Update from ISM Repository

Used to import changes to Structural models from an ISM (Integrated Structural Model) repository. The imported repository file (*.ism.dgn) is scanned for changes. Changes are reviewed with the Update Design Results dialog before merging them into the Structural model.

Accessed from:

Ribbon: Building Design > Analysis > ISM Repository > Update From

Tip: If you are importing joists in the ISM repository, ensure the following is completed prior to import:

The ISM structural type listed as None has these DataGroup mappings – ISM Use : Beam, Type : Steel Beam, Instance : Bar Joist Envelope.
The Joist Settings dialog has these DataGroup mappings – ISM Top Chord, Bottom Chord & Web Members > Type : Steel Beam, Instance : Bar Joist Members

Setting	Description
Update from ISM...	Selecting the Update from ISM Repository tool opens the ISM Import dialog. The ISM Import dialog is used to review information about changes to ISM members that are to be imported.

Key-in: STRISMLINK IMPORT UPDATE [

 
			 ism repository

]

Note: Use the key-in argument ism repository to import updates to a Structural model from an ISM repository with a single key-in, bypassing the ISM Import dialog. For instance, STRISMLINK IMPORT UPDATE c:\ism\sample.ism.dgn.