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Drive design with effective interoperability

Progress comes from reliable open interoperability without the limitations of vendors or proprietary file formats. Be free to choose the best BIM software to produce your best work.

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With Tekla, design interoperability is not an issue

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Connect seamlessly with teams and software

Successful design is all about teamwork and collaboration. Seamless connections and data exchange drive innovation and efficiency in an open software ecosystem.

Benefit from industry collaboration

At Trimble, we work with industry specialists to link the right file formats with our solutions; creating truly powerful and productive workflows for you.

Collaborate widely

Nobody should be limited by vendor file formats. With market-leading IFC interoperability you can deliver workflow excellence, regardless software choices.

Exchange data using IFC

IFC is the “neutral”, non-proprietary data exchange format developed and maintained as an international standard for the entire AEC community by BuildingSMART.

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