You can insert IFC models as reference models to Tekla Structures , and optionally convert the inserted IFC objects into native Tekla Structures objects directly by using the direct conversion, or selected IFC reference objects using conversion change management. You can use inserted IFC reference models, for example, in clash checking, reporting and scheduling.
Insert a reference model
Open a Tekla Structures model where you want to insert the IFC reference model.
Open the Reference Models list by clicking the Reference Models button in the side pane.
Click the following link and follow the instructions for inserting the reference model: Insert a reference model.
Supported IFC schemas and IFC applications
Tekla Structures supports the following IFC schemas:
IFC2X3 (recommended)
IFC4
For a list of applications/utilities that are purported, by their developers, to provide IFC insert and/or export functionality, see List of all IFC applications.
Supported entities
The IFC reference model insert in Tekla Structures supports all the sub-objects of the IfcBuildingElement class and sub-objects of the IfcProduct class including:
Supported formats
IFC ( .ifc ) and ifcXML ( .ifcXML ) formats are supported.
You can use compressed ( .ifcZIP ) or uncompressed insert files.
IFC4 does not support ifcXML.