PolyExt IFC to OBJ is a plugin for BIM Vision developed by Single Shade, a french Tech company specialized in developing realtime software for major actors of the BIM : Bouygues Construction, Vinci… The software that we’re working with is BIM Vision, a top free IFC viewer developed by datacomp. We’re working with them on a day to day basis to provide and improve plugins on their plugin store. We provide below a full evaluation bundle that contains both apps for a time unlimited trial. When your evaluation is done and you’re ready to buy, you’ll be able to do so on the BIM Vision Plugin Store.

Main features – PolyExt IFC to OBJ Converter – (05 oct. 2017)

With PolyExt IFC to OBJ , you will be able to use BIM Vision as an IFC to OBJ converter. Fast Accurate and Easy.

• Exports / Converts accurately your IFC files to OBJ
• Automatic material generation per IFC type
• Automatically merges and optimizes geometry for best performances (per layer, per ifc type, predefined type…)
• Object filtering capabilities for filtering ifc types, openings, spaces…
• Compatible with Unity, 3dsMax, Maya, Rhino, and many more…
• Optimized for realtime applications compatibility (face normals, backface culling…)

This plugin is in active development right now and we will be happy to improve upon user feedback every time it’s needed. We aim for 100% customer satisfaction, please feel free to report any problem or feature request.

• Is PolyExt IFC to OBJ working standalone?
  PolyExt IFC to OBJ is a plugin working on top of BIM Vision, the best free IFC viewer available. Our bundle installer will download the latest version and install everything for you.
• As a customer, will you send me updates for free?
  Yes, your licence on the BIM Vision Store is valid for all upcoming releases.
• Why is my export in demo mode failing?
  Demo mode is limited to a max quantity of geometry. You should select fewer objects and click : Export Selection. If the demo limit is raised, please restart BIM Vision before trying again.
• Is there a way to see what the plugin can do with full model exports before buying?
  Yes. Send us a request by email with your IFC file and we’ll do a sample conversion for you for evaluation purposes.
• Are the IFC meta data kept in the conversion process?
  This feature will be shipped in the next release. Please let us know if this is something that you need and we will make it happen faster.

About demo limitation

The Free and Unlimited demo mode only allows you to export few selected objects to try the plugin out. If too many objects are selected at once, the plugin will be unloaded and will not work until next BIM Vision restart.

Please feel free to ask if you need a more in depth personalized showcase of the plugin capabilities.