Warning · Data quality
How to fix Naming convention
in IFC files
Rename elements to follow the project’s BEP naming pattern (usually defined in the EIR / ISO 19650 information requirements).
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What it means
The Naming convention check
Name does not match the project BEP pattern
The fix
How to fix Naming convention 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 | Standardise type names and the parameter mapped to IfcName to match the BEP. Use a shared parameter or a Dynamo script for bulk renaming, then map it to IfcName on export. |
| ArchiCAD | Apply the standard via the ID Manager and align the property mapped to IfcName (Classification & Properties palette) with the BEP. |
| Tekla | Configure the numbering series and part naming to match the BEP, then re-run numbering. |
| Allplan | Use attribute templates / favourites to enforce the BEP naming and map that attribute to IfcName on export. |
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 "Naming convention" check (RULE_NAMING_CONVENTION) flags every affected element and pinpoints it in the model tree.
03
Fix in Revit
Standardise type names and the parameter mapped to IfcName to match the BEP. Use a shared parameter or a Dynamo script for bulk renaming, then map…
04
Fix in ArchiCAD
Apply the standard via the ID Manager and align the property mapped to IfcName (Classification & Properties palette) with the BEP.
05
Fix in Tekla
Configure the numbering series and part naming to match the BEP, then re-run numbering.
06
Fix in Allplan
Use attribute templates / favourites to enforce the BEP naming and map that attribute to IfcName on export.
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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