Export Using Non-Graphics Mode

When in non-graphics (TTY) mode, special attention must be given to using the correct command line syntax for exporting the correct graphics settings in the IFC file. Principally, the autocolor flag must be set, and the colors assigned to all or particular elements for export.

For example, the PML below exports everything on color 1:

EXPORT SYSTEM /explantmcad

EXPORT OPTION 'FORMAT' 'IFC2x3'

EXPORT FILE /OUTPUT.IFC OVERWRITE

EXPORT AUTOCOLOUR ON

EXPORT AUTOCOLOUR ALL COL 1

EXPORT /E1301

EXPORT FINISH

Colors can be assigned to individual elements in the following manner:

EXPORT /MAINFRAMES COLOUR 1

or

EXPORT /5MT/PIVOT/BOGIE COLOUR 13

…

EXPORT /BUFFERBEAM COLOUR 16

Finer graphical detail can be achieved using syntax options in the expcol railtrack diagram.

For further information, refer to IFC Export Command Line Syntax, and IFC Export Options.