IfcBuildingElementProxy
What is IfcBuildingElementProxy?
IfcBuildingElementProxy is a generic placeholder for building elements that do not fit any specific IFC entity type. It is commonly used for custom or non-standard elements, complex assemblies, or elements from authoring tools that lack a precise IFC mapping. The proxy ensures geometry is preserved even when semantic classification is unclear.
Hierarchy
Inherits from: IfcBuildingElement
Common Properties
Properties commonly found on IfcBuildingElementProxy elements in IFC models.
Real-World Usage
Proxy elements are common in IFC exports from Revit, where custom families or complex assemblies may not map to specific IFC types. Construction teams should review proxy elements to determine if they represent important components that need tracking.
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IfcBuildingElement
IfcBuildingElement is the abstract supertype for all physical building elements that are part of the building fabric. It serves as the parent class for walls, slabs, beams, columns, doors, windows, stairs, roofs, and other structural and architectural components. IfcBuildingElement itself is never instantiated directly.
Other ElementIfcAnnotation
IfcAnnotation represents non-physical markup elements used for documentation purposes, such as dimension lines, text labels, symbols, hatching, and survey points. Annotations do not represent real building components — they provide supplementary information for reading and interpreting the model.