Import Industry Foundation Classes Files (.ifc)

Import into your project an Industry Foundation Classes file (.ifc) containing an IFC 3D data model. For instructions, see Import Data. 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.

The following example shows the BIM object hierarchy displayed in the Project Explorer and IFC 3D model surface meshes displayed in the 3D View.

Note: Along with IFC objects, an IFC file can include annotated (non-IFC) simple linework (straight lines and arcs, including linework in CAD blocks) and surface objects in the exported IFC file, along with the selected IFC objects. When the exported IFC file is imported into a TBC project, annotated linework and surface objects are imported along with the IFC objects and are displayed in the graphic views. In the Project Explorer, annotated object nodes are grouped together beneath an "Appended data" node for the BIM Data Project, ensuring easy review and selection.

For more information, see Work with Industry Foundation Class 3D Models.