GUID - Globally Unique Identifier

The GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) is a central concept in the BIM world. Whether in ArchiCAD, Revit, Allplan, Tekla, PlancalNova, or Vectorworks - the GUID plays an important role in IFC export. It is a unique identifier assigned to each element in the model and preserves its identity throughout the entire lifecycle. In this video, we explain what exactly the GUID is and why it is essential for BIM methodology using an everyday example.

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Published on: 2022-07-28 | Code: bi100-1004 | Author: Manuel Emmenegger | bimdo.ch

Tags: Archicad, BIM, GDL, GUID, IFC | Original: German