IFC entities imported via the "Automatic entry IFC" process

CYPE 3D allows you to import data contained in IFC files using the "Automatic entry IFC" option, available when creating a "New Project".

The IFC entities that contain information readable by CYPE 3D are as follows, and include beams, with their end support conditions and descriptions, and joints, with their external connection conditions:

These entities correspond to structural analysis models and not to physical models. If the selected IFC file does not contain these IFC entities, CYPE 3D will not be able to generate any information following the import process, displaying the message "This file does not contain any analysis models that can be imported". If this is the case, you should review the options available in the programme used to create the IFC file in order to incorporate information into the aforementioned IFC entities.

Example: Exporting from SAP2000® to CYPE 3D

In the case of SAP2000®, you can use the following export options to generate an IFC file containing elements that can subsequently be imported into CYPE 3D:

• "Create IFC File" window
  • "File Format" section
    • IFC diagram: IFC 2x3
    • Model View: Structural Analysis