To Import an iModel
- Select the iModel Import option from the Equipment & Cable ribbon.
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During an i-Model import you are prompted to select a schema.
Select the
OpenPlantBIM Modeler (OpenPlantBIM 3D Schema)
option and click
OK.
The Review Differences dialog opens.
- The Review Differences dialog is used to review differences between incoming equipment; any equipment that might be already placed in the Bentley Raceway and Cable Management equipment file. This tool comes in very handy when importing an updated i-Model where you can review any changes before importing and choose to either Reject or Accept the changes.
- During very first i-model import all equipment will have status value of Added.
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Click
Update. Once the changes are reviewed and
accepted the
BRCM Info dialog displays. Click
OK.
The Equipment Manager dialog opens.
- Select Panel (to symbolize electrical connection to equipment in referenced i-model).
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Once the Properties of the Panel are defined, select
OK.
As a result, in the Bentley Raceway and Cable Management file, the electrical connections will be auto-placed at the defined Electrical Device Offset locations of all OpenPlant equipment with their corresponding equipment IDs previously defined in the OpenPlant application.