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IFC Elements

In one sentence: Open a spreadsheet panel to view and change the IFC class assigned to every document object.

Overview

Workbench: BIM
Menu: Manage → Manage IFC Elements
Command: BIM_IfcElements

Opens a spreadsheet-style panel listing all document objects with their FreeCAD label, assigned IFC class, IFC predefined type, and material. Changing an IFC class here changes what type the element exports as in IFC.

Columns in the panel

Column Description
Label The object's FreeCAD name
IFC Class The assigned IfcProduct subtype (e.g. IfcWall, IfcColumn)
IFC Type Predefined type (e.g. STANDARD, SHEAR)
Material Assigned material name

Changing an IFC class

Click the IFC Class cell for any object and choose from the dropdown. This affects how downstream BIM applications (structural, MEP, FM) interpret the element.

Tip

Assigning the correct IFC class is critical for interoperability. A wall exported as IfcSlab will be treated as a horizontal element by structural analysis software — with incorrect load assumptions.

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