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What file size can I upload?

Julien Benoit avatar
Written by Julien Benoit
Updated over a week ago

The following table contains sizes up to which files can be uploaded: Files larger than these limits require alternative methods to be uploaded effectively.

The filesizes in the table below apply to individual files by themselves.
Ther is no limit to the amount of files that there can be in a project.

Upload size

Extension

File size

Document section

Any

7 GB

Ifc processing

.ifc

750 MB

IfcZIP processing

.ifczip

750 MB

Point Cloud

.e57

25 GB

Point Cloud

.las

25 GB

BCF Import

.bcf

500 MB

BCFZIP import

.bcfzip

500 MB

Splitting into smaller files

Large .ifc and .ifczip files are recommended to be divided into smaller files. Splitting can help adhere to the 750 MB upload limitation and allows for more manageable file handling within projects.

By uploading several smaller files it both becomes easier for project members to turn on and off different parts and to download separate parts of the file individually.

Exporting to IfcZip

Some authoring tools support IfcZIP as an option when exporting IFC files.

Example: 3D-model.ifczip

Creating an IfcZip

If the size of a .ifc exceeds the upper limit, a .ifczip file can be created to remain eligible for upload. Follow these steps to turn a .ifc into a .ifczip:

  • Compress the .ifc file to a .zip file.

  • Change the file extension from .zip to .ifczip

Example:
3D-model.ifc

v

3D-model.zip

v
3D-model.ifczip ​


Contact support

If altering the file is not an option, and the file is larger than what can be uploaded, please let us know at support@catenda.com. Files are handled on a case by case basis. Before reaching out, consider using alternative methods like creating an .ifczip, using the Desktop Connector, or splitting the file into smaller parts.

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