Hello, I am an architectural archivist - not an architect.
I am trying to convert dwg files to IFC. I just export to IFC in AutoCAD 2012. It then creates an IFC file and a log file. The IFC file then doesn't open in AutoCAD. Why is this? Also, this is what the log file says and I'd like to know what this means:
[DefaultDomain: ]EXPORT STARTED: 2/17/2014 2:50:27 PM
[DefaultDomain: ]
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Object Count:
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- AcDbBlockReference : Total: (287) Fail: (287)
- AcDbRay : Total: (2) Fail: (2)
- AcDbSolid : Total: (4)
** = Object classified as other IFC object.
[DefaultDomain: ]EXPORT ENDED: 2/17/2014 2:50:30 PM
In addition, under Export, if I select Other Formats, and try to export to IGES or IGS, nothing happens. Why is this? and what is the difference between the two files?
Thanks for your help, I am only trying to preserve some architectural history