AECOSim Mechanical - create a new user catalog of plumbing

Question

Hi, I want to create my catalog of plumbing where for example insert copper pipes with a definite thikness insulatuion but I don't know the way. Can I help you? thanks 
 Andrea

Steve Cocchi · Accepted Answer

There are a few things that I would suggest fixing as a first step: - The MDB contains the column NM-SIZE while the XML uses "MN-SIZE" - The MDB contains the column INSULATION THIKNESS while the XML uses "Insulation Thickness" - In the XML file you have the DataGroup property "TYPE" mapped to both "" and "POSIZ" - It doesn't look like your PIPE table (or any others?) have a unit name attached to their size column values, so you shouldn't need the <CONVERSIONRULE> section - Add values (even if placeholders) to all rows so that they're pre-populated Beyond those changes, have you tried components other than pipe to see whether the placement dialog gets populated?

Steve Cocchi · Answer

Hi Andrea, 
See if this Wiki article will help: 
http://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/10910.creating-a-custom-manufacturer-s-catalog-for-plumbing-components