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This page is devoted to frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to import.

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How do I merge two models?

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ANSWER: Models may be incorporated into a single file by opening the destination file, then import the .s2k text files through File > Import > SAp2000 .s2k Text File. Select the Add to Existing Model option to superimpose data onto the open model.


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  • Incident 47388: Link Two Models

How do I import joint coordinates which are in CVS or TXT format?

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  • In the Program Control table (search for string "Program Control"), modify the file version (ex. 12.0.2 to 12.0.0).

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Figure 1: Replacing the program version in the model text file

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  • Open the lower version of the software and import the text file previously created.

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ANSWER: To validate an IFC file, users may first try to open the file using one of the IFC viewers listed on the iai-tech.org website. CSI recommends using the free CAD-DDS viewer.

How can I ensure that a CIS/2 file is valid prior to import to CSI software?

ANSWER: Users may upload a CIS/2 file to the online version of the NIST SteelVis tool to generate a VRML file in one of the following formats:

  • A text file in which the VRML text file can be downloaded to a local computer and viewed by such VRML viewers as FreeWRL.

  • A 3D interactive VRML model, which requires installation of the VRML plugin to the browser.

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