When To Use Each
Use an IFC Model When:
- If You Have to share a Model With Consultants, but they do not have the Same Software.
- To guarantee that your content File format is compatible with several tools.
- You are creating a static data exchange project, not real-time collaboration.
Use Live Link Model Viewer When:
- You want real-time collaboration between two to n users or teams.
- Save time and effort lost to exporting/importing files from one software tool to another
- You are working on a multi-disciplinary project that needs coordination, such as Arch, Struct, and Service Engineer design.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a simple, static way to share data between software tools, IFC is the way to go.
However, if you need real-time collaboration, dynamic data sharing, and seamless teamwork across disciplines, a Live Link Model Viewer is a better choice.