Import IFC from Revit, ArchiCAD, BricsCAD BIM, ARCHLine.XP
IFC files are the current standard for exchanging models between all BIM programs, such as Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, BricsCAD BIM, ARCHLine.XP and ArCADia BIM software.
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Free IFC import and BIM Importer for Autodesk Revit
We will import this BIM model into DWG CAD software, using progeCAD 2025 2D/3D Professional, The Best AutoCAD Alternative. progeCAD 2025 comes with Free BIM Importer for Autodesk Revit and Free IFC to DWG converter, taking up a total of 1 minute to convert RVT to DWG or IFC to DWG. progeCAD offers the option to import or attach an IFC into your DWG as an underlay or as part of the DWG.
What is IFC, BIM and DWG?
⚡️ DWG is a native file format used by several CAD packages including AutoCAD, progeCAD and BricsCAD. DWG files contain 2D and/or 3D vector image drawings mady by designers, engineers and architects.
⚡️ Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file are used by Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs, such as Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, BricsCAD BIM, ARCHLine.XP and ArCADia BIM software.
1. Import or attach an IFC into your DWG
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- With the import option, the IFC is converted into a model that can be edited in progeCAD after importing.
- With the attach option, the model cannot be edited after importing.
2. progeCAD Import IFC to DWG option
- You can find the import option by clicking on the progeCAD icon, then selecting import and choosing the IFC format
3. progeCAD BIM attach
- The attach option can be found in the add-on tab – BIM attach.
- If you do not want to edit the IFC and only want it as a reference model, definitely choose the attach option in in progeCAD 2D/3D Professional.
Import IFC in AutoCAD?
In AutoCAD LT and regular AutoCAD, unfortunately, we cannot import the IFC format. IFCIMPORT command doesn't work any more in AutoCAD LT nor in AutoCAD including specialized toolsets.
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