https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ifc-export-mapping-amp-SEO-interaction/m-p/150709#M16854 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>I've recently been exploring IFC export in order to work with consulting engineers. Having used Archicad for several years now I often find it is easier to model elements using something other than the logical default design tool. I don't think this is an uncommon kind of workaround due to the great flexibility of the parameters within the basic tools.<BR /> <BR /> My first question/problem/challenge at the moment involves potential mapping of an element to another IFC layer. <BR /> <BR /> Specifically I have used a basic shape from the library to smoothly model a large dome roof. During IFC export this roof element is assigned to a "IFCBuildingElementProxy" layer. Is there any way to designate that this object should export out to the IFCRoof layer?<BR /> <BR /> Next question<BR /> It seems that elements that have been been targets of SEO don't export out with changes achieved through the SEO process. Using the same example I have have then trimmed the tops of walls that have extended above the curved dome roof. When I save as an IFC file the walls appear truncated straight across the top at the top of the Story below where the dome roof begins. Any ideas/experience with IFC translation related to SEO.<BR /> <BR /> I've explored several options, but as indicated I am very new to IFC. I welcome feedback and suggestions from anyone that might suggest a direct solution or workaround.<BR /> <BR /> Thanks<BR /> Graham</T></DIV> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:56:08 GMT Anonymous 2009-01-09T21:56:08Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ifc-export-mapping-amp-SEO-interaction/m-p/150709#M16854 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>I've recently been exploring IFC export in order to work with consulting engineers. Having used Archicad for several years now I often find it is easier to model elements using something other than the logical default design tool. I don't think this is an uncommon kind of workaround due to the great flexibility of the parameters within the basic tools.<BR /> <BR /> My first question/problem/challenge at the moment involves potential mapping of an element to another IFC layer. <BR /> <BR /> Specifically I have used a basic shape from the library to smoothly model a large dome roof. During IFC export this roof element is assigned to a "IFCBuildingElementProxy" layer. Is there any way to designate that this object should export out to the IFCRoof layer?<BR /> <BR /> Next question<BR /> It seems that elements that have been been targets of SEO don't export out with changes achieved through the SEO process. Using the same example I have have then trimmed the tops of walls that have extended above the curved dome roof. When I save as an IFC file the walls appear truncated straight across the top at the top of the Story below where the dome roof begins. Any ideas/experience with IFC translation related to SEO.<BR /> <BR /> I've explored several options, but as indicated I am very new to IFC. I welcome feedback and suggestions from anyone that might suggest a direct solution or workaround.<BR /> <BR /> Thanks<BR /> Graham</T></DIV> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:56:08 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ifc-export-mapping-amp-SEO-interaction/m-p/150709#M16854 Anonymous 2009-01-09T21:56:08Z