openBIM

openBIM: make the exchange work

Prepare an IFC exchange review and a traceable issue handover.

IntermediateBy Mohamed Agha

What you will be able to do

Prepare an IFC exchange review and a traceable issue handover.

Explore the course curriculum

Open each section to explore the planned learning activities.

Define the exchange
  • Agree receiving uses and required information
  • Record units, coordinates and model scope
Prepare an export
  • Map classes and properties for the agreed exchange
  • Choose and document export settings
Verify independently
  • Inspect geometry, placement and required properties
  • Compare a sample against the authoring model
Close the feedback loop
  • Write reproducible issues with location and evidence
  • Recheck the revised exchange and record acceptance
Machine-readable information checks
  • Convert a bounded property requirement into an IDS rule
  • Validate known pass and fail samples without claiming geometric approval
Interoperable issue communication
  • Package an issue using a BCF viewpoint and stable identifiers
  • Test the receiving tool and document round-trip limits

Before you start

A working model and basic coordination experience.