TER to IFC Conversion
Converting TER to IFC is simple - just follow our straightforward guide:
Download & Install Autoconverter
Convert TER files to IFC format using Autoconverter - simply install and launch the software on your system.
Import TER File
Click Open... to open your TER file (.ter) or drag and drop it into the application window.
Export to IFC Format
Click Save As... to export your file to the IFC file format (.ifc).
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Terragen Terrain File
The proprietary format native to Terragen, specialized for storing high-fidelity natural terrain data. Designed specifically for landscape generation, TER files preserve elevation maps, texture layers, and environmental parameters to create realistic mountains, valleys, rivers, and ecosystems.
Key Features of TER
- File Purpose: Stores procedural and rendered terrain data for Terragen software.
- Data Type: Contains elevation maps with 16-bit precision for realistic topography.
- Texture Support: Embeds multiple texture layers for diffuse, specular, and displacement effects.
- Node Structure: Uses parametric nodes for non-destructive terrain editing.
TER File Conversion
Autoconverter and Automesher Application can read and import TER terrain data using the Open Asset Import Library. This enables smooth and reliable conversion of terrain models from TER files into a wide range of 3D formats, including STL, OBJ, SKP, DAE, STEP, and others. Transform your Terragen landscapes into versatile 3D assets with our TER converters today!
Industrial Foundation Classes File
It is an open, ISO-certified standard (ISO 16739) specifically designed for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. As a vendor-neutral format, IFC enables seamless data exchange and interoperability between different software applications, eliminating proprietary barriers in collaborative projects.
IFC Format Capabilities
The IFC format can store comprehensive project data for AEC workflows, including but not limited to:
- Geometry: The IFC standard captures detailed 3D representations through multiple entity types including solids, surfaces, curves, and point clouds.
- Units: Each model component specifies its measurement system (meters, inches, degrees, or radians) for precise interpretation.
- Materials: IFC's material system controls visual properties through RGBA values (0-1 range) for accurate color and transparency settings.
- Instances: Through IFC's mapping system, identical geometries can be referenced multiple times, optimizing storage and performance.
- Structure: IFC organizes projects hierarchically using named components with unique identifiers, enabling complex project management.
- BIM: As a BIM-native (Building Information Modeling) format, IFC stores building information like properties, constraints, and relationships alongside geometry.
IFC File Conversion
Autoconverter and Automesher Application support IFC format, allowing you to import and export IFC models seamlessly. You can edit custom properties of IFC geometries and convert them to various 3D file formats. However please note that some IFC-specific features might not be fully supported in other formats and could be lost during conversion.
TER vs. IFC Comparison
| Property | TER | IFC |
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| Extensions | .ter | .ifc |
| Name | Terragen Heightmap | Industry Foundation Classes |
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