BIM source definition
BIM source definitions define the relation between data in Planon ProCenter and information in the BIM source files. The information in the BIM source files is in COBieLite (XML) format.
The BIM source definition enables you to map the entities in a BIM model onto business objects in Planon ProCenter.
Example of data from an XML node that can be mapped to a Planon field: the Quantity xml node can be mapped to the Planon field Quantity.
The model's entities can be mapped onto the following Planon ProCenter business objects: properties, floors, spaces, assets and building elements.
A BIM source definition relates to a single XML file. In order to build a tree structure with XML nodes, Planon iterates through all the first elements and their child elements in the XML. It is recommended to add the nodes that are required for mapping to each first element in the XML file. The source definition can be used for all the XML files which are structured in the same way.
 | It is recommended to use one standard XML structure (based on the COBieLite format) for all models. This makes it possible to use one source definition for multiple models. Using one source definition for all models will make the BIM Exchange solution easier to maintain. |