2. Send model from UBSM to ETABS<\/strong><\/h2>\n2.1 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![\"\"](\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow.png\")
to continue.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromubms.png\")
\r\n2.2.1 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\r\n \t- 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
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\r\n\r\nThe model is now in BIM Expert.\r\n\r\n\n2.2 From BIM Expert to ETABS<\/h3>\n
In the Model tab, select \u2018Export\u2019. Next, choose the destination software manufacturer, namely ‘Computer and Structures, Inc’ (CSI). Click\u00a0 to continue.<\/p>\n
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Choose ‘ETABS’<\/p>\n
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2.2.1 Settings<\/h4>\n
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Select your ETABS version, the destination and analysis model.\u00a0 The destination can be either:<\/p>\n
\n- To a new empty model in a new instance<\/li>\n
- To current instance and new empty model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ETABS will launch automatically in case of ‘new instance’ choice.<\/p>\n
Next, the BIM Expert sections and materials must be mapped with ETABS’ section and materials. BIM Expert will try to find as many automatic mapping matches as possible. In case all sections and materials find a match, you will not see any dialogs for mapping.<\/p>\n
2.2.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\n
In a new file, ETABS only has 2 materials present: Steel S355 and Concrete 30\/37. Chances are real that you see the material mapping dialog.\u00a0 If you cannot find a suited\u00a0counterpart in the ETABS model, the material can be added as new.<\/p>\n
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2.1.3 Section mapping<\/h4>\n
A new ETABS model has no cross-sections. So all will be added as new.<\/p>\n
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to continue.\r\n\r\n\r\n2.2.1 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\r\n \t- 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
2.2 From BIM Expert to ETABS<\/h3>\n
In the Model tab, select \u2018Export\u2019. Next, choose the destination software manufacturer, namely ‘Computer and Structures, Inc’ (CSI). Click\u00a0 to continue.<\/p>\n
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Choose ‘ETABS’<\/p>\n
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2.2.1 Settings<\/h4>\n
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Select your ETABS version, the destination and analysis model.\u00a0 The destination can be either:<\/p>\n
\n- To a new empty model in a new instance<\/li>\n
- To current instance and new empty model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ETABS will launch automatically in case of ‘new instance’ choice.<\/p>\n
Next, the BIM Expert sections and materials must be mapped with ETABS’ section and materials. BIM Expert will try to find as many automatic mapping matches as possible. In case all sections and materials find a match, you will not see any dialogs for mapping.<\/p>\n
2.2.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\n
In a new file, ETABS only has 2 materials present: Steel S355 and Concrete 30\/37. Chances are real that you see the material mapping dialog.\u00a0 If you cannot find a suited\u00a0counterpart in the ETABS model, the material can be added as new.<\/p>\n
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2.1.3 Section mapping<\/h4>\n
A new ETABS model has no cross-sections. So all will be added as new.<\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\nThe model is now in BIM Expert.\r\n\r\n\n2.2 From BIM Expert to ETABS<\/h3>\n
In the Model tab, select \u2018Export\u2019. Next, choose the destination software manufacturer, namely ‘Computer and Structures, Inc’ (CSI). Click\u00a0 to continue.<\/p>\n
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Choose ‘ETABS’<\/p>\n
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2.2.1 Settings<\/h4>\n
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Select your ETABS version, the destination and analysis model.\u00a0 The destination can be either:<\/p>\n
- \n
- To a new empty model in a new instance<\/li>\n
- To current instance and new empty model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ETABS will launch automatically in case of ‘new instance’ choice.<\/p>\n
Next, the BIM Expert sections and materials must be mapped with ETABS’ section and materials. BIM Expert will try to find as many automatic mapping matches as possible. In case all sections and materials find a match, you will not see any dialogs for mapping.<\/p>\n
2.2.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\n
In a new file, ETABS only has 2 materials present: Steel S355 and Concrete 30\/37. Chances are real that you see the material mapping dialog.\u00a0 If you cannot find a suited\u00a0counterpart in the ETABS model, the material can be added as new.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n2.1.3 Section mapping<\/h4>\n
A new ETABS model has no cross-sections. So all will be added as new.<\/p>\n
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