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BIM and IFC Reference

So you've been asked to provide an IFC file, and not sure how to organise your data in 12d Model prior to exporting. Here is a quick reference guide for all the humps, bumps, and hurdles we've come across for getting your data out to the wonderful world of BIM. Before proceeding, there's one important [...]

IFC File Export – Distorted or No data displayed in Navisworks 2021

If you have exported your 12d Model project data via the IFC file format and have imported it into Navisworks 2021, you may experience the following issues: Reading the IFC file in is taking a very long time. Navisworks crashes Your data appear distorted or Jagged (not looking correct) See below for the solution on [...]

IFC Writer Global ID and GUID

When 12d exports an IFC file each object is given a unique GUID. If you export the same data again, the new IFC is created at a different point in time so each object is given a new and unique GUID. This can create problems for other software, such as Navisworks, as the GUID is [...]

12d Model data into Revit (using IFC Files)

This page provides you with a simple 4 step process for sending 12d Model data into Revit using the IFC file format. STEP 1 - (12d Model) Export a DWG File STEP 2 - (Revit) Create Revit Project and Link the DWG File STEP 3 - (12d Model) Export IFC File STEP 4 - (Revit) Link [...]

IFC File Export – Distorted / Jagged Objects in Navisworks 2020

If you have exported your 12d Model project data via the .ifc file format and have imported it into Navisworks 2020 and your pipe objects are displayed as jagged / distorted and are a mono colour, see below for the solution on how to fix this. If your 12d Model looks like this, looking good! and [...]