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FIXTURE - Manufacturer catalogue data

Version:  Allplan Precast  | Last modified: 28.02.2024 08:03
 
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Question:

How can manufacturer catalogue data be installed or updated retrospectively?



Answer:

To install or update manufacturer catalogue data, such as the reinforcement connections from ERICO-Lenton, at a later date, please proceed as follows:

Firstly, you need the latest installation package for your version
You can find this either on Allplan Connect (www.connect.allplan.com), or from our webdrive at

https://webdrive.allplan.com/s/4LrjrymoxESzC6p

The installation packages can be found under
Allplan/"Version"/Installation package

(Click on the three dots to the right of the file size and select Download)

Note: Do not download all files (that's about 450GB!), but only the installation package for the version you need.

Copy the zip file to your local computer.


1. please open your STD directory of the central file storage via the Allmenu of the Allplan version to be updated.




2. please close all running Allplan applications and the Allmenu in the company again

3. rename the Prod subdirectory in the STD directory you have just opened to Prod_old

4. now unpack the ZIP file of the version you have just downloaded in an empty directory and then start AllplanSetup.exe by double-clicking the left mouse button




5. please select "Update" when asked for the installation option



6. when asked for the licence to be used, simply select "Use active licence"
7. under "Setup type", now select the Customised variant​​​​​​​



8. you can then first decide again on the languages to be installed

9. in the following window, you can select the manufacturers from which you would like to install the current catalogue data for the products. Please make your selection here.​​​​​​​



10. then you will be asked for the country packages, which is usually easy to confirm.

11) Finally, you will see a small overview window in which you can start the update installation.

After successful installation, the current catalogue data should now be available when using the functions for the reinforcement connections and can be used without any further messages.​​​​​​​


Hint:
Ideally, have these instructions carried out by your IT service provider/administrator.

TIM Essentials User Manual

 | Last modified: 27.02.2024 12:20
 
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Question:
How to find the Tim Essentials user manual that contains the installation instructions including SQL server and the most important basic settings and first steps in Tim Essentials.

Answer:
Attached document describes how to install Tim Essentials as a single-user version on a workstation.

The following requirements must be met for an installation:
- Installation media for Microsoft® SQL Server Express
- Installation media for Microsoft® Reporting Services
- Installation media for Microsoft® SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- Installation media for TIM
- USB dongle (CM stick) or softlock key for licence management
- Mail from Allplan Software Engineering for activating or extending the TIM licences
- User ID and password of the Windows system administrator or local administrator rights on the installation computer


Download
- Benutzerhandbuch TIM Essentials (4 MB)
- User Manual TIM Essentials (4 MB)

General information on the new licensing method

Version:  Allplan 2024, Allplan 2021, Allplan 2019, Allplan 2022, Allplan 2016, Allplan 2018, Allplan 2017, Allplan 2020, Allplan 2023  | Last modified: 27.02.2024 11:01
 
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What are the advantages of the new licensing method?

  • Better protection; easier to use (for example, when you want to transfer the license to a different computer).


What is the Product Key?

  • The Product Key is a unique, 26-digit character string. You can use it to activate a license for Allplan.


How do I get my Product Key(s)?


How do I transfer my activated license to a different computer or to a new computer?


How do install Allplan or activate my license on a computer without Internet access?


How can I update a license (for example, after I have purchased an additional option)?


Can I still use hardlocks?

  • No, you can't. Allplan 2016 no longer supports hardlocks.


How do I install Allplan as a trial version?

  • Download Allplan 2016 from Allplan Connect. You will receive the Product Key for the trial version by email.



Allplan Silent Installation as of Allplan 2022-1-2

Version:  Allplan 2022, Allplan 2023  | Last modified: 27.02.2024 11:01
 
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Question:

How is a silent installation of Allplan carried out?




Answer:

From version 2022, Allplan is installed via Windows Installer.
The Windows Installer has a number of advantages, such as the ability to repair and provide the installation in a network. Allplan can also be installed unattended ("quiet") using the Windows Installer.

Please note that no individual support can be provided for this procedure.


The following steps are necessary:


1. editing the settings file

The attached settings file must be edited in advance to select the desired programme components.

