This section provides requirements and information specific to translating AutoPLANT source files.
Requirements and Considerations
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Before you translate, make sure that MicroStation V8i SS3 and RealDWG 2013 SP1 applications are installed on the system performing the data translation.
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To translate AutoPLANT source files, you must store the property data in the following ways so that you can generate source files supported by Smart Interop Publisher:
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In the source file itself. You can also create an i.dgn (iModel) file, and then add it as a source file to Smart Interop Publisher for translation.
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In a separate AutoPLANT database file that must be converted before using it in Smart Interop Publisher. You can convert the database file using Briefcase mode to create .dwg files that can be added as source files to Smart Interop Publisher.
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Use the AutoPLANT Project Package utility to export the contents of your model to a zip file. The .dwg files included in the generated AutoPLANT zip file can be added as source files to Smart Interop Publisher.
Refer to the AutoPLANT documentation for more detailed information on how to extract all or selected model data.
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Custom Mapping (Optional)
Smart Interop Publisher provides an AutoPLANT default mapping file (AutoPLANTToR3DMapping.xls) and a corresponding custom mapping template file. The default mapping file contains mixed units for basic properties. The custom mapping file provides a Units G column that is read by the software and used during the translation. You can use Mixed, Metric only, or English only for the properties unit of measure labels.
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Review the AutoPLANTToR3DMapping.xls default mapping file to see the classes and properties that are currently mapped.
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In the CustomMappingFiles folder, make a copy of the customAutoPLANTToR3DMapping.xls file and place it in another location.
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Edit the custom mapping file to either modify property labels or add classes and properties. See Edit the custom mapping template file.
Smart Interop Publisher removes any colons placed inside a property name during translation. For example,
if you enter Net:Area for the property name, the resulting translation displays NetArea.
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Save the edited mapping spreadsheet file in the Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Workbook (.xlsx) format.
To display unit strings such as 'meters' or 'inches' with specific property values in the translated model, you can define the Units G column in the custom mapping file. See Set the units of measure (UoM) in custom mapping.
Translation
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Click the Smart Interop Publisher icon on your desktop
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Click Start > All Programs > Intergraph Smart Interop Publisher. -
If you are not in the Projects View, click Projects.
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Select or create a project to use in the grid.
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Right-click the project, and then select Settings Menu > Project Settings Command.
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Use the default settings, or make any required changes.
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For Target Applications, select the Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence applications and third-party format to use. If you select a third-party format, verify that you have the required license. For example, you must have an IFC license to use the Industry Foundation Classes target.
Selecting only the target applications you require can produce a faster translation
time. Smart Interop Publisher only generates files required for the selected target.
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Click Save to save your changes and close the Project Settings Dialog.
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Click Models to go back to the Models View.
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On the Source Files Grid, click Add
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Select each source file to use in creating the Smart Model, and then click Translate
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Use SHIFT+ or CTRL+ key combinations to select multiple source files.
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On the Translate Source File Dialog, type a name and location for the Smart Model.
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If you used custom mapping, set the Mapping Options to Custom and select the Mapping Files Location of the custom AutoPLANT mapping template file you edited.
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Click Translate.
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Open the Smart Models you created in the Intergraph target applications: