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	* ~~'''~~Supporting forums~~'''~~		== Supporting forums ==
	** The Implementers Support Group (ISG) has its own [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/ website]		* The Implementers Support Group (ISG) has its own [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/ website]
	** There is a [http://~~129~~.~~187~~.85.~~207:8080~~/~~fb02/IAI~~-~~ISG~~-~~Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Virtual%20Workspaces~~/ Virtual Workspace] (based on [http://www.groove.net Groove] technology) for developers. Any IAI member can [http://~~129~~.~~187~~.85.~~207:8080~~/~~fb02/IAI~~-~~ISG~~-~~Portal~~/~~How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Virtual%20Workspaces/How%20to%20join%20workspaces~~/ 'join the workspace]		* There is a [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/how-to-implement-ifc/virtual-workspaces Virtual Workspace] (based on [http://www.groove.net Groove] technology) for developers. Any IAI member can [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/how-to-implement-ifc/virtual-workspaces/how-to-join-workspaces 'join the workspace]

	* ~~'''~~Specification and supporting documents~~'''~~		== Specification and supporting documents ==
	** A full [[Documentations \| documentation]] of all IFC versions is available from the offical IAI website		* A full [[Documentations \| documentation]] of all IFC versions is available from the offical IAI website
	** The current IFC2x3 EXPRESS schema can be found [http://www.iai-international.org/Model/files/IFC2X3_EXPRESS_longform_Final.zip there] as well		* The current IFC2x3 EXPRESS schema can be found [http://www.iai-international.org/Model/files/IFC2X3_EXPRESS_longform_Final.zip there] as well
	** Implementer agreements for IFC2x3 (starting with 2006) are available [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/how-to-implement-ifc/Implementer-Agreements here]		* Implementer agreements for IFC2x3 (starting with 2006) are available [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/how-to-implement-ifc/Implementer-Agreements here]
	** Sample IFC files for testing are available from different sources, see [[Examples]]		* Sample IFC files for testing are available from different sources, see [[Examples]]

	* ~~'''~~Toolboxes and other development software~~'''~~		== Toolboxes and other development software ==
	** There is a number of [http://www.iai-international.org/software/Tools%20for%20IFC%20developers.html development tools], including commercial and non commercial software, these tools comprise e.g.,		There is a number of [http://www.iai-international.org/software/Tools%20for%20IFC%20developers.html development tools], including commercial and non commercial software, these tools comprise e.g.,
	*** '''IFC Toolboxes''', a generic toolbox compiles the IFC (or any other) EXPRESS data model into executable code that provides basic functionality such as reading and writing the IFC file structure (identical with the STEP physical file structure following ISO 10303-21). In addition it provides an API to the developer for one or more programming languages (like C++, Java, VB). Other functionality may include persistent database storage, support of ifcXML reading and writing, or others.		* '''IFC Toolboxes''', a generic toolbox compiles the IFC (or any other) EXPRESS data model into executable code that provides basic functionality such as reading and writing the IFC file structure (identical with the STEP physical file structure following ISO 10303-21). In addition it provides an API to the developer for one or more programming languages (like C++, Java, VB). Other functionality may include persistent database storage, support of ifcXML reading and writing, or others.
	*** '''IFC Model Server''', a database or model server applications that provide a multi-user database management system and allow to used the IFC schema as the underlying database structure. In addition model servers often offer support for web services, check-in and check-out, thin clients, etc.		* '''IFC Model Server''', a database or model server applications that provide a multi-user database management system and allow to used the IFC schema as the underlying database structure. In addition model servers often offer support for web services, check-in and check-out, thin clients, etc.

	* ~~'''~~View definitions ~~as subsets of the IFC specification'''~~		== View definitions ==
	** Subsets of the IFC specifications that satisfy a certain exchange scenario are named ''views''. Current view definitions include:		Subsets of the IFC specifications that satisfy a certain exchange scenario are named ''views''. Current view definitions include:
	*** '''IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View''' - the IFC subset for coordinating the architectural, building service and structural disciplines during the design phase of a construction project.		* '''IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View''' - the IFC subset for coordinating the architectural, building service and structural disciplines during the design phase of a construction project.
		⚫	* Other view definitions are currently developed:
⚫	~~**~~ '''A certification process''' has been set up to support the implementation and quality assurance of the IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View, see an overview [http://~~129~~.~~187~~.85.~~207~~/~~fb02/IAI~~-~~ISG~~-~~Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification~~/ here]. A list of already certified software products is available [[IFC Certified Software \| here]].
			** '''IFC2x3 Structural Analysis View''' - the IFC subset to exchange the structural analysis model from a structural modelling to a structural analysis application
	**** '''Test cases''' are available, those test cases are used to support the debugging process and are part of the certification process, a selection of test cases is available [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/Testcases/2x3_CoordinationView/ here]
		⚫	** '''IFC2x3 Quantity Take-off View''' - the IFC subset to hand over the quantities of a building information model to cost estimation and calculation
⚫	** Other view definitions are currently developed:
	*** '''IFC2x3 ~~Structural~~ ~~Analysis~~ View''' - the IFC subset to ~~exchange~~ the ~~structural~~ ~~analysis~~ ~~model~~ ~~from~~ a ~~structural~~ ~~modelling~~ to a ~~structural~~ ~~analysis~~ ~~application~~		** '''IFC2x3 Operation & Maintenance View''' - the IFC subset to handover the facility management relevant information of spaces, furnitute, fixture and equipment to Computer-Aided Facility Management CAFM software

