Configuration – Geometry and Data
The following steps will show how to prepare a configuration for exporting Navisworks model to IFC format with associated data.
STEP 1:
Go to General Configuration tab in the iConstruct panel. Click on Smart IFC Export Configuration tool.
STEP 2:
Select your IFC version.
STEP 3:
Click on New button.
STEP 4:
Name the template and click Save.
STEP 5:
Click the Shared Properties icon.
STEP 6:
Select an item in the background and click Get NW Props. This will populate the dialogue with the element properties.
STEP 7:
Select the properties you want to add to the exported model. Drag & drop it at the IFC Properties window.
STEP 8:
You can also associate model properties with IFC’s. Select a property and drag & drop it in the IFC property.
STEP 9:
Save the settings and close the dialogue.
Quick Overview:
Go to General Configuration tab ➤ Run Smart IFC Export Configuration ➤ Select IFC version ➤ Click New ➤ Name the template ➤ Click Save ➤ Open Shared Properties ➤ Select elements in the background ➤ Click Get NW Props ➤ Drag & Drop element properties to IFC’s ➤ Click Save ➤ Close