Test AVEVA SDNF Export

A test can be performed after installing the AVEVA SDNF product to make sure that the installation is complete and correct. All the required testing material can be found below the sub-folder SDNF\test\results\export in the user data folder.

The test creates an SDNF model file output.

Initial Configuration

Enter Model. You must have write access to the database, even though you are testing the Export process. The interface records the date and time of export as well as the revision numbers of the elements transferred.

Set the test project variables:

Project: APS

User Name/Password: SYSTEM/XXXXXX

MDB: /SDNF

Choose the SITE to export to SDNF by selecting SITE /TEST-SDNF-INTERFACE from the hierarchy list and drag it into the 3D display window.

When that is finished, bring the SITE into view by adjusting the view limits. Refer to Limits for further information.

If required, modify the 3D view. Refer to Views for further information.

Prepare for Export

The Export window allows you to export a steel structure to a SDNF file.

You may be asked to install a Configuration details element. If so, accept the request.

On this window and associated windows, fill in the details prior to Export.

Note:
The configuration details should be available to the SDNF interface user always in read/write mode. This is because the export and import processes store information about how many transfers there have been made by the interface, and in which direction.

Target Information

Click Target information on the Export window to display the Export Target Information window.

Select the Auto option button and select AVEVA from the list of Target Packages on the Target Package drop-down list on the right hand side of the window. The system automatically detects the Target Package's Profile mapping table and Material mapping table.

Select the profile mapping file for the old catalogue named Aveva_E3D1.1.map. located in the Blockmaps\Aveva folder.

When the details are correct click OK.

Export Information

Click Export information on the Export window to display the Export Information window.

In the output file name field, input SDNF-Test.sdn

Check that the SDNF file header (Packet 00) is coming from /SDNF-CONFIG-DEMO-SYSTEM. Use the navigator and browser if necessary.

Select which SDNF Packets to export: Packet 10 (Straight), Members + End Connections and Packet 20 (Plates).

When the details are correct click OK.

Run Information

Click Run information on the Export window to display the Export Run Information window.

Select the Log File? check box and choose Verbose for the message mode.

Do not select the Test Run? check box as this is not a test run.

When the details are correct, click OK.

The Main Export

To add the SITE to be exported to SDNF, Select SITE /TEST-SDNF-INTERFACE in the Members list. Click Add CE, all the members in the 3D view change colour to indicate they are being exported.

The Export window look similar to this.

Create Export File

On the AVEVA SDNF - Export window, click Export.

The status line displays the progress of the task.

When the process is complete, you are asked whether to inspect the log file. You can then save it with the File > Save as option on the SDNF File Viewer window to display a File Browser, or click Save as to the suggested filename. The log file window can then be closed, click Cancel.

Check the SDNF Output Files.