IFC SDK provides flexible and versatile access to IFC data through several mechanisms:

• Standard Data Access Interface (SDAI).
• C++ Data Access Interface (C++ DAI).
• Common Data Access (CDA).

Each of the approaches listed above can be used independently.

Detailed information about data management mechanisms provided by IFC SDK is represented in the topics below:

• Data Access Mechanisms in IFC SDK
• Standard Data Access Interface in IFC SDK
• Common Data Access
• Access to a Representation Body Geometry
• Work with BIM Collaboration Format

See Also

Interaction with Other Formats

Basic Usage Concepts