{"id":11467,"date":"2023-12-04T10:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T10:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=11467"},"modified":"2023-12-04T10:54:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T10:54:01","slug":"from-ubsm-to-revit","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/knowledge-base\/from-ubsm-to-revit\/","title":{"rendered":"From UBSM to Revit"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article explains how to send a model from UBSM to Revit, using BIM Expert.<\/p>\n

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1. Preparation in UBSM<\/strong><\/h2>\n

2. Send the UBSM model to Revit
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2.1 From UBSM to BIM Expert<\/h3>\nIn the Model tab, select \u2018Import\u2019. Next, choose UBSM File. UBSM is BuildSoft’s neutral file format, XML based. Click\u00a0\"\" to continue.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n

2.2.1 Settings<\/h4>\r\nChoose whether elements (material\/section) to map will be showed and how the mapping should go.Select the elements to be included in the conversions. Recommended checkboxes are\r\n
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  • Auto map items from database by id or name<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Upgrade items from database to their latest versions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nClick ‘Continue’ to finish the import.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe model is now in BIM Expert.\r\n\r\n\n\n\n

    2.2 From BIM Expert to Revit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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    As the export is directly to Revit, make sure that you a empty Revit file open.<\/p>\n

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    \r\n \t\t\t\t\t The best you can do as a user is to create a \u00ab\u00a0Template\u00a0\u00bb revit project where you have already preloaded your often materials and families and then, use it on each new exportation. \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n \t\t\t \t\t\t\r\n \t\t<\/div>\r\n \t\t<\/p>\n

    In the Model tab, select ‘Export’. Next, choose the destination software, namely Autodesk Revit. Click \"\" to continue.<\/p>\n

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    2.2.1 Settings<\/h4>\n

    In case there is more than 1 Revit file open, you should choose the correct one by clicking \"\"<\/p>\n

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    The import will now continue in Revit.<\/p>\n

    2.2.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\n

    In case not all materials can be automatically mapped with the Revit document materials, you will see a dialog window to map BIM Expert’s materials with Revit’s document materials.<\/p>\n

    It is good practice to map all incoming BIM Expert materials with Revit document materials.\u00a0 Choose ‘R Document’ and then search for a match in the pull down list. Note that the material should already exist in the Revit material library.<\/p>\n

    If you cannot find a suited match, you can choose ‘Create New’.<\/p>\n

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    2.2.2 Section mapping<\/h4>\n

    2.2.2.1 Bar sections<\/h5>\n

    In case not all sections can be automatically mapped with the Revit document sections, you will see a dialog window to map BIM Expert’s sections with Revit’s document sections.<\/p>\n

    It is good practice to map all incoming BIM Expert sections with Revit document sections. Choose ‘R Document’ and then search for a match in the pull down list. If no suited match can be found, you can choose ‘Create New’ of select it from a ‘Library’.<\/p>\n

    For I, H, RHS, CHS, L, C. U, rectangular and circular cross-section, BIM Expert will create a new family symbol (cross-section) for you. There is no need to open a Revit library.\u00a0 If the ‘Continue’ button (right bottom corner) is enabled, all sections can be converted and you simply can move forward without any mapping.<\/p>\n

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    When to choose & open ‘Library’?<\/em><\/p>\n

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    • you are using \u00ab\u00a0non-typical\u00a0\u00bb shapes<\/li>\n
    • you have created your own family of cross-sections (symbols) to match<\/li>\n
    • you really want to match with existing Revit libraries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      <\/span>Section from Library<\/div>
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      Click on the 3 dots in the Library column to open File Explorer. Next, navigate to the library of your choice and open it.<\/p>\n

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      Downloaded libraries from the Autodesk website are usually installed at<\/p>\n

      C:\\ProgramData\\Autodesk\\RVT {latest version}\\Libraries<\/pre>\n
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      Note: Libraries can be user-made, delivered by a suppier\/partner or downloaded from the Autodesk Revit website.<\/em><\/p>\n
      A new dialog window will pop up to select the matching family symbol (cross-section).<\/p>\n
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      When there is at least one library loaded, you can choose it again for next matching operations. BIM Expert will try to find a match.<\/p>\n
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      2.2.2.2 Plate sections<\/h5>\n
      In case not all plate sections can be automatically mapped with the Revit document plate sections, you will see a dialog window to map BIM Expert’s sections with Revit’s document plate sections.<\/p>\n
      Choose ‘R Document’ and then search for a match in the pull down list. If you cannot find a suited match, you can choose ‘Create New’. It is not uncommon to add all plate sections as new.<\/span><\/p>\n
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      Note: The slab type ‘Breedplaat\/Predal’ is converted to a precast slab in Revit. However, the original plate configuration is saved. When converting to other software supporting this type of slabs (ex. Diamonds), the plate will be recognized as ‘Breedplaat\/Predal’.<\/em><\/p>\n
      2.2.4 Connections and components<\/h4>\n
      Connections are currently not being transferred.<\/p>\n