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Articles on IFC, BIM workflows, and using IFC Navigator effectively.
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What is an IFC file? A practical guide
What the IFC format is, what kinds of data it stores, who maintains the standard, and how it differs from native formats like RVT or DWG.
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How to view IFC files online for free in 2026
A step-by-step walkthrough of opening an IFC file in your browser without uploading it anywhere, with tips for large models.
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IFC2x3 vs IFC4 vs IFC4x3: what changed and which to use
The practical differences between the three most common IFC versions, and how to pick the right one when exporting from Revit, ArchiCAD, or Tekla.
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View IFC files without Revit (or any installed software)
You do not need a paid licence — or any installed BIM software at all — to open and inspect IFC files. Here is how.
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Inspect IFC property sets: a guide to Pset_*
What property sets are, how to read them, what the common
Pset_WallCommon,Pset_QuantityTakeOff, and other psets mean, and how to find them in IFC Navigator.