Linked IFC is not uploaded in BIM 360 Document Management

Autodesk Support

Oct 8, 2023

Products and versions covered

Issue:

When uploading a Revit model with an IFC file linked into it, the following issues occur: 
  • Plans folder: "Extract failed" message will be displayed.
  • Project Files folder: Aggregated view doesn't show linked IFC. 

Causes:

IFC linking is not supported in BIM 360 Document Management.

Solution:

There are two possible options for resolving this issue.
  • If IFC link is not required, remove IFC and try to upload again (to avoid extraction failure in plans folder)
  • Import IFC into a Revit model and link as RVT format to the parent model, following the steps below:
  1. Open a new Revit model.
  2. Import IFC and save the model.
  3. Link this new Revit model to parent model.
  4. Upload new linked model to BIM 360 Document Management.

Products:

Revit Product Family; BIM 360;

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