Export Surface Architectural IFC File

The Export Surface Architectural IFC File permits a Carlson surface model to be written to an "open IFC" format (see http://www.buildingsmart.org/standards/ifc) and subsequently shared with other applications that make use of IFC-structured files (typically, architectural-oriented products).

Prompts

Select Triangulation File to Read: Navigate to and select the desired Carlson surface model file and click Open.

IFC File to Write: Navigate to the desired folder location and indicate the desired IFC file name to write and click Save.

Pulldown Menu Location(s): BIM
Keyboard Command: tin2ifc
Prerequisite: A Carlson surface model (TIN or FLT) file.