Integrating the models

The integrate steps generally need to be performed in the order presented here. This builds up the IBM® Maximo® Real Estate and Facilities location hierarchy. In addition, when working with federated models, the architecture model, or the model containing the majority of the room definitions should be the first model integrated. Additional models in the set are integrated as linked models.

  1. Validation
    Each form performs validation on the values of the parameters added by Maximo Real Estate and Facilities to the primary object handled by the form, for example, Levels. If errors are found, the View Errors button is visible in the lower-left corner of the form with an error count. This is identical to the validation done by the Validate tool. The View Errors button provides a list of error types and under each type a list of erroneous elements.
    Note: Elements with errors are not displayed in the form and are not available for integration.

    Double-click any row in the error listing to initiate the normal Revit process to find a suitable view and display, and highlighting the element.

  2. Confirmation

    Each form requests confirmation before initiating the integration process. The request provides a general description of the action that will be performed.

  3. Linked Models

    Many models are composed of several federated or linked files. These are often organized by discipline. The linked files contain many assets that are of interest to Maximo Real Estate and Facilities users. However, the asset information is much more useful if the assets are correctly placed in the Maximo Real Estate and Facilities location hierarchy. Linked model files often echo spatial elements from the primary, usually architectural, model file. Levels are duplicated across the files set. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) Spaces are often, from a facilities management perspective, identical to Rooms. The primary task of integrating a linked model file is to match the congruent spatial elements to the master elements in the primary integration file. After the match is made, the Connector writes a unique ID of the matched element into a hidden parameter in the linked file. When communicating with Maximo Real Estate and Facilities about that element, including the locations of the asset contained within it, the Connector uses the ID of the master element in place of the ID in the current file.

  4. Maximo Real Estate and Facilities Staging Records

    Each of the integration operations creates and/or updates one or more Maximo Real Estate and Facilities BIM staging records. The description below for each operation includes details of which staging records it creates and/or updates. All staging records are in the BIM module and the Business Object names all begin with triBIM.

    In normal operation, no user interaction with the staging records is needed. The information is included to provide a complete understanding of the Connector data flow, and to aid in problem resolution. There is a set of system reports that can be used to view the staging records. To view staging records:
    1. From the Maximo Real Estate and Facilities portal, open Report Manager and select the System Reports tab.
    2. Enter the staging record name in the Business Object search field. You can enter either the name, for example, “triBIMModel”, or the label,“BIM Model”.
    3. Run the report with a name ending in “- Dev”.