IfcBinary

BACnet MVD

#### IfcBinary

Natural language names

Change log

Item | SPF | XML | Change | Description
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
IFC4 Addendum 1
IfcBinary |  |  | ADDED |

##### 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;

EXPRESS-G diagram

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References: IfcSimpleValue IfcBlobTexture IfcPixelTexture

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