IFC-Utility 2x is the IFC interface (IFC 2x) for the Autodesk® Architectural Desktop. IFC-Utility 2x runs as an ARX application together with Autodesk® ADT.

Intelligent data exchange using IFC

Data exchange between different systems (i.e. data exchange between the architect and the HVAC planner) often causes high costs. Either important information is lost (walls, doors, windows are not specific objects anymore, but just simple lines or areas), or building parts have to be completely redrawn in the target system. The IFC product data model defines an interface, that helps to handle these problems in a more intelligent way. The actual version of this interface is IFC 2.x. In May 2003 10 products were certified for IFC 2.x, one of it is the IFC-Utility 2x for ADT (see also http://www.iai-ev.de for more information). IFC-Utility 2x for ADT can be used to import and export IFC 2x data with Autodesk Architectural Desktop.