File Extension Library


.IFCXML File Extension

  • Category: CAD Files
  • Format: XML

What are .IFCXML files and how to open them?

Can't open .IFCXML file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .IFCXML file.

What is a .IFCXML file extension?

.IFCXML file extension has been classified as CAD Files. The format of .IFCXML file is XML

.IFCXML is Industry Foundation Classes XML File

CAD file created in the Industry Foundation Classes XML (IFCXML) XML format, which is an alternative to the plain text .IFC format; uses XML formatting so that the building model data can be exchanged and parsed more easily.

The extra tag data embedded into IFCXML files can sometimes make the file size very large. Therefore, some designers prefer the .IFCZIP file format, which compresses the data using .ZIP formatting and often results in a 90% or greater reduction in file size.

List of all softwares that can open the Industry Foundation Classes XML File
Windows
Tekla BIMsight

How to fix problems with .IFCXML files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .IFCXML files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .IFCXML file format
  2. You need to check the .IFCXML file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)