Destination

This section defines the details about the destination of the imported model. The main model is imported into the normal SITE, ZONE hierarchy.

Save As

Activates a file browser which creates a file that can be used to repopulate the Import IFC window fields. The saved file is suffixed .impsav. For example:

-- IMPORT

-- If you wish to use this as a source for your own IFCImporterObj based

-- interface, change '!this' to the name of your export object variable.

!this.setUserFileFolder('C:\Users\Public\DOCUME~1\AVEVA\USERDATA\')

!this.setSrcFolderFlg(FALSE)

!this.setSource('C:\Users\james.barrett\Desktop\1.ifc')

!this.setRootDir('C:\Users\Public\Documents\AVEVA\Projects\E3D2.1\AvevaPlantSample')

!this.setDbTarget(=2013286748/50)

!this.setRefDatumByName('IFCGLOBAL')

!this.setScale(1)

!this.setGroupWorld(=2013286748/47)

!this.setRefDatumOption(TRUE)

!this.setPrefix('')

!this.setCacheFacets(TRUE)

!this.setTolerance(10mm)

!this.setBucketSize(100)

!this.setUseBucketSize(true)

!this.setLogFile('C:\Users\Public\Documents\AVEVA\Projects\E3D2.1\AvevaPlantSample\IFC_Export.log')

!this.setLogDetail(2)

The file can be used as a basis for a User-developed PML interface that can run in command line mode.

SITE

If required, a SITE element in the Model Explorer may be defined for the destination, specify the name of a SITE element or navigate to one and click CE.

Group World (GPWL)

Specify the name of a GPWL element or navigate to one and click CE. In order to be able to view the data in a form similar to the IFC import file, GPWL elements are created to reconstruct that hierarchy.

Note:
This is not necessarily the hierarchy of the source program from which the IFC import file comes.

By default, IFC Import creates a GPWL element named /IFC_Import with a Function attribute set to IMPORT. Unless otherwise stated, subsequent import transactions will generate Group Set GPSET elements in that GPWL element.

However, other GPWL elements can be created/chosen to receive the imported data. It is not essential to define a destination GPWL element, leaving the field blank means the default GPWL will be used.

Note:
Any previously set Function attribute of the User-defined GPWL element will be overwritten by IMPORT so that the GPSET element would then be viewable in the Flexible Explorer.

Reference Datum

Use the Reference Datum part of the Destination window to select a Reference Datum from the populated list, create a Reference Datum, edit or delete an existing one. The Reference Datum is a holder for information about the transformation coordinate system, which allows the relocation of the imported model’s origin and orientation.

If a Reference Datum is not required, leave the Use Reference Datum check box unselected. (By default the Use Reference Datum check box is not selected).

Create Reference Datum

Use the functionality available for selection from the Reference Datum window to name, locate and orientate the datum.

Edit Reference Datum

Use the functionality available for selection from the Reference Datum window to modify the name, location and orientation of the Reference Datum.

Note:
The IFCGLOBAL Reference Datum is not modifiable (by default E0N0U0 / Y is N and Z is U). If accidentally deleted, it is regenerated.

Note:
The functionality of the Reference Datum window is explained. For further information, refer to Create Reference Datum.

Delete Reference Datum

Deletes the currently selected Reference Datum. A Confirm window is displayed asking to confirm the deletion.

Handle Changes

By default, the option replace the existing ifc model is not enabled. Select Replace existing object to activate the import replace workflow. Carefully select the destination SITE to locate the old model to replace.

For further information, refer to Change-handling Options, Settings, Logging, and IFC Flexible Explorer.