⚫	*** '''IFC2x3 Quantity Take-off View''' - the IFC subset to hand over the quantities of a building information model to cost estimation and calculation
			== Certification process ==
	*** '''IFC2x3 Operation & Maintenance View''' - the IFC subset to handover the facility management relevant information of spaces, furnitute, fixture and equipment to Computer-Aided Facility Management CAFM software
		⚫	* '''A certification process''' has been set up to support the implementation and quality assurance of the IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View, see an overview [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/how-to-implement-ifc/certification here]. A list of already certified software products is available [[IFC Certified Software \| here]].
			* '''Test cases''' are available that can be used to understand the IFC model, to help early implementation and to support the debugging process. A selection of test cases is available [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/how-to-implement-ifc/certification/test-cases/ifc2x3-coordination-view here]. Many more test cases are available to those software companies that subscribe to the certification process, they are used for the 1st step certification.

imported>Arch1501 at 20:45, 16 February 2007

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	* '''Supporting forums'''		* '''Supporting forums'''
	** The Implementers Support Group (ISG) has its own [http://~~129~~.~~187~~.85.~~207:8080/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal~~/ website]		** The Implementers Support Group (ISG) has its own [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/ website]
	** There is a [http://129.187.85.207:8080/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Virtual%20Workspaces/ Virtual Workspace] (based on [http://www.groove.net Groove] technology) for developers. Any IAI member can [http://129.187.85.207:8080/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Virtual%20Workspaces/How%20to%20join%20workspaces/ 'join the workspace]		** There is a [http://129.187.85.207:8080/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Virtual%20Workspaces/ Virtual Workspace] (based on [http://www.groove.net Groove] technology) for developers. Any IAI member can [http://129.187.85.207:8080/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Virtual%20Workspaces/How%20to%20join%20workspaces/ 'join the workspace]

imported>Karl-Heinz Haefele at 09:02, 16 February 2007

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	** A full [[Documentations \| documentation]] of all IFC versions is available from the offical IAI website		** A full [[Documentations \| documentation]] of all IFC versions is available from the offical IAI website
	** The current IFC2x3 EXPRESS schema can be found [http://www.iai-international.org/Model/files/IFC2X3_EXPRESS_longform_Final.zip there] as well		** The current IFC2x3 EXPRESS schema can be found [http://www.iai-international.org/Model/files/IFC2X3_EXPRESS_longform_Final.zip there] as well
	** Implementer agreements for IFC2x3 (starting with 2006) are available [http://~~129~~.~~187~~.85.~~21/IAI-ISG~~/how-to-implement-ifc/Implementer-Agreements here]		** Implementer agreements for IFC2x3 (starting with 2006) are available [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/how-to-implement-ifc/Implementer-Agreements here]
	** Sample IFC files for testing are available from different sources, see [[Examples]]		** Sample IFC files for testing are available from different sources, see [[Examples]]

imported>Karl-Heinz Haefele at 09:00, 9 February 2007

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	** A full [[Documentations \| documentation]] of all IFC versions is available from the offical IAI website		** A full [[Documentations \| documentation]] of all IFC versions is available from the offical IAI website
	** The current IFC2x3 EXPRESS schema can be found [http://www.iai-international.org/Model/files/IFC2X3_EXPRESS_longform_Final.zip there] as well		** The current IFC2x3 EXPRESS schema can be found [http://www.iai-international.org/Model/files/IFC2X3_EXPRESS_longform_Final.zip there] as well
	** Implementer agreements for IFC2x3 (starting with 2006) are available [http://129.187.85.21/IAI-ISG/ here]		** Implementer agreements for IFC2x3 (starting with 2006) are available [http://129.187.85.21/IAI-ISG/how-to-implement-ifc/Implementer-Agreements here]
	** Sample IFC files for testing are available from different sources, see [[Examples]]		** Sample IFC files for testing are available from different sources, see [[Examples]]

