Error · Data quality
How to fix Empty name
in IFC files
Give the element a meaningful Name so it is identifiable in schedules, the model tree and downstream coordination.
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What it means
The Empty name check
Element with Name = "" or null
The fix
How to fix Empty name in your authoring tool
Concrete, tool-specific steps. The check itself is schema-agnostic and works for IFC2x3, IFC4, IFC4x1 and IFC4x3.
| Authoring tool | How to fix |
|---|---|
| Revit | Revit maps a family Type Name to the IFC Name on export. Open the element’s Type Properties and give the type a descriptive name instead of the default (e.g. rename "Basic Wall 1"). For instance-level naming, map a shared parameter to IfcName in the IFC export mapping table. |
| ArchiCAD | Select the element and open the IFC Manager (right-click ▸ IFC Manager) or the Classification & Properties palette; set IfcRoot.Name there, or define the mapping in the IFC Translator’s property settings before exporting. |
| Tekla | The part Name field maps to the IFC Name. Open the part properties, enter a Name, and confirm the IFC export setting maps that attribute to IfcName. |
| Allplan | Assign an attribute that Allplan maps to IfcName via the Properties palette, or set the IfcName mapping in the IFC export configuration. |
How it works
Find and fix it in the browser
The whole flow runs client-side — your IFC file never leaves your machine.
01
Open your IFC file
Open IFC Viewer Online and drag & drop your IFC file. It is parsed locally in your browser via WebAssembly — nothing is uploaded.
02
Run the Health Score validation
Run validation. The "Empty name" check (RULE_EMPTY_NAME) flags every affected element and pinpoints it in the model tree.
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Fix in Revit
Revit maps a family Type Name to the IFC Name on export. Open the element’s Type Properties and give the type a descriptive name instead of the…
04
Fix in ArchiCAD
Select the element and open the IFC Manager (right-click ▸ IFC Manager) or the Classification & Properties palette; set IfcRoot.Name there, or…
05
Fix in Tekla
The part Name field maps to the IFC Name. Open the part properties, enter a Name, and confirm the IFC export setting maps that attribute to IfcName.
06
Fix in Allplan
Assign an attribute that Allplan maps to IfcName via the Properties palette, or set the IfcName mapping in the IFC export configuration.
07
Re-validate
Re-export from your authoring tool and re-run validation to confirm the issue is resolved and your Health Score improved.
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