Import Information

Click Import Information to display the Import Information window which contains information about the import process.

Either type the full folder path name of the input file, or click Browse to display a File Browser. The interface checks that the file exists and if it does not you are warned. As well as testing for the existence of the file, it is also tested for being a valid SDNF file by inspection of its header details.

Note:
If you do not input the full path name, the input file is assumed to be in the folder from which started AVEVA E3D Design. You can also include system environment variables in the path name as long as they are in the proper AVEVA E3D Design format, for example, %ENVVAR% being the AVEVA E3D Design representation of the ENVVAR environment variable.

In addition to the basic check for the input file being in SDNF format, the initial comments are scanned for the presence of a data table, which may list the Packets to follow and the number of items to be transferred in each one. If this table is present, it is analyzed and the check boxes determining which Packets may be Imported are selected or deselected accordingly. Refer to Technical Information for further information.

On inputting the name of the file, if it is from a recognized SDNF Source Package and if Auto mode is set on the Source Information window, the Profile and Material mapping files are selected automatically and indicated in the Source Information window, if it currently displays, along with the updated Source Package drop-down list.

To view the SDNF Header (Packet 00) of the chosen input file, click Inspect to display the Input File Header Details window with which you can determine whether the file is the correct one to Import.

Using the check boxes on the Import Information window, if they are active, you can select whether to import Packet 10 (Linear Members), Packet 60 (Curved Members) and/or Packet 20 (Plates) or Packet 22 (Holes).

Note:
You cannot import Packet 40 (Connection Details) with this version of the interface. The interface checks that you are attempting to Import something if both options are unchecked.

Once all the correct data has been input on the Import Information window, click OK and the interface variables are updated. Click Cancel to close the window, leaving the original interface variables unchanged.

Error and Log File Messages