
rvt-to-ifc
Convert RVT files to IFC format. Support IFC2x3, IFC4, IFC4.3 with customizable export settings.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/datadrivenconstruction/ddc_skills_for_ai_agents_in_construction --skill rvt-to-ifc- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads rvt-to-ifc automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
RVT to IFC Conversion
Note: RVT is the file format. IFC is an open standard by buildingSMART International.
Business Case
Problem Statement
IFC is the open BIM standard for interoperability, but:
- Native Revit IFC export requires Autodesk license
- Export settings significantly affect data quality
- Batch processing is manual and time-consuming
Solution
RVT2IFCconverter.exe converts Revit files to IFC offline, without licenses, with full control over export settings.
Business Value
- No license required - Works without Autodesk software
- Multiple IFC versions - IFC2x3, IFC4, IFC4.3 support
- Batch processing - Convert thousands of files
- Consistent quality - Standardized export settings
Technical Implementation
CLI Syntax
RVT2IFCconverter.exe <input.rvt> [<output.ifc>] [preset=<name>] [config="..."]
IFC Versions
| Version | Use Case |
|---|---|
| IFC2x3 | Legacy compatibility, most software |
| IFC4 | Enhanced properties, modern BIM |
| IFC4.3 | Infrastructure, latest standard |
Export Presets
| Preset | Description |
|---|---|
standard | Default balanced export |
extended | Maximum detail and properties |
custom | User-defined configuration |
Examples
# Standard IFC export
RVT2IFCconverter.exe "C:\Projects\Building.rvt"
# IFC4 with extended settings
RVT2IFCconverter.exe "C:\Projects\Building.rvt" preset=extended
# Custom output path
RVT2IFCconverter.exe "C:\Projects\Building.rvt" "D:\Export\model.ifc"
# Custom configuration
RVT2IFCconverter.exe "C:\Projects\Building.rvt" config="ExportBaseQuantities=true; SitePlacement=Shared"
Python Integration
import subprocess
from pathlib import Path
from typing import List, Optional, Dict, Any
from dataclasses import dataclass
from enum import Enum
class IFCVersion(Enum):
"""IFC schema versions."""
IFC2X3 = "IFC2x3"
IFC4 = "IFC4"
IFC4X3 = "IFC4x3"
class ExportPreset(Enum):
"""Export presets."""
STANDARD = "standard"
EXTENDED = "extended"
CUSTOM = "custom"
@dataclass
class IFCExportConfig:
"""IFC export configuration."""
ifc_version: IFCVersion = IFCVersion.IFC4
export_base_quantities: bool = True
site_placement: str = "Shared"
split_walls_and_columns: bool = False
include_steel_elements: bool = True
export_2d_elements: bool = False
export_linked_files: bool = False
export_rooms: bool = True
export_schedules: bool = True
def to_config_string(self) -> str:
"""Convert to CLI config string."""
parts = [
f"ExportBaseQuantities={str(self.export_base_quantities).lower()}",
f"SitePlacement={self.site_placement}",
f"SplitWallsAndColumns={str(self.split_walls_and_columns).lower()}",
f"IncludeSteelElements={str(self.include_steel_elements).lower()}",
f"Export2DElements={str(self.export_2d_elements).lower()}",
f"ExportLinkedFiles={str(self.export_linked_files).lower()}",
f"ExportRooms={str(self.export_rooms).lower()}"
]
return "; ".join(parts)
class RevitToIFCConverter:
"""Convert Revit files to IFC format."""
def __init__(self, converter_path: str = "RVT2IFCconverter.exe"):
self.converter = Path(converter_path)
if not self.converter.exists():
raise FileNotFoundError(f"Converter not found: {converter_path}")
def convert(self, rvt_file: str,
output_path: Optional[str] = None,
preset: ExportPreset = ExportPreset.STANDARD,
config: Optional[IFCExportConfig] = None) -> Path:
"""Convert Revit file to IFC."""
rvt_path = Path(rvt_file)
if not rvt_path.exists():
raise FileNotFoundError(f"Revit file not found: {rvt_file}")
# Build command
cmd = [str(self.converter), str(rvt_path)]
# Add output path if specified
if output_path:
cmd.append(output_path)
# Add preset
cmd.append(f"preset={preset.value}")
# Add custom config if provided
if config:
cmd.append(f'config="{config.to_config_string()}"')
# Execute
result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True)
if result.returncode != 0:
raise RuntimeError(f"Conversion failed: {result.stderr}")
# Return output path
if output_path:
return Path(output_path)
return rvt_path.with_suffix('.ifc')
def batch_convert(self, folder: str,
output_folder: Optional[str] = None,
preset: ExportPreset = ExportPreset.STANDARD,
config: Optional[IFCExportConfig] = None) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""Convert all Revit files in folder."""
folder_path = Path(folder)
results = []
for rvt_file in folder_path.glob("**/*.rvt"):
try:
# Determine output path
if output_folder:
out_dir = Path(output_folder)
out_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
output_path = str(out_dir / rvt_file.with_suffix('.ifc').name)
else:
output_path = None
ifc_path = self.convert(str(rvt_file), output_path, preset, config)
results.append({
'input': str(rvt_file),
'output': str(ifc_path),
'status': 'success'
})
print(f"✓ Converted: {rvt_file.name}")
except Exception as e:
results.append({
'input': str(rvt_file),
'output': None,
'status': 'failed',
'error': str(e)
})
print(f"✗ Failed: {rvt_file.name} - {e}")
return results
def validate_output(self, ifc_file: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Basic validation of generated IFC."""
ifc_path = Path(ifc_file)
if not ifc_path.exists():
return {'valid': False, 'error': 'File not found'}
# Basic file checks
file_size = ifc_path.stat().st_size
if file_size < 1000:
return {'valid': False, 'error': 'File too small'}
# Read header
with open(ifc_file, 'r', errors='ignore') as f:
header = f.read(1000)
# Check IFC format
if 'ISO-10303-21' not in header:
return {'valid': False, 'error': 'Not a valid IFC file'}
# Detect version
version = 'Unknown'
if 'IFC4X3' in header:
version = 'IFC4.3'
elif 'IFC4' in header:
version = 'IFC4'
elif 'IFC2X3' in header:
version = 'IFC2x3'
return {
'valid': True,
'file_size': file_size,
'ifc_version': version
}
class IFCQualityChecker:
"""Check quality of IFC exports."""
def __init__(self, converter: RevitToIFCConverter):
self.converter = converter
def compare_presets(self, rvt_file: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Compare different export presets."""
results = {}
for preset in [ExportPreset.STANDARD, ExportPreset.EXTENDED]:
try:
output = Path(rvt_file).with_suffix(f'.{preset.value}.ifc')
self.converter.convert(rvt_file, str(output), preset)
validation = self.converter.validate_output(str(output))
results[preset.value] = {
'file_size': validation.get('file_size', 0),
'valid': validation.get('valid', False)
}
except Exception as e:
results[preset.value] = {'error': str(e)}
return results
# Convenience functions
def convert_revit_to_ifc(rvt_file: str,
converter_path: str = "RVT2IFCconverter.exe") -> str:
"""Quick conversion of Revit to IFC."""
converter = RevitToIFCConverter(converter_path)
output = converter.convert(rvt_file)
return str(output)
def batch_convert_to_ifc(folder: str,
converter_path: str = "RVT2IFCconverter.exe") -> List[str]:
"""Batch convert all Revit files to IFC."""
converter = RevitToIFCConverter(converter_path)
results = converter.batch_convert(folder)
return [r['output'] for r in results if r['status'] == 'success']
Quick Start
# Initialize converter
converter = RevitToIFCConverter("C:/DDC/RVT2IFCconverter.exe")
# Basic conversion
ifc = converter.convert("building.rvt")
print(f"Created: {ifc}")
# With custom config
config = IFCExportConfig(
ifc_version=IFCVersion.IFC4,
export_base_quantities=True,
export_rooms=True
)
ifc = converter.convert("building.rvt", preset=ExportPreset.CUSTOM, config=config)
Common Use Cases
1. Batch Processing
converter = RevitToIFCConverter()
results = converter.batch_convert(
folder="C:/Projects",
output_folder="C:/IFC_Export",
preset=ExportPreset.EXTENDED
)
print(f"Converted {len([r for r in results if r['status'] == 'success'])} files")
2. Quality Check
validation = converter.validate_output("model.ifc")
print(f"Valid: {validation['valid']}, Version: {validation['ifc_version']}")
3. Compare Presets
checker = IFCQualityChecker(converter)
comparison = checker.compare_presets("building.rvt")
print(comparison)
Resources
- GitHub: cad2data Pipeline
- buildingSMART IFC: https://www.buildingsmart.org/standards/bsi-standards/industry-foundation-classes/
FAQ
What does the rvt-to-ifc skill do?
Convert RVT files to IFC format. Support IFC2x3, IFC4, IFC4.3 with customizable export settings.
How do I install rvt-to-ifc?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/datadrivenconstruction/ddc_skills_for_ai_agents_in_construction --skill rvt-to-ifc in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/rvt-to-ifc/ (personal) or .claude/skills/rvt-to-ifc/ (project).
Which AI agents can use rvt-to-ifc?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is rvt-to-ifc safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains rvt-to-ifc?
It is published by datadrivenconstruction in datadrivenconstruction/ddc_skills_for_ai_agents_in_construction. It has 126 recorded installs.
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