vSite Admin Portal: Unassigned Elements in BIM Datasources

Issue

After Synchronizing a Native BIM file's structure, all layers within a dataset show "Unassigned". This is particularly more common with much larger, complex 3D models that is uploaded directly into the portal.

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Quick Fix

There are two outcomes:

  1. The file may not be fully synchronized; wait 5-10 minutes before clicking Synchronize Structure again. Note: File size and complexity of layers will affect the wait time before synchronization.
  2. If the wait time exceeds 10 minutes with no activity, the model may have hundreds of layers structured over 6 subcategories in the model and therefore exceeds vSite limits and must be reconfigured to use 6 or fewer subcategories of layers. There are also assumptions the file structure may contain graphical elements instead of physical elements.

Explanation

The parsing mechanic for Native BIM files works with a standard configuration that best suits the needs of the worker on the field. vSite can parse up to 6 subcategories of layers, exceeding that assumes there are redundant levels. vSite must also upload specific BIM-qualified elements used for construction modelling. Physical elements are applicable here whereas graphical elements are rejected during synchronization. In these uncommon instances when graphical elements are present, layers may show as Unassigned in the Admin Portal.

Additional Resources

Adding Native BIM Files as Datasources

Configuration Settings: BIM Models

 

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Reviewed:  2025-05-16

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