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IFC-Based Information Models in openBIM Workflows - Workflow Guide


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▶︎ Level: advanced
▶︎ Pages: 138

Explore the world of IFC-based modeling with this workflow guide. Delve into IFC schemas and MVDs, understand IFC Translators, and master property mapping in Archicad for robust model integration. Packed with examples, best practices, and troubleshooting tips, this guide is your key to unlocking efficient information modeling.

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Description

This comprehensive guide demystified the intricacies of IFC-based information modeling within the openBIM framework. It offers a thorough exploration of IFC data schemas, delves into Model View Definitions (MVDs), and clarifies the functionalities of IFC Translators. The guide provides a detailed process for mapping IFC properties with Archicad, covering both import and export operations to ensure seamless integration of IFC-based models. Enhanced with practical examples, it aims to foster a deeper understanding of the subject. Furthermore, the guide addresses best practices to optimize workflows and includes strategic troubleshooting techniques for common challenges encountered in information models.

Table of Contents

  • ·       Introduction

     

  •  About IFC & AEC Sector

    o   Basic concept of interoperability

    o   A common language

    o   Concept of IFC & MVD

    o   IFC & ISO 19650

     

  • openBIM in real life

    o   The Big Challenge

    o   EIR and the “Ws”

    o   IFC Translator and the “Ws”

    o   buildingSMART Technical Section

    o   Some Advice Before Starting

     

  • “What” as IFC Data Schema & MVD

    o   IFC Data Schema Structure

    o   Micro-Challenge: Choose the Rubik Cube and its Colors

    o   Data Schema’s General Settings & Model Filter (Export)

    o   Model Filter (Import)

     

  • “Who” as IFC Entities

    o   BIM Ontology

    o   The Power of Classifications

    o   IFC Entities, PredefinedType & Types

    o   Micro-Challenge: from elements to IFC entities

    o   Type Mapping & Geometry Conversion (Export)

    o   Type Mapping & Geometry Conversion (Import)

    o   Type Mapping Tips

     

  • “Why” as IFC Properties

    o   Entities & Attributes

    o   PropertySet & QuantitySet

    o   Micro-Challenge: Identify Information Requirements

    o   Data Conversion & Property Mapping (Export)

    o   Property Mapping (Import)

    o   Property Mapping Tips

     

  • “Where” as IFC Spatial Structure

    o   IFC Spatial Structure

    o   Potentials of Project Info

    o   Micro-Challenge: Spatial Matters

    o   Define a Spatial Structure

    o   Model’s Georeferencing (Export & Import)

     

  • The “How” as Extra Features

    o   Unit Conversion (Export)

    o   Layer & Building Materials Conversion (Import)

     

  • Further Aspects of IFC

    o   Multiple File’s IFC Spatial Structure

    o   Assignment Relations

    o   Explode Composite’s Components

    o   Assign IFC Entity to Components

    o   Export Architectural Components

    o   Morph as IfcSpace

     

  • Troubleshooting

    o   IFC Data Schema & MVD’s Incompatibility

    o   IFC Entities Not Available

    o   Missed IFC Properties

     

  • openBIM Focus

    o   buildingSMART & open ecosystem

    o   Level of Information Need

    o   Industry Foundation Class (IFC)

    o   Model View Definition (MVD)

    o   Information Delivery Specifications (IDS)

    o   buildingSMART Data Dictionary (bSDD)

    o   openCDE

    o   Other standards, formats & services

     

     

  • Appendix

    o   Useful Links

    o   Keywords

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