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  • A Document classification mapping allows the user to select a document. Document classification mappings will filter the mapping to only consider objects that exist within a specific model. Available options include any separate file loaded into fuzor. This includes linked Revit models as well as separate models appended to a Navisworks composite.

  • A Zone classification mapping allows the user to select a Zone, or specify a formula for multiple zones.

  • A Level classification mapping allows the user to select a specific level, or specify a formula for multiple levels.

  • A Location classification mapping allows the user to clearly define an existing level classification mapping. Location Classification Mappings are used when the level contains additional data that needs to be matched to another keyword.

  • A Parameter classification mapping allows the user to select specific data from the BIM properties of objects that can be used to either filter the available results or specify a formula for multiple values.

  • A Custom Counter classification mapping allows the user to specify countable values to match. Custom Counter Classification Mappings are used when Parameter or Level data contain mutliple values that match task data but are not read by Countable Classification Mappings.

Mulitple parameter classification mappings can be added to the same mapping. Other classification mappings can only be used once per mapping. When using multiple parameter classification mappings it is important to understand using a Combination of Parameters.

The Counter column toggles whether the parameter is a Countable Classification Mapping.

the Keyword column displays the keyword that is associated with 4D Data. This is generated when selecting data from the task. If a keyword formula is iterative it will be displayed here with a $ instead of the numeral.

The Classification column displays the type of the classification mapping. when using a parameter classification mapping the the drop down menu is used to select and display the name of the associated BIM parameter.

The Operator allows the user to control whether the classification mapping needs an exact match: ‘Equal to'. Or to look for any value that contains the given text: 'Contains’.

The Value allows the user to select a value to filter by in the BIM data. countable value formula are displayed with a $ instead of a numeral.

The Offset allows the user to denote an offset. this is used for countable parameters which contain data that may be slightly offset from the task data.

Deletes the associated Classification Mapping.

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Generally speaking mappings do not apply the same objects to more than one task. In some situations the user may want to add the same objects to multiple tasks using 4D automation. An additional task can be added to the mapping if it has the same parent as the task that was used to create it.

The task name of the added task is appended to the existing 4D Data.

The image shows the task Set Brace, and Install Rebar included in the same mapping.

Adds an additional task to the currently selected Mapping.

Additional classification mappings need to be created in order to specify which keyword in the new task name should be used to filter the objects to the task. In the Example Below Walls are assigned to tasks with both the “Set Brace” and the “Install Rebar” keywords.

When using compound keywords it is important to understand that any classification mappings contained in the countable Location, Level and Associated Parameters list must meet all tasks that objects are assigned to. A safe way to ensure that all tasks meet the criteria is by using keyword that exist in thier shared parents.

Custom Counter

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Learn how to create custom counters to match unusual level names

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In some cases parameter data and level values may contain values that are not read as countable values but match task names. For example, task names .

The Custom Counter

and the level parameter may refer to a ‘Ground Floor’, or ‘Entry Level.' Setting up a Custom Counter allows the user to specify which values should be countable and matched to task data.

A Custom Counter Classification Mapping is similar a parameter classification mapping. However instead of a value the user specifies a Custom Counter to count through the values and match objects to tasks.

Before using a custom counter classification mapping a custom counter must be created using the Custom Counter Settings menu.

The Custom Counter button opens the Custom Counter settings Menu.

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The Custom Counter Settings menu contains a list of all custom counters in the project.

The Add button creates a new custom counter. When a custom counter is selected associated values appear in the Custom Value Setup List.

The user must populate the Custom Value List with each possible match.

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Custom Counters may contain both values and countable mappings.

The Add Custom Value button addes a new custom value to the custom counter. A custom value needs to match both the

The Add Custom Mapping button adds a new custom mapping to the custom counter.

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