File Tab
Convert
Split PTX
This is used to split scans in your PTX files. This is no longer required for process scans as EdgeWise has been updated to process these files directly. This button should only be used in the event that a subset of the scans in the file need to be processed.
E57 to PTX
This can be used to change E57 files into PTX files. This is no longer required for process scans as EdgeWise has been updated to process these files directly.
Process
Process Scans
See the dedicated Process Scans articles for detailed information on this tool.
Model
Blank Model
This button will allow you to create a blank model of any models EdgeWise can work with. These models include Pipes, Structure, Ducting, Cable Trays, and Building.
Merge Parts
While setting up Process Scans, by default you will have certain boxes that already have a check. Some of these include the Automatically Merge Model check boxes. These boxes are visible for Pipes, Ground, and the Legacy version of Building.
Fig 1: Pipes merging checkbox
Fig 2: Ground merging checkbox
(Legacy) Fig 3: Planes merging checkbox
Each of these algorithms, at first, will create .c3pipes, .c3ground, or .c3planes files respectively. However, these files will not load into EdgeWise, they must first be merged into a usable file for EdgeWise to open them. These usable files would be: .c3m (pipes), .c3gm (ground), or .c3bldg (building) respectively. Using this tool is unnecessary as long as Automatically Merging had a check during Process Scans.
However, if you uncheck this option, or for some reason the merging process doesn’t happen, you can use the manual tool which is located under the File tab.
Fig 4: Merge Parts Tools
Merge Parts effectively allows you to perform the automatic action manually. Navigate to the Merge Parts drop down menu and select the appropriate option. EdgeWise will then open a file explorer. Locate your Component files (these are in parenthesis in the screenshot above), and click Open to begin the process.
Note: ONLY use this tool if your Component Files don’t become a loadable model automatically during Process Scans. You should always check the Automatically Merging check boxes.
Open Model
Opens a previously saved model. Can be used to bring in multiple models at once.
Remove Model
Removes the currently selected model within the Model Selection Pane.
Recover
Used to recover auto-saved files. EdgeWise will auto-save files periodically and this can be used in instances of a crash or power outage. These auto-saved files can be found in the following file path: C:\Users<USER>\Documents\ClearEdge3D\EdgeWise\AutoSaves
Merge/Split .c3m
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Merge .c3m files
Merges multiple .c3m (pipes) files into one .c3m file.
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Split pipes by layer
Splits your current .c3m file into multiple .c3m files by the layer/level information set up in the Chain Info Smartsheet
Project
Pipe Standard Editor
See the dedicated Pipe Standard Editor articles for detailed information on this tool.
Pipe Layer Editor
See the dedicated Pipe Layer Editor articles for detailed information on this tool.
AVEVA E3D Spec Import (Beta)
See the dedicated AVEVA E3D Spec Import articles for detailed information on this tool.
Output
Save
Saves either the currently selected model or entire model.
Export
Exports the currently selected model to different export options. To see more on exports, see the Exports articles.
Export to Revit
Saves the currently selected model as a .c3rvt model that can then be imported into Revit. To see more on Revit Exports, see the Export to Revit articles.
Export to Aveva E3D
Saves the currently selected model (only pipes and structure) as a .mac model that can then be imported into E3D. To see more on E3D Exports, see the Export to AVEVA E3D articles.