Open a BCF File

IFC Converter

Open a BCF file as follows:

  1. Activate the model window.
  2. Select Archives | IFC BCF. The BIM Collaboration Format dialog box opens.
  3. Select File > Open file on the right side of the dialog box.
  4. Select a folder and a file, and click Open. The topic list of the BCF file opens in the dialog box.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • Double-click a row in the list to open the topic information.
    • Select Add new topic from the right-click menu.
    • Select the row of the topic and select Delete topic from the right-click menu.

    Topic Information

  6. Save the file:
    • While the dialog box is open, select File > Save.
    • Click OK to close the dialog box.
    • Select File > Save as to save the file with a different name.
Note: If you opened a version 3.0 BCF file, the program will ask if you want to convert it to a version 2.1 file.