Correct IFC entities

IFC+SG Modelling Guidance

Correct IFC Entities

Use the CORENET X Code of Practice (COP) Section 4 and the IFC+SG Excel Mapping File to identify and apply the correct IFC classification and information to BIM components.

IFC Entity — What the object is
IFC SubType — If applicable
Property Sets (SGPsets / Psets) — What data the object must carry

Examples from Architecture, Structure & MEP

ARCHITECTURE
Component Window (Louvers)
IFC Entity IfcWindow
IFC SubType LOUVER
Property Sets (SGPsets / Psets) SGPset_Material e.g. Material
STRUCTURE
Component Column
IFC Entity IfcColumn
IFC SubType N.A.
Property Sets (SGPsets / Psets) SGPset_ColumnReinforcement e.g. PrefabricatedReinforcementCage
MEP
Component Pipe
IFC Entity IfcPipeSegment
IFC SubType FLEXIBLESEGMENT
Property Sets (SGPsets / Psets) PipeSegmentDimension e.g. Length

Workflow

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Refer to These Documents

CORENET X COP — Section 4 ↗ IFC+SG Excel Mapping File ↗ Glossary of Identified Components ↗

Additional Guidance

For more information, refer to General Modelling Practices > When to Use the COP, Excel Mapping File & Glossary to understand which reference document to use and when to use it.

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