Feature_video_18_-_Merging_two_files.mp4

In the AEC Industry, we have ASMEP Consultants (Architecture, Structure, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) who work separately on individual models. For coordination and clash detection purposes, you might want to have a federated model by merging all the different models in one.

In CUBE, you can merge models directly without having the need to use any other software for the same. You can merge 2 or more files at the same time in cube.

You can follow these simple steps -

Step 1 - Open the space where the files are located and click on “Merge”

<aside> ℹ️ The files that you want to merge should be from the same space, you cannot merge files from different spaces. But, files from the ‘External’ can be merged with files from ‘This space’ in a parent space.

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Step 2 - Firstly, name the merged file in the pop-up screen.

Step 3 - Select the files to be merged from the pop-up displayed. You can select 2 or more files for merging and creating a federated merged model.

You can merge either a 3D model with a 3D Model, a 2D Dwg with a 2D Dwg, or a 3D model with a 2D Dwg as well.

Step 4 - Add all the selected files to the list using the “Add to list” button. Once all the files are added to the list, click on “Attach selected” and the file will be ready for further use.

You can also see the ‘Constituent files’ later from the properties panel/bar.

<aside> 🗒️ Note that the ‘Attach selected’ button will only be available after the Merged file is named.

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