Revit setup for OpenBIM/Revit IFC import pitfalls

When you need to author an IFC file which will be opened by Revit things get complicated as they are for export (see: Revit setup). This page list some pitfalls to avoid.

Mandatory elements

Even when they are optional in IFC standards some spatial element are mandatory. You must have :

• at least 1 IfcBuildingStorey

Geolocation / Model far from origin

Revit will not import your model correctly your project is too far from origin. Although in any software it is not a good idea to have large coordinates. Use relative placement as much as possible. You might be able to see the model by linking the IFC instead importing it.