Structure:
- Installation Options:
Set the desired installation option:
 
New installation:
No data will be taken over from the most recent previous version.
Value to be entered:
Upgrade.UpgradeNew
 
New installation with data copy:
Allplan is installed parallel to the previous version and the data (with the exception of the projects !) is copied.
Projects can be transferred to Allplan itself after the installation is complete.
Value to be entered:
Upgrade.UpgradeKeep
 
Upgrade:
The latest available Allplan version is transferred to the current version.
Upgrade.Upgrade
 
 
· Paths:
Enter the desired program folder under "InstallPath" and the desired central file storage folder for Allplan under "CentralPath".

Example:
InstallPath=C:\Program Files\Nemetschek\Allplan_2022
CentralPath=D:\Nemetschek\Allplan_2022

Important:
In case of upgrade, be sure to specify the paths of the previous version.
- Countries and languages:
Select the countries and languages to be installed from the list of suggestions in the file.
Define the main country with "DefaultCountry" and the main language of the installation with "DefaultLanguage".
If desired, add further countries and/or languages.
Important: For a functional installation, the main country and main language must be specified.
Example:
# Country list: AUS AUT BEL BRA BUL CAN CHN DEU ENG FRA GRC HOL HRV ITA JPN KOR POL PRT RUM RUS SLK SPA SVN SWI TCH TRK UNG USA VNM YUG
# Language list: BUL CHN DEU ENG FRA GRC HOL HRV ITA JPN POL PRT RUM RUS SER SLK SPA SVN TCH TRK UNG VIE
DefaultCountry=DEU
DefaultLanguage=DEU
Country.ITA
Language.ITA
 
- Advanced functions:
From the list of suggestions in the file, select those functions that are to be installed.
Example:
# Feature list: HelpFiles Fixtures TextureFiles Bft Demos
Feature.Fixtures
Feature.HelpFiles
Feature.TextureFiles
 
- Manufacturer-specific user data:
Select the user data to be installed from the list of suggestions in the file.
Example:
# Vendor list: Ancon Ancotech Armaturis Bartec Coupler Einbauteile Erico Filigran Halfendeha Halfenhbs Hrc Leitungskataster Lindab Peikko Philipp Reidbar Rolltec Sah Schoeck
Vendor.Ancon
Vendor.Ancotech
Vendor.Armaturis
Vendor.Bartec
Vendor.Coupler
Vendor.Einbauteile
Vendor.Erico
Vendor.Filigran
Vendor.Halfendeha
Vendor.Halfenhbs
Vendor.Hrc


2. storage of the installation and the settings file on a share (optional)

In order to be able to roll out the Allplan installation efficiently on all computers, it is recommended that both the Allplan setup and the settings file are stored on a share in the network to which all computers concerned have access.


3. selection of the installation option
You can choose between the following installation options:

- Quiet installation: Installation takes place without the need for user input.
- Passive installation: The installation takes place with reduced user input.

4. Installation
The installation is called up in the unpacked 'Allplan' folder by the file 'Allplan_Installer.exe' via the following command line entries:
 
- For Quiet installation:
Allplan_installer.exe /Settings <path-to-settings-file> /quiet.
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /quiet
 
- For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /passive
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /passive
 
5. modifying the installation
It is also possible to modify the installation.
To do this, edit the settings file for the desired additional components or components to be removed.
Call up the setup with the following parameters:
 
- For Quiet installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /quiet /modify
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /quiet /modify
 
- For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /passive /modify
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /passive /modify
 
6. repair of the installation
It is also possible to repair the installation.
Call up the setup with the following parameters:
 
- For Quiet installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /quiet /repair
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /quiet /repair
 
- For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /passive /modify
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /passive /repair
 
7. uninstallation
The uninstallation can also be done via passive or quiet installation.
 
Call up the setup with the following parameters:
 
- For quiet installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /quiet /uninstall
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /quiet /uninstall
 
- For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /passive /uninstall
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /passive /uninstall
 
Note on downloading the full set-up from version 2023:
From version 2023, Allplan is installed using the minimal installer, which only downloads those components that are actually required for the installation.
If, for example, the complete installation package with all optional components is required for rolling out the setup, it can be downloaded via the layout mode described below. Of course, the name of the "Installer.exe" must be changed to the actual name (e.g.:Allplan_2023_0_0_Installer.exe) in Silent Setup:

https://connect.allplan.com/de/faqid/sc-000007942.html


Note Licensing:
As there will no longer be a licence query in Allplan Setup from 2022, this information cannot be provided.
If a licence server is in use, it can be set up on a computer and then distributed using the following procedure.

https://connect.allplan.com/de/faqid/sc-000007100.html


Download
- settings.txt (1 KB)

FIRST STEPS in Allplan Exchange

Version:  Allplan Exchange  | Last modified: 27.02.2024 10:47
 
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This FAQ is valid from 24.04.2023, from then on a new Allplan Exchange Online Service will be available to you.

