Import 3DXML

Instructions for use

The "Import 3DXML" command is used to import BIM data in Dassault 3DXML format and add a Model Dataest node in Datasource.

Operation steps

  1. In Workspace Manager, select the Target Datasource or Create Datasource to be imported and select it.
  2. On the 3D Data tab, in the Model group, click the Import 3D XML button in the BIM drop-down menu to bring up the Data Import "dialog.
  3. Select the 3DXML data to be imported in the pop-up Open dialog box through the Add Data " button.
  4. File List: File List displays the currently opened files. You can select a specific 3DXML file to import.
  5. Basic Info settings
    • Target Datasource: Select the imported Datasource by right-clicking the Drop-down Button.
    • Target Dataset: The name of the opened Model Dataest.
    • Import Mode: The default is None. Provides three modes: None, Append, and Overwrite.
  6. Parameter Settings:
    • Model Centre Point: The position of the model when it is imported, represented by a Point3D. The default anchor point is (0,0,0), and the input value can be customized.
    • Projection Settings: The Projected Coordinate System can be set in either Projection Settings or Import Projection File. Please refer to "Set Projected Coordinate System." "for detailed operation steps.
  7. Click the Import button to open the 3DXML file. At the same time, a 3DXML data node is added under Datasource in Workspace Manager.
  8. The imported 3DXML format data is Add to Scene, as shown in the following figure:

    Figure: Scene loading 3D XML format data effect

Precautions

  1. The Open 3DXML feature is recommended for small volume 3DXML data because it can only open one file at a time, and the Import 3DXML feature is recommended for large volume 3DXML data because it can import multiple files at a time.

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