You can load new DataSource types via the DataSources Dialogue. To open the DataSources Dialogue right click the Sources Manager Tree in the empty area and click New DataSource:


The DataSources Dialogue lists compatible DataSources from libraries (.dll) and mapping files (.xml) found in 2 base directories:

  • BimSens's Installation directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\BimSens\DataSources\
  • BimSens AppData directory: C:\Users\[UserName]\AppData\Roaming\BimSens\DataSources\

Both directories can be opened using the More Sources menu.


To add a DataSource type, Click More Sources, then select Browse, and browse to a .dll file that contains the definition of DataSources.

You can choose to either copy the file to your User Directory, or to create an .xml mapping file that will point to the current location of the file.


 warning


If you choose to copy the file to the User Directory, make sure you also copy any dependencies associated to the dll. Dependencies can either be copied directly with the DataSource file or in a sub folder \Dependencies.

When having many dependencies the sub folder option is more efficient.