Fix IFC / IDS errors with Data Octopus AI

Run a full IDS validation on your IFC model, then let AI Fix show you exactly how to correct each failed rule inside Revit, Archicad, Vectorworks, or Tekla.

Fix IFC and IDS errors automatically with Data Octopus AI

Data Octopus runs fast, standards-compliant checks on your IFC models against your IDS file. It highlights every failed rule, showing exactly which elements and properties are missing or incorrect. Now, with AI Fix, the platform doesn’t stop at reporting errors — it guides you through fixing them, step-by-step, inside your own BIM software.

Upload any IFC (IFC2x3 or IFC4), select your IDS, and Data Octopus will analyse your file, identify non-compliant data, and instantly generate a clear, human-readable report. If a requirement fails, the AI reads the rule from your IDS, detects your authoring software (e.g. Revit, Archicad, Vectorworks, or Tekla), and shows you exactly how to put it right.

Close the loop with AI Fix

Traditional validation tools stop at “what’s wrong.” AI Fix completes the loop by showing you how to make it right. Each failed requirement includes a short, software-specific guide generated by AI, so you can correct the issue, re-export your IFC, and instantly confirm compliance.

This reduces guesswork, speeds up coordination, and ensures information is delivered exactly as specified in your IDS.

How AI Fix works

  1. Upload your IFC and IDS file.
  2. Data Octopus checks every rule and identifies failed requirements.
  3. The AI detects your authoring software and version.
  4. Select the failed requirement you would like to fix
  5. You receive a short list of accurate, version-aware fix steps.
  6. Apply the changes, re-export, and re-check to confirm your model passes.
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Supported authoring software

AI Fix currently supports the most widely used BIM authoring tools, with tailored steps for each. New applications and versions are added regularly.

Revit

For Autodesk Revit users, AI Fix covers common issues such as missing Type Mark, incorrect Fire Rating values, or incomplete Assembly Code fields. The AI explains exactly which parameters to edit and where to find them in your Revit interface.

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Archicad

For Archicad, AI Fix walks you through IFC property mapping and the IFC Properties dialog to ensure required Property Sets (like Identity Data or Classification) are correctly populated.

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Vectorworks

Vectorworks users receive targeted guidance on adding or correcting IFC data tags, ensuring property mapping is aligned with IDS requirements before export. AI Fix identifies the affected objects and describes how to update their data fields.

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Tekla Structures

In Tekla, AI Fix helps ensure classification, material, and assembly data meet IDS specifications, covering both model objects and exported attributes. It provides precise steps to edit properties and export IFCs with compliant metadata.

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AI-generated guidance: use with care. Data Octopus provides this advice to help identify potential fixes, but AI outputs aren't always complete or accurate. Always verify changes in your BIM software and IFC before relying on them. Data Octopus accepts no liability for any loss, error, or outcome resulting from their use.
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