Mapping to ARCHICAD
In ARCHICAD all element properties are managed via the Property Manager. The "Element Properties" template created in BIMQ can be imported here. Settings for data types, descriptions and default value can be made in the Property Manager. Once all settings have been made, the properties can be assigned to a corresponding model element in the Classification Manager. With BIMQ it is possible to create the property sets and properties defined in the project guidelines in the required format (XML) in order to import them into the ARCHICAD Properties Manager. In addition, the information such as data type, description, default value and the assignment to the model elements are also transferred. It is also possible to export the classification system created in BIMQ. The mapping of elements, property sets and properties must be supplemented in the project guidelines in order to be able to generate the file with "Element Properties".
Mapping of elements (ARCHICAD)
The mapping of an element in BIMQ describes which classification in ARCHICAD 21-22-23 is used to classify a model element.
ARCHICAD specifies a classification system to classify model elements. The user can either use the classification system specified by ARCHICAD or use a company-specific guideline.
To complete the mapping of elements for ARCHICAD, proceed as follows:
1. Click View to adjust the work area accordingly.
2. Place a check next to the ARCHICAD version you want to use in your project. Then click on Save.
3. Left-click on the corresponding ARCHICAD field of the element.
Option 1: If you use the predefined classification system, the mapping of elements can be configured using a selection list. The predefined classification system in ARCHICAD is used as a selection list to assign the elements to ARCHICAD.
Option 2: If you use your own classification systems, you can enter the desired classification in the text box displayed.
Option 3: If you do not model this element in ARCHICAD, leave this field empty.
Mapping of property sets (ARCHICAD)
Mapping of a property set describes how a property set is named in ARCHICAD. BIMQ offers a free text field for the definition of a property set.
To complete the mapping of property sets for ARCHICAD, proceed as follows:
1. Click View to adjust the work area accordingly.
2. Place a check next to the ARCHICAD version you want to use in your project. Then click on Save.
3. Left-click on the corresponding ARCHICAD field in the property set.
Option 1: If you use the predefined classification system, the assignment of the property set can be configured using a selection list. The classification system predefined in ARCHICAD is used as a selection list to assign the property set to ARCHICAD.
Option 2: If you use your own definition for property sets, you can enter the desired name in the displayed text field.
Option 3: If you do not need this property set in ARCHICAD, leave this field blank.
Mapping of properties (ARCHICAD)
Property mapping describes how a property is named in ARCHICAD. BIMQ offers a free text field for the definition of properties. In addition, the mapping of a property can be configured using a selection list. This list contains the predefined parameters of the selected ARCHICAD versions.
To complete the mapping of properties for ARCHICAD, proceed as follows:
1. Click View to adjust the work area accordingly.
2. Place a check next to the ARCHICAD version you want to use in your project. Then click on Save.
3. Left-click on the corresponding ARCHICAD field in the property.
Option 1: If you use the predefined classification system, the assignment to a property can be configured via a selection list. The classification system predefined in ARCHICAD is used as a selection list to assign the property to ARCHICAD.
Option 2: If you use your own definition for a property, you can enter the desired name in the displayed text field.
Option 3: If you do not need this property in ARCHICAD, leave this field blank.
