Convert IFC to EMZ in C# VB.NET ASP.NET

Add Watermark to Converted EMZ in C#

Accurately convert documents (IFC to EMZ) exactly as the original file and apply text or image watermarks to the converted document pages using C# .NET.

Create Converter object to convert IFC document
Create new instance of WatermarkOptions class
Specify watermark properties (color, width, text, image etc)
Instantiate the proper ConvertOptions class
Set Watermark property of the ConvertOptions instance
Call Convert method of Converter class instance for conversion to EMZ

Source Document Information Extraction

The documents information extraction feature not only allows getting the basic information about the source document file but it also supports extracting some valuable file-format specific information such as project start and end dates of a Microsoft Project file, any printing restrictions on a PDF document, list of folders enclosed in an Outlook data file etc.

Convert popular document file formats on different operating systems such as Windows, Linux or macOS while using platforms such as Windows Azure, Mono and Xamarin.

Convert Password Protected Word to PDF

Password protected document conversion is made easier in .NET. Just add a few lines of C# code to precisely convert a password protected Word document to PDF file without using any external software.

Define Func LoadOptions and set password from document specific load options
Create Converter object to convert Word document
Instantiate PdfConvertOptions class
Call Convert method of Converter class instance for conversion to PDF

Load & Convert Remotely Located Documents

Using Conholdate.Total for .NET – developers can load and convert documents from various remote locations and cloud document storage resources such as Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Blob, FTP, local disk, stream or a simple URL. You just have to specify the method to obtain remotely located document stream and then pass it on to the Converter class as a constructor.

Conholdate.Total for .NET APIs are native to Windows Forms, ASP.NET, WPF, WCF or any type of application based on .NET Framework 2.0 or later.

What is IFC file format?

An IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) file is a model file used in Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs. It is an open file format specifically designed for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. IFC files store comprehensive information about a building or facility, including spatial elements, materials, and shapes.

The IFC format was initially developed by the Industry Alliance for Interoperability, which later became BuildingSMART. Its purpose was to establish a platform-neutral file format that enables seamless interoperability between different BIM software applications. Since its inception in 1996, the IFC format has undergone multiple revisions to enhance its capabilities and accommodate evolving industry requirements.

Opening an IFC file can be done using various BIM applications. Popular options include Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture (Windows), Tekla BIMsight (Windows), and GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD (available on multiple platforms). Additionally, there are free IFC file viewers like Areddo that allow users to view the content of an IFC file without the need for specialized software.

Converting an IFC file to other formats is also possible using specific BIM applications. Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture and GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD, for example, offer options to export IFC files to different file types. This enables the conversion of IFC files into formats such as DWG (AutoCAD Drawing), DXF (Drawing Exchange Format), DGN (MicroStation Design), C4D (Cinema 4D Model), 3DS (3D Studio Scene), SKP (SketchUp Document), DAE (Digital Asset Exchange File), OBJ (Wavefront 3D Object), U3D (Universal 3D File), and PDF (Portable Document Format).

The IFC file format has played a vital role in facilitating collaboration and interoperability among professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. It allows the exchange of rich and comprehensive data models, enabling effective communication and coordination throughout the lifecycle of a building or facility project.

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What is EMZ file format?

The EMZ file format is a bitmap image format associated with Microsoft Windows. It is an enhanced version of the Windows Metafile (WMF) format and includes the same vector and raster imagery as WMF files, with the addition of compression and additional image information. EMZ files are often used by Microsoft applications such as Word and PowerPoint to store vector images. EMZ files can be opened using many image viewers, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator, as well as popular image editing programs such as Adobe Photoshop. As with other image formats, EMZ files support various color depths and file sizes, allowing for relatively small images, as well as high-resolution images with millions of colors. Although EMZ files are generally smaller than WMF, their compression does not necessarily lead to a good quality image. As with any compressed format, the quality of the image depends on the degree of compression used, so it is important to use the appropriate settings when compressing an EMZ file. In general, EMZ files are best used for graphic images that do not need to be modified, such as logos and other types of corporate artwork. They are also suitable for use in presentations where the quality of the image is not critical.

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