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Model Merge

Posted : September 16, 2008 by Craig Wheatley, Category: Uncategorized, sketchup

I’ve got a workflow conundrum for you today:

I’m using SketchUp or Revit and I’ve delved into the Full <Virtual Environment> made some changes to the Templates in the Full <Virtual Environment>. I’m happy with the analysis. I now want to go back to the original model in SketchUp or Revit and want to change (for example) some geometrical detail. When I go to set room or building properties I don’t get the detailed choices I get in the <Virtual Environment> so when I get to the <Virtual Environment> I’ll need to start all over and re-apply all the room data, Right??

Luckily No!

There is a feature in the full <Virtual Environment> that’s been around for a few years now called Model Merge. Specifically it’s a feature within ModelIT and allows the merging of IES Template and Room data from a previously saved model.

It’s important to follow the correct steps to avoid heartache so I have produced a flow chart and a worked example of how to approach this. I’ve used SketchUp but the approach is the same in Revit. Attached are the models too. This is a great tool that avoids repetitive input of data!

Workflow Summary:

• Create Model in SketchUp  

• Make template changes in <Virtual Environment> 

• SAVE AS!!!

• Edit model in SketchUp: 

• Open in <Virtual Environment> 

  
• Merge Model Data (Apply Original model template data onto New model)
• Continue Analyzing from where you left off.

For more details you can download a powerpoint here

Thanks

Craig

Tags:hints and tips, model merge, Revit, sketchup