2 Ways to Export in Fabrication CADmep

Info:
The most common ways to export an MAJ out of Fabrication are using these two commands:
1.    CREATECAM: Exports the .itms and changes the status after the export to specific status that is set in the database settings.

2.    CREATEREVITMAJ: Exports the .itms without changing the item status. This helps the data process when pulled into Revit. 


Steps:
CREATECAM: Type in “Createcam” and then Enter. Then select the items to export and select enter again. A window will pop up asking what to name it and where to save the .MAJ file. Name it and select the appropriate path and select “Save.” 

** Tip: Name the MAJ with a short name, but include project information like project number, area of building, floor of building and service. Example: 1234-A-L1-SA

CREATEREVITMAJ: Type in “Createrevitmaj” and then Enter. Then select the items to export and select enter again. A window will pop up asking what to name it and where to save the .MAJ file. Name it and select the appropriate path and select “Save.”


Additional Info:
One other workflow that allows you to export is by using the Fabrication menu’s. 
1.    Right click anywhere in model space > CADmep > CAM:
 


2.    Select the items and select Enter.
3.    A window will pop up asking what to name it and where to save the .MAJ file. Name it and select the appropriate path and select “Save.”


Conclusion:
There are multiple ways to export a MAJ in Fabrication, it really comes down to what you need in the end and where it is going. 

If you are getting an error when trying to export that says “Item(s) will not be output” find the solution here.

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Heather Volk

Sr. Technical Support Specialist, Building Solutions<br><br>Heather is responsible for responding to customer requests and helping them address technical challenges in a timely manner. She is an experienced Computer Aided Design Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. She has strong arts and design professional skills in AutoCAD, plumbing, computer aided design (CAD), project estimation, and facility management, and a history of providing training and technical support.

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