How to Convert IFC Files to PNG Using GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET

Introduction

In the world of construction and architecture, Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) files store detailed building information models (BIM). However, these often need conversion into more universally accessible formats like PNG for presentations or documentation. This guide demonstrates how to use GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET to convert IFC files into high-quality PNG images efficiently.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to load and prepare your IFC file using GroupDocs.Conversion.
  • Setting up conversion options specifically for the PNG format.
  • Executing the conversion process and saving each page as a separate PNG file.

Prerequisites

Required Libraries, Versions, and Dependencies

To follow this tutorial, ensure you have:

  • GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET (Version 25.3.0)
  • A C# development environment set up with Visual Studio or another compatible IDE.
  • Basic knowledge of C# programming.

Environment Setup Requirements

You’ll need to install the necessary packages and set up your project environment before writing any code.

Setting Up GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET

Installation Instructions

NuGet Package Manager Console

Install-Package GroupDocs.Conversion -Version 25.3.0

.NET CLI

dotnet add package GroupDocs.Conversion --version 25.3.0

License Acquisition

To use GroupDocs.Conversion, you can start with a free trial or obtain a temporary license to explore its full capabilities:

Basic Initialization

Here’s how you can initialize GroupDocs.Conversion in your project:

using GroupDocs.Conversion;

// Initialize the Converter with an IFC file path
cstring ifcFilePath = "path\\	o\\your\\file.ifc";
Converter converter = new Converter(ifcFilePath);

Implementation Guide

Feature 1: Load Source IFC File

Overview

This feature demonstrates how to load your source IFC file using GroupDocs.Conversion.

Step-by-Step Guide

Prepare the Input File Path

string inputFile = System.IO.Path.Combine("YOUR_DOCUMENT_DIRECTORY\