IFC Viewer API for Android - Render BIM Models in Apps

Construction and engineering teams increasingly work from phones and tablets, and an Android app built for them has to display building models. GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud supplies that capability through a REST API backed by an Android SDK for Java, which is installed from Maven or Gradle with ready code samples.

The Industry Foundation Classes File format is an open, vendor-neutral standard maintained by buildingSMART and published as ISO 16739. Autodesk Revit, ArchiCAD and Tekla Structures all export IFC so that architects, engineers and contractors can exchange BIM data without sharing a native project file.

The API renders an IFC file to HTML, PDF, JPG or PNG, and your app decides how to present the result. Page navigation, zoom and thumbnails are available, selected pages can be rendered on their own, and files protected by a password are accepted. Over 180 further formats are served by that one endpoint.

Before any code is written, an IFC file can be opened in the free online GroupDocs.Viewer app, and live requests can be issued from the interactive API Explorer. A free trial covers development work.


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IFC Viewer API for Android - Render BIM Models in Apps

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How to view IFC file online

  • Select the file by clicking the IFC App or simply drag & drop a IFC file.
  • Click the Open button to upload and view IFC file.
  • That is all! You can view your IFC document online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any limitations or usage restrictions with GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud has certain usage limits depending on the subscription plan you choose. These limits may include the number of API requests, document size, or the number of concurrent connections. Its recommended to review the pricing and plans to understand the specific limitations.

Does an Android device need BIM software to display an IFC model?

No. All rendering happens in the cloud. Your app sends the model file through the Java SDK and receives HTML, PDF, JPG or PNG pages, which any standard Android view can present.

How secure is the document viewing process in GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud ensures a secure document viewing process with data encryption, secure protocols, and adherence to data protection standards.

What document formats does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud support?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX), images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF), and more.

How can I integrate GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud into my application?

Integration is done through APIs provided by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud. The service offers APIs for different programming languages and platforms, making it convenient for developers to incorporate document viewing capabilities into their applications or websites.

I want to create my own app that can view IFC file online?

Check our Cloud SDKs at GitHub if you are looking for the source code to view IFC file format in the Cloud.

Is there a limit on the number of document views I can generate using GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs offer flexible limits on the number of document views based on your subscription plan. Contact GroupDocs support for more details on view limits.

What file formats are supported by GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs support a wide range of file formats including PDF, Word, Excel, and more.

What features does GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud offer?

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud provides various features, such as zooming, paging, searching within documents, text selection, and rendering options. You can render specific pages, generate document thumbnails, or even render documents as images.

Are there SDKs available for GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs?

Yes, GroupDocs provides SDKs for various programming languages to simplify the integration and utilization of Viewer Cloud APIs in your applications.

Which applications produce IFC files that GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud can render?

IFC is written by BIM tools including Autodesk Revit, ArchiCAD and Tekla Structures. GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud reads those files and produces HTML, PDF, JPG or PNG pages, so model documentation is readable in an Android app or in the free online viewer.

Industry Foundation Classes File (IFC) Viewer REST API

View IFC as PDF

View IFC and hundreds of other formats from CAD, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email & eBook

View IFC with its attachments

View IFC as HTML5

Get IFC document information like page & attachment count as well as properties

IFC REST APIs are secured and require authentication

View IFC as Images like BMP, PNG, JPEG & TIFF

Render IFC files using a single API call

Rotate, reorder & watermark IFC pages

Show or hide document headers and footers

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs supports rendering of headers and footers.

Text selection

Users can select, copy, and paste text directly from documents, making it easy to extract and use information from the content.

Render IFC files to remote FTP or Cloud storage

Use third-party cloud storage to save your IFC rendered files.

  • Amazon S3
  • Azure Storage
  • Google Cloud Storage
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Box
  • FTP

Minify IFC Output Content

One of the most exciting features of our Cloud-based viewer API for IFC is its ability to minify the output content. Minification removes comments, extra white-spaces, and other unneeded characters without breaking the content structure. As a result, the page becomes smaller in size and loads faster.

Page navigation

The APIs offer intuitive page navigation features that allow users to navigate through document pages easily and efficiently.

Free Alternative to Desktop & Mobile IFC Viewer Apps

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud app does not need any installation or setup to view IFC. You can quickly start using the Viewer App in your browser to view any number of files per day absolutely free of charge.

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud REST API Explorer

The easiest way to try out GroupDocs.Conversion Cloud API right away in your browser is by using GroupDocs Cloud Web API explorer, which is a collection of Swagger documentation for the GroupDocs Cloud APIs.It allows you to effortlessly interact and try out every single operation our APIs exposes.

Integration capabilities

Developers can easily integrate the Viewer Cloud APIs into their applications to enable users to view documents directly within the application interface without the need to download them.

Extract document text while rendering in image mode

Our API allows extract text from documents

Zooming functionality

The Viewer Cloud APIs provide zooming capabilities, allowing users to zoom in and out of document pages to view content in more detail or from a broader perspective.

Online document viewing

Users can view documents online without the hassle of downloading them first, providing a convenient and efficient way to access and interact with document content.

Printing support

Users can print documents directly from the viewer, enabling them to easily generate physical copies of the document content if needed.

Free Apps availability

Users can access and utilize FREE Apps for document viewing and annotation online, providing a convenient and cost-effective solution for accessing and interacting with document content.

Flexible Rendering of IFC Documents

GroupDocs.Viewer is a powerful document viewer REST API that allows you to display over 186 document formats in your applications. It allows rendering of IFC for the whole document, page by page or custom range of pages.

Wide range of document format support

GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud APIs and FREE Apps support a variety of document formats including PDF, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, image files (PNG, JPEG), and more.

Free online IFC viewer supports over 186 file formats

The cloud-based viewer API for IFC has the ability to display different document formats quickly, with just a few lines of code. Using the SDK for Android you can find out about the various document formats supported by the SDK.

Self-host IFC Cloud Viewer Free App

The GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud Container Image enables users to self-host GroupDocs.Viewer Cloud for IFC using Docker.

Programmatically get list of supported file types.

Use our REST API to get list of 186 supported document types.

Free Apps support show or hide document comments

API Allows to view and comments embedded inside supported documents types.

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