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Export files from Fusion 360 and convert to IFC

anton.persson — Thu, 08 May 2025 11:14:11 GMT

Hello,

I am making drawings and models in Fusion 360 of products that I export into DWG. Architects can later import these into their drawings. Now, I am getting requests that the files should be compatible with BIM, and I am looking for a solution. I don't need to use a full-scale BIM software since I am only doing a small product and not a full building assembly.

I don't see any way to export directly to IFC format from Fusion 360. Has someone had similar struggles and have some solutions?

Any ideas are helpful 🤗

Re: Export files from Fusion 360 and convert to IFC

TheCADWhisperer — Thu, 08 May 2025 14:41:30 GMT

@anton.persson wrote:

Any ideas are helpful 🤗

@anton.persson

I think you can do this with Autodesk Inventor Professional...

Re: Export files from Fusion 360 and convert to IFC

johnsonshiue — Thu, 08 May 2025 19:18:34 GMT

Hi! You may also want to look into 3rd-party application, like CAD Exchanger at the moment.

https://cadexchanger.com/fusion-360-to-ifc/

Many thanks!

Re: Export files from Fusion 360 and convert to IFC

anton.persson — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:09:12 GMT

Thanks but it will be too advanced and expensive solution for my needs 😞

Re: Export files from Fusion 360 and convert to IFC

anton.persson — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:33:13 GMT

That's a great idea!

I have tried CAD exchanger but couldn't download and install it 🤔

I did look for other alternatives and found this online service. https://products.aspose.app/cad/conversion/dwg-to-ifc
I still didn't make it work but there can be an error in my file. I will keep exploring further

Re: Export files from Fusion 360 and convert to IFC

mika.takalo — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:26:02 GMT

Hello. Have anyone successfully converted some *.f3d file to *.ifc with CAD Exchanger Lab? This tool is mandatory now for my current work and cannot make software purchase decision before it is 100% sure that it work with full metadata on that converted file.