IfcViewer VRML Export: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 14:35, 21 October 2006

A complete or a partial IFC model can be exported into VRML 1.0 or 2.0 by using the IfcViewer ( or see Free Software).

Export Workflow

select "File-->Export As-->VRML 1 (single file) or VRML 1 (multiple file) or ..."

For partial export select an entity in the project structure and use the context menu

Export Options

Export Results

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-* select "File-->Export-->VRML 2"
+* select "File-->Export As-->VRML 1 (single file) or VRML 1 (multiple file) or ..."
+* For partial export select an entity in the project structure and use the context menu
-* confirm or change the file name
+* confirm or change the file name or in case of multiple file the directory name
 * confirm input by pressing ok
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-* use entity OID in DEF
+* VRML 1.0 or VRML 2.0
+* single VRML file
-* use entity Type in DEF
+* multiple VRML files linked by "inlines" which represent the building structure
-* use entity Name in DEF
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+* One VRML file or a set of VRML files (e.g. Project.wrl, Building.wrl etc.)
-* for each entity an IndexedFaceSet is created
+* Standard views are exported (Front, top etc.)
-* according to the export options, a DEF node is created
 * colors are preserved
+* Level of detail is exported (accurate geometry and bounding box)
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