# Basic Federation

This workflow will demonstrate how to create basic federation script with BIMflow that searches through given folders paths and appended the nominated model formats to Navisworks.

# Time Saved: 1 – 4 hours

DOWNLOAD XAML

# 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.

# 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
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.

# STEP 4:

Click Save when finished.

# STEP 5:

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