Importing IFC Files

An IFC project, including one which contains multiple buildings, can be imported into VectorWorks. An IFC object that is not part of a project file can also be imported.

To import an IFC file:

1.	Select File > Import > Import IFC.

2.	Select the .ifc or .ifcxml file to open, and click Open.

If the imported file contains more than one object, the Import IFC dialog box opens. (If the file contains only one object, it is automatically imported.)

 

Parameter	Description
IFC File Type	Indicates whether the IFC file consists of a project or an IFC object
Projects	For projects, specify which project to import
Units	For projects, select the units to use for import. Select Set by IFC to use the units specified by the IFC file, or select Set by VectorWorks to override the IFC file settings with those set in VectorWorks. Object file types always use Set by VectorWorks. If units were not specified correctly, or not specified at all, select the units to use from the list.

3.	Click OK. If the file contains multiple buildings, the Multiple IFC Buildings dialog box opens. Specify the import options for each IFC building.

 

Parameter	Description
Status	Specifies the import options for the selected building; click in one of the status columns to set the status for each building. Black (imports the building in detail by floors) White (excludes the building from import) Gray (imports the building as a massing model or “adjacent building” that shows only exterior walls)
IFC Building	Lists the IFC buildings available for import

4.	Click OK to import the IFC file.