Typical modelling method for System Type and System Name fields for MEP systems in compliance with IFC+SG requirements
1. Using the new or current working model, load the “IFC+SG_SPTConfiguration” to update the parameters under Interoperability tab > Run. Click OK once all the parameters are updated.
2. For duct models ensure that the required data and parameters are properly incorporated in the model based on the industry mapping template.
3. In reference to the system value, this will be captured automatically during IFC exports.
4. Ensure that all necessary parameters are captured based on the industry mapping template. Select what IfcElement and assign the type from the list.
5. As per the SPT Configuration Template, there are existing parameters that complies to the industry mapping and if there’s a missing parameter that needs to be created based on the reference, the user/modeler can always add new shared parameter under Manage tab > Shared Parameters.
6. Once all shared parameters are created and the data were properly incorporated, can proceed to Export the model to IFC using the steps below. File > Export > IFC
7. Additional settings before exporting.
a. Select “Modify Setup” in the export dialog box.
b. Duplicate the “IFC-SG Setup” to be able to adjust the other additional settings.
c. Under “Property Sets” tab in the Setup box, browse the mapping template and click Open.
d. To Note: To ensure that the parameters are added into Industry mapping template.
e. Browse the desired location to save the exported IFC file.
8. Verify the IFC model using any IFC viewer if all the necessary parameters as per Industry mapping template are captured.
1. Using the new or current working model, load the “IFC+SG_SPTConfiguration” to update the parameters under Interoperability tab > Run. Click OK once all the parameters are updated.
2. For Pipe model ensure that the required data and parameters are properly incorporated in the model based on the industry mapping template.
3. In reference to the system value, this will be captured automatically during IFC exports.
4. Ensure that all necessary parameters are captured based on the industry mapping template. Select what IfcElement and assign the type from the list.
5. As per the SPT Configuration Template, there are existing parameters that complies to the industry mapping and if there’s a missing parameter that needs to be created based on the reference, the user/modeler can always add new shared parameter under Manage tab > Shared Parameters.
6. Once all shared parameters are created and the data were properly incorporated, can proceed to Export the model to IFC using the steps below. File > Export > IFC
7. Additional settings before exporting.
a. Select “Modify Setup” in the export dialog box.
b. Duplicate the “IFC-SG Setup” to be able to adjust the other additional settings.
c. Under “Property Sets” tab in the Setup box, browse the mapping template and click Open.
d. To Note: To ensure that the parameters are added into Industry mapping template.
e. Browse the desired location to save the exported IFC file.
8. Verify the IFC model using any IFC viewer if all the necessary parameters as per Industry mapping template are captured.
