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Import and visualize an IFC file on PIX4Dcloud Pro

PIX4Dcloud Pro allows users to import and visualize IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) files directly within a project. This functionality enables the comparison of BIM data with 3D reconstructions, supporting construction monitoring and design verification workflows. This article explains how to upload an IFC file and how to visualize and interact with it in the 3D view.

IN THIS ARTICLE

How to upload an IFC file
Visualizing an IFC file in the 3D view

Licenses: This article is only valid for PIX4Dcloud Pro licenses (formerly PIX4Dcloud Advanced).

Roles: Only Owners, Managers, and Editors can import and manage IFC files in a dataset in PIX4Dcloud.

Video tutorial:

How to upload an IFC file

To upload an IFC, follow these instructions:

  1. Access the project on the PIX4Dcloud Drive.
  2. On the top-right menu, click Files & Reports > Results.
  3. Under the Designs section, click Upload File.
  4. Navigate to the IFC file on your local device.
  5. Click Open.
  6. (Optional) The IFC file can be downloaded or replaced.

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Information: 

  • The IFC file is available for visualization immediately after upload and does not require additional processing.

  • Only one IFC file can be imported per project.

  • The IFC file can be replaced or downloaded after upload.

Tip: 

  • This workflow requires an existing project.

  • Importing an IFC file into an empty project is also supported and enables visualization in PIX4Dcloud AR, without processing imagery.

Visualizing an IFC file in the 3D

Once the IFC file is uploaded to PIX4Dcloud Pro:

  • The IFC file appears in the left panel under the Outputs layer.

  • The file is displayed only in the 3D view.

  • Selecting an IFC element in the left panel highlights it in light green in the 3D view.

  • The right panel displays file information and allows users to:

    • Adjust opacity

    • Toggle visibility

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Warning: The IFC file must use the same coordinate system as the project. If not, it will not align correctly with the point cloud or 3D mesh.
Information: 

  • The IFC file is visible only in the project where it was uploaded.

  • If the project belongs to a site, the IFC file is not shared across other projects within that site.