Follow these steps to import IFC data using the Open process.
1.Use File > Open.
2.Select the IFC File Format.
3.Choose the IFC file to import.
4.Use the drop-down list to choose among the IFC Translators.
5.Click Settings from the Open dialog to see a summary of the selected Translator settings, or to choose a Translator from a different template.
6.Click “Open” to import the IFC model. Additional steps follow, depending on the type of imported model.