# Import/Export

## Import IFC

## Export IFC

### Baking to IFC

There are a number of options available when exporting or baking to IFC from Grasshopper.

### Canvas output text Options

Within the grasshopper canvas you can select which output text string format you would like to view depending on your preference.

* .xml
* .step
* .json

![Text format options for ggIFC](/files/0uZyCO48MuGu5fZ7nYBz)

{% hint style="warning" %}
If the text does not auto-update press F5 to refresh the Grasshopper canvas
{% endhint %}


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