File Extension | IFC |
Full Name | Industry Foundation Classes Format |
File with an .IFC extension contains a model of an object or a building and description of spatial elements, shapes and materials that should be used, according to the inter-platform format utilised by BIM software.
File Extension | DWG |
Full Name | AutoCAD Drawing Format |
The file type .dwg refers to AutoCAD Drawing Database file types. These file store all the data created by the AutoCad software in a database format. Mostly these database files contain digital data of the 2D and 3D images rendered in the AutoCAD software. There have been incremental improvements in the file format over the years from AutoCAD.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "IFC") to another (referred to as "DWG"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, IFC file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format IFC to format DWG becomes essential.
So, how can we perform IFC to DWG file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format IFC and transforming it into format DWG. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of IFC to DWG converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of IFC to DWG. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the IFC file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.