FOR ARCHICAD• Note that not all ArchiCAD objects can be exported in IFC. IFC 2x3 sche-ma does not...
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IFC EXPORT GUIDE FOR ARCHICAD TUTORIAL
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IFC EXPORT GUIDE FOR ARCHICAD
TUTORIAL
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IFC Export guide ArchiCAD 2019The IFC file format preserves building information, materials and geometry. Information stored in IFC is fully accessible in Unity after export.
However, not everything gets exported in IFC:
There are multiple ways to export an IFC file from ArchiCAD:
1. File > Save as... > Save as type: IFC Files (*.ifc)
2. To add certain elements from project to existing, unopened IFC file File > Interoperability > IFC > merge to IFC model...
More info on IFC export from ArchiCAD
Procedure:1. Go to File > Save as...
2. Chose a filename and save as type: IFC Files (*.ifc)
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3. By default you should use "Translator: General Export", check out "Op-tions..." menu to make sure you have the correct settingsModel View Definition: Coordination View Version 2.0IFC Schema: IFC2x3Geometry Conversion: Parametric extruded geometry
4. After checking the options click "OK", and "Save"
Possible problems with export:• If your model has noticable geometry problems, walls flipping external and internal surfaces, missing composite structure of slabs or incorrect compos-ite layer merging in corners, you might want to try another export method.
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In File > Save as... > Save as type: IFC Files (*.ifc) select different translator Exact Geometry Export
• Note that not all ArchiCAD objects can be exported in IFC. IFC 2x3 sche-ma does not support export of native ArchiCAD Lamp (light source) objects.
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