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== IFC Users should know the following things: ==
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| width=50% valign=bottom | There are a number of specifications, guidelines, examples and tools that support the development of IFC enabled software solutions. In addition the IAI has established the '''Implementers Support Group ISG''' to coordinate implementation support.
 
   
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- There is an '''IFC Anwenderhandbuch''' (written in German) describing the use of a Building Information Model in the area of architecture and building services (including all test files) [http://www.buildingsmart.de/2/2_02_01.htm -->more]
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== Supporting forums ==
 
* The Implementers Support Group (ISG) has its own [http://www.iai.fhm.edu/ website]
 
* 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]
 
   
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- There is an '''Information Delivery Manual''' (IDM)[http://idm.buildingsmart.no/confluence/display/IDM/Home -->more]
== Specification and supporting documents ==
 
* 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
 
* 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]]
 
   
== 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.,
 
* '''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.
 
   
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- There is a '''Reference Guide''' for the '''ArchiCAD''' IFC support [http://www.graphisoft.com/support/ifc/downloads/ -->more]
== View definitions ==
 
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.
 
* 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 Quantity Take-off View''' - the IFC subset to hand over the quantities of a building information model to cost estimation and calculation
 
** '''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
 
   
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== Certification process ==
 
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- There is a '''Documentation''' for the '''IFC-Utility 2x for ADT''' [http://download.inopso.com/ -->more]
* '''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]].
 
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* '''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.
 
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- There is an '''Exchange Guide''' for '''Five of the major 3D CAD applications''' [http://iai-forum.teknologisk.dk/19129 -->more (In Danish)] '''[http://iai-forum.teknologisk.dk/_root/media/22001%5FIFC%20Exchange%20Guide%2C%20April%202006.pdf Download]'''
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- There are ways to '''transfer''' [[IFC into other Product Data Models]]

Revision as of 12:30, 24 August 2006

IFC Users should know the following things:

- There is an IFC Anwenderhandbuch (written in German) describing the use of a Building Information Model in the area of architecture and building services (including all test files) -->more


- There is an Information Delivery Manual (IDM)-->more


- There is a Reference Guide for the ArchiCAD IFC support -->more


- There is a Documentation for the IFC-Utility 2x for ADT -->more


- There is an Exchange Guide for Five of the major 3D CAD applications -->more (In Danish) Download


- There are ways to transfer IFC into other Product Data Models