Import Building From External File

It can sometimes be necessary to import buildings/blocks from another dsb file into a file that contains an existing model. To do that follow the steps below.

1. Open the model where the building geometry is to be imported to.
2. From the DesignBuilder File > Import menu, click on the Import building from external file option and select the dsb file containing the building(s) to be imported. When the import is completed you will end up with the original building and the newly imported building(s) from the external file.

Tip: If you wish to merge selected blocks from the imported building(s) to the existing building you can use the Transfer blocks tool to move the blocks from the imported building to the existing building. Once you have transferred the blocks you wish to keep you can delete the imported building(s) from the Navigator panel.

Note: Bear in mind that components and templates are not imported with the geometry and attributes when using the Import building from external file command. This means that if the building in the external file refers to custom components and/or templates that are not also included in the destination model, there is potential for data to be missing after the import. For example if the model in the external file included a custom activity template and it is imported to a model without that template then you are likely to end up with settings like that in the screenshot below. In general you should assume that any selection of custom components and templates will need to be remade in the imported model.