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 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 3:
Click on the Project/Facility to choose a project from the drop-down list.
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 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 6:
Check all the models you wish to load into Navisworks.
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 9:
Click on the Load Models button to load selected models into Navisworks.
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