To Add Classifications to Styles and Objects

AutoCAD Architecture 2026 toolset supports classification definitions that allow styles and objects to be classified. The IFC import and export processes support these classifications assigned to style and objects.

1. Open a new drawing and draw an object (for example, a wall).
   
2. Click Manage tabStyle & Display panelStyle Manager.
3. In the Style Manager, expand the drawing you just created Multi-Purpose Objects, right-click Classification Definitions and select New.
   
4. Enter Wall for the new classification name.
5. Click Applies To tab and select Wall.
   
6. Click Classifications tab and click Add.
   
7. Select New Classification and specify the following:
   
   • In the Item box, enter Brick.
   • In the Description box, enter brown and red.
     
8. Click Apply and then click OK.
9. In the drawing, select the wall.
10. In the Properties palette, on the Extended Data tab, under Classification, click the button next to Wall.
    
11. In the Select Classification dialog box, select Brick - brown and red.
    
12. Click OK.