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IFCout

MDC Software Solutions LLC

Export plant components from Autodesk® AutoCAD® Plant 3D™ - Autodesk® Advanced Steel® to IFC format.

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IFCout – Export Autodesk® AutoCAD® Plant 3D™ Models to IFC Format.

 

IFCout enables users to export plant components from Plant 3D into the IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) format, making it possible to seamlessly integrate with other BIM software platforms such as Autodesk® Revit®Autodesk® Navisworks®Trimble Connect, and other IFC-compatible applications. Properties (metadata) are exported with their display names and, optionally, organized into custom tabs for improved visibility in the importing application. Added support for exporting XDATA generated by XDATAo1.

New Features in this release:

Added Support for exporting actual Civil 3D entities.

Key Features:

  • Expanded Software Compatibility
    IFCout now supports a wide range of Autodesk products, including:  
      • Plant 3D
      • Autodesk® Advanced Steel®
      • Autodesk® Civil 3D®
      • Autodesk® AutoCAD® MEP
      • Autodesk® AutoCAD® MAP 3D
      • Autodesk® AutoCAD® Mechanical
      • Autodesk® AutoCAD® Electrical
      • Autodesk® AutoCAD® Architecture
      • Autodesk® AutoCAD®

Note: For all platforms except Civil 3D, only primitive AutoCAD entities such as 3DSolid, lines, arcs, etc., are supported.

  • Manual Export Functionality
    Allows users to selectively export specific, filtered entities into the IFC file for greater control and customization.

  • Support for Steel Structures
    Export structural steel members along with their geometry and custom user attributes, including compatibility with Advance Steel.

  • Block & Primitive Support
    • Exports Blocks and Block References
    • Supports exporting primitive AutoCAD entities in Plant 3D (optional)

  • Localized for Global Use
    Now available in 63 languages, ensuring accessibility for users worldwide.

  • Broad File Compatibility
    Generated IFC files are compatible with multiple BIM platforms, including RevitNavisworks, and Trimble Connect.

Details

Operating system

win64-platform-icon

Release date

Dec 14, 2020


Last updated

Jan 29, 2026


Version

2026.01.05


Language

English

Compatible with

ACD-icon

ACD

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

MAP-icon

MAP

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

CIV3D-icon

CIV3D

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

ACAD_E-icon

ACAD_E

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

ADSTPR-icon

ADSTPR

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

BLDSYS-icon

BLDSYS

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Certifications

Digitally signed

Digitally signed

Capabilities

Building design

Blocks

Interoperability

Tags

Commercial content

Import and export

Model conversion

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