--- name: "ifc-data-extraction" description: "Extract structured data from IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) files using IfcOpenShell. Parse BIM models, extract quantities, properties, spatial relationships, and export to various formats." ---

IFC Data Extraction

Overview

This skill provides comprehensive IFC file parsing and data extraction using IfcOpenShell. Extract element data, quantities, properties, and relationships from BIM models for analysis and reporting.

Based on Open BIM Standards - Working with vendor-neutral IFC format for maximum interoperability.

> "IFC является открытым стандартом для обмена BIM-данными, позволяющим извлекать информацию независимо от программного обеспечения." > — DDC Methodology

Quick Start

import ifcopenshell
import ifcopenshell.util.element as element_util
import pandas as pd

# Open IFC file
ifc = ifcopenshell.open("model.ifc")

# Get project info
project = ifc.by_type("IfcProject")[0]
print(f"Project: {project.Name}")

# Extract all walls
walls = ifc.by_type("IfcWall")
print(f"Total walls: {len(walls)}")

# Get wall data
wall_data = []
for wall in walls:
    psets = element_util.get_psets(wall)
    wall_data.append({
        'GlobalId': wall.GlobalId,
        'Name': wall.Name,
        'Type': wall.is_a(),
        'Level': get_level(wall),
        'Properties': psets
    })

df = pd.DataFrame(wall_data)
print(df.head())

Core Extraction Functions

Element Extractor Class

import ifcopenshell
import ifcopenshell.util.element as element_util
import ifcopenshell.util.placement as placement_util
import ifcopenshell.geom
import pandas as pd
from typing import List, Dict, Optional, Any

class IFCExtractor:
    """Extract data from IFC files"""

    def __init__(self, ifc_path: str):
        self.model = ifcopenshell.open(ifc_path)
        self.settings = ifcopenshell.geom.settings()

    def get_project_info(self) -> Dict:
        """Extract project metadata"""
        project = self.model.by_type("IfcProject")[0]
        site = self.model.by_type("IfcSite")
        building = self.model.by_type("IfcBuilding")

        return {
            'project_id': project.GlobalId,
            'project_name': project.Name,
            'description': project.Description,
            'site_count': len(site),
            'building_count': len(building),
            'schema': self.model.schema
        }

    def get_all_elements(self, element_types: List[str] = None) -> pd.DataFrame:
        """Extract all elements of specified types"""
        if element_types is None:
            element_types = [
                'IfcWall', 'IfcSlab', 'IfcColumn', 'IfcBeam',
                'IfcDoor', 'IfcWindow', 'IfcStair', 'IfcRoof'
            ]

        all_elements = []

        for ifc_type in element_types:
            elements = self.model.by_type(ifc_type)

            for elem in elements:
                data = self._extract_element_data(elem)
                data['IFC_Type'] = ifc_type
                all_elements.append(data)

        return pd.DataFrame(all_elements)

    def _extract_element_data(self, element) -> Dict:
        """Extract data from single element"""
        # Basic info
        data = {
            'GlobalId': element.GlobalId,
            'Name': element.Name,
            'Description': element.Description,
            'ObjectType': element.ObjectType if hasattr(element, 'ObjectType') else None
        }

        # Get level/storey
        data['Level'] = self._get_element_level(element)

        # Get material
        data['Material'] = self._get_element_material(element)

        # Get type
        data['TypeName'] = self._get_element_type(element)

        # Get all property sets
        psets = element_util.get_psets(element)
        data['PropertySets'] = psets

        # Extract common quantities
        base_quantities = psets.get('BaseQuantities', {})
        data.update({
            'Length': base_quantities.get('Length'),
            'Width': base_quantities.get('Width'),
            'Height': base_quantities.get('Height'),
            'Area': base_quantities.get('NetSideArea') or base_quantities.get('GrossArea'),
            'Volume': base_quantities.get('NetVolume') or base_quantities.get('GrossVolume')
        })

        return data

    def _get_element_level(self, element) -> Optional[str]:
        """Get the building storey for an element"""
        if hasattr(element, 'ContainedInStructure'):
            for rel in element.ContainedInStructure or []:
                if rel.RelatingStructure.is_a('IfcBuildingStorey'):
                    return rel.RelatingStructure.Name
        return None

    def _get_element_material(self, element) -> Optional[str]:
        """Get material name for element"""
        if hasattr(element, 'HasAssociations'):
            for rel in element.HasAssociations or []:
                if rel.is_a('IfcRelAssociatesMaterial'):
                    material = rel.RelatingMaterial
                    if hasattr(material, 'Name'):
                        return material.Name
                    elif hasattr(material, 'ForLayerSet'):
                        layers = material.ForLayerSet.MaterialLayers
                        if layers:
                            return layers[0].Material.Name
        return None

    def _get_element_type(self, element) -> Optional[str]:
        """Get element type name"""
        if hasattr(element, 'IsTypedBy'):
            for rel in element.IsTypedBy or []:
                return rel.RelatingType.Name
        return None

    def extract_quantities(self) -> pd.DataFrame:
        """Extract quantities for all elements"""
        elements = self.get_all_elements()

        # Group by category and level
        quantities = elements.groupby(['IFC_Type', 'Level']).agg({
            'GlobalId': 'count',
            'Volume': 'sum',
            'Area': 'sum',
            'Length': 'sum'
        }).rename(columns={'GlobalId': 'Count'}).reset_index()

        return quantities

    def extract_levels(self) -> pd.DataFrame:
        """Extract building levels/storeys"""
        storeys = self.model.by_type("IfcBuildingStorey")

        level_data = []
        for storey in storeys:
            level_data.append({
                'GlobalId': storey.GlobalId,
                'Name': storey.Name,
                'Elevation': storey.Elevation,
                'Description': storey.Description
            })

        return pd.DataFrame(level_data).sort_values('Elevation')

    def extract_spaces(self) -> pd.DataFrame:
        """Extract spaces/rooms"""
        spaces = self.model.by_type("IfcSpace")

        space_data = []
        for space in spaces:
            psets = element_util.get_psets(space)
            base_qty = psets.get('BaseQuantities', {})

            space_data.append({
                'GlobalId': space.GlobalId,
                'Name': space.Name,
                'LongName': space.LongName,
                'Level': self._get_element_level(space),
                'Area': base_qty.get('NetFloorArea'),
                'Volume': base_qty.get('NetVolume'),
                'Height': base_qty.get('Height')
            })

        return pd.DataFrame(space_data)

    def extract_materials(self) -> pd.DataFrame:
        """Extract material summary"""
        materials = {}

        for elem in self.model.by_type("IfcProduct"):
            material = self._get_element_material(elem)
            if material:
                if material not in materials:
                    materials[material] = {'count': 0, 'volume': 0}

                materials[material]['count'] += 1

                psets = element_util.get_psets(elem)

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