Running a BIM import

Core TSIs : BIM Exchange : Working with BIM import / export definitions : Running a BIM import

This procedure describes how to run a BIM import and get model data from one or more BIM models into Planon ProCenter, as defined in the import definition. It is possible to import data from different models such as a constructual model, electrotechnical, etc.

You can also run a BIM import on assets without space assignments (i.e. floor and space node in the XML source).

Procedure

1. Go to BIM import / export definitions.

2. On the action panel, click Run BIM import.

All BIM models in the import source folder are imported, in accordance with the settings specified in the import definition.

During the import the XML file from the import source folder is copied to the export source location. The properties, floors, spaces, assets and building elements are created or updated in Planon ProCenter with the data from the XML file as defined in the source definition.

To prevent space types or departments from being emptied by a small mistake in the BIM import, Planon will never clear fields, only update them.

3. After a successful import, the following takes place in Planon ProCenter:

◦ Update of the existing data of properties, floors, spaces, assets (including their location assignment) and building elements.

Assets are not updated directly, if you import them as move lines.

◦ Creation of new properties, floors, spaces, assets and building elements, if they do not exist.

◦ Display of basic information regarding the import of XML files on the Import logs selection level.

◦ Display of detailed information regarding the import of XML files on the Import log details selection level.

In Planon ProCenter, system codes are assigned to the imported properties, spaces, floors, assets of a BIM XML file. These system codes are written back to the BIM XML file.