buildingSMART / buildingSMART/bSDD

Allow adding properties to existing classes in other dictionaries

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Description

Currently, in order to invent my own property Foobar that is assigned to IfcWall, I have to additionally invent my own class (with related IFC entity set to IfcWall).

I understand there is logic why this is a good thing (i.e. makes dictionaries self contained for maintenance) but I also think this leads to fragmentation, not standardisation (which is the point of bSI).

I would love to be able to "extend" another dictionary's class with my own properties instead of redefining every IFC class again.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing the repository's documentation and examples to understand how classes, dictionaries, and related IFC entities are represented; done means defining and documenting an agreed way to extend a class from another dictionary without redefining it.

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Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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