diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9a5b2c0..a3c65c8 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1547,9 +1547,11 @@ BCF is suitable for selecting a few components. A huge list of selected componen
 
 |parameter|type|description|required|
 |---------|----|-----------|--------|
-| ifc_guid | string | IFC guid of the component | optional |
+| ifc_guid | string | IFC guid of the component | yes, if AuthoringToolId is not provided |
 | originating_system | string | originating system of the component | optional |
-| authoring_tool_id | string | internal id for the authoring tool of the component | optional |
+| authoring_tool_id | string | internal id for the authoring tool of the component | yes, if ifc_guid is not provided |
+
+Note that `ifc_guid` must be provided, if possible. The `authoring_tool_id` can be used as a fallback when an `ifc_guid` is not available.
 
 #### 4.5.2.11 Coloring
 [coloring.json](Schemas_draft-03/Collaboration/Viewpoint/coloring.json)