New Features
Learn about new features in LINEAR software.
System Requirements
Learn more about the system requirements for using the LINEAR solutions.
Supported Norms and Standards
Learn which norms and standards support the LINEAR Solutions modules.
LINEAR Installation and Administration
Learn how to install, your LINEAR software, license and keep it up to date.
Getting Started
Get basic information about the structure, function, and interaction of the LINEAR Solutions programs in Revit and LINEAR Building.
Preparing Building
Learn how architects prepare plans and models to create a building model for building analysis.
Pre-Concept Design
Learn how to collaboratively localize and dimension equipment rooms and how to create pipeline corridor concepts.
Analyzing Buildings
Get information about the requirements analysis of a building. The demand analysis includes the calculation of the heat load, the cooling load and the ventilation concept.
Dimensioning Components
Learn how to dimension radiators, convectors, panel heating and concrete core activation systems on the basis of the requirements analysis in LINEAR Building and manufacturer-specific.
Inserting Components
Learn how to insert components from the LINEAR CAD Browser, from the libraries and configurators of the library tab or from LINEAR Building into the model.
Constructing Networks
Learn how to create pipe and duct networks, design slots and openings and manage discipline-related reports and tasks.
- Constructing Pipes and Ducts
  Learn how to construct pipe and duct networks.
- Connecting Pipes and Ducts
  Learn how to connect pipes and ducts to components.
- Solving Collisions
  Learn how to find collisions and solve them using our software.
- Constructing Panel Heating/Cooling
  Learn how to design construction areas and lay pipes for panel heating circuits and panel cooling circuits.
- Planning Slots and Openings
  Learn how to plan slots and openings, coordinate with all project participants and find an optimal result for your slot and opening planning.
- Editing Issues and Tasks
  Explains the concept of the issues and tasks tab.
  - About Topics
    Explains the concept of topics in connection with the Issues and tasks tab.
    - Creating New Topic
      Shows step-by-step how to create a new topic in the issues and tasks tab.
    - Linking BCF File
      Shows