Map and Export

Command Description

The Map and Export command allows you to use a “Layermap” file created with the Map Objects command, and export data directly to a file without needing it to go into TBC first. This allows for data structure changes for deliverables to 3^rd parties without changing the integrity of your TBC project.

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At the top of the command pane there is the ability to load and save an export file. Once you have populated the command you can save it in a file that can be reloaded in the future.

• Entity selection - Click in the selection field and then in a graphic view select the lines required. Click Options button for additional selection options.
• Check the box for Map dependent points with lines if you want to re-layer the “linked” points that make up a line if that line is selected during the mapping process. This will only effect VCL files exports.
• Layermap file - Type in the directory path or use the Browse button to select the Layermap file to map the data against during export.
• Output directory - Type in the directory path or use the Browse button to select the folder for the files to be written to.
• Filename – enter a filename to be saved. If you require the file to go into a new folder under the main output directory, then add it in here. Example “New folder\Filename”. You can use the available placeholders by right clicking in the text box.
• Exporter – select the required file type to be exported from the list. Press the Settings button to modify the output options for each export type.
  • 12da
  • DXF
  • DWG
  • XML
  • IFC
  • VCL
• Click Apply to run the map and export and keep the command pane open.