Show GUID

Building model objects have a unique identifier GUID, which remains the same for the duration of the object's existence. Every time a building model is saved, the program ensures that all objects have an identifier. The identifier is also verified when the building model is exported to an IFC file. The so-called compressed IFC GUID is exported to the IFC file. Based on this ID, you can search for an object when you open the IFC file with a viewer.

Saving a model to an IFC file requires the IFC Converter add-on option.

You can check the ID of an individual zone as follows:

  1. Select the zone in the object tree.
  2. Right-click and select Show GUID. The dialog box shows the following information:
    • GUID - Unique identifier of the object.
    • IFC GUID - The compressed identifier to be exported to the IFC file.
Note:
  • If you start a new building based on an old building, the identifiers of the objects will be reset and recreated in the new building. This way, the identifiers remain unique.