Report Configuration Files

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This chapter lists the workflows and how the Report Configuration Files and it Layout files are handled in a Collaboration (BIM360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud) environment.

This chapter is important only if the Report Files Location is set to Project (see AutoCAD Plant 3D).

hmtoggle_arrow1        Creating a new Report Configuration

If you create a new Report Configuration the following files are handled:

1.ReportConfiguration.Collection.xml = CHECKED OUT
 

hmtoggle_arrow1        Editing a Report Configuration

If you edit a Report Configuration the following files are handled:

1.*.rcf file => CHECKED OUT

2.*.layout.22.2 => CHECK OUT

3.ReportConfiguration.Collection.xml = CHECKED OUT
 

hmtoggle_arrow1        Closing Report Configuration Dialog

If you close the Report Configuration Dialog the following files are handled:

1.*.rcf file => CHECKED IN

2.*.layout.22.2 => CHECK IN

3.ReportConfiguration.Collection.xml = CHECKED IN
 

hmtoggle_arrow1        Deleting a new Report Configuration

If you delete a Report Configuration the following files are handled:

1.*.rcf file => DELETED
This includes the removal of the *.rcf file from the work folder as well as the removal on BIM360.

2.*.layout.22.2 file => DELETED
This includes the removal of the *.layout.22.2 file from the work folder as well as the removal on BIM360.

3.ReportConfiguration.Collection.xml = CHECKED OUT/IN
The file will be checked out first, then updated, and then checked in again.
 

hmtoggle_arrow1        Importing Report Configurations

If you import a Report Configuration the following files are handled:

1.*.rcf file => CHECKED IN
This includes copying the *.rcf file to the work folder as well as adding it on BIM360.

2.*.layout.22.2 file => CHECKED IN
This includes copying the *.layout.22.2 file to the work folder as well as adding it on BIM360.

3.ReportConfiguration.Collection.xml = CHECKED OUT/IN
The file will be checked out first, then updated, and then checked in again.