File formats for BIM - Revision history

Editor at 04:33, 17 April 2023

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	There are many ways in which data can be managed in a BIM workflow, and as a result there are a number of different file formats that can be used.		There are many ways in which data can be managed in a BIM workflow, and as a result there are a number of different file formats that can be used.

−	Typically, users work with specialist software, such as Orion (structural engineers), VectorWorks (mechanical engineers), Autodesk Civil 3D, Edificius, UsBIM (civil engineers), and so on. Having a sound knowledge of the data and file formats used helps make informed decisions when choosing software packages, and agreeing protocols for collaboration.	+	Typically, users work with specialist software, such as Orion (structural engineers), VectorWorks (mechanical engineers), Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, Edificius, UsBIM (civil engineers), and so on. Having a sound knowledge of the data and file formats used helps make informed decisions when choosing software packages, and agreeing protocols for collaboration.

	= Proprietary file formats =		= Proprietary file formats =

Vivtara at 07:57, 12 April 2023

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	There are many ways in which data can be managed in a BIM workflow, and as a result there are a number of different file formats that can be used.		There are many ways in which data can be managed in a BIM workflow, and as a result there are a number of different file formats that can be used.

−	Typically, users work with specialist software, such as Orion (structural engineers), VectorWorks (mechanical engineers), Autodesk Civil 3D (civil engineers), and so on. Having a sound knowledge of the data and file formats used helps make informed decisions when choosing software packages, and agreeing protocols for collaboration.	+	Typically, users work with specialist software, such as Orion (structural engineers), VectorWorks (mechanical engineers), Autodesk Civil 3D, Edificius, UsBIM (civil engineers), and so on. Having a sound knowledge of the data and file formats used helps make informed decisions when choosing software packages, and agreeing protocols for collaboration.

	= Proprietary file formats =		= Proprietary file formats =
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	* Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.		* Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.
	* Vendor-neutral data exchange.		* Vendor-neutral data exchange.
		+	* Edificius.
		+	* UsBIM.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:BIM]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:BIM]]

Editor at 17:01, 20 October 2021

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	For more information, see COBie.		For more information, see COBie.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* BIM articles.		* BIM articles.
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	* Native file.		* Native file.
	* Open data.		* Open data.
		+	* Revit.
	* Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.		* Step-by-step guide to using BIM on projects.
	* Vendor-neutral data exchange.		* Vendor-neutral data exchange.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:BIM]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:BIM]]

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	* Vendor-neutral data exchange.		* Vendor-neutral data exchange.

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:~~BIM~~]] [[Category:~~Design~~]] [[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:BIM]]

Designing Buildings at 08:23, 22 September 2020

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	* Vendor-neutral data exchange.		* Vendor-neutral data exchange.

−	[[Category:~~BIM~~]] [[Category:~~Design~~]] [[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Product_Knowledge~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:BIM]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

151.75.233.168 at 12:56, 20 May 2020

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	=== DWG ===		=== DWG ===

−	This is Autodesk’s proprietary format for AutoCAD files and is the format most universally accepted by viewing/authoring programs. DWG files are editable in any CAD-based program, ~~such as~~ Autodesk AutoCAD, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, and Bentley MicroStation. Although it is commonly thought that DWG files are limited to 2D information, they are capable of containing 3D objects as either basic planes or full components (‘blocks’).	+	This is Autodesk’s proprietary format for AutoCAD files and is the format most universally accepted by viewing/authoring programs. DWG files are editable in any CAD-based program, the most well known being Autodesk AutoCAD, Graphisoft ArchiCAD and Bentley MicroStation. There are many other programs capable of the task, such as ACCA software Edificius, and Nemetschek Allplan. Although it is commonly thought that DWG files are limited to 2D information, they are capable of containing 3D objects as either basic planes or full components (‘blocks’).

	DXF is the Drawing Interchange (or Exchange) Format, similar to DWG, but slightly larger in file size. These files are also layer-based and most platforms will accept them as a format.		DXF is the Drawing Interchange (or Exchange) Format, similar to DWG, but slightly larger in file size. These files are also layer-based and most platforms will accept them as a format.
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	=== IFC ===		=== IFC ===

−	The most common non-proprietary software for BIM is the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) which is an open and neutral data file format. A number of programs, including Revit ~~and~~ Navisworks, can open IFC files. They are a read-only format and not meant to be edited. Other file formats include:	+	The most common non-proprietary software for BIM is the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) which is an open and neutral data file format. A number of programs (some of which are also certified by buildingSMART), including Revit, Navisworks, Edificius, Allplan and BricsCAD can open IFC files. They are a read-only format and not meant to be edited. Other file formats include:

	* ifcXML: This is an XML file generated from an IFC data file.		* ifcXML: This is an XML file generated from an IFC data file.
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	* Vendor-neutral data exchange.		* Vendor-neutral data exchange.

−	[[Category:BIM]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:BIM]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

Editor: Reverted edits by Vivtara (talk) to last revision by Designing Buildings

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Reverted edits by Vivtara (talk) to last revision by Designing Buildings

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	=== DWG ===		=== DWG ===

−	This is Autodesk’s proprietary format for AutoCAD files and is the format most universally accepted by viewing/authoring programs. DWG files are editable in any CAD-based program, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Graphisoft ArchiCAD~~, [[Edificius\|ACCA software Edificius]]~~, and Bentley MicroStation. Although it is commonly thought that DWG files are limited to 2D information, they are capable of containing 3D objects as either basic planes or full components (‘blocks’).	+	This is Autodesk’s proprietary format for AutoCAD files and is the format most universally accepted by viewing/authoring programs. DWG files are editable in any CAD-based program, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, and Bentley MicroStation. Although it is commonly thought that DWG files are limited to 2D information, they are capable of containing 3D objects as either basic planes or full components (‘blocks’).

