Create attributes to communicate BIM details

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After completion of this video,

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you'll be able to

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explain the importance of

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BIM standards such as file naming,

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explain how metadata communicates file purpose or status in a project cycle,

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and assign metadata and other attributes to files.

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In a BIM project,

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consistent file naming isn't just a formality,

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it's essential for efficiency

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and collaboration by multiple people,

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as well as multiple disciplines from different companies

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who need to work together on a project.

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With multiple teams working on a project,

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clear standardized file names help everyone quickly locate,

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share,

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and use the right information.

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Proper naming minimizes errors,

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saves time,

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and ensures smooth project delivery.

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This is usually communicated with everyone

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in a project through BIM documentation,

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such as the BIM execution plan.

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For this example,

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you'll be provided with a simple list of naming

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and other metadata you can use for files.

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In Autodesk Instruction Cloud along the top of docs,

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you'll see attributes that communicate information on the

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files that are stored in the folder.

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Attributes are

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metadata.

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Think of these like structured information that describes the file's purpose,

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origin,

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and even how to use it.

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This additional data helps organize files and

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makes searching for specific files easier.

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For example,

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you can see which version of the file is current

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in ACC.

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This changes automatically

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if a file is updated and keeps the same name.

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It would also be helpful to see the reason a file has been shared.

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Was it for information purposes,

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or can you use it for coordinating your own design model?

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Status codes and BIM workflows provide clear communication about

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a file's purpose and staging the project life cycle.

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Whether it's still work in progress,

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shared for coordination,

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finalized for construction,

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status codes help ensure everyone understand

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how to use the information,

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reducing errors and keeping the project moving efficiently.

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Another piece of data,

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the size of the file,

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is also important,

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as in a BIM project there are often limitations on the file size.

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This may be 200 megabytes,

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and if a file is larger than this,

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it may need to be split into separate volumes,

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meaning separate buildings or parts of a building

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like this.

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Volume 12,

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and 3 are identified here

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and may need to be saved as separate files.

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Classification data in BIM is the process of organizing information consistently

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to make it easily searchable and understandable across the project.

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By assigning standardized classification codes like Uniclass 2015 or Omniclass

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to elements in the model or even the model itself,

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teams can ensure better data management throughout the project life cycle.

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Project administrators can create new attributes to

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host this data manually by clicking on Settings

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and clicking attribute Settings.

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In the attribute settings dialogue,

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click Create attribute.

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And enter the name of the new attribute in this example,

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status code.

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In the type option,

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click

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drop down list.

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And type S0 into the value field.

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S 0 it's a status code that means work in progress.

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So add that into the description.

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Repeat this process to add 2 more status codes,

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click Add Value

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for S1

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with a description of shared for coordination,

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and S2 a description shared for information.

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A file with S0 status code is usually only for the people in that company,

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such as the architecture company,

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and it means it's not ready to be shared externally.

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A status code of S1 means that the file has been shared for coordination,

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meaning it can be used by other disciplines

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in their own models to assist with the design

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and the locations of elements,

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making sure columns don't clash with doors,

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for example.

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While other status codes can communicate that the file was shared for information

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or even construction purposes,

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these codes would be displayed in the BIM execution plan so

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that everyone in the teams are using the same codes.

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Here's an example of a file on another project.

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This file has been shared for information purposes,

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while this file has been shared for coordination and the different

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statuses clearly communicate their intended purpose with the wider team.

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Click Create to finalize the status code attribution creation.

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Create another attribute by repeating the process.

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Call it classification.

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Click text field as the type

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and enter classification system

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Uniclass 2015 as a description.

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Again,

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click Create to finalize the attribute.

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The classification metadata can be used to communicate the type of file,

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such as an environmental report,

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an image.

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Or even a drawing.

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Assigning attributes like status codes and classification

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help to communicate what the files are and their status.