Convert IFC Files to CSV Using GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET

Introduction

Struggling with incompatible file formats in your architectural projects? Looking to streamline data analysis from IFC files? Follow this tutorial to convert Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) files into Comma-Separated Values (CSV) format using GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET.

What You’ll Learn:

• Setting up and configuring GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET
• Step-by-step instructions on converting IFC files to CSV
• Key configuration options and troubleshooting tips

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Required Libraries: Install GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET. Your environment should support .NET Framework or .NET Core.
• Environment Setup: A Windows machine with Visual Studio installed is ideal for this task.
• Knowledge Prerequisites: Familiarity with C# programming and basic file handling operations is recommended.

Setting Up GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET

To begin, install the necessary package using NuGet Package Manager Console or .NET CLI:

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

GroupDocs offers a free trial, temporary license, or purchase options:

• Free Trial: Download the latest version from GroupDocs Releases.
• Temporary License: Obtain a temporary license at GroupDocs Temporary License Page.
• Purchase License: For full access, purchase on the GroupDocs Purchase Page.

Basic Initialization

Initialize GroupDocs.Conversion in your C# project:

using System;
using GroupDocs.Conversion;
using GroupDocs.Conversion.Options.Convert;

// Initialize Converter object with input IFC file path\Converter converter = new Converter("path/to/your/input.ifc");

Implementation Guide

Loading and Converting an IFC File to CSV

Overview

This section demonstrates loading an IFC file and converting it into a CSV format, optimizing your data for analysis or integration.

Step 1: Set Up Conversion Options

// Create conversion options for the desired output format (CSV)
var convertOptions = new SpreadsheetConvertOptions
{
    Format = GroupDocs.Conversion.FileTypes.SpreadsheetFileType.Csv
};

Step 2: Perform the Conversion Execute the conversion by passing your input file and conversion settings to the Convert method.

// Convert IFC to CSV
converter.Convert("path/to/output.csv\