How to convert .hmlx files to export files

This document describes step-by-step how to start the hsbExportManager (the Standalone Exporter), how to read a .hmlx file, and how to perform an export from that file.

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All of your exports/ groups and settings are stored in your current hsbCompany folder.

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Before you start exporting don’t forget to number all your entities. More information about numbering entities can be found in the article: Add numbering.

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Step 1 - Finding and starting the hsbExportManager

The hsbExportManager can be found in the hsbDesign installation folder, in the Export subfolder.

• Navigate to: Program Files → hsbcad → hsbDesign<...> → Export.
• Locate the hsbExportManager (Application) file and double-click it to launch it.

Step 2 - The hsbExportManager dialog box

After startup, the hsbExportManager Dialog box opens with a list of available exports (for example, PDF reports, the ModelX Exporter, Excel Report, ...).

Step 3 - Select ''Open''

Select Open in the top left corner of this dialog box.

Step 4 - Loading a .hmlx file

A Dialog box opens and filters by default for model files (*.hmlx; *.hmm; *.dxx).

• Browse to the location of the .hmlx file.
• Select the file and select Open.

Step 5 - Select and execute an export

As soon as the model is loaded, the file name appears in the window's title bar and the Run button becomes active.

• Select the desired export from the list (for example, a report or the ModelX Exporter).
• Select Run to execute the export.

Summary

• Start hsbExportManager.exe from Program Files\hsbcad\hsbDesign<...>\Export.
• Select “Open…”.
• Select the .hmlx file and select Open.
• Select the desired export from the list and select Run.

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