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
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.
STEP 3:
Change the variable values to your own. Values are entered in the default column.
Variables
Command | Example | Description |
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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.
Settings | Variables | Example |
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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 |
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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.
STEP 6:
To execute your BIMflow select Run BIMflow button from the ribbon.