5.1. Export to the IFC format & share with anyone using Trimble Connect

Written By Ilya Kornienko

Updated at August 14th, 2025

Table of Contents

Learning outcomes

  • Export the 3D model to an IFC format for sharing.
  • Location of the IFC model after the export.
  • Trimble Connect scaffolders.
  • Access to the Trimble Connect web version.
  • Create a new project in Trimble Connect.
  • Upload IFC to Trimble Connect project.
  • View the IFC in Trimble Connect web.
  • Navigate in Trimble Connect web. 
  • Measure distances, create markups, cut clop planes in Trimble Connect web.
  • Inquire data from an object in Trimble Connect web.
  • Create TODOs, manage RFIs in Trimble Connect web.
  • Share the IFC model with anyone by a link using Trimble Connect web.
  • Copy the URL (link) and add to the Project properties for the QR code generation on drawings.
 

Timestamps

0:02 Introduction.
0:09 Export the 3D model to an IFC format for sharing.
0:31 Location of the IFC model after the export.
0:37 Trimble Connect scaffolders.
1:08 Access to the Trimble Connect web version.
1:15 Create a new project in Trimble Connect.
1:31 Upload IFC to Trimble Connect project.
1:38 View the IFC in Trimble Connect web.
1:46 Navigate in Trimble Connect web. 
1:56 Measure distances, create mark-ups, cut clop planes in Trimble Connect web.
2:06 Inquire data from an object in Trimble Connect web.
2:11 Create TODOs, manage RFIs in Trimble Connect web.
2:19 Share the IFC model with anyone by a link using Trimble Connect web.
2:42 Copy the URL (link) and add to the Project properties for the QR code generation on drawings. 

 

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