IFC

The IFC import allows you to import IFC files (IFC 2x3 / IFC4.0) in the Structural Analysis View or Reference View or Coordination View.

Settings for IFC Import

Insert Point and Rotation

You can specify the insertion point manually or define it graphically in the work window using the button. Optionally, a rotation in a different sequence is possible. A positive angle α rotates the model clockwise.

Coordinate System Transformation

Activate the corresponding check box to swap or mirror the coordinates.

IFC Viewer

After the import, the file is displayed in the integrated IFC viewer. The visibility of the IFC objects can be adjusted in the IFC navigator based on the IFC entities. On the right side, the basic properties of the selected IFC objects are visible in the IFC properties window.

IFC Viewer

To obtain RFEM objects from the IFC model, you can convert the IFC elements in the shortcut menu (right-click) into a straight/curved member, a surface, or a solid.

Convert IFC Elements

For RFEM objects that were generated from an IFC element, the associated IFC properties can be displayed in the 'BIM' dialog box.

IFC – Properties

Material and Cross-Section Conversion

Material and cross-section information is automatically read from the IFC and stored in the conversion tables. You can access the conversion tables via the CAD-BIM menu bar.

Assignment in Conversion Table

Conversion Table

The read information from the IFC file is displayed in the left table column. The read materials and cross-sections are each stored in a separate tab. For the conversion, the Dlubal names must be assigned accordingly in the right table column. These can be selected from the material and cross-section library.

You can save the current conversion table as a template or read an already created conversion table.

Conversion Table Template

To read a preset conversion table, select the template in the dropdown list. You can then make adjustments if necessary.

To create a new template, use the button and then enter the name of the template. Make the desired settings and then save them using the 'Apply' button.

New Template

You can copy a template using the button. Then enter the name of the template. Make the desired settings and then save them using the 'Apply' button.

Copying Template

You can rename a user-defined template using the button and delete it using the button.

Additionally, the current conversion table can be exported to Microsoft Excel. To do this, click the button.

Microsoft Excel is called automatically. The worksheet contains the contents of the conversion table, including column headers.

Conversion Table for Excel Export

It is also possible to import a Microsoft Excel table using the button.