PlantExpressTools > Collaboration Workflows

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

Configurations Files of the Calculation function

These are the files used by the Calculation function

1.BoltCalculation.xml

The [PROJCTFOLDER]\ACPlantTools\PlantExpressTools\BoltCalculation\BoltCalculation.xml contains the setup of the Bolt Calculation.

2.BoltCatalog.db

The [PROJCTFOLDER]\ACPlantTools\PlantExpressTools\BoltCalculation\BoltCatalog.db file is handled only, if the Bolt Catalog is added to the project. Otherwise the Bolt Catalog will not be shown in Project Manager. The file name can be different from BoltCatalog.db.

3.Plant 3D Catalog template *.pcat

The [PROJCTFOLDER]\ACPlantTools\PlantExpressTools\BoltCalculation\DIN Pipes and Fittings Catalog.pcat.pcat is handled only, if the Plant 3D reference catalog is added to the project. Otherwise the Plant 3D reference catalog will not be shown in Project Manager. The file name can be different from DIN Pipes and Fittings Catalog.pcat.

4.Files in Project Manager

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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.

The files for the Bolt Calculation will be downloaded on demand. Meaning when entering PlantProjectSetup or when bolts need to be calculated or updated.

Sharing an existing project (which is already setup for Calculation) to ACC

When sharing a project with Calculation files the following files are handled:

1.BoltCalculation.xml => CHECKED IN

2.BoltCatalog.db (if in project) => CHECKED IN

3.*.pcat (if in project) => CHECKED IN

Opening PlantProjectSetup

If you open PlantProjectSetup the following files are handled:

1.PlantToolsSetup.xml => CHECKED OUT
This is the general file checked out when opening PlantProjectSetup or PlantExpressTools Settings to prevent multiple users entering PlantTools settings.

2.BoltCalculation.xml => CHECKED OUT

3.BoltCatalog.db (if in project) => CHECKED OUT

4.*.pcat (if in project) => CHECKED OUT

Closing PlantProjectSetup

If you close PlantProjectSetup the following files are handled:

1.BoltCalculation.xml => CHECKED IN

2.BoltCatalog.db (if in project) => CHECKED IN

3.*.pcat (if in project) => CHECKED IN

Inserting bolted Pipe Run Components, updating Bolts through PlantProjectManager context menu, or through context menu of a Pipe Run Component

If you insert a Pipe Run Component (e.g., a Valve) which triggers the bolt calculation, or if you update the bolts through PlantProjectManager or from the context menu of a Pipe Run Component the following files are handled:

1.BoltCalculation.xml => DOWNLOADED

2.BoltCatalog.db (if in project) => DOWNLOADED

3.*.pcat (if in project) => DOWNLOADED