Industry Foundation Classes

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The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) data model is a neutral and open specification that is not controlled by a singular vendor or group of vendors. It is an object oriented file format with a data model developed by the International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI) to facilitate interoperability in the building industry, and is a commonly used format for Building Information Modeling (BIM). The IFC model specification is open and available.^[1] Because of its focus on ease of interoperability between software platforms the Danish government has made the use of IFC format(s) compulsory for publicly aided building projects.^[2]

Contents 1 IFC/ifcXML Specifications 2 Software vendors supporting IFC 3 External links 4 References

[edit] IFC/ifcXML Specifications

• ifcXML2x3 (June 2007)
• IFC2x3 (February 2006)
• ifcXML2 for IFC2x2 add1 (RC2)
• IFC2x2 Addendum 1 (July 2004)
• ifcXML2 for IFC2x2 (RC1)
• IFC 2x2
• IFC 2x Addendum 1
• ifcXML1 for IFC2x and IFC2x Addendum 1
• IFC 2x
• IFC 2.0
• IFC 1.5.1
• IFC 1.5^[3]

[edit] Software vendors supporting IFC

• Progman: MagiCAD supports IFC 2x2 and IFC 2x3
• Tekla: Tekla Structures supports IFC 2x2 and IFC 2x3
• Nemetschek: VectorWorks supports IFC 2x3 through use of the VectorWorks IFC v.2x3 plug-in^[1]
• Graphisoft: Archicad supports IFC 1.51, IFC 2.00, IFC 2x, IFC 2x2, IFC 2x3 from Archicad 7 version onwards.^[2]
• Nemetschek: Allplan supports IFC 2x3 as a free add-on from 2006-2 version.
• Nemetschek: SCIA Engineer (ESA-PT) supports IFC 2x3
• Bentley Systems: Bentley Architecture supports IFC 2x3.^[3]
• Cadwork: Cadwork 3D supporting IFC 2x3.
• Solibri: Solibri Model Checker, Solibri Model Viewer, Solibri IFC Optimizer
• Data Design System : DDS-CAD supports Ifc 2x3
• Archimen Group : Active3d
• Autodesk: Revit supports IFC 2x2 and IFC 2x3^[4]
• Autodesk: AutoCAD Architecture supports IFC 2x3
• Jotne EPM Technology AS : EDM products supporting IFC.
• Graitec: Advance Steel : [5] supporting IFC 2x3.

[edit] External links

• Understanding the different purposes of IFCs and aecXML in achieving Interoperability at the International Alliance for Interoperability, North America, website
• Data Design System Building services engineering CAD software - working with IFC building models
• A list from DDS of products supporting IFC
• IFC for Structural Steel at NIST
• AECbytes Feature (March 30, 2004) on the IFC data model.
• IfcWiki Beginning of an open-for-all Wiki on the IFCs (initiated by Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe)
• Solibri IFC Optimizer is a free IFC file optimization tool.
• Solibri Model Viewer is a free IFC file viewer.

[edit] References

1. ^  Nemetschek North America Announces Public Beta for Upcoming IFC Version 2x3 Plug-ins
2. ^  General Information about Graphisoft and IFC
3. ^  List of available Archicad IFC Add-ons
4. ^  Bentley's Commitment to Open Standards and Interoperability
5. ^  Revit IFC certification
6. ^ GTC: Graitec Transfer Center - CAD and Analysis software interoperability

1. ^ IAI International
2. ^ Det Digitale Byggeri - Forsiden
3. ^ IAI International

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