Destination

IFC Import User Guide

Destination

Defines the details about the destination of the imported model, the main model is imported into the normal SITE, ZONE hierarchy:

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SITE

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Group World (GPWL)

Save As

Activates a file browser which creates a file that can be used to repopulate the IMPORT IFC window fields. The saved file is suffixed .impsav. For example:

-- IMPORT

-- If you wish to use this as a source for your own IFCImporterObj based

-- interface, change '!this' to the name of your export object variable.

!this.setUserFileFolder('C:\Users\Public\DOCUME~1\AVEVA\USERDATA\')

!this.setSrcFolderFlg(FALSE)

!this.setSource('C:\Users\james.barrett\Desktop\1.ifc')

!this.setRootDir('C:\Users\Public\Documents\AVEVA\Projects\E3D2.1\AvevaPlantSample')

!this.setDbTarget(=2013286748/50)

!this.setRefDatumByName('IFCGLOBAL')

!this.setScale(1)

!this.setGroupWorld(=2013286748/47)

!this.setRefDatumOption(TRUE)

!this.setPrefix('')

!this.setCacheFacets(TRUE)

!this.setTolerance(10mm)

!this.setBucketSize(100)

!this.setUseBucketSize(true)

!this.setLogFile('C:\Users\Public\Documents\AVEVA\Projects\E3D2.1\AvevaPlantSample\IFC_Export.log')

!this.setLogDetail(2)

The file can be used as a basis for a user developed PML interface that can run in command line mode.

SITE

If required, a SITE element in the Model Explorer may be defined for the destination, specify the name of a SITE element or navigate to one and click CE.

Group World (GPWL)

Specify the name of a GPWL element or navigate to one and click CE. In order to be able to view the data in a form similar to the ifc import file, GPWL elements are created to reconstruct that hierarchy.

Note:

This is not necessarily the hierarchy of the source program from which the ifc import file comes.

By default, IFC Import creates a GPWL element named /IFC_Import with a Function Attribute set to 'IMPORT'. Unless otherwise stated, subsequent import transactions will generate Group Sets (GPSETs) elements in that GPWL element.

However, other GPWL elements can be created/chosen to receive the imported data. It is not essential to define a destination GPWL element, leaving the field blank means the default GPWL will be used.

Note:

Any previously set Function attribute of the user defined GPWL element will be overwritten by 'IMPORT' so that the GPSET element would then be viewable in the Flexible Explorer.

Reference Datum

Use the Reference Datum part of the Destination window to select a reference datum from the populated list, create a reference datum, edit or delete an existing one. The reference datum is a holder for information about the transformation coordinate system, which allows the relocation of the imported model’s origin and orientation.

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Create Reference Datum

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Edit Reference Datum

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Delete Reference Datum.

If a reference datum is not required, leave the Use Reference Datum check box unselected. (By default the Use Reference Datum check box is not selected).

Create Reference Datum

Use the functionality available for selection from the Reference Datum window to name, locate and orientate the datum.


Format	Defines the position axis using the Format drop-down lists, East/West, North/South and Up/Down. Explicit position values can be typed into the Position fields.
Offset	Moves an element(s) a specified distance in a specified direction, relative to its current position.
Lock	Select the check box to lock the specified coordinates.
Orientation	Defines the axes (fixed reference lines) of an element using explicit orientation values.
Edit	Defines the axes (fixed reference lines) of an element using explicit orientation values or the axes of an existing element. Refer to Orientate for further information.
Scale	Displays the current scale.

Edit Reference Datum

Use the functionality available for selection from the Reference Datum window to modify the name, location and orientation of the reference datum.

Note:

The IFCGLOBAL Reference Datum is not modifiable (by default E0N0U0 / Y is N and Z is U). If accidentally deleted, it is regenerated.

Note:

The functionality of the Reference Datum window is explained. Refer to Create Reference Datum for further information.

Delete Reference Datum

Deletes the currently selected reference datum. A Confirm window is displayed asking to confirm the deletion.