Importing an IFC format file

An IFC format file typically contains a 3D model of a building that can be used for visualization, design, analysis, and to generate building construction documents.

Importing an .ifc file creates separate entities for each item in the file and converts those items to AEC entities where possible, depending on your selections.

To import an IFC format file

   1   Do one of the following to choose IFC In:

    On the ribbon, choose the Application button > Import > IFC In (), or choose Insert > IFC In (in Import).

    On the menu, choose File > Import > IFC In.

    Type ifcimport and then press Enter.

   2   Choose the file you want to import.

   3   Click Open.

   4   In the IFC Import Options dialog box that displays, mark the elements you want to import from the .ifc file. For details about each option, click [?].

   5   When finished selection import options, click OK.

   6   Select an insertion point in the drawing.

   7   Enter the scale or specify the drawing units type in which to insert the .ifc file, then press Enter.

   8   Enter the rotation to use for the insertion, then press Enter.

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