IFC File Extension

File Type

Industry Foundation Classes Format

Developer

BuildingSMART

Category

3D Image Files

MIME

mime-type/not-avalible

Updated

11/08/2021

Basic information about the IFC file

IFC is the extension given to files that are used in 2 operating systems such as: Mac OS, Windows. SketchUp is a very common application as a tool for handling IFC files. This is an application developed by Trimble Navigation Limited. Additionally, IFC files can be handled by applications like Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, FME Desktop.

The data in the IFC files are saved in the manner characteristic for 3D Image Files. Files of a different type with the extension IFC can be encountered on various operating systems, and their number is 622. Industry Foundation Classes Format is a file whose format was originally developed for the SketchUp application by BuildingSMART. Modification or reading of files with the name Industry Foundation Classes Format in many cases is done in the SketchUp program. IFC detailed description

Our tools for working with the IFC file

IFC File Extension

What is a(n) IFC file??

An IFC file extension is a file type that consists of an Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file and an optional header, and it is used in industrial automation for CNC machines.

Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) is a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) standard that defines the way that industrial control systems interact. IFC files provide information about machine behavior and process parameters, including machine tool design.

The headers of the files are used to define the machine type; they also include information such as how often to calculate feedrates for tool paths or calculate interpolation points in the form of G-code commands. The .IFC file extension was created for this purpose in order to unify both industrial control system software and industrial automation software written using other programming languages such

IFC File Tools

What tools are we dealing with?

We provide some of the most important tools for working with the IFC file. With their help you will be able to perform many operations on IFC files. For example, these tools will help you convert or edit your IFC file.

IFC File Opener

IFC opener is one of the most used tools. Here's how to easily open your IFC file. If you already open the IFC file, you will have more options to work with the file.

IFC File Viewer

The IFC Viwer tool helps to preview the contents of a file without the need to install dedicated software. Click on the subpage and use the form to select the file. Then our Tool will show you the contents of the file.

IFC File Converter

Try to convert the IFC file to a different format if problems arise while working with the IFC file. After converting the file to a different format, you may have the option of using additional options for working with the IFC file.

IFC File Editor

IFC editor allows you to edit the data contained in the file. If you need to be able to edit the IFC file as much as possible, then it is best to install special software designed for this purpose. Check out our IFC file editor page and learn about the possibilities


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