Exporting to IFC Format

You can export an IFC file with custom properties that include the IFC metadata along with other properties.

To export to IFC format:

  1. With a model open, click Save As (Standard toolbar) or File > Save As.
  2. In the Save As dialog box:
    1. In Save as type, select IFC 2x3 (*.ifc) or IFC 4 (*.ifc).
    2. Click Options.
  3. In the System Options dialog box, set options:
    Option Description
    OmniClass™ or UniClass2015 Exports the classification metadata with the IFC entity if it is specified in the file.
    Custom Properties or Material and Mass Properties Exports properties for the SOLIDWORKS file.
  4. If you are exporting as IFC 4, save as one of the following:
    • BREP
    • BREP and Tessellation
    • Tessellation
  5. Click OK.
  6. Click Save.