Import

Import Settings

Select Owner

Use to choose which element the import will be added under in the hierarchy. The CE allows the current element to be selected.

Note:
If the selected owner element is of the same type as the Import Model As element type, then the model is imported into that existing element, alongside an other members of that element.

Import Model As

Use to select what the import is classed as:

• Equipment

• Volume

• Structure

• Framework

• Sub-Equipment

• Sub-Volume

• Sub-Structure

• Sub-Frame.

LogFile

Create a Log File

Creates a log file (selected by default)

Type

Brief

Specifies the level of the content in the file: brief - industry standard

Full

Specifies the level of the content in the file: full - to a level where the problems can be isolated

Location

Use to navigate to the required log file. Log file location field cannot be empty. If required, specify a name and alternative location.

Note:
When the source file or folder is selected on the first page, a default file name is generated based on the source name such that the log file is placed next to the source file or folder.

Progress

Stages of the import can displayed in the Progress pane - Initialized, In Progress and Completed.

If import is not yet possible, a message is displayed such as 'Invalid Import Destination' to suggest what changes need to be made.

If an import is unsuccessful or partially successful, an error message is displayed providing further details.

Import

Click to start Import.