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IFC GUID import/export
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IFC GUID import/export
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Jon Summers
over 4 years ago
When OBD exports to IFC, does it generate a GUID for each graphic element or component?
When OBD imports from IFC, does it attach the IFC GUID to the equivalent DGN element or component?
Note that I'm discussing the
GUID used in IFC
, not MicroStation's element IDs.
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Raguram Jayaram
Wed, Aug 21 2019 7:53 AM
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hi Jon, Jon Summers said: When OBD exports to IFC, does it generate a GUID for each graphic element or component? Yes, it does. With CONNECT Edition Update 2, it was enhanced so that the GUID remains…
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Jon Summers
Thu, Aug 22 2019 5:15 AM
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Raguram Jayaram
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It’s positive to see that the updated IFC exporter stabilises the IFC GUID allocation. The implication of the update suggests that the IFC GUID is stored in the DGN file in order to allow its persistence…
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Jon Summers
Thu, Aug 22 2019 11:38 AM
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Raguram Jayaram
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Raguram Jayaram said: may I please request additional information Sure! A third-party creates an IFC. Objects in that IFC file are tagged with the IFC GUID. Someone imports that IFC into OBD.…