Import and Execute Clash Tests

This BIMflow allows you to call in clash test written in an excel document to a model open in Navisworks.

Time Saved: 1 – 3 hours

DOWNLOAD XAML

How the BIMflow works?

The BIMflow uses a spreadsheet with the Clash Tests required to generate the Clash Test in the model.

STEP 1:

Create a New Job and Load XAML from File into your BIMflow.

STEP 2:

Select Variables at the bottom of BIMflow.

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STEP 3:

Change the variable values to your own. Values are entered in the default column.

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Variables

Command Example Description
excel_ClashTests "C:\Folder\ClashTests.xlsx" Excel document containing the Clash Test rules.
excel_Sheet “Sheet1” The sheet in the excel document that contains the Clash Rules Data.

STEP 4:

Configure Excel Sheet by using the template Excel document provided to configure the clash tests.

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Settings Variables Example
TestName name of test Arch vs Structural
TestType Hard,HardConservative,Duplicate,Clearance Clearance
TestTolerance Feet(Standardized by Navis, can't be changed) 0.00328083989501312.
Selection Type** SearchSet,File SearchSet
Settings Variables Example
TestName name of test Arch vs Structural
Selection Type** Variables Example
Properties SearchSet lcop_property_tree\Element\Category\Family Type\Pipes
Selection Set SearchSet Pipes_Selection
Search Set SearchSet Pipes_Search
File text of file name, including ext Hospital.nwd

Note: The Properties format is unique and must contain lcop_property_tree\ followed by a list separated by .

STEP 5:

Click Save when finished.

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STEP 6:

To execute your BIMflow select Run BIMflow button from the ribbon.

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