Open an IFC File

When you use Revit to open (import) an IFC file, Revit creates a new model using the default template.

Note: To use the IFC file as reference information for an existing model, use the Link IFC tool.
  1. (Optional) Before opening an IFC file, use the Import IFC Options dialog to do the following:
    • Select a template to use for IFC files.
    • Load an IFC class mapping file.
    • Make sure the IFC file contains the geometric data needed for the Revit capability that you plan to use. For more information, see About Imported Geometry.
  2. Click Open (IFC).
  3. In the Open IFC File dialog, navigate to the IFC file to import, and select it.

    If needed, for Files of type, specify the type of file to open: ifc, ifcXML, or ifcZIP.

  4. (Optional) If you do not want elements to join automatically, clear Auto-Join Elements.

    When this option is selected (the default), walls automatically join to other walls or to columns. By clearing this option, performance of the import process may improve, and you have more control over the results.

  5. Click Open.

    Revit creates a new model based on the default template. For information about the import process, see the log file named <ifc_file>.ifc.log in the same folder as the original IFC file.