IFC Flow Map

Quick Start

This guide will help you install IFC Flow Map and create your first workflow in minutes.

Installation

There are two ways to get started with IFC Flow Map:

Option 1: Use the Online Version

The fastest way to try IFC Flow Map is to use the online version at https://ifc-flow-map.vercel.app.

Option 2: Local Installation

For local development or offline use, clone the repository and install dependencies:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/louistrue/ifc-flow-map.git

# Navigate to the project directory
cd ifc-flow-map

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start the development server
npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

IFC Flow Map requires Node.js 16.0.0 or later. Make sure you have a compatible version installed.

Your First Workflow

Let's create a simple workflow to visualize an IFC model:

  1. Launch IFC Flow Map - Open the application in your browser
  2. Create a new workflow - Click the "New Workflow" button in the top navigation
  3. Add an IFC File node - Drag the "IFC File" node from the sidebar to the canvas
  4. Add a 3D Viewer node - Drag the "3D Viewer" node to the canvas
  5. Connect the nodes - Click and drag from the output port of the IFC File node to the input port of the 3D Viewer node
  6. Upload an IFC file - Click on the IFC File node and use the file picker to upload your IFC file

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