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Convert IFC to U3D via C#

Instantly convert IFC to U3D without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.

How to Convert IFC to U3D Using C#

In order to convert IFC to U3D, we’ll use Aspose.CAD for .NET API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for C# platform. Open NuGet package manager, search for Aspose.CAD and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.

Package Manager Console Command


PM> Install-Package Aspose.CAD

Steps to Convert IFC to U3D via C#

.NET programmers can easily load & convert IFC files to U3D in just a few lines of code.

  1. Load IFC file with Image.Load method
  2. Set an object of CadRasterizationOptions with page height & width
  3. Create an instance of U3dOptions class and set its VectorRasterizationOptions property
  4. Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of U3dOptions

System Requirements

Before running the .NET conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.

  • Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core.
  • Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • Aspose.CAD for .NET DLL referenced in your project.
 

This sample code shows IFC to U3D C# Conversion

 
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    IFC What is IFC File Format?

    Files with IFC extension refer to Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file format that establishes international standards to import and export building objects and their properties. This file format provides interoperability between different software applications. Specifications for this file format are developed and maintained by buildingSMART International as its Data Standard. The ultimate objective of IFC file format is to improve communication, productivity, delivery time and quality throughout the life cycle of a building. Due to the established standards for common objects in the building industry, it reduces the loss of information during transmission from one application to another. IFC can hold data for geometry, calculation, quantities, facility management, pricing etc. for many different professions (architect, electrical, HVAC, structural, terrain etc.).

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    U3D What is U3D File Format?

    U3D (Universal 3D) is a compressed file format and data structure for 3D computer graphics. It contains 3D model information such as triangle meshes, lighting, shading, motion data, lines and points with color and structure. The format was accepted as ECMA-363 standard in August 2005. 3D PDF documents support U3D objects embedding and can be viewed in Adobe Reader (version 7 and onwards). U3D format was developed keeping in view the aim to establish a universal standard for three-dimensional data storage and exchange. However, the format finds its main utilization in encoding for 3D PDF rather than being used as an interchange format. Acrobat 3D converts a supported 3D file type to either U3D or PRC upon conversion into the PDF.

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    Other Supported Conversions

    You can also convert IFC into many other file formats including few listed below.

    IFC TO DXF (Drawing Interchange Format)
    IFC TO FBX (Filmbox)
    IFC TO STP (Standard for the Exchange of Product model data)
    IFC TO SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
    IFC TO DWF (Design Web Format)
    IFC TO 3DS (3D Studio)
    IFC TO DWFX (Design Web Format XPS)
    IFC TO OBJ (Object file)
    IFC TO CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile)
    IFC TO GLB (Binary glTF)
    IFC TO GLTF (GL Transmission Format)
    IFC TO WEBP (Pronounced WEPPY)
    IFC TO EMF (Enhanced Windows Metafile)
    IFC TO WMF (Windows Metafile Format)
    IFC TO DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)
    IFC TO PDF (Portable Document Format)
    IFC TO PSD (Photoshop Document)
    IFC TO TIFF (Tagged Image Format)
    IFC TO JPEG (JPEG Image)
    IFC TO JPEG2000 (JPEG 2000)
    IFC TO PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
    IFC TO GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
    IFC TO BMP (Bitmap Image)