How-to guide

How to export IFC floor plans to PDF

When the team needs plans on paper, BIM Explorer Pro cuts every storey of the IFC model at the height you choose and writes them to a vector PDF at a standard scale - one page per storey, with a scale bar, north arrow and title block.

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What you need

Step by step

1

Open the model

Open the .ifc file, or Load sample.

Open the model - BIM Explorer
2

Look at the plan first

In Views choose Open floor plans to check the storey and the cut height on screen - that part is free.

Look at the plan first - BIM Explorer
3

Export PDF

Click Export PDF (or Storey plans to PDF in the command palette). Tick the storeys you want.

Export PDF - BIM Explorer
4

Set the cut and the paper

Set the Cut height above the floor and choose A3 or A4.

Set the cut and the paper - BIM Explorer
5

Save it

Click Export PDF. The PDF is saved to your Downloads folder.

Save it - BIM Explorer
6

The plans

One page per storey, at a standard scale (1:50, 1:100…) with a scale bar, north arrow and title block. It's vector, so it prints sharp at any size.

The plans - BIM Explorer

Tips

Frequently asked questions

Is the PDF to scale?

Yes. Each storey is drawn at a standard scale chosen to fit the paper, with a scale bar.

What does BIM Explorer Pro cost?

A one-off £29.99 through the Microsoft Store - no subscription, no account. You can try every Pro feature free for 7 days first, once per PC.

Is my model uploaded anywhere?

No. BIM Explorer works offline and models are kept on your PC.

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