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IfcOpenShell

IfcOpenShell is a free, open-source desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Open source IFC library and geometry engine. It has 2,899 GitHub stars and is released under the LGPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Revit. Its source code is on GitHub at IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell.

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About IfcOpenShell

IfcOpenShell is an open source ([LGPL]) software library for working with Industry Foundation Classes ([IFC]). Complete parsing support is provided for [IFC2x3 TC1], [IFC4 Add2 TC1], IFC4x1, IFC4x2, and [IFC4x3 Add2]. Extensive geometric support is implemented for the IFC releases [IFC2x3 TC1] and [IFC4 Add2 TC1]. Extending with support for arbitrary IFC schemas is possible at compile-time when using C++ and at run-time when using Python.

Install IfcOpenShell

Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.

AUR (Arch Linux)

ifcopenshell on the AUR (opens in a new tab)

Replaces

Commercial software people commonly use IfcOpenShell instead of.

  • Revit

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FAQ

IfcOpenShell FAQ

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Is IfcOpenShell free and open source?

Yes. IfcOpenShell's source code is public on GitHub under the LGPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install IfcOpenShell?

the AUR package ifcopenshell. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: bonsai-0.9.1-alpha2610271050).

Can IfcOpenShell replace Revit?

IfcOpenShell is commonly used as a free alternative to Revit. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.