This article explains how images can be imported from Hexagon (HxGN) into IMS. We will explain how to add/assign or remove any given file (image/drawing) in terms of visibility across ECHs and other related entities. Note: Your site must have the Interface configuration enabled and properly configured to receive images from Hexagon.
IMS supports two options:
Use once – Attach/assign the drawing to only one ECH.
Use permanent – The drawing is assigned to the Equipment (not the ECH) and will be visible on all ECHs of that equipment. It cannot be removed from an individual ECH.
Definitions and scope
Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Hexagon | Centralized image (drawing) repository. It is a standalone tool not governed by IMS. |
Sync direction | Unidirectional synchronization from Hexagon to IMS. |
Files (image/drawing) | Refers to files that are fetched from Hexagon. |
Prerequisites
Important
The site must have a properly configured interface with Hexagon to fetch drawings.
The Application setting “Search SDX Configuration” should be turned on.
How to attach/assign files to only one ECH
To attach/assign files to only one ECH:
Open the Condition History Main Screen (grid list).
Select the desired ECH in the list to open the Details Page.
Scroll down to the Drawings and Documents section.
Click Search for Drawings and Documents.
Click Search to fetch available files.
Note: FLOC and Equipment references are pre-populated. You can narrow down the search according to File Type and Source.
Click Search.
Select the files.
Click Use once.
The files are visible only on the ECH that you attached them to.
Take Note
Other ECHs of the same Equipment will not contain these files.
How to attach/assign files to multiple ECHs
To attach/assign files to multiple ECHs:
Open the ECH Main Screen (grid list).
Select the desired ECH in the list to open the Details Page.
Scroll down to the Drawings and Documents section.
Click Search for Drawings and Documents.
Click Search to fetch available files.
Note: FLOC and Equipment references are pre-populated. You can narrow down the search according to File Type and Source.
Click Search (see 1).
Select the files (see 2).
Click Use permanent (see 3).
Take note
Because the files are attached at the Equipment level, they are visible in all corresponding Condition Histories associated with that Equipment.
Note: Files added/assigned using the Use permanent option are also visible on the corresponding parent Equipment.
How to remove/unassign files from one ECH
To remove/unassign files from one ECH:
Open the Condition History Main Screen (grid list).
Select the desired ECH in the list to open the Details Page.
Scroll down to the Drawings and Documents section.
Hover over the file you want to remove/unassign.
Note: The files that are added using the Use once option will be candidates for removal/un-assignment. The ones that are added via Use permanent option will not.
Click the X button on the file you wish to remove/un-assign.
Unassign the file by confirming the dialogue.
How to remove/unassign files from multiple ECHs
Take note
To remove/unassign files from the ECHs that were assigned using the Use permanent option, navigate to the corresponding parent Equipment.
To remove/unassign files from multiple ECHs:
Open the Condition History Main Screen (grid list).
Select the desired ECH in the list to open the Details Page.
Click on the Equipment ID to open the Equipment Details Page.
Scroll down to the Drawings and Documents section of that Equipment.
Hover over the file you want to remove/unassign.
Select the X button on the file you wish to remove/un-assign.
Unassign the file by confirming the dialogue.
