MEP elements in IFC exchange

At IFC import

MEP elements are converted as shown in this table.

Incoming element

Converted to Archicad as

segment

fitting

takeoff

fitting

segment + takeoff

equipment

port 1

terminal

port 2

accessory or fitting (depending on location of port)

port 3 and all other ports

fitting

At IFC export

See the MEP tools section at Built-in IFC Type Mapping for Archicad.