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JeroentjeM

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Hello, 

did some research before posting this: I've read several help files, searched this forum and talked to lot's of people who might knew this. But here I am

We receive our MEP drawings from an external agency. They also use Revit, but they will send us an IFC file. 

When I open this file in Tekla Bimsight, I can see the correct categories, like ducts, pipets etc. 

In Revit I have the mapping so that ifcPipes = Pipes. But when opening the model, all the pipes are generic model in Revit? 

We like to clash the pipes etc, and then cut the floors and wall with a tool. But the tool does not recognizes generic models. So my question would be: how can I get the parts in the right category...? 

Thanks for any help! 

Jeroen

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Why are you using an IFC file if they have Revit.   That's just crazy!

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JeroentjeM

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That's one solution we're working on. I think they don't want to give away their Revit knowledge...

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archigrafix

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Agree 100%. One should link revit files instead.

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"....don't want to give away their Revit knowledge...."  << That viewpoint has to change.  We see that with new offices that just don't get it.

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