	DXF is the Drawing Interchange (or Exchange) Format, similar to DWG, but slightly larger in file size. These files are also layer-based and most platforms will accept them as a format.		DXF is the Drawing Interchange (or Exchange) Format, similar to DWG, but slightly larger in file size. These files are also layer-based and most platforms will accept them as a format.

Vivtara at 08:37, 19 May 2020

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	=== DWG ===		=== DWG ===

−	This is Autodesk’s proprietary format for AutoCAD files and is the format most universally accepted by viewing/authoring programs. DWG files are editable in any CAD-based program, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, and Bentley MicroStation. Although it is commonly thought that DWG files are limited to 2D information, they are capable of containing 3D objects as either basic planes or full components (‘blocks’).	+	This is Autodesk’s proprietary format for AutoCAD files and is the format most universally accepted by viewing/authoring programs. DWG files are editable in any CAD-based program, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, [[Edificius\|ACCA software Edificius]], and Bentley MicroStation. Although it is commonly thought that DWG files are limited to 2D information, they are capable of containing 3D objects as either basic planes or full components (‘blocks’).

	DXF is the Drawing Interchange (or Exchange) Format, similar to DWG, but slightly larger in file size. These files are also layer-based and most platforms will accept them as a format.		DXF is the Drawing Interchange (or Exchange) Format, similar to DWG, but slightly larger in file size. These files are also layer-based and most platforms will accept them as a format.

Designing Buildings: Reverted edits by 151.75.238.45 (talk) to last revision by Designing Buildings

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Reverted edits by 151.75.238.45 (talk) to last revision by Designing Buildings

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	=== DWG ===		=== DWG ===

−	This is Autodesk’s proprietary format for AutoCAD files and is the format most universally accepted by viewing/authoring programs. DWG files are editable in any CAD-based program, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Graphisoft ArchiCAD~~, Edificus~~, and Bentley MicroStation. Although it is commonly thought that DWG files are limited to 2D information, they are capable of containing 3D objects as either basic planes or full components (‘blocks’).	+	This is Autodesk’s proprietary format for AutoCAD files and is the format most universally accepted by viewing/authoring programs. DWG files are editable in any CAD-based program, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, and Bentley MicroStation. Although it is commonly thought that DWG files are limited to 2D information, they are capable of containing 3D objects as either basic planes or full components (‘blocks’).

	DXF is the Drawing Interchange (or Exchange) Format, similar to DWG, but slightly larger in file size. These files are also layer-based and most platforms will accept them as a format.		DXF is the Drawing Interchange (or Exchange) Format, similar to DWG, but slightly larger in file size. These files are also layer-based and most platforms will accept them as a format.
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	=== IFC ===		=== IFC ===

−	The most common non-proprietary software for BIM is the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) which is an open and neutral data file format. A number of programs, including Revit~~, Edificius~~ and Navisworks, can open IFC files. They are a read-only format and not meant to be edited. Other file formats include:	+	The most common non-proprietary software for BIM is the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) which is an open and neutral data file format. A number of programs, including Revit and Navisworks, can open IFC files. They are a read-only format and not meant to be edited. Other file formats include:

	* ifcXML: This is an XML file generated from an IFC data file.		* ifcXML: This is an XML file generated from an IFC data file.

151.75.238.45 at 08:51, 8 May 2020

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	=== DWG ===		=== DWG ===

−	This is Autodesk’s proprietary format for AutoCAD files and is the format most universally accepted by viewing/authoring programs. DWG files are editable in any CAD-based program, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, and Bentley MicroStation. Although it is commonly thought that DWG files are limited to 2D information, they are capable of containing 3D objects as either basic planes or full components (‘blocks’).	+	This is Autodesk’s proprietary format for AutoCAD files and is the format most universally accepted by viewing/authoring programs. DWG files are editable in any CAD-based program, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, Edificus, and Bentley MicroStation. Although it is commonly thought that DWG files are limited to 2D information, they are capable of containing 3D objects as either basic planes or full components (‘blocks’).

	DXF is the Drawing Interchange (or Exchange) Format, similar to DWG, but slightly larger in file size. These files are also layer-based and most platforms will accept them as a format.		DXF is the Drawing Interchange (or Exchange) Format, similar to DWG, but slightly larger in file size. These files are also layer-based and most platforms will accept them as a format.
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	=== IFC ===		=== IFC ===

−	The most common non-proprietary software for BIM is the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) which is an open and neutral data file format. A number of programs, including Revit and Navisworks, can open IFC files. They are a read-only format and not meant to be edited. Other file formats include:	+	The most common non-proprietary software for BIM is the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) which is an open and neutral data file format. A number of programs, including Revit, Edificius and Navisworks, can open IFC files. They are a read-only format and not meant to be edited. Other file formats include:

	* ifcXML: This is an XML file generated from an IFC data file.		* ifcXML: This is an XML file generated from an IFC data file.