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This chapter lists the workflows and how the files of the Assemblies function are handled in a Collaboration (BIM360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud) environment.

hmtoggle_arrow1        Configurations Files for Assemblies

These are the files used by PlantLink

1.Assemblies.xml
 
This file exist in each project ([PROJCTFOLDER]\ACPlantTools\PlantExpressTools\Assemblies\Assemblies.xml).
 
In the project, all settings from the Settings dialog are stored.
 
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2.Files in Project Manager
 
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hmtoggle_arrow1        Opening/Downloading an existing Collaboration project

This is handled if the project doesn't exist in the work folder yet and everything needs to be downloaded from scratch.

1.Assemblies.xml => DOWNLOADED
 

hmtoggle_arrow1        Sharing an existing project (which already has an Assemblies.xml) to ACC

When sharing a project with an Assemblies.xml file the following files are handled:

1.Assemblies.xml => CHECKED IN
 

hmtoggle_arrow1        Opening PlantExpressTools Settings

If you open the PlantExpressTools Settings Dialog the following files are handled:

1.PlantToolsSetup.xml => CHECKED OUT
 

hmtoggle_arrow1        Closing PlantExpressTools Settings

If you close the PlantExpressTools Settings Dialog the following files are handled:

1.Assemblies.xml => CHECKED IN

2.PlantToolsSetup.xml => CHECKED IN
 

hmtoggle_arrow1        Selecting Assemblies Tab

If you select the Assemblies tab the following files are handled:

1.Assemblies.xml => CHECKED OUT
 

hmtoggle_arrow1        Create Assembly Classes and Properties

If you click on the Assemblies button the first time, the Assembly classes and properties will be created.

This will check out the Plant 3D Project Setup, add/update classes add/update properties, check in Project Setup.

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