Interoperability -> IFC -> IFC translators,.Procedure 2 (as appropriate, depending on Archicad version).Select or configure a translator that exports the base quantities (IfcBaseQuantities) => 'COBie 2' for example.Procedure 1 (as appropriate, depending on Archicad version).

Many software applications can export in IFC format, such as :.

This option allows the measurements of objects (volume of walls, area of rooms, etc.

Generate the IFC file using the “base quantities” option in the IFC export parameters.

Export the BIM in IFC format (versions Ifc 2x3 or Ifc 4).To perform a life-cycle analysis of a building, COCON-BIM uses a digital model (BIM) exported from a 3D drawing application.įollow these main recommendations for producing easy-to-use digital models : No doubt, there are still several issues in BIM software to implement IFC fully, but a satisfactory of work can be done to a good extent.įollowing are some of the screenshots of a model of a Villa that I’ve modelled using both FreeCAD and Revit.Accueil > On-line help > Importing a digital building model (from Archicad, (.) Importing a digital building model (from Archicad, RevIt, ArchLine, FreeCad, Cadworks, Sketchup, etc.) with COCON-BIMįor ease of use and to facilitate exchanges between different software applications and users, a digital building model (BIM) has to be entered in line with a few basic principles. It is the interoperability which comes into play during such times when a user wants to utilise the features of more than one software. There are issues present in every software, no single software can be self-sufficient and perfect. No doubt, the complex shapes can be modelled in Revit too but the approach is relatively difficult. When it comes to modelling practice by using libraries for modelling, Revit leads the race. FreeCAD has the advantage of CAD and parametric modelling in it whereas, Revit comes with the advantage of placing the prebuilt libraries.įor an expert modeller who wants to model complex shapes from scratch, FreeCAD is the first choice. Both FreeCAD and Revit are amazing software for BIM modelling. Every BIM software has its own key specialities as well as limitations.

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