Fix IFC and IDS errors in Tekla Structures with Data Octopus AI

Validate your Tekla-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 Tekla Structures using AI Fix

Tekla Structures produces highly detailed IFCs, but ensuring those files align perfectly with IDS requirements can be complex. Data Octopus AI automates this process by analysing failed IDS rules and generating Tekla-specific guidance for editing attributes, classifications, and export settings.

AI Fix recognises Tekla’s attribute naming and export workflows, providing practical steps that match the real interface. From adding missing FireRating attributes to enabling the right property sets in the IFC Export dialog, it makes IDS compliance straightforward — even on large, multi-disciplinary models.

Example 1

The failed requirement:

02 Elements must have Type ID defined (Type Mark)

IFC authoring software:

Tekla Structures

How to fix in Tekla Structures:

  1. Open Tekla Structures and navigate to the object that requires a Type ID defined.
  2. Right-click the element and select "Properties" from the context menu.
  3. In the properties dialog, add a new property under the "Identity Data" property set.
  4. Assign the exact property name "Type Mark" and provide a unique value for it.
  5. Go to the "File" menu, select "Export" and then "IFC." Ensure 'Save Property Sets' is checked.
  6. Export the IFC file again and verify the presence of the "Type Mark" in the IFC viewer.
  7. 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:

Tekla Structures

How to fix in Tekla Structures:

  1. Open the Tekla Structures model and navigate to the "Object Properties" dialog for any Door object.
  2. Locate the "Uniformat Classification" property within the properties tab.
  3. Set the property value to either "B2030" or "C1020" according to the desired classification specification.
  4. Go to File > Export > IFC and ensure it is set to IFC2x3 before exporting the model.
  5. Verify that each Door object now includes the appropriate Uniformat classification in the IFC file.
  6. 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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