Use the File > Import commands to import data for Electrical, Equipment, HVAC, Piping, and Structure. The commands are similar for each task; however, Structure provides its own Import and Export commands for CIS/2 files. For more information, see Import Structure and Export Structure.
You import data from XML files. The files are created in two ways - XML files generated using the PDS Model Data Exporter, or XML files that are written in XMpLant format. PDS Model Data Exporter exports PDS data into XML files in Intergraph Schema. XMpLant is an industry standard (ISO15926), neutral format that is used to import third-party software data.
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a In the delivered-sample mapping workbook, for example, ElectricalTranslationMap.xls, several sheets describe the mapping used for raceway, while the ConduitSpec sheet maps the XML conduit run specifications. The CabletraySpec sheet specifies the mapping of all the XML cableway specifications.
b Use the corresponding Import dialog boxes to browse for the XMPlant XMLs and their mapping files. The XMpLant mapping files to be used to import XMPlant XMLs for each discipline are listed below:
Electrical - [Product Reference Data Folder]\Translators\XMPlantS3DImport\ConfigurationFiles\Electrical\S3DXMpLantElectricalMain.xml
Equipment - [Product Reference Data Folder]\Translators\XMPlantS3DImport\ConfigurationFiles\Equipment\S3DXMpLantEquipMain.xml
HVAC - [Product Reference Data Folder]\Translators\XMPlantS3DImport\ConfigurationFiles\HVAC\S3DXMpLantHVACMain.xml
Piping - [Product Reference Data Folder]\Translators\XMPlantS3DImport\ConfigurationFiles\Piping\Map_XMpLant_S3D_Attributes.xml
You can temporarily import geometry data in ACIS or IGES format from other software packages, such as Tribon, NAPA, or Rhino. You can compare the temporary geometry to the geometry of objects in the Model.
During the import process, the software applies LGF attributes to patches, if they are present. This information is used later during a copy and mirror operation, if the hull is symmetrical.
You can also export geometry data in ACIS or IGES format. The export operation operates against selected sheetbody and wirebody objects.
If you are exporting in IGES format, you can set the output data units using the Tools > Options Command.
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You must have a license for IGES to use the Import IGES Command or Export IGES Command command.
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The data in the Geometry Analysis and Repair task is not saved in a session file or in the database. If you delete geometry, or define or refresh the workspace, the imported geometry is lost. You must export the data to an external file to save it. The imported geometry cannot be used to create objects in the database.
The Import and Export ACIS/IGES commands are available in the Molded Forms and Geometry Analysis and Repair tasks. The Structural Detailing task allows you to export ACIS and IGES data.
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