Does Revit support different 2D/3D representations via IFC Import?

Anonymous — Sat, 16 May 2020 04:08:01 GMT

I'm trying to import an IFC file that has two different shape representations for the same door, one a footprint
for a 2D swing indicator, the other a body representation of the 3d door in the closed position.

I'm using the 'File/Open IFC' menu option, not the 'Link IFC' method.

When the IFC is done opening, the 2D door swing indicator shows up in the 3D view in revit as well as in the plan/level
view.

I know when creating Revit families inside Revit I can choose whether to have a swing indicator visible in the 3D
view but I can't seem to duplicate that behavior via an IFC import.

I have had some success by making the door swing indicator a separate/duplicate IFCDOOR but then it shows on the
schedule twice so that really isn't a viable solution.

Are different 2D/3D representations supported through the 'Open IFC' import? Any thoughts on what I should do here?

Re: Does Revit support different 2D/3D representations via IFC Import?

naveen.kumar.t — Mon, 18 May 2020 05:24:14 GMT

Hi @Anonymous ,

Unfortunately, this is not the best place to ask such a question.

Please note that this discussion forum is dedicated to programming Revit using the Revit API.

Therefore, you cannot expect an answer to a question such as yours relating to installation, product usage, or end-user support issues here.

You should try one of the non-API Revit product support discussion forums instead for that:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-api-forum/this-forum-is-for-revit-api-programming-questions-not-for/td-p/5607765

The people there are much better equipped to answer your question than us programming nerds.

I hope this clarifies.

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