Industry Foundation Classes
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 ref. 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 ref.
Software vendors supporting IFC
- Tekla: Tekla Structures supports IFC 2x2 and IFC 2x3 [1]
- Nemetschek: VectorWorks supports IFC 2.3 [2]
- Nemetschek: Graphisoft Archicad supports IFC 1.51, IFC 2.00, IFC 2x, IFC 2x2 from Archicad 7 version onwards.[3]
- Nemetschek: Allplan supports IFC 2x3 as a free add-on from 2006-2 version.
- Bentley Systems: Bentley Architecture supports IFC 2x3. [4]
- 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 2x3 [5]
- Autodesk: AutoCAD Architecture supports IFC 2x3
- Jotne EPM Technology AS : EDM products supporting IFC.
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 an IFC file optimization tool.
References
- ^ TEKLA STRUCTURES RECEIVES IFC 2X3 CERTIFICATION, WITH RAMBØLL
- ^ Nemetschek North America Announces Public Beta for Upcoming IFC Version 2x3 Plug-ins
- ^ List of available Archicad IFC Add-ons
- ^ Bentley's Commitment to Open Standards and Interoperability
- ^ Revit IFC certification
| Building Information Modeling |
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| Full Building Information Modeling Packages: Graphisoft ArchiCAD | Bentley Architecture | Graphisoft Constructor | Autodesk Revit | Nemetschek N.A. VectorWorks Architect |
| Building Information Modeling Compatible Packages: Data Design System | NavisWorks JetStream |
| Building Information Modeling Related Topics: Industry Foundation Classes |
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