Wiki Page: 02. Do I have to use I-model when exporting a DGN File from AutoPIPE for clash detection

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Mar. 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: Can we use hot clash even without using i-model composer? What are the effect if i do not use i-model composer? The current "Hot_Clash_tutorial.pdf" tutorial only shows procedure, also no information to use i-model composer. only screenshot with i-model composer. If i will not use i-model composer, can i still have the same result only with bigger file size? Answer: No, you do not have to use I-model composer in the hot clash detection procedure. The benefit for using the extra step of creating an i-model is to essentially create a locked file that cannot be graphically updated. Like an Adobe PDF, an I-model file is locked and cannot be graphically altered, but notes can be added, measurements taken / verified, etc.. This makes it a great collaboration type file format. However, not necessary if you wish to skip this step in the Hot-Clash procedure. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!