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 Revit, Navisworks, and Trimble Connect.
Details
Operating system
Release date
Dec 14, 2020
Last updated
Jan 29, 2026
Version
2026.01.05
Language
Compatible with
ACD
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
MAP
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
CIV3D
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
ACAD_E
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
ADSTPR
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
BLDSYS
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Certifications
Digitally signed
Capabilities
Building design
Blocks
Interoperability
Tags
Commercial content
Import and export
Model conversion
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