ifc-data-extraction

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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."
homepage: "https://datadrivenconstruction.io"
metadata: {"openclaw":{"emoji":"🏢","os":["darwin","linux","win32"],"homepage":"https://datadrivenconstruction.io","requires":{"bins":["python3"],"anyBins":["ifcopenshell","IfcConvert"]}}}
---

# 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

```python
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

```python
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_ut