Configuring Import from IFC format

You can import data from IFC format in the Piping & Tubing 3D Design app. This section describes the integration of the HVAC 3D Design data in the IFC format.

A mapping was created between the IFC types, 3D Piping types, and 3D Piping attributes. With the mapping tables, you can map a Property Set attribute to a 3D Piping attribute.

For more information about IFC import, see Converter for IFC User's Guide: Importing IFC Data.

IFC Piping Data Type 3DEXPERIENCE Content Type Import Result
Piping/Tubing Part Data
IFC part Piping part Piping part type following the mapping table below.
Part Geometry Data
Associated CATShapes CATShapes Supported
Part Attribute Data
Attributes in Property Set 3DEXPERIENCE attribute The mapping with an attribute is done through the ..\win_b6\startup\XCAD\EntityMapping\HvaPipMapping.xml file.
Part Port Data
Piping/Tubing part connectors Not supported
Insulation Data
Insulation object Not supported
Pipes and Tubes
Tubes Piping Route Piping route type following the mapping table below.
Route Geometry Data
Associates CATShapes CATShapes Partially supported: the shape of the route is available, but you cannot edit it.

Objects XCAD Neutral_ID
IfcFlowController HVAC_Damper
IfcFlowSegment HVAC_Rigid_Duct
IfcFlowSegment HVAC_Flexible_Duct
IfcFlowFitting HVAC_PartV1
IfcFlowFitting HVAC_Elbow
IfcFlowFitting HVAC_Cross
IfcFlowFitting HVAC_Tee
IfcFlowFitting HVAC_Cap
IfcFlowFitting HVAC_Transition
IfcFlowFitting HVAC_Union
IfcFlowTreatmentDevice HVAC_Silencer
IfcFlowTerminal HVAC_Diffuser
Note: Additional criteria are defined internally to match the 3DEXPERIENCE object.