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Convert IFC file to different schema version

How to convert IFC file to different schema version step by step tutorial.

  1. To convert a IFC file to a different version download Autoconverter software.
  2. Run IFC file converter using the new shortcut from the Windows menu.
  3. Click on the Open ribbon button & navigate to your IFC file location.
  4. Click on the Save As ribbon button & select the new IFC file name.
  5. Select the new IFC file version in the dialog list control.
    • Select IFC4 to save your 3D model into IFC file version 4.
    • Select IFC4x1 to save your 3D model into IFC file version 4x1.
    • Select IFC4x2 to save your 3D model into IFC file version 4x2.
    • Select IFC4x3 to save your 3D model into IFC file version 4x3.
    • Select IFC4x3 RC1 to save your 3D model into IFC file version 4x3 RC1.
    • Select IFC4x3 RC2 to save your 3D model into IFC file version 4x3 RC2.
    • Select IFC4x3 RC3 to save your 3D model into IFC file version 4x3 RC3.
    • Select IFC4x3 RC4 to save your 3D model into IFC file version 4x3 RC4.
    • Select IFC4x3 TC1 to save your 3D model into IFC file version 4x3 TC1.
    • Select IFC4x3 ADD1 to save your 3D model into IFC file version 4x3 ADD1.
  6. Press the OK button to save your IFC file in the selected file version.