IFC Import & Export from Plant 3D

[Anonymous]

Import & Export IFC Files from Plant 3D.

[PeterQuinn]

What do you want to transfer via IFC? From what program and for what purpose? I'm trying to understand what the complete workflow is.

[Anonymous]

The  workflow involves the transfering models to and from the project federated BIM model in accordance with the BIM Execution plan.

The only suggested workaround from Autodesk I can find, involves the EXPORTTOCAD command from Plant 3D, that creates a .dwg file of 3D solids. When opened in AutoCAD Architecture this can then be exported again to IFC format. http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/...

Yes, this creates a file with the extension of .IFC, but this is not only an uncertified unverified IFC creation process, it contains absolutely no definitions. This is due to the EXPORTTOAUTOCAD fuction making the model into a "dumb block".

The IFC export facility is slowly being integrated into each of the Autodesk products, this is now an urgent requirement of the Plant 3D package if it intends to form part of the BIM integration process.

NO IFC = NO CDE = NON Compliance.

[PeterQuinn]

What is the product that you need to integrate into? Revit?

[Anonymous]

In this particular instance the BEP calls for the 3D design co-ordination exchange form at to be RVT / IFC. With data validation being provided by Solibri model checker in IFC format. Both programs are certified to IFC2x3.

[Anonymous]

Is it possible to Integrate Plant 3D (P&ID) with any Process simulators?

I have generated some process models in Process Simulator (say in AspenTech / ProSim) and I would like to export the entire model  to plant 3D P&ID so that i can auto export all the blocks and all the assigned parameters (like temperature, flow, medium) into Plant 3D P&ID attributes. Please let me know about the feasibility.

[Anonymous]

Plant 3D really must be able to export to .IFC (2x3).

These are common deliverable requirements, especially in the UK where a BIM Level 2 mandate is now in place.

Is this being looked at?

[sybold]

ifc export is a must have feature.

[pieter.vandeweerd]

I agree, IFC export from Plant 3D is 100% necessary!

[Anonymous]

We are seeing a necessity of exporting to IFC (2x3)

Models must be exchangeable between Plant3D and Revit in order to meet the deliverables.

In the Netherlands we see the demand for BIM level 2 as well.

[m_madrzak]

Must have in Plant 3D 

every BIM project need it !

[musialik]

In the BIM era this is very important

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@Anonymous wrote:

Import & Export IFC Files from Plant 3D.

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[jdelach_verdantas]

need IFC export this is BS

[sybold]

3 years and not a single change.

[Anonymous]

IFC export / import is a must have.

[Adrian.GrischottMLEX9]

IFC export / import is a must have.

[w.neuok]

I agree that Plant 3D lacking the ability to translate to IFC is a problem for the construction industry. If BIM is the future for construction like Autodesk has implied since Revit came out in 2008, why are you now arguing that you can not even comply with the basic functionality of a BIM software by exporting out to IFC? Is Plant 3D not considered BIM? Perhaps this might be where the confusion is coming from. Please see link to GSA's website for guidelines for BIM Software:

https://www.gsa.gov/real-estate/design-construction/3d4d-building-information-modeling/guidelines-fo...

Thank you for your response in advance.

[hlammerts]

Yes, IFC for AutoCAD as a platform (not only Architecture)

Please

[ThorstenHH1963]

IFC export / import is a must have.

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[hlammerts]

BricsCAD has it.

Does it in 20 sec (good) while in ACA it takes 20 minutes to produce.. halfbaked.

[Adrian.GrischottMLEX9]

Really?
IFC with all Plant 3D Attributes or only Geometry?

Regards Adrian