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| − | + | IFC can be used in several DWG based software products to transfer design data. It will contain only data for 3D for modelspace use. Paperspace information like annotations and dimensions are best transferred additionally as separate DWGs. Development of DWG based IFC is mostly based on the work of the Open Design Alliance (ODA). This is a non-profit technology consortium that provides software solutions as platform for engineering applications. Which is main domain for DWG use. | |
| − | IFC can be used in several | ||
| − | The results of importing IFC may vary per ifc file and per software. 3d objects become either Solids, Meshes or 'software specific entities'. For use in practice the speed of the conversion is a very important aspect to have workable solutions. Preferably this is done in the background. Like updating models of other disciplines as underlay for design in progress. | + | The results of importing IFC may vary per ifc file and per software. 3d objects become either Solids, Meshes or 'software specific entities'. For use in practice the speed of the conversion is a very important aspect to have a workable solutions. Preferably this is done in the background. Like updating models of other disciplines as underlay for design in progress. |
| − | These days a couple of software vendors are working hard to improve their capabilities for handling IFC2x3 and IFC4. BricsCAD, Ares commander and GstarCAD are upcoming names in the DWG ecosystem. Of course, the Autodesk AutoCAD verticals have an import function as well. | + | These days a couple of software vendors are working hard to improve their capabilities for handling IFC2x3 and IFC4. BricsCAD, Ares commander and GstarCAD are upcoming names in the DWG ecosystem of DWG. Of course, the Autodesk AutoCAD verticals have an import function as well. |
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BricsCAD BIM supports IFC2x3 and IFC4 for import and export. It is certified for IFC 2X3 coordination view 2.0. The IFC standard includes both parametric and non-parametric shapes, material definitions, metadata in the BIM file, and property sets (PSets). | BricsCAD BIM supports IFC2x3 and IFC4 for import and export. It is certified for IFC 2X3 coordination view 2.0. The IFC standard includes both parametric and non-parametric shapes, material definitions, metadata in the BIM file, and property sets (PSets). | ||
| − | Fast and reliable | + | Fast and reliable import and Export |
| − | IFC will be turned mainly | + | IFC will be turned into mainly Solids (ACIS) with a variety of metadata |
IMPORT OPTIONS | IMPORT OPTIONS | ||
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A short demo of importing and organizing IFC rebar is demonstrated in this video | A short demo of importing and organizing IFC rebar is demonstrated in this video | ||
| − | <youtube> | + | <youtube>9EFVV-azs8k</youtube> |
'''Ares Commander''' | '''Ares Commander''' | ||
| − | The BIM Navigator palette enables you to import and view one or multiple BIM files. Supported formats include IFC (versions 2X3, 4 and 4×2), as well as RVT ( | + | The BIM Navigator palette enables you to import and view one or multiple BIM files. Supported formats include IFC (versions 2X3, 4 and 4×2), as well as RVT (Revit versions 2011 through 2020). You can further use the filters to show/hide only the objects you need, combining criteria such as the discipline, category, floor, class, or other BIM properties. |
| − | Fast and reliable | + | Fast and reliable import and Export |
IFC will become "BIM entities" in the software | IFC will become "BIM entities" in the software | ||
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'''Gstar CAD''' | '''Gstar CAD''' | ||
| − | IFC module is still heavily in Beta mode. | + | IFC module is still in heavily in Beta mode. |
GstarCAD 2020 should be able to handle IFC2x3 and IFC4 | GstarCAD 2020 should be able to handle IFC2x3 and IFC4 | ||
Results may differ, conversion is fast. | Results may differ, conversion is fast. | ||
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- AutoCAD verticals have the same API or 'IFC engine' under the hood | - AutoCAD verticals have the same API or 'IFC engine' under the hood | ||
| − | - Very very slow import and export function, to the point | + | - Very very slow import and export function, to the point to being unworkable |
- IFC2x3, from version 2020 it should be able to handle IFC4 support (No increase in speed ?!) | - IFC2x3, from version 2020 it should be able to handle IFC4 support (No increase in speed ?!) | ||
| − | - | + | - hierarchy comes in over several DWG files XREFs, a clumsy way |
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https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-architecture/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2019/ENU/AutoCAD-Architecture/files/GUID-39E247EA-AF9E-4BF4-8821-040A405F3778-htm.html. | https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-architecture/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2019/ENU/AutoCAD-Architecture/files/GUID-39E247EA-AF9E-4BF4-8821-040A405F3778-htm.html. | ||
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