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Release Notes for IFC 4.3 Extension for Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2024

The IFC 4.3 Extension for Autodesk® Civil 3D® provides commands for importing and exporting IFC files in Civil 3D drawings. Learn more.

What's New

New Features
You can now run IFC 4.3 Extension tools from buttons on the Civil 3D user interface. The IFC Infrastructure panel is now available on the Add-ins tab of the the Civil 3D ribbon. (2024)
You can now map and export general and custom parameters of DWGProps as IFC project parameters. (2024)
Feature Enhancements
Added support for Grid Surfaces. (2024)
Added support for a user definable Project level settings folder. You can define a folder as both an absolute or relative path to the drawing path. (2024)
Added support for AutoCAD block scaling. (2024)
Added support for rigid operation on import. (2024)
Added the option to disregard engineering exponent formatting on export. (2024)
Added the option to create normals for solid faces on export. (2024)
Added the option to define the level of precision of solid geometry. (2024)

Fixed Issues

Fixed issues for each release of IFC 4.3 Extension for Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2024 are listed the subsections of these release notes.

Installation

Who Should Install This Extension?

You can apply this extension to the following Autodesk products running on all supported operating systems and languages. Be sure to install the correct extension for your software.

  • Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 or later

General Installation Information

You can use the Autodesk Access application or the Product Update section at manage.autodesk.com to find and install the correct extension for your product. It is recommended that you have the latest available update to Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 applied before installation.

As you prepare to install this extension, keep the following in mind.

Back Up Custom Files

It's recommended that you back up all custom CUIX, MNR and MNL files in Civil 3D before you apply this extension.

Administrative Privileges

To apply this extension, you must have privileges to install and uninstall products. During installation or uninstallation, you may be prompted for the original installation media or a network image.

Network Deployment

Administrators can deploy this extension over a network using the Deployment Wizard.

Close the Application

It's required that you close Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 before proceeding with the installation of this extension.

Reboot

After you install, it is recommended to reboot your system even if not prompted.

About Your Product

After you install, product information is displayed in the About dialog box.

Installation Instructions

Apply This Extension to a Stand-Alone Installation

Follow these instructions to install this extension on a single computer.

  1. Download the extension and save it to any folder.

  2. Close all running Autodesk applications.

  3. Find the folder where you saved the extension and double-click the executable (.exe) file.

Apply This Extension Through a Local Network

Follow these instructions to install this extension on multiple computers using your local network.

  1. Download this extension and save it to any shared folder on your local network.

  2. Close all running Autodesk applications.

  3. Find the shared folder where you saved the extension and double-click the executable (.exe) file.

Apply This Extension to a Network Administrative Image

The following method of distributing IFC 4.3 Extension for Autodesk® Civil 3D® applies only to administrative images created with the Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 Network Installation wizard. After you complete this procedure, any new deployments of Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 will have the extension applied to them automatically. For information on creating and updating a Network Administrative Image, please see Installation for administrators.

To apply the IFC 4.3 Extension for Autodesk® Civil 3D® extension to an existing Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 administrative image:

  1. Download this extension and save it to any shared folder on your local network.

  2. Close all running Autodesk applications.

  3. On the workstation where you initially created the Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 deployment, open the Tools folder and double-click the Create & Modify a deployment shortcut icon.

  4. Follow the wizard to the product configuration screen and expand the Include additional software accordion.

  5. In the Additional Software section, click Add and browse to the location where you saved the extension.

  6. Collapse the Include additional software accordion and click the Create button.

Now any new deployments of Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 will have the extension applied to them automatically.

Uninstall This Extension

This extension can be uninstalled through the Program and Features section of the Microsoft® Windows® Control Panel.

Follow these instructions to uninstall this extension on a single computer.

  1. Insert the product media (for example, the Autodesk Civil 3D installation media) or make sure the installation source files are available.

  2. In Windows Control Panel > Program and Features, click on IFC 4.3 Extension for Autodesk® Civil 3D® and choose the Uninstall option.

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