5.12.12. Classify BIM Parts
5.12.12.3. Classify symbols (DXF/DWG) as "Additional export formats " (automated)
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5.12.12.3. Classify symbols (DXF/DWG) as "Additional export formats " (automated)

  1. Start the VDI 3805 Wizard in the catalog context menu under Automation.

    -> The VDI Assistant [VDI Wizard] dialog box opens.

  2. Perform following settings:

    • PDT file: Use the Browse button ... to set the path.

    • Media directory: The files (dxf/dwg) are copied from the specified directory to the pool folder and the corresponding links are generated accordingly.

      The pool folder can be set in the pipeline (under $CADENAS_USER\vdi\).

      It is best to delete or rename all pipelines (*.pwp) in the folder $CADENAS_USER\vdi\ folder before you start the import. The pipelines will then be regenerated correctly.

    • For enrichments under Mode, be sure to select Enrich classification! (The Standard option should only be used for the first initial run)

  3. Click Finish.

    -> The PDT dialog box opens.

  4. Set the correct line number for ID line, data start line [Data start line], unit line [Unit line] and data type line [Data type line].

    Click Verify [To verify] and if no problems are detected click Ok.

    -> The PDT file is read.

The following entries were set automatically:

  • Pool path to dwg file is written into the last table column.

    The physical files are stored in the stated pool path. You can check this via file Explorer. (There is no display in the index by default.)

  • Additional export formats

  • CNS classification

    Class "CNSCAX|GFX|LAYOUT" > attribute "CNS_DOC_CNSURI"

    Class "CNSCAX|GFX|LAYOUT" > attribute "CNS_DOC_CNSURI"

Test export: If the additional export formats are displayed in Revit, everything is set up correctly.

Export a part listed in the PDT.

PARTdataManager

Export e.g. with "Transfer to CAD [Export to CAD] (Revit: Selected configuration as 3D single part (standard) [Revit: Selected Configuration As Single Part Export (Default)] )"

Export e.g. with "Transfer to CAD [Export to CAD] (Revit: Selected configuration as 3D single part (standard) [Revit: Selected Configuration As Single Part Export (Default)] )"

Revit symbol view

Revit 3D view

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