 

Question:

 

I would like to start with Allplan Exchange. 
First steps in Allplan Exchange work.

 

 

 

Important note : 

 

Before you start with the first steps in a new system, it is good for you to know whether the data can also be deleted. The answer to this is YES. When you start saving your first projects and documents online, you can delete them after a test run.

 

It is up to you to delete the centrally stored data at any time; with the deletion, access is withdrawn from the project participants.

 

 

 

Answer:

 

The following simplified representation shows that some steps are carried out once and further steps are repeated for each project.
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(1) REGISTRATION (Login):

 

By registering in Connect, you will receive a valid USER account for all our online services (such as BIMPLUS and EXCHANGE) , allowing you to log in to Exchange:

 


https://exchange.allplan.com

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Logging in should be possible in any case if you have a USER account.
The use of your own COMPANY account depends on your licence.
If you are unable to continue from here, please contact your

 

sales partner : LINK = https://www.allplan.com/de/beratung-verkauf/vertriebspartner/

 

If you already have a licence, you can continue with the next points

 

 

 

(2) COMPANY MEMBERS: 

 

The first user is automatically authorized to invite members to the Exchange account and to define their roles in the Exchange account.
a) In the main menu, select "PROJECTS" | b) select the "INFO BUTTON" | c) here you will see the list of your current MEMBERS | d) you can add more by clicking on the ADD MEMBERS button | e) simply enter the email address, select a language (from the recipient) and a COMPANY ROLE, click on "Send" to finalize the invitation

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The newly invited member will receive an email and can complete the registration of his personal account.

 

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Remove member : 

 

If you want to remove a member, simply click on the icon with the cross (see picture #f) in the corresponding line. A member will then be removed from your company account and will also be removed from all projects in your company account so that the former member can no longer access your data.

 



(3) PROJECT:

 

The first project can be created online:

 

a) In the main menu, select "PROJECTS" | b) Select the icon for "CREATE NEW PROJECT" | c) Enter a name e.g. "MY FRIST STEP" and click on Create | d) You will receive a message that a new project has been created | e) You will find the new project in the overview,
TIP: You have automatically been created as a project participant with the highest project role "Manager" and can therefore continue with step 4.

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Delete project : 

 

If you want to delete a project, simply click on the icon  (see image #f) in the corresponding line. The project will be deleted along with all existing documents, so you and any Project members will no longer have access to the project data. Please note that this step cannot be undone. 
You will be see a message and must explicitly confirm that you have taken note of this.

 

 

 

(4) PROJECT PARTICIPANTS:

 

You can select the project participants from the group of company members (already created under point 2); by entering a name or email you will automatically receive default values. Select a company member and assign a project role at the same time.

 


a) In the main menu, select "PROJECTS" | b) Select a project from your account. | c) Switch to the "PARTICIPANTS" tab | d) Click on the "Add project participants" function | e) Simply enter the name or email here, you will receive default values for selection, at the same time you can select the corresponding project role and click on "Add" | f) In the list of project participants you will also see their role, which can be changed at any time.
The project participants now have access to the project and all plans that you will send to the project participant.

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Remove project participant : 

 

If you want to remove a project participant, simply click on the icon with the cross (see image #g) in the corresponding line. A project participant is then removed from the project assignment and can no longer access the project data.

 

 

 

(5) PLAN DISTRIBUTION:

 

LOGIN: Now start Allplan CAD and open your desired CAD PROJECT. a) Switch to the Plan layout area | b) Start the "Allplan Exchange" function | c) The Allplan Exchange dialogue opens | d) Click on "Log in" to use the advantages of the Allplan Exchange online function | e) In the login dialogue, enter the same login data as on the website| f) When logging in to this CAD project for the first time, you will automatically be asked for the assignment, select the desired Allplan Exchange account and the PROJECT previously created online, e.g. "MY FRIST STEP".

