Fix IFC and IDS errors in Revit with Data Octopus AI

Validate your Revit-authored IFC models against IDS requirements and get AI-generated, step-by-step instructions to correct missing properties, parameters, or export settings before re-checking your file.

Fix IFC and IDS errors in Revit with AI-powered guidance

Revit is one of the most widely used authoring tools for creating IFC models — but ensuring every property and parameter aligns with an IDS specification can be time-consuming. Data Octopus AI simplifies this process by analysing your IFC, identifying exactly which IDS rules fail, and generating precise instructions tailored to Revit’s interface and parameter structure.

Instead of guessing which family parameter needs updating, AI Fix points you to the exact field in the Properties palette or Type Properties dialog. You get clear, context-specific steps for correcting data before re-exporting your IFC — saving hours of manual checking and ensuring smooth IDS compliance on every project.

Example 1

The failed requirement:

02 Elements must have Type ID defined (Type Mark)

IFC authoring software:

Autodesk Revit 2022 (ENG)

How to fix in Revit:

  1. Open Revit 2022 and go to the "Project Browser" on the left pane.
  2. Find and select the family or element type that you need to edit. Right-click and choose "Type Properties."
  3. In the "Type Properties" dialog, ensure that the "Type Mark" parameter is defined under the "Identity Data" property set. If not present, add the "Type Mark" parameter and assign an appropriate value.
  4. Navigate to the "File" menu, select "Export," then "IFC" to open the "IFC Export" settings.
  5. Ensure that under the "Property Sets" tab, the "Export element properties" and "Export schedules as property sets" options are checked, and select the "IFC2X3" schema for the export.
  6. Click "OK" to export the model.
  7. Verify that the exported IFC file includes the "Identity Data" property set and "Type Mark" as required.
  8. Upload your revised IFC file to Data Octopus and run a check to confirm the fix.

Example 2

The failed requirement:

05d Doors must have a suitable Uniformat classification defined

IFC authoring software:

Autodesk Revit 2022 (ENG)

How to fix in Revit:

  1. Open your Revit project and navigate to the "Manage" tab.
  2. Select "Project Parameters" and click "Modify" to edit your parameters.
  3. In the "Parameter Properties" dialog, assign a new parameter to "Doors"; ensure it applies to "IFCDoor" and is categorized under "Uniformat".
  4. Set the classification value of this parameter for each door to either "B2030.*" or "C1020.*".
  5. Re-export the IFC file by clicking "File" > "Export" > "IFC" in the toolbar.
  6. Verify that the exported IFC file includes the correct Uniformat classification by using an IFC viewer.
  7. Upload your revised IFC file to Data Octopus and run a check to confirm the fix.
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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