Federate and Clash
This BIMflow searches through given folders paths and appends nominated model formats to Navisworks. After, BIMflow applies the clash test rules from a spreadsheet and then executes all Clash tests.
Time Saved: 1 – 5 hours
How the BIMflow works?
The Bimflow compiles a list of specified file type/s existing in all folders and subfolders of a Parent Folder and/or Multiple Parent Folders. Then for each model in the list, BIMflow appends to Navisworks.
BIMflow then uses a Spreadsheet to generate ClashTests, this is followed by an execution of all Clash Tests in the model. Model is Saved as with date appended in the file name. e.g. Federated_180521.nwd
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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folder_Paths | "C:\Folder\Models,C:\Folder2" | This is the Path of the parent folder/s containing models and folders with models. |
model_Types | “*.nwd, *.nwc” | The formats that are targeted, comma separated for multiple. Must use *. |
searchSubDirectories | True | True or False. Do you wish to search within all folders of the nominated folder/s as well. |
save_Path | “C:\Output\Federated_Model.nwd” | The output path of the federated model, must include file extension .nwd or .nwf. |
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.