How do I Import an Output Material Report?

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1. Launch BC Framer and open any existing or new (.mmdl) file.

2. Click on the Output ribbon and Report Schemes > Process Output.

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3. This opens the Process Output dialog box.

4. Click on the Reports radio button, top left.

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5. In the lower right, click Import.

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6. Browse your computer to locate (*.miirep) file.

7. Select the report, then click Open.

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8. Click Continue on the Import Options box, leaving the default checked.

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9. Select the Schemes radio button, top left, Materials category, and click New.

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10. Create a New Output Scheme...

11. On the General tab: type in a name and description of the new report.

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12. (Optional) Click Change Image… > SAPPHIRE Model. Choose an icon and click OK.

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13. Click on the Reports and Delivery tab.

14. Click the Category lower left: Material Lists.

15. Double-click on the desired Material report (or select it and click Add) to add it to the top section.

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16. On Scheme defaults, edit Delivery target and Output units.

17. Use the Windows default printer, a select specific printer, or a PDF writer.

18. Most designers set the Output Units to Imperial: F-if”, Feet, Inches & Fractions.

19. Click OK.

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20. Select the Schemes radio button, top left, Materials category.

21. Select the new report and click Preview.

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22. This should show the new report preview.

23. The new report will not be listed in the Report Schemes > Materials menu tree until you restart BC Framer.

24. Close and restart BC Framer, opening any Framer file.

25. Click the Output ribbon > Report Schemes > Materials and select the new report to test it out!

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