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Exporting .IFC files

You can export SolidWorks top-level assemblies or components as .ifc files.
  1. Click File > Save As.

  2. From the Save As dialog box, for Files of type, select .IFC 2x3.

  3. Click Options, select the OmniClass ™ and units, and click OK.

    Before you select the OmniClass, it is important that you understand the OmniClasses listed in the dialog box. See http://www.omniclass.org.

  4. Select the file name and location, enter an optional description, and click OK.

You can apply the Defeature tool to a model before exporting to the .ifc format, thereby removing design details and reducing the model size.
  • .IFC Export Options
    You can export SolidWorks top-level assemblies or components as Industry Foundation Classes .ifc files. You can assign the model OmniClass™ and units when exporting.
Parent topic: .IFC Files


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