4.2.7. Info (SuCri2SupportXdata)

Overview

This video tutorial walks you through using the Info function of the SuCri plugin for AutoCAD Plant 3D and Advance Steel. You will learn how to query extended information about SuCri components and export it using Xdata structures for further analyses or documentation.

Where do I find the function?

Call it via the command SuCri2SupportXdata or via the ribbon SuCri > Module 2.

Plant 3D™ command

Video

How it works in detail

Step 1: Prepare the model

1. Start AutoCAD Plant 3D or Advance Steel.
2. Open your project that contains SuCri components. Make sure that all relevant elements are visible in the model.

Step 2: Call the Info function

1. In the ribbon bar, navigate to the SuCri tab.
2. Look for the group Module 2 - Functions.
3. Click the Info command (often represented by an i symbol).

Step 3: Select an object

1. Follow the prompt in the command line to select a SuCri object.
2. Click any SuCri element (e.g. a clamp or a beam) in your model.

Step 4: Analyze the information

1. After the selection, a dialog window or a palette with the object data opens.
2. Check the displayed values, such as basic information (ID, type), geometric data, material information and manufacturer-specific data.

Result: You now have a complete overview of all parameters stored in the object.

Step 5: Export the Xdata information

1. In the dialog window, look for the button Xdata Export or Write to Xdata.
2. Click the export option.
3. If needed, choose the storage location and the desired file format (e.g. CSV, TXT or XML).

Note: If there is no direct export button, the data is attached internally as Xdata to the object and can be read out via the command _LIST.

Step 6: Check the export

1. Open the file with a text editor or a spreadsheet application.
2. Compare the data with the Info dialog in AutoCAD to ensure completeness.

Tips and best practices

• Data accuracy: The information is based on the SuCri catalogs. Keep them up to date to ensure precise data.
• Performance: For very complex models, the export process can take some time.
• Object selection: For objects that are close together, use the command _ISOLATEOBJECTS to make the selection easier.
• AutoCAD standard: With the command _LIST, you can also view the Xdata information attached to the object without a dialog.

Troubleshooting

• Command not found: Use _APPLOAD to check whether the plugin is loaded correctly.
• No information displayed: Make sure that it is an actual SuCri object. Standard AutoCAD elements without SuCri intelligence do not return any data here.
• File empty: Check the write permissions for the chosen storage location.
• System hangs: For large models, reduce the number of objects processed simultaneously.