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Create the configuration file that you will use. There is a configuration file delivered in the ..\PDShell\PDExportToSP3D\config folder called HVACExportConfig.txt for the "out-of-the-box" PDS attributes. If you have added custom attributes to PDS, you will need to edit this configuration file before you can use it. See PDS Exporter Configuration Files.
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Click Start > All Programs > Intergraph Smart 3D > Translators > PDS Model Data Exporter to display the PDS Model Data Exporter Utility dialog.
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Select a PDS project.
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Select the HVAC discipline.
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Select the Area(s)/model(s) that you want to export.
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Click Next to verify the model information and preview the format of the XML file being created.
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Select the Output XML file/folder as applicable.
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Select the Export configuration file to use from step 1 above.
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Provide a name for the Export set file and specify the file location.
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Click Finish.