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Working with Custom Classification Systems

jessica_smith — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:43:35 GMT

Classification Systems are the building block of the value that Tandem brings to customers. Classifications are the starting point for how element and asset data are organized. Before uploading a custom classification system, it is essential to confirm that the one being used is required of the project at handover. Updating to a new classification system later will create quite a bit of work. If MasterFormat is the classification system of choice, you can get started right away as this is the default classification system in Tandem.

Open the Classifications Tab in the left side menu from the Manage screen. MasterFormat and Uniformat are already uploaded for your convenience*, with MasterFormat being the default in Tandem. These two classification systems can be found in the Select Classification Dropdown and any previously uploaded custom classification systems.

*Uniformat and MasterFormat cannot be updated or edited as they are. To customize these, follow the steps for uploading a custom classification system below

Uploading a Custom Classification System

Select a classification template from the dropdown.
Click Download. This exports an editable template of the system.
Open the template in Excel or another spreadsheet app and edit as needed.
Click + Add Classification to import and save the custom classification to your system.

Updating an existing Classification System

Follow Steps 1 and 2 above.
Select the classification system that needs to be updated.
Above the code column, click Update.
Drag and drop your file or click to select.
Click Update.

Key Points to Remember

Only files with extension .xlsx are accepted.

The custom classification system is ready to use. Don't forget to double-check that all classifications have been uploaded correctly and are in the correct hierarchical order.

Re: Working with Custom Classification Systems

jessica_smith — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:30:21 GMT

Since this post, we have published additional information about this feature. For more information on custom classification, read Tandem Tuesday Tip - When Creating a Custom Classification System..... and check out the Classifications page on AKN (Autodesk Knowledge Network)

Re: Working with Custom Classification Systems

Chuong.Ho — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:58:25 GMT

Hi, I have issue with extend level defind for Uniformat to level 6 but can't support well, how can we import our custom standard ? This just is short example :

A10,Foundations,2 A1010,Standard Foundations,3 A1010.10,Wall Foundations,4 A1010.30,Column Foundations,4 A1010.90,Standard Foundation Supplementary Components,4 A1010.90.020,Standard Foundation Supplementary Components Details,5 A1001.90.030.0000,Foundations-Foundation Accessories-GENERAL General,6

And this his issue :

Re: Working with Custom Classification Systems

jessica_smith — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:34:22 GMT

Hi @Chuong.Ho ,

I can only see the first 7 rows and your error is at row 9. When this happens it's either an issue with the code or the level.

Re: Working with Custom Classification Systems

vanchuong.ho — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:53:41 GMT

Hi @jessica_smith, It's is same level with row 7, just issue is Autodesk limit until level 5 for Uniformat, but because the project is so complex we want extend data Uniformat into level 6

Re: Working with Custom Classification Systems

arundhati.ghosh — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:24:17 GMT

@vanchuong.ho - The classification code needs to be hierarchical following the same pattern. The change you might have to make is in Level 6 (row 7):
A1010.90.020,Standard Foundation Supplementary Components Details,5
A1001.90.020.100,Foundations-Foundation Accessories-GENERAL General,6

Please let us know if this resolves the issue.

Re: Working with Custom Classification Systems

Chuong.Ho — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:33:27 GMT

Hi @arundhati.ghosh , it was hit issue :

This is code you can try from your side with file Uniformat.csv:

Code,Description,Level A,Substructure,1 A10,Foundations,2 A1010,Standard Foundations,3 A1010.10,Wall Foundations,4 A1010.30,Column Foundations,4 A1010.90,Standard Foundation Supplementary Components,4 A1010.90.020,Standard Foundation Supplementary Components Details,5 A1001.90.020.100,Foundations-Foundation Accessories-GENERAL General,6

Re: Working with Custom Classification Systems

arundhati.ghosh — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:27:24 GMT

Looks like there was a small typo in Row 9 Code - A1010.90.020.10
Fixing that should work.

Re: Working with Custom Classification Systems

Chuong.Ho — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 06:49:07 GMT

Hi @arundhati.ghosh , thank you for your help, it worked !