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Advantages of Using IFC
The major advantage of using IFC instead of other file formats is that the BIM information is preserved during the data transfer. For example, walls will remain walls, preserving all the previously set 2D and 3D information after the IFC file is opened in another application. Not only does the IFC protocol preserve the full geometric description in 3D, but it also knows object location and relationships, as well as all the properties (or parameters) of each object. The IFC-based collaboration workflow fulfills all the requirements of the reference model concepts used during 3D model-sharing among different design disciplines, and offers several advantages for the architectural design firm:
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Access object data for improved design and coordination in ARCHICAD – for example, you can import a building service engineer’s HVAC ductwork or water piping layout as 3D objects.
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Export your design for analysis by another specialist– such as a thermal analysis enabling better understanding of your building performance, or advanced visualization.
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Export a model for costing, estimation bidding or procurement – the integrated nature of the IFC information makes your database more valuable because your information is easy to access and analyze by such packages as costing applications.