IFC Viewer

The IFC Viewer enables users to seamlessly visualize and analyze Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) models within Power BI, making it an essential asset for professionals in construction, architecture, engineering, building maintenance, and property management who need to interact with BIM data effectively.

Steps to Use the IFC Viewer in Power BI:

1. Download the sample Power BI report from AppSource.
2. Open the downloaded report with Power BI Desktop. The sample model will load automatically.
3. To load a custom model, navigate to Edit Parameters under the Home tab.
4. Paste the copied IFC file link into the respective parameter field in Power BI.
5. Confirm your changes by clicking OK.
6. After editing the parameters, apply the changes in Power BI by selecting Apply Changes from the prompt.

Key Features:

• Load IFC models from any source supported by Power BI
• Power BI can refresh its data models with the latest IFC data through scheduled, manual refresh options for up-to-date insights and optimized performance
• Select any IFC element within the 3D model to instantly view its properties and metadata
• Dynamically link IFC properties to Power BI dashboards for real-time analysis.

Documentation and Support

• Documentation
• Online IFC Viewer