"IFC Import Settings" (default) dialog box

Import IFC Data function / IFC Import Settings (advanced) dialog box

You can use this dialog box to specify default settings for importing IFC data. The IFC 2x3, IFC 4 or IFC 4.3 formats are supported. The respective format of the IFC file to be imported is automatically recognized.

In addition, ALLPLAN also provides pre-defined exchange profiles for IFC files created using Autodesk Revit or G&W California.

Note: Where required, you can also specify additional custom settings by expanding the dialog box using the Settings button (see IFC Import Settings (advanced) dialog box).

IFC model preview

Spatial structure to import

Display the building structure in the IFC file and use the structural levels to select the components to be imported.

Select the structural levels whose components should be imported.

3D view

If the option is selected then the components contained in the structural levels in Spatial structure to import are shown in a 3-dimensional preview.

Adjusting the display takes place via the tools in the Window toolbar such as Projection, Zoom All, Perspective view and the View type list box. The view is controlled by using the mouse in the same way as with the graphics window (see "Controlling the view by using the mouse").

File name

Text Box

Enter the path and name for the import file directly (file ending .ifc, .ifcXML or .ifczip) or click Browse.

Browse

Click Browse to define the storage location and file name of the file to be imported via the Open dialog box.

Exchange profile

List box

Select one of the pre-defined exchange profiles or click Settings to make your own customized import settings.

Settings

If you want to use import settings that differ from those in the pre-defined exchange profile, click Settings. You can then customize your own settings in the IFC Import Settings (advanced) dialog box.

In the lower border of the dialog box

Restore basic settings

Restores all settings to the basic settings.