3, Use case 03: Import Road from DWG and alignment from LandXML, and Relationship config.