Overview

If you have previously created custom cable files for Bentley Hevacomp's Connect, you will need to transfer these files into any installations. Note that these methods assume a level of ability with Windows Explorer. If you are unsure, please consult your IT department for assistance.

Method

Identify your custom cable types from your old installation. In this instance lets consider two files - NewCable1 and NewCable2. These are the FILENAMES of the cables, not the descriptions. Ensure that these files are isolated and you have access to them.

Start Bentley Hevacomp's Connect program and load any project. Once loaded, go to the 17th Edition menu and select the Cable Data option

From the Cable data screen select "Add a new cable" (1)

Enter a long and short description that is suitable for the cable data - It does not matter if these descriptions are different to the original ones.

Enter the file name for the cable data - this field must exactly match the name of the actual file. Click OK to move on.

There is no need to modify this data. Just click OK

There is no need to modify this data. Just click Finish

In this instance, repeat the process for NewCable2. Once done the cable index file will contain references to custom cable files NewCable1 and NewCable2 and two dummy cable data files with these names will have been created in your cable data folder.

Exit the software completely and open the cable data folder in Windows Explorer.

For version 26.06 you should look in : C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Hevacomp V8i\Hevacomp\IEE\Cables. Copy your original custom cable files (and only the original custom cable files) into this folder, overwriting when asked. When you restart Connect you will be able to use your custom cable data.