 

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a) LEFT: select the plans to be exported from the plan overview | b) MIDDLE : define the file formats for each recipient | c) RIGHT: see the expected results of your selection for each recipient.  | d) Click on EXPORT to create the file formats and send them immediately.

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(6) DOWNLOAD:

 

The recipients automatically receive an email notification and are authorised to download the plans centrally online and at the same time the plans are automatically versioned.
In the "INBOX" overview, every registered recipient can download all the documents that have been sent to them. 
And this is how the download works:

 

a) A recipient can log in to Allplan Exchange on the website | b) The INBOX is the first page you see after logging in | c) Individual or multiple entries can be downloaded - simply select them | d) and click on DOWNLOAD e) A message informs you of the successful action f) The icon in the table visualizes via the color change whether the entry has already been downloaded or not.

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(7) REPORT:

 

Allplan Exchange records all history information for each file, e.g. : Upload, sender, recipient and download.
A project-related report output clearly shows the history of all plan versions, their history and their history information.

 

a) In the main menu, select "PROJECTS" | b) Select a project from your account. | c) You are automatically on the overview of the project documents, select the button "REPORT" | d) The report opens in another browser tab and you can see the entire project history. You can print this display with the usual browser functions or save it as a PDF.

 

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(8) DELETE DATA:

 

The following data deletions can be found in the corresponding sections 

  • Remove company members, see section (2) COMPANY MEMBERS
  • Delete project, see section (3) PROJECT
  • Remove project participants, see section (4) PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
  • Individual documents or document versions can be found here in this section

 

 

 

Delete documents including all document versions

 

a) In the main menu, select "PROJECTS" | b) Select a project from your account. | c) You will automatically be taken to the overview of project documents | d) Select the document or several documents to be deleted | e) Select the button with the three dots and the DELETE option | f) You will receive a message that the document including its versions and history information will be deleted. Please note that this step cannot be undone.

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Delete a single document version

 

Now you only have to navigate down one level more, but the principle is the same as when deleting a document, except that only one version is deleted here. This is useful, for example, if you have accidentally uploaded something and only want to remove these versions from distribution.

 

a) In the main menu, select "PROJECTS" | b) Select a project from your account. | c) Y You will automatically be taken to the overview of project documents | d) Click on the document containing the versions | e) A side panel opens | f) Here you will find the "Versions" button | g) For better orientation, the breadcrumb menu also helps you and shows which document you have selected | h) Now select the version to be deleted "e.g. Index C" | i) Select the button with the three dots and the DELETE option | j) You will receive a message that the document version including its history information will be deleted. Please note that this step cannot be undone.

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We hope you have fun with Allplan EXCHANGE

 

 

Allplan Cloud Licensing - Assign licenses for Bim+ and Share

Version:  bim+ , Allplan Share  | Last modified: 01.03.2024 06:41
 
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Question:

I have changed my contracts from Service Plus to Subscription. Is there anything to consider for Bim+ and Share?
I have purchased a new Allplan Subscription license, how do I get my Bim+ and Share license that is included in it?


Answer:

Because your licenses have been converted to subscription and the contract numbers have changed as a result. You will have to reassign the licenses to your BIM+ team.
Unfortunately, we cannot spare you this effort, as you may have several teams and we do not know for which team you need the licenses.
Also if you have purchased a new subscription license, it must first be assigned to your team.


1. Assign licences in Allplan Connect
Log in to the Allplan Connect page connect.allplan.com. Click on "Manage Allplan Cloud licenses" in the "Allplan Cloud" area on the right.
Here you can assign your Allplan Service Cloud licenses to your team. To do this, click on Assign license or Check license and then Assign under your desired team.
If you have several licenses, click on back and assign them as well.

2. Check licenses in Bimplus
Then check the allocation of licenses to the employees. To do this, log in to BIM+ Portal portal.bimplus.net and check the allocation of licenses by clicking on Team members at the bottom left. Your Bimplus and Share licenses are assigned to the team owner by default. If another user is to work with the licenses, the licenses must be assigned to a user by the team owner. Only the team owner and the team admin can assign these licenses to team members.

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