Using the 3D IFC Viewer with Power BI

Follow this step-by-step guide to integrate and use the IFC Viewer within Power BI for an enhanced 3D visualization experience.

Step 1: Obtain the IFC File Link

You can use a direct SharePoint IFC file link by authenticating with your Microsoft organization account. Alternatively, anonymous or public file links from sources such as GitHub, Autodesk, Trimble, or Google Drive are also supported.

To use a SharePoint file, locate your IFC file, right-click the file, and select Copy link to get a direct link to the IFC file.

Step 2: Download Sample Report and Edit Parameters in Power BI Desktop

Download the sample Power BI report from AppSource. Open it your Power BI Desktop application and navigate to Edit Parameters under the Home tab.

Step 3: Paste the Copied Link into Parameters

Paste the copied IFC file link into the respective parameter field in Power BI. Confirm your changes by clicking OK.

Be sure to use the correct SharePoint file path. Shared links will not work. Follow the steps in Step 1 carefully to obtain a direct file path.

Step 4: Apply Changes

After editing the parameters, apply the changes in Power BI by selecting Apply Changes from the prompt or toolbar.

Step 5: Sign In with Your Organization Account

After applying changes, sign in to your Microsoft organization account to securely access web content. Follow the on-screen prompts to provide your corporate credentials.

Step 5: Confirm Loaded Properties and Model

Sometimes, you may need to refresh the visual by removing and adding it again. To do this, right-click on the visual and select Remove. Then, add the visual back to your report.

Once applied, ensure that the properties and IFC model are loaded correctly within your Power BI project.

You are now ready to visualize your IFC model directly in Power BI using the IFC Viewer.