5.8.2.1.12.4.  Plugins " tab page

The Plugins tab page refers to the test meta as a whole, the plugins displayed in the classification list [Classification list] ( Tests tab page) only refer to the classifications.

Plugins " tab page

Plugins " tab page

"Classification list [Classification list] " on the " Tests " tab page

"Classification list [Classification list] " on the " Tests " tab page

5.8.2.1.12.4.1.  BIMtest

The functions in the BIMtest dialog area can be used to check specific aspects that are of crucial importance for the BIM area.

Activate the desired functions:

  • Classification and direction of the placement point:

    • Check whether either CNS_CP_PLACE_PC or RVT_CP is present, as these are essential for correct alignment in CAD.

    • Check the alignment of CNS_CP_PLACE_PC / RVT_CP (the local Z-axis of the point must point downwards)

  • Classification and direction of the piping points [Classification and direction of piping points]:

  • Validity of the classification attributes with units [Validity of classification attributes with units]:

  • Validity of the geometry [Validity of geometry]:

  • Validity of the table values in relation to classification values [Validity of table values in relation to classification values]:

  • Validity of the CNS_PIPE_CONNECTOR_DESIGNATION:

The following points must be set on the General tab page, the rest can remain deactivated for the pure BIM check.

  • Calculate geometry

  • Test already tested projects

  • Test value ranges

If a report is to be output, activate the Create log [Create protocol] function on the Output tab page. Then enter the output path for the error file [Error file] and the CSV separator.

[Note]Note

The test should not be applied for too big directories. CSV files (even if opened in Notepad) have a restriction regarding the amount of lines. Over a certain size the files cannot be opened anymore. So better test the subdirectories separately.

The BIM test can be customized if needed.

Evaluation and interpretation of the report

The report is created as CSV file. There, some points like status, project path, text, for example, are shown.

Results of the BIM checker are always a warning, as they are not mandatory for increasing the QA state.

Of primary interest are the project path, the text and the group, and possibly also the value range.

  • Project path: Refers to respective project

  • Text: Error description

  • Group: In tests of the BIM checker the NB is stated here.

  • Value range: For each available value range, a test is performed. Here, settings relevant to the test are shown.

Following texts are shown:

  • Check 1: RVT_CP/CNS_CP_PLACE_PC not classified (missing CLASSTYPE(cns)=CP?)

  • Check 2: BIM_RVTFML: local Z isn't pointing in the opposite direction of the global Z axis

  • Check 3: project doesn't have pipe classification

For a better overview, it is recommended to make the evaluation via Pivot table. For this, there is a variety of options, depending on personal preferences.

Error-oriented Pivot table

Error-oriented Pivot table

Project-oriented Pivot table

Project-oriented Pivot table

5.8.2.1.12.4.2.  QAchecker

The QAchecker can be used to selectively check certain aspects such as table, classification and translation.

  1. Activate the QAchecker dialog area and then the desired options.

  2. Specify the output path in the Report dialog area. The function writes an Excel file for each project, in which the corresponding values from the project are stored. The individual points are Excel tables, which may or may not exist depending on the selection.

    Evaluation "Classification"

    Evaluation "Classification"

    Evaluation "Translation"

    Evaluation "Translation"

In the Variables selection dialog area, you have the option of restricting the selection to certain variables. Deactivate ALL_VARS and create the desired variables with the plus sign +.

The Translation table now only shows the manually created variables in the Variables section.