General
Most of the General tab is fairly self explanatory;
Version
- Just use the latest.
- IFC4x3 onwards has greater support for Infrastructure entities.
Format
Before using XML or ZIP formats, check that the receiving software can read the file.
- IFC STEP – most commonly used format
- IFC XML – larger file size, but more ‘readable’
- IFC STEP ZIP
- IFC XML ZIP
Use Project Spatial Structure
Use model as presentation layer
Use project description
- When ticked, the File>Details>Description will written out as the Project Description in the IFC file.
IFC file
- Enter a file name