IfcBinary

Natural language names
Binary
Change log
ItemSPFXMLChangeDescription
IFC4 Addendum 1 4.0.1.0
    IfcBinaryADDED
IFC4 Addendum 1 4.0.1.0
    IfcBinaryADDED
Semantic definitions at the type
Type definition

IfcBinary is a defined type of simple data type BINARY which may be used to encode binary data such as embedded textures.

NOTE  This type was introduced to maintain consistency with all native types. A future IFC release may support this data type within IfcSimpleValue to enable use at property sets.Type: BINARY

HISTORY  New type in IFC4 ADD1 (modification does not impact file compatibility).

Formal representations
XML Specification
 <xs:complexType name="IfcBinary">
  <xs:simpleContent>
   <xs:extension base="ifc:hexBinary">
   </xs:extension>
  </xs:simpleContent>
 </xs:complexType>
EXPRESS Specification
TYPE IfcBinary = BINARY;
END_TYPE;

Link to EXPRESS-G diagram EXPRESS-G diagram

References  References: IfcSimpleValue IfcBlobTexture IfcPixelTexture

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