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Link an asset to model elements

In the Matrise asset register, each asset can be linked to the elements of the BIM model it is made of. A BIM model is a 3D model of the facility made of individual elements, such as pipes, pumps and panels, each carrying its own information. Once linked, clicking the element opens the asset, and selecting the asset highlights its elements. One asset can have several elements, and one element can belong to several assets, such as a panel and its breakers.

  1. Enter a scan and wait for the model to load.
  2. Open the asset and go to the Documents tab. Under Elements, Matrise shows how many are linked, or "None linked."
  3. Click Add or remove elements. The button changes to Click elements in the scene….
  4. Click each element that belongs to the asset. Each click adds it.
  5. To remove one, click a linked element again.
  6. Click the button again to finish.

A spreadsheet import can link elements for you, if a column holds each element's permanent ID from the model. See Import assets from a spreadsheet.