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Exporting Your Design to IFC Format

To upload your project to Harth, you’ll need to export your design file as an .ifc. This is a standard, open 3D format.

Tom Batterbury avatar
Written by Tom Batterbury
Updated over 5 months ago

🔲 Revit (Autodesk)

  1. Open your project.

  2. Go to File → Export → IFC.

  3. Choose IFC 2x3 format (default is fine).

  4. Click Export and save the file.

🧱 ArchiCAD (Graphisoft)

  1. Open your project.

  2. Go to File → Save As.

  3. Choose IFC File (*.ifc) as the file type.

  4. Select IFC 2x3 or IFC 4 (both are compatible).

  5. Save the file.

🧰 Vectorworks

  1. Open your project.

  2. Go to File → Export → Export IFC Project.

  3. Use the default IFC settings or select the appropriate template.

  4. Export and save the file.

🏗️ SketchUp (Pro version)

Requires IFC export plugin or extension:

  1. Install an IFC exporter from the Extension Warehouse (e.g. IFC Manager).

  2. Open your model and run the export tool.

  3. Save the file in .ifc format.

⚙️ Other CAD Software

Most BIM/CAD platforms have an IFC export option under File → Export or Save As.
If you're unsure, search your software’s Help section for “IFC export”.

✅ Tips for a Successful Export

  • Export the full model (interior + exterior).

  • Include key details like structure, layout, and objects.

  • Your file size should be under 100MB. Removing layers can reduce the file size.

  • Name the file clearly, e.g. [property address_v2]

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