Merge Building Models
You can find the "Load Building Model" from BuildingSetout > Merge Building Models
This function can be used to:
- Merge building blocks
- import axis system of another model
- import foundation columns/walls of another block for creating merged foundations
- merging floors of the building created by different users.
The “Merge Building Models ” dialog will appear with the options below:
The general procedures are listed as below:-
- We assume that you have two projects;
- Target project A = Main Project that you want other model to import here.
- Source Project B = Project that you want to import to your target project
Open/Create Target project A + Import the "Source Project B" >> Merged Project C - Merged Project C = Target Project A + Source Project B. This project will replace the Target Project A and become the new Merged Project C.
- Project & Data Folder : Choose the source project model that you want to import by ensuring the the correct “Data Folder” is selected.
- Choose an import option from below:
- Import Axis System from Other Project
This option can be used to import the axis system of an existing project to a new project that does not have any pre-defined axis. This option is also useful as all building merging options requires a common axes system between two projects. - Import Only the Foundation Columns
All columns and walls of a project can be imported to the current model for shared foundation modelling. Imported columns will not be part of the analysis model of the current project and their results be taken from their original project. When undertaking this model import type, please ensure that loads for the model are generated using the Load Cases and Combinations tool. - Import a Completed Project
This option allows import a different project completely as a building block to a selected location. All imported members will be considered as native members and will be included in the analysis. - Import Storeys from Different Project
You can import the selected storeys of a project to selected storeys of the current model, provided that the axis system are identical. Please note that axes in both projects must be displayed on plan view, else the project will not be successfully imported.

- For best practice, you have to ensure the storeys in your source model are moved to the same final target storeys in the target model before importing the storeys.
- If Source Storey(s) field is left empty, all storeys will be imported.
d) Pick “Load Model” in the dialog and there will be further instruction on the required input. Finally choose “Finish” to import the project.
Merging of Building Foundations via "Import Only the Foundation Columns" option
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