# How can I save in IFC4 format?

**URL:** <https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773>\
**Category:** VisualARQ\
**Tags:** windows\
**Created:** [October 10, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773 "2024-10-10T13:16:49Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 12\
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**Author:** ![Leo13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/leo13/32/679211_2.png) [@Leo13](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Leo13)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/1 "2024-10-10T13:16:49Z")

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Hi,

When I export visualarq objects in VA3 and put IFC option, it only give me the ifc 2x3 option. Am I missing something?

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**Author:** ![Leo13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/leo13/32/679211_2.png) [@Leo13](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Leo13)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2024, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/2 "2024-10-10T16:39:52Z")

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anyone??

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**Author:** ![fsalla](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/fsalla/32/548133_2.png) [@fsalla](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/fsalla)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/3 "2024-10-11T06:01:16Z")

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Hi @Leo13 the option to export to IFC 4 is not yet available in the first release of VisualARQ 3. We will release a new update in a few weeks with that option included.

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**Author:** ![bbmrongen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/bbmrongen/32/509598_2.png) [@bbmrongen](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/bbmrongen)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/4 "2025-02-20T13:27:58Z")

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Hi Hello!  
is there an update on the above ifc4 export?  
all the best,b

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**Author:** ![fsalla](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/fsalla/32/548133_2.png) [@fsalla](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/fsalla)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/5 "2025-02-20T14:01:39Z")

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Hi @bbmrongen we plan to support the IFC 4 export in the 3.4 update version, expected in a couple of months. I’ll keep you posted.

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**Author:** ![bbmrongen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/bbmrongen/32/509598_2.png) [@bbmrongen](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/bbmrongen)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/6 "2025-02-20T14:40:43Z")

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cool & what a fast response!  
ok thank you, then we wait  
all the best,b

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**Author:** ![Leo13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/leo13/32/679211_2.png) [@Leo13](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Leo13)\
**Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/7 "2025-06-09T22:45:40Z")

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still nothing yet? Why is it having a such delay?

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**Author:** ![raoufdjema15](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/raoufdjema15/32/486985_2.png) [@raoufdjema15](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/raoufdjema15)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/8 "2026-02-24T08:51:21Z")

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Hi,

STill can’t export IFC in va 3.8… Needed that this morning at the office but apprently there is no IFC 4 option.

Is that normal ?

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**Author:** ![fsalla](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/fsalla/32/548133_2.png) [@fsalla](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/fsalla)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/9 "2026-02-24T09:05:57Z")

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Hi @raoufdjema15 we are currently working on that. The export to IFC 4 is expected in the next update. I’ll keep you posted.

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**Author:** ![raoufdjema15](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/raoufdjema15/32/486985_2.png) [@raoufdjema15](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/raoufdjema15)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/10 "2026-02-24T09:16:50Z")

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Okay thnaks, if other people need a solution :

- Export ifc 2x3 using va
- Upgrade to IFC 4 using blender bonsai

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**Author:** ![florisd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/florisd/32/719600_2.png) [@florisd](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/florisd)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/11 "2026-03-27T10:08:00Z")

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Hi there - is there any news on an ETA for IFC4 export? Would be great for current file exchange requirements.

Looking forward to hearing about it, thanks!

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**Author:** ![fsalla](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/mcneel/user_avatar/discourse.mcneel.com/fsalla/32/548133_2.png) [@fsalla](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/fsalla)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-can-i-save-in-ifc4-format/192773/12 "2026-03-27T11:52:56Z")

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Hi @florisd, we expect to (finally) release the IFC 4 Export in the 3.10 update, expected in June. It might be a Release Candidate version available before.