{"id":14480,"date":"2025-01-30T11:03:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T11:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=14480"},"modified":"2025-02-11T15:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T15:54:07","slug":"from-revit-to-ifc","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/es\/knowledge-base\/from-revit-to-ifc\/","title":{"rendered":"From Revit to IFC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This article explains how to send a Revit model to IFC file, using BIM Expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Preparation in Revit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An IFC file can handle geometry and loads, and both physical and analytical model.\u00a0 So, the export can be as complete as you prefer, as long as these items are present in Revit.<\/p>\n\n\nThe transfer is based on the analytical model. So in Revit you need to create an analytical model first. The quality and coherence (connection between elements) of the analytical model will determine the quality of the structural calculations. It is therefore essential to build a good analysis model in Revit.\r\n\r\nYou can either use the <em>Analytical Automation<\/em> command or manually create analytical elements.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/elearning.buildsoft.eu\/courses\/bim-expert-revit-analytical-model\/\">Learn here how to make a good analysis model in Revit.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-preparation-in-revit\"><strong>2. Send model from Revit to IFC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.1 From Revit to BIM Expert<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>There are 2 ways to send models from Revit to BIM Expert:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Starting in Revit: in the BIM Expert tab page, select &#8216;Export&#8217;.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9040 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"633\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport.png 1218w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-300x39.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-768x100.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-1024x133.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-50x6.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-60x8.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-35x5.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Starting in BIM Expert: click &#8216;Model &gt; Import&#8217; and select the Revit plugin. In case you have multiple Revit models open, BIM Expert will ask to select your model to be transferred.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9087\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_fromrevit_import_modeloverview.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"239\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No matter the way you have chosen, BIM Expert will now take over.<\/p>\n<h4>2.1.1 Settings<\/h4>\n<p>You can have all (or a selection of) analytical elements exported. All elements is the most likely option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9047 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert.png 382w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-38x50.png 38w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-45x60.png 45w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-26x35.png 26w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, the Revit sections and materials must be mapped with BIM Expert&#8217;s section and material database. BIM Expert will try to find as many automatic mapping matches as possible. In case all sections and materials find a match, you will not see any dialogs for mapping.<\/p>\n<h4>2.1.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\n<p>Database materials such as steel (e.g. S235, ASTM-Grades), concrete (e.g. C25\/30, M50) and timber (e.g. C24, D50, GL28c) are mapped automatically. In some cases, the match is not automatically found, because the name differs (<em>Concrete grade C25<\/em> instead of <em>Concrete grade C25\/30<\/em>). In that case, you can select the correct material from the database.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tip: When searching an item in the database, type the first letters of the name to find it more quickly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9052 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch.png 698w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-50x32.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-60x38.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-35x22.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you cannot find a suited\u00a0counterpart in the BIM Expert database, the material can be added as new.<\/p>\n<h4>2.1.3 Section mapping<\/h4>\n<p>Database sections (such as I, H, UB, UC, W, C, U, O, \u2610 and L sections) are mapped automatically. In some cases, the match is not automatically found, because the name differs\u00a0 (e.g. name is\u00a0<em>HEB300 &#8211; S235<\/em>\u00a0instead of <em>HEB300<\/em>). In that case, you can select the correct cross-section from the database.<br \/>\n<em>Tip: When searching an item in the database, type the first letters of the name to find it more quickly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Parametric sections (e.g. rectangles, circle, trapezium, &#8230;) are not in the database. They should always be added as new.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9054 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch.png 951w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-60x35.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-35x20.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The model is now in BIM Expert.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.2 From BIM Expert to IFC<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In the Model tab, select \u2018Export\u2019. Next, choose the destination, namely \u00abIFC&#8217;. Click <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone wp-image-9082\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 29px) 100vw, 29px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow.png 43w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow-35x33.png 35w\" alt=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"28\" \/> to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14612 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bimexpert_exporttoifc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"397\" height=\"246\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By default, your IFC file be saved in the following folder<\/p>\n<pre>%localappdata%\\BuildSoft\\BIM Expert\\Ifc<\/pre>\n<h4 id=\"2-1-2-material-mapping\">2.2.1 Export options<\/h4>\n<p>You can specify the defaults in &#8216;File &gt; Settings &gt; IFC&#8217;, such as the IFC version (scheme), file format, the destination folder and action to take after the save.<\/p>\n<p>Unchecking the &#8216;Always use default settings&#8217;, will allow you set the options at every export operation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14611 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bimexpert_exporttoifc_options.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"1-preparation-in-revit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. 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