Lists are used to extract information from IFC models and to share these results within a project.
BIMcollab Zoom users with a license and BIMcollab Zoom editing rights can create and edit lists.
💡 Tip: Do you prefer more hands-on learning? Go to our BIMcollab Academy and enroll in the BIMcollab Zoom Model data extraction course
Creating a new List
Start the BIMcollab app with an active license
Select the Lists panel
Expand 'Local' or 'Shared' and select a list set in which you want to create the new List.
If necessary, you can create a new list set by clicking the [+] button. It will be automatically selected once created
Note: All lists must be added to a list set
Click the [+] button again to create a new list inside the selected list set
When creating a new list, you can edit the following fields:Name
Give your list a clear and unique name.
List Type
Choose the type of list you want to create. For more information on the different list types and their use, consult the article The different types of Lists.
The different types are:Property table
Pivot grid
Dashboard data (in shared folder only)
Source set
Define a set of components that will be used as your source set by filtering them out by defining rules. The filter works similarly to that of the Smart Views. Each rule consists of:An Element type you want to add to the set (e.g., walls, doors, columns)
A Property, Operator, and Value to be used to filter out elements with a specific property value
An action that defines whether the elements found should be added or removed from the set, and if they should get an override
Test the set by clicking on the play button to show the selected set.
Include parts
Choose whether you want to include data from sub-components in your lists results.
Sub-components are individual parts of a larger composition. This is common in assemblies like curtain walls made up of parts, and container elements like spaces or building storeys. Working with sub-components can have a big impact in your lists results.
Properties
Select which properties are to be used in the list.
Description
Provide the list with a clear description so its purpose is easily identifiable.
Click on 'Save'
Once the List has been created, you can show the results in the list results panel at the bottom of the screen
Double-click or use the Run button to execute a selected List (group)
Right-click on a list to run on components in My view
📝 Note: You can share the list results with your team either by publishing these online to your BIMcollab project or by exporting these to Excel or CSV format.
You can refer to this article to learn how to do so: Share results of Lists with my team members
📝 Note: To share Lists with your team, you can do so by dragging and dropping Lists from 'Local' to 'Shared', or by immediately creating the List in 'Shared'. To do this, you have to be connected to a project where you have Zoom editing rights.
💡 Tip: You can access shared list results on the BIMcollab Model WebViewer, allowing you to view them alongside your IFC file.
Edit or Remove a list
You can always edit a list set or individual list at a later stage by selecting the one you are interested in and then clicking on the pencil button.
Similarly, to remove a list set or list, select the one you are interested in and then select the minus button.
Import and Export lists
It is also possible to import and export your lists, should you wish to share your list definitions with other team members.
Go to the 'Lists' tab in BIMcollab Zoom
Click ‘Import’ to add the Lists
💡 Tip: Although there are some examples of lists in the example project, even more examples of what can be done with lists are available for download here.
⚠️ Attention: Users require a BIMcollab Zoom license to be able to import and export lists.