This guide describes how to fix an import problem with Sikla profiles in Plant 3D, where an HEA-100 profile is incorrectly loaded instead of the desired component. The cause lies in faulty user mappings within the database, which must be corrected.

Prerequisites

  • Access to the Management Tools of Plant 3D / Advance Steel.
  • Administrative permissions for the project database.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Open Management Tools

    Start the Plant 3D Management Tools and select the corresponding project database in which the import problem occurs.

  2. Check tables

    Navigate to the table editor and identify the existing wrong mapping in the relevant tables. For this, examine in particular the tables UserMapping and ProfileMapping.

  3. Remove wrong mapping

    Find and delete the faulty entry that redirects the Sikla profiles to the HEA-100. Save the changes and close the database.

  4. Import profile again

    Start the import of the Sikla profiles again. The system should now import the correct profiles without incorrect assignment.

    Expected result: The Sikla profiles are displayed in Plant 3D with their correct geometry and designation.

Important notes

  • Before each import, check whether user mappings already exist in the database in order to avoid conflicts.
  • Only use unique and verified mappings.
  • Best practice: Always create a backup of the database before making manual changes in the mapping tables.

Troubleshooting

  • Problem: Profile is still imported incorrectly despite deletion.
  • Solution: Restart Plant 3D to ensure that the database caches are cleared and the changes from the Management Tools are active.