Usage

The following steps will show you how to use Model Compiler tool.

STEP 1:

Go to Standard Tools in the iConstruct menu and click Model Compiler button.

"Step 1"

STEP 2:

Click on the Set Project Folder and open the Excel Project List.xlsx file which should be located and configured as described in the Configuration section.

"Step 2"

STEP 3:

Click on the Project/Facility to choose a project from the drop-down list.

"Step 3"

STEP 4:

After selecting a project from the list, click the Project Info button to display a ProjectLayout.pdf file in the reference folder (if available)..

"Step 4"

STEP 5:

In the right-hand side of the Model Compiler window, you can zoom in/out and switch between the satellite/map view of the project location.

"Step 5"

STEP 6:

Check all the models you wish to load into Navisworks.

"Step 6"

STEP 7:

Select additional loading options:

Set Model to Single Colour: each model will be loaded with in a different colour.

Refresh View During Model Loading: refreshes Navisworks view after each model is loaded.

Compile Navisworks Models By Area

Append to Existing Opened Models: if selected each model will be appended to the current Navisworks session, otherwise a new session will be started.

STEP 8:

Click Save icon, define a Template name and save configuration for later useage.

"Step 8"

STEP 9:

Click on the Load Models button to load selected models into Navisworks.

"Step 9"

Quick Overview:

Go to iConstruct panel ➤ Run on Model Compiler ➤ Click on Set Project Folder ➤ Open the Excel file ➤ Choose a project from the list ➤ Click on Project Info ➤ Select additional Options ➤ Save a template ➤ Load Models