imported>Karl-Heinz Haefele at 08:59, 9 February 2007

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	** A full [[Documentations \| documentation]] of all IFC versions is available from the offical IAI website		** A full [[Documentations \| documentation]] of all IFC versions is available from the offical IAI website
	** The current IFC2x3 EXPRESS schema can be found [http://www.iai-international.org/Model/files/IFC2X3_EXPRESS_longform_Final.zip there] as well		** The current IFC2x3 EXPRESS schema can be found [http://www.iai-international.org/Model/files/IFC2X3_EXPRESS_longform_Final.zip there] as well
	** Implementer agreements for IFC2x3 (starting with 2006) are available [http://129.187.85.~~207:8080/fb02~~/IAI-ISG~~-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/ImplementerAgreements/ImplAgrmnts2006~~/ here]		** Implementer agreements for IFC2x3 (starting with 2006) are available [http://129.187.85.21/IAI-ISG/ here]
	** Sample IFC files for testing are available from different sources, see [[Examples]]		** Sample IFC files for testing are available from different sources, see [[Examples]]

imported>Justus at 11:26, 4 December 2006

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	** Subsets of the IFC specifications that satisfy a certain exchange scenario are named ''views''. Current view definitions include:		** Subsets of the IFC specifications that satisfy a certain exchange scenario are named ''views''. Current view definitions include:
	*** '''IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View''' - the IFC subset for coordinating the architectural, building service and structural disciplines during the design phase of a construction project.		*** '''IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View''' - the IFC subset for coordinating the architectural, building service and structural disciplines during the design phase of a construction project.
	**** '''A certification process''' has been set up to support the implementation and quality assurance of the IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View, see an overview [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/ here], a list of already certified software products is available		**** '''A certification process''' has been set up to support the implementation and quality assurance of the IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View, see an overview [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/ here]. A list of already certified software products is available [[IFC Certified Software \| here]].
	**** '''Test cases''' are available, those test cases are used to support the debugging process and are part of the certification process, a selection of test cases is available [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/Testcases/2x3_CoordinationView/ here]		**** '''Test cases''' are available, those test cases are used to support the debugging process and are part of the certification process, a selection of test cases is available [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/Testcases/2x3_CoordinationView/ here]
	** Other view definitions are currently developed:		** Other view definitions are currently developed:

imported>Justus at 11:24, 4 December 2006

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	** Subsets of the IFC specifications that satisfy a certain exchange scenario are named ''views''. Current view definitions include:		** Subsets of the IFC specifications that satisfy a certain exchange scenario are named ''views''. Current view definitions include:
	*** '''IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View''' - the IFC subset for coordinating the architectural, building service and structural disciplines during the design phase of a construction project.		*** '''IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View''' - the IFC subset for coordinating the architectural, building service and structural disciplines during the design phase of a construction project.
	**** '''A certification process''' has been set up to support the implementation and quality assurance of the IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View, see an overview [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/ here]		**** '''A certification process''' has been set up to support the implementation and quality assurance of the IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View, see an overview [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/ here], a list of already certified software products is available
	**** '''Test cases''' are available, those test cases are used to support the debugging process and are part of the certification process, a selection of test cases is available [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/Testcases/2x3_CoordinationView/ here]		**** '''Test cases''' are available, those test cases are used to support the debugging process and are part of the certification process, a selection of test cases is available [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/Testcases/2x3_CoordinationView/ here]
	** Other view definitions are currently developed:		** Other view definitions are currently developed:

imported>Justus at 11:06, 2 October 2006

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	* '''View definitions as subsets of the IFC specification'''		* '''View definitions as subsets of the IFC specification'''
	** Subsets of the IFC specifications that satisfy a certain exchange scenario are ~~names~~ ''views''. Current view definitions include:		** Subsets of the IFC specifications that satisfy a certain exchange scenario are named ''views''. Current view definitions include:
	*** '''IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View''' - the IFC subset for coordinating the architectural, building service and structural disciplines during the design phase of a construction project.		*** '''IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View''' - the IFC subset for coordinating the architectural, building service and structural disciplines during the design phase of a construction project.
	**** '''A certification process''' has been set up to support the implementation and quality assurance of the IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View, see an overview [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/ here]		**** '''A certification process''' has been set up to support the implementation and quality assurance of the IFC2x3 Extended Coordination View, see an overview [http://129.187.85.207/fb02/IAI-ISG-Portal/How%20to%20implement%20IFC/Certification/ here]