SuCri® Knowledge Base 4. Functions of the SuCri modules 4.3. Module 3 (P3D) 4.3.5. Reload SuCri resources (SuCri3ReloadData)

4.3.5. Reload SuCri resources (SuCri3ReloadData)

Updated on 20/10/2026

Overview

With Reload SuCri resources, you apply changed manufacturer data and Module 3 settings without having to restart Plant 3D™. SuCri clears its caches and reads the manufacturer catalogs from the hard disk again.

Important: You actually only need this command if you do not want to close Advance Steel™ or Plant 3D™. On a restart, the SuCri resources are loaded anyway.

Where can I find the function?

In the Module 3 window under Quick Access > Reload Vendor Data, with Module 3 pinned to the tool palette in the Update group under Reload Vendor Data, or via the command line with SuCri3ReloadData.

Plant 3D™ command

Property	Value
Command	SuCri3ReloadData
Module 3 window	Quick Access > Reload Vendor Data
Tool palette	Module 3 > Update > Reload Vendor Data
Keyboard shortcut	No default shortcut
From version	SuCri 25.1.1.1

Video: Reload SuCri resources in practice

How it works in detail

The command runs without any further prompt and performs three steps:

The caches for components and connection data are cleared.
The Module 3 settings are read again from the sucri3_settings.json file. This also applies changes that were made directly in this file.
The manufacturer catalogs are read in again from the VendorCatalogues folder in the Module 3 resource folder.

After that, all further Module 3 commands work with the newly loaded state. The connection dialog (SuCri3ShowSelectConnection) also reloads the manufacturer data when it is opened.

Application examples

Example 1: Importing new manufacturer data

You have replaced the Module 3 folders under the Application Plugins with a newer version. Then run SuCri3ReloadData so that Plant 3D™ works with the new data without a restart.

Example 2: Adapting components to new data

After reloading, you bring components and connections that have already been placed up to date with SuCri3BatchUpdateBlocks or SuCri3BatchUpdateConnections.

Tips and best practices

Restart as an alternative: If you are restarting Advance Steel™ or Plant 3D™ anyway, the command is not necessary. The resources are loaded automatically at startup.
Keep to the order: First replace the files, then run the command. Otherwise, the old state is loaded again.
Existing components remain unchanged: Reloading does not change anything in the drawing. The update commands are responsible for components and connections that have already been placed.

Troubleshooting

New components do not appear: Check whether the new files are in the correct folder of the installed plugin, and run the command again.
Command does not respond: The command requires a valid license for Module 3.

Module 3 (P3D), overview of all functions of Module 3 in Plant 3D™.
Installing Module 3 (P3D), installation of the module and storage of the manufacturer data.

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