4.2.8.1 Arbitrary Profile Definition
Arbitrary profile definitions are used to describe cross-sections of swept solid geometry using curve segments defined by closed two-dimensional curves.
The following diagram shows the generic classes and relationships used when applying this concept.
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<a href='/IFC/RELEASE/IFC4x3/HTML/lexical/IfcProfileDef.htm'>IfcProfileDef</a>
IfcProfileDef 1. ProfileType
[1:1]
2. ProfileName
[0:1]
HasExternalReference
[0:?]
HasProperties
[0:?]
<a href='/IFC/RELEASE/IFC4x3/HTML/lexical/IfcProfileTypeEnum.htm'>IfcProfileTypeEnum</a>
IfcProfileTypeEnum
<a href='/IFC/RELEASE/IFC4x3/HTML/lexical/IfcProfileDef.htm'>IfcProfileDef</a>:ProfileType1-><a href='/IFC/RELEASE/IFC4x3/HTML/lexical/IfcProfileTypeEnum.htm'>IfcProfileTypeEnum</a>:IfcProfileTypeEnum0
<a href='/IFC/RELEASE/IFC4x3/HTML/lexical/IfcLabel.htm'>IfcLabel</a>
IfcLabel
<a href='/IFC/RELEASE/IFC4x3/HTML/lexical/IfcProfileDef.htm'>IfcProfileDef</a>:ProfileName1-><a href='/IFC/RELEASE/IFC4x3/HTML/lexical/IfcLabel.htm'>IfcLabel</a>:IfcLabel0
Figure 4.2.8.1.A