IFC to SAT Conversion
A straightforward guide to help you effortlessly convert IFC to SAT in 3 easy steps:
Install Autoconverter
Download and install Autoconverter on your system. Launch the software to convert IFC files to SAT format.
Import IFC File
Click Open... to load your IFC (.ifc) file, or drag and drop it into the application window.
Export to SAT Format
Use Save As... to export your file to the SAT file format (.sat).
Still having technical issues with IFC to SAT conversion? Our troubleshooting guides fix IFC files conversion problems:
- Automesher Desktop Application for Windows to Convert 3D File Formats
- Convert Mesh File to SAT Solid Format with Autoconverter
- Convert STL to SOLID (SAT) Format Using Autoconverter
- Batch Convert 3D Mesh Files with Autoconverter (STEP, STL, OBJ & More)
Industrial Foundation Classes (IFC) File Format
The IFC file format is an open, ISO-certified standard (ISO 16739) designed for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. As a vendor-neutral format, IFC facilitates seamless data exchange and interoperability between different software applications, eliminating proprietary barriers in collaborative building projects.
Key Capabilities of the IFC Format
The IFC format can store a comprehensive range of project data for AEC workflows, including:
- Detailed Geometry: The IFC format captures 3D representations through various entity types, such as solids, surfaces, curves, and point clouds, to accurately depict structures.
- Measurement Units: IFC supports diverse measurement systems (meters, inches, degrees, etc.), ensuring precise and consistent data interpretation across different software.
- Materials and Visual Properties: Control visual properties such as color and transparency using RGBA values for accurate representation of materials in the model.
- Optimized Storage: IFC's mapping system allows identical geometries to be referenced multiple times, improving storage efficiency and performance.
- Hierarchical Structure: Organize complex projects with named components and unique identifiers, making it easier to manage large-scale construction designs.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM): As a BIM-native format, IFC integrates building information such as properties, constraints, and relationships alongside geometry for comprehensive project data.
IFC File Conversion: BIM Interoperability Made Simple
Convert between IFC formats (including IFC2x3, IFC4 and IFC4.3) while preserving BIM properties and geometry data using Autoconverter or Automesher Application. Our tools maintain maximum compatibility when exporting to DWG, SKP, STL and OBJ formats, though some IFC-specific metadata may require manual mapping for optimal results in non-IFC conversions.
Easily import, export, and convert IFC files to various 3D formats with full support for custom properties. Try it now and optimize your AEC workflows!
SAT File – Standard ACIS Text Format (.sat)
SAT files are ASCII-based 3D modeling files created using the ACIS geometric modeling kernel, developed by Spatial. Widely used in CAD applications, SAT (Standard ACIS Text) files store exact geometry and parametric data for solid modeling. This format enables accurate data exchange between leading CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Revit.
Key Features of SAT Files
- High-Precision Geometry: Encodes accurate B-Rep (Boundary Representation) data using NURBS surfaces and curves.
- CAD Interoperability: Supports seamless cross-platform exchange between AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, Revit, and other CAD tools.
- Feature-Rich Modeling: Retains advanced design elements like fillets, lofts, extrusions, blends, and Boolean operations.
- Readable Format: Human-readable ASCII text file that simplifies debugging and version control in collaborative workflows.
Convert to and from SAT Files
Using our powerful Autoconverter software, you can easily convert SAT files from popular 3D formats like STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ, and more. Whether you are preparing models for precision CAD editing or transforming mesh-based data into solid geometry, our SAT converter ensures reliable, high-quality results across platforms.
Start converting SAT files today - bridge the gap between mesh models and precise CAD solids in just one click, and unlock a smoother 3D design workflow with industry-standard compatibility.
IFC vs SAT Comparison
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