IG Data Creation Wiki

Introduction

The GM works according to the principle:

1. manage projects (view “Projects”),
2. manage geometries (view “Geometries”),
3. manage meshes (view “Details”) and/or
4. manage products (view “Products”).

The program has an optimized operation for this purpose. You can switch back to the previous view at any time using the Back button.

Workflow

The GM is primarily used to manage the geometries and meshes of a model. For a perfect workflow it is always recommended to create an Index Excel file and import it into a new project in the GM. From then on, the geometries, meshes and products can be managed in the GM, and projects can be exported to an Index Excel file at any time if required. In addition, the GM allows to create a report and synchronize the information with the geometry folder and/or the IG ModelExporter information.

Summary of the steps

1. create an Index Excel (index.xlsx)
2. creation of a new project and import of the Excel
3. synchronization with the folder of the associated GIT repository
4. maintenance of the geometry files in the folder of the associated GIT repository with subsequent synchronization
5. import of the information from IG ModelExporter
6. maintenance of geometry information in the GM
7. provision of reports for IG internally or suppliers (feedback)

Details about the functions of the different views and the geometry information can be found in the chapter “Working with the GM”.

Starting with only a Geometries Folder

1. “Add project”
2. Enter Name e.g. “Supplier1”
3. Copy Path without “Geometries” part e.g. c:\temp\projects\supplier1\
4. Click “Save” to import the Geometries and fill internal structures