---
title: Run a Free IFC Audit
slug: run-free-audit
summary: "Drop any IFC file into FrameAI and get a free health-check — it tells you what's wrong and what to fix."
youll_need:
  - "Any existing IFC file"
  - "Free FrameAI account"
  - "~2 minutes"
steps:
  - "Go to /audit without logging in (it's free)"
  - "Upload your IFC"
  - "Wait for analysis (~60s)"
  - "Review the issues list"
  - "Click any issue to see exactly where in the model it is"
what_you_should_see: "Audit dashboard with issue counts by severity (critical/warning/info)"
common_problems:
  - '"No structural elements found": Your IFC might be an architectural model — use a structural IFC export from your BIM tool.'
  - '"Upload stuck at 0%": Check your firewall — we need outbound HTTPS to api.frameai.com.'
  - '"Results are blank": Your IFC may be IFC4 format — try re-exporting as IFC2x3.'
video_slug: run-free-audit
category: get_started
locale: en
---

## Run a Free IFC Audit

No account needed — FrameAI's `/audit` page is completely free. Drop any IFC file and get a health-check that tells you what's wrong and exactly where in the model the problem lives.

### Before you start

| Item | Details |
|------|---------|
| Access | No login required |
| File format | IFC (IFC2x3 or IFC4) |
| Maximum size | 50 MB |
| Time | ~2 minutes |

---

### Step 1 — Go to /audit

Open [frameai-structural.polsia.app/audit](https://frameai-structural.polsia.app/audit). No sign-up needed.

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### Step 2 — Upload your IFC

Drag your IFC file onto the upload zone. You don't need an account to start.

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### Step 3 — Wait for analysis

Processing takes 60–90 seconds. FrameAI scans every structural element and checks it against Eurocode requirements.

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### Step 4 — Review the issues list

When complete, the dashboard groups issues by severity:

| Severity | What it means |
|----------|---------------|
| 🔴 Critical | Likely a code violation — check this first |
| 🟡 Warning | Could be an issue — review before design approval |
| 🔵 Info | Suggestions for model quality improvement |

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### Step 5 — Navigate to the problem

Click any issue — FrameAI highlights exactly which element in the model has the problem, with the relevant code clause (e.g., EN 1993-1-1 §6.3.1) and the fix recommendation.

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```

---

## What you should see

An audit dashboard with:
- **Critical count** (red) — model-breaking issues
- **Warning count** (yellow) — potential issues to review
- **Info count** (blue) — model quality suggestions
- Clickable issue cards that navigate to the problem element in the model

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## Common problems

**"No structural elements found"**
> Your IFC might be an architectural model — no beams, columns, or slabs. Go back to your BIM tool (Tekla, Revit, ArchiCAD) and export the **structural model**, not the architectural shell.

**"Upload stuck at 0%"**
> Check your firewall — FrameAI needs outbound HTTPS to `api.frameai.com`. Corporate proxies often block this. Try from a different network or contact your IT team.

**"Results are blank"**
> Your IFC may be IFC4 format with incompatible geometry. Try re-exporting from your BIM tool as **IFC2x3** — it's the most widely supported schema and FrameAI reads it best.

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## What's next?

- [Upload Your First PDF](/docs/tutorials/upload-first-pdf) — full analysis with Eurocode calculations
- [Export to Fabrication](/docs/tutorials/export-to-fabrication) — DSTV NC1 for steel workshops
- [ROI Calculator](/docs/tutorials/roi-calculator) — see how much time FrameAI saves your team

Prefer to watch? [Watch the video walkthrough](/videos/run-free-audit)