When you export analytical surfaces to gbXML, the Function type parameter affects walls and floors as follows.
Exterior surfaces
If a wall has 2 adjacent spaces and its function is Exterior, Foundation, Retaining, or Soffit, the wall is displayed as an interior surface. If the wall has one adjacent space, it is displayed as an exterior surface.
Interior surfaces
If its function is Interior or Core Shaft, a wall is displayed as an interior surface, regardless of the number of adjacent spaces.
Slab surfaces
If its function is Exterior, a floor is displayed as a slab surface.
Floor surfaces
If its function is Interior, a floor is displayed as a floor surface.
Shading surfaces
If its function is Exterior, Foundation, Retaining, or Soffit, a wall, or floor, creates shading surfaces.
If its function is Interior or Core Shaft, a wall or floor does not create any shading surfaces.