File extension IFCZIP

File type Compessed IFC Format
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What is a IFCZIP file?

IFCZIP is a compressed form of IFCXML or IFC file. IFCZIP file format is used by various CAD software for archiving purposes (i.e. to reduce file size). Compression process is usually performed during creation of project archive database.

Although IFCZIP files can save significant disk space, CAD designers seldom utilize this format and therefore IFCZIP files are rarely seen in project folders. Designers prefer to leave files in  formats in which they were created by given software application.

Program(s) that can open the .IFCZIP file

Windows

How to open IFCZIP files

If you cannot open the IFCZIP file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports IFCZIP among those that are installed on your device.

A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the IFCZIP file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.

Possible problems with the IFCZIP format files

The inability to open and operate the IFCZIP file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Compessed IFC Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.

  • Corruption of a IFCZIP file which is being opened
  • Incorrect links to the IFCZIP file in registry entries.
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the IFCZIP from the Windows registry
  • Incomplete installation of an application that supports the IFCZIP format
  • The IFCZIP file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
  • The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the IFCZIP file.
  • Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a IFCZIP file are out of date.

If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the IFCZIP file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the IFCZIP file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the IFCZIP file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.

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How to associate the file with an installed software?

If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.IFCZIP) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected IFCZIP file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the IFCZIP file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.

Is there one way to open unknown files?

Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. IFCZIP) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.

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