IFC SDK

IFC SDK Provides the Following Data Access Features

• Standard classes for all IFC 2x3 and 4 entity types, with ability to access all property data.
• Iterators for traversing the model graph.
• Ability to create new entities per the active schema and set attributes.
• Geometry building module for creating IFC geometry, which includes the ODA facet modeler and b-rep modeler.
• API for creating high-level entities – Under Development.

Visualization Features Available with IFC SDK

• Visualize SDK from ODA provides professional 3D visualization of IFC models on any desktop or mobile application.
• Full-featured support for navigation, view modes, selection and property queries.
• Clash detection can find all interferences in an IFC model.
• LOD (level of detail) support enables fast performance.
• Real-time cutting planes allow detailed examination of hidden parts of IFC models.
• Web SDK from ODA provides fast visualization of IFC models in any WebGL-enabled browser.

Exchange Options Included with IFC SDK

• Convert any IFC file to .dwg (geometry only).
• Convert Autodesk® Architecture® files to IFC – under development.
• Convert Autodesk® Revit® files to/from IFC – under development.

Publish Options Included with IFC SDK

• Publish any IFC file to compact, standard 2D PDF.
• Publish any IFC file to interactive, feature-rich 3D PDF (PRC-based).

Audit Support Under Development

• Examine any IFC file and generate a detailed report of any standards violations found in the file.
• Optionally repair an IFC file during audit.

Part of Standard Membership. IFC SDK is included in all ODA membership levels, at no additional cost beyond the standard membership fee.

Web-Friendly. Web applications (including SaaS) are permitted under the Sustaining, Founding and Corporate membership levels (no limits on distribution).

Free Support. ODA offers free technical support for all membership levels.