Export Inventor files to IFC

[florian.pigot]

Hello,

I would like export Inventor files .iam to IFC.

How is it possible ?

When I try it, using the built in BIM Exchange > Export Building Components, I have each time a message "operation failed".

I don't understand the reason why.

Regards

Serge COURT

[Mark.Lancaster]

@florian.pigot

Welcome to the Autodesk User's Community..

Inventor version and what updates have you applied to Inventor?

Does the operation only fail on this model or others as well?

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! First thing to check is the compatible Revit Interop is installed. Go to Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Revit Interop 20xx.

Second, try to export it to .adsk. Does it work? If it does not, it means the BIM Export does not work at all.

Lastly, create a simple assembly and export it to IFC. Does it work?

Many thanks!

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I would like to join this discussion. 

I can export assembly file in ifc file extension. When I open it in BIM vision, I cannot select components of that assebly. The assembly is one part. Can anyone help me to export it ifc but as a multibody?

Thanks

[EvanGu]

Hi, the current .ifc export function combines all assembly components and export them to one single file. 

[Anonymous]

Thank you,

[Anonymous]

The question is, is it possible to sellect the assembly components as a separate bodies?

[EvanGu]

Not possible, there is only one body in the exported .ifc file.

[Anonymous]

Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Where is the export to IFC function?

I have inventor 2019 and cannot locate on ribbon or anywhere?

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Are you using Inventor Pro 2019 or LT 2019? If it is former, you can go to Environment tab -> BIM Content. If it is latter, you will need to download and install Inventor Pro 2019 (trial mode/no license required) so that BIM add-in is installed.

Many thanks!

[carstn]

Hi

How do I add the Autodesk Revit Interoperability for Inventor to Inventor Pro 2016?

/carstn

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! For Inventor Pro, it should be installed by default. If you don't have it, simply run Inventor 2016 Setup again. You should be able to add the Add-In.

Many thanks!

[ThrainnThorarinsson]

Hi,

I have the same problem and to my knowledge, the option for a multibody IFC export has not been added.

Do you know if there is any workaround, using Revit or Autocad, to achieve a multibody IFC with the iProperties of each part accessible through the IFC?

Thank you.