IFC Export User Guide
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: Representations
Representations
The IFC file format allows the transfer of different model representations in the same transfer file. Because of the software architecture of the current interface, this is not possible. Therefore, a specific representation configuration must be exported.
In AVEVA E3D™, graphical display is controlled by several flags: drawing levels, centreline and tube flags, auto-colour rules and representation. The drawing levels and flags are stored on database elements and geometric primitives in the database. Auto-colour rules are configured on the system.
Centreline
The check box is disabled as the interface does not export line elements.
Tube
The check box is disabled as the interface does not export line elements.
Autocolours
Defines the export of model data using a set of auto colour rules.
If the check box is selected, auto colour rules are used for the export of model data.
If the check box is not selected, auto colour rules are not used for the export of model data.
Holes
Defines the export of hole representation data.
If the check box is selected, hole representation is exported. The interface performs more complex calculations and the resultant IFC file can be significantly larger.
If the check box is not selected, hole representation is not exported.
Insu translucency
Defines the export of insulation volumes. The geometry can be transferred through the IFC file with a selected level of translucency.
Obst translucency
Defines the export of obstruction volumes. The geometry can be transferred through the IFC file with a selected level of translucency.
The example displays translucency being used to represent an access volume and an insulation volume for a valve and downstream pipe
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