For the host application to load the add-in, a manifest file must be placed in a predefined location in: C:Users<USER_NAME>AppDataRoamingBEXELBexel Manager 25AddIns The basic structure of the manifest file is described below. <?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”utf-8″?> <BexelAddIns> <AddIn Type=”Application”>…
In Visual Studio, create a new .NET Framework C# Class Library project targeting the required framework version. Creating a new C# class library in Visual Studio Once the project is created, go to project references and add a new reference…
BEXEL Manager API (Application Programming Interface) allows developers and advanced users to access systems and functionalities of BEXEL Manager on a code level. Our API can be used to: Add new features or functionality Customize or extend existing features Automate…
Quick check without generating takeoffs is also possible and very useful in everyday practice. Select elements for quantification → Activate the Properties palette on the right side of the window → Find the attribute in the list and right-click on…
Use the Set Color Coding Rule to visually present elements in the Perspective Color Coded or Ortho Color Coded view as a group of individual elements that a specific quantity takeoff contains. This is useful for better visualization of certain…
The quantity takeoff classifications and breakdown structures can be similar. However, they also depend on the object type, location, construction technology, defined standards, etc. Once created, quantity takeoff rules can be exchanged and used for further projects or shared with…
Created quantity takeoff can be automatically exported as a report in XSLX file format. There are several options for exporting QTO Report contents – Flat Table, Breakdown Structure, and Styled Report. Report content can be defined using check/uncheck options on…
Creating quantity takeoff folder structure To create a new folder, use the command New Folder → Define the folder name in the Add Folder window → Finish the process by clicking OK. When a new folder is created, it can…
Creating a new quantity takeoff Click on the arrow next to the New button → Select the Blank Quantity Takeoff… → Set the name of the quantity takeoff in the Name field → In the Type field, choose elements for…
The main inputs for Clash detection are Clash matrix and Clash detection rules. For each category in the Clash matrix, all disciplines should have rules for clashing groups, type of clash, and exact distances for soft clashes (clearance tolerance) defined.…
