Magic Wand - Automatic Linking
The Magic Wand automatically links BIM elements with cost positions based on IFC types, names, and properties.
Using the Magic Wand
- Click on the Magic Wand icon in the toolbar
- The system analyzes:
- IFC types (IfcWall, IfcSlab, IfcWindow, etc.)
- Component names and materials
- Pset properties (material, description)
- Matching links are suggested
- Confirm the suggestions or adjust them
Recognition Strategies
The Magic Wand uses several strategies:
1. IFC Type Matching
IfcWall- Positions with "Wall", "Masonry"IfcSlab- Positions with "Ceiling", "Floor slab"IfcWindow- Positions with "Window"IfcDoor- Positions with "Door"
2. Name Matching
- Element name "Concrete wall" - Positions with "Concrete"
- Element name "External wall" - Positions with "External"
3. Material Matching
- Material Pset "Concrete C30/37" - Positions with "Concrete C30"
- Material "Sand-lime brick" - Positions with "SLB"
4. Code Matching
- Position "310.*" - IFC elements with tag "310"
Reviewing Suggestions
After analysis, the system shows:
- Number of suggestions - How many links were found
- List of matches - Element + assigned position
- Confidence - How certain the assignment is
For each suggestion:
- Check Enable - Accept suggestion
- Uncheck Disable - Reject suggestion
- Adjust - Select different position
Best Practices
Improving Accuracy
The more detailed your IFC data (names, materials, Psets), the better the Magic Wand works.
Recommended IFC data:
- Descriptive element names (not "Wall123", but "External wall SLB 24cm")
- Material properties in Psets
- Consistent naming across all models
Overwriting Links
The Magic Wand does not automatically overwrite existing links.
If you want to replace existing links:
- First remove the old links
- Then run the Magic Wand
See Also
- Data Linking - Manual linking via drag & drop
- Creating Positions - Create new positions
- Advanced Filters - Filter elements by IFC type
- 3D Viewer - Select elements in the model