The IDS format is a breakthrough element in openBIM processes. It is IDS that allows you to save the conditions required in the IFC model, as well as automate its verification in terms of information content. Choose the IDS requirements file and benefit from IFC models that have what you need!
Here is the new IDS Maker – a free web solution for creating IDS files and IDS Checker – a BIMvision plugin that will check whether the opened IFC model complies with the requirements of the uploaded IDS!
The new version of IDS MAKER makes CREATING a correct IDS file even EASIER!
We have added a lot of improvements, tips and automation elements that will help you navigate the world of information requirements for IFC more efficiently.
RED BOUNDING BOXES
Red bounding boxes will show you which fields are required and need to be filled in.
One look and you can see if there is anything else that needs to be specified (e.g. defining an IFC schema for the specification or entering required items for the selected facet).
HINTS
The new IDS Maker will guide you by the hand in creating conditions! When you start creating requirements, just start typing values and it will suggest standard possibilities for Property Sets, Properties, Attributes and other field names.
*In addition, when you enter any of the standard properties, the appropriate Datatype for it will be automatically entered
LIVE PREVIEW
Thanks to the live preview, you can see a compilation of all the conditions from each specification. The record is legible and clear. So if you don’t want to make any changes, but just quickly review the records in your specifications, you can use the preview.
INTEGRATED VALIDATOR
After going to the XML section, you will see if there are any errors in your IDS file. If there are any, you will receive a warning. Perhaps you forgot to fill in one of the red fields or entered an incorrect entry? – you will certainly notice it – the integrated validator recommended by buildingSMART will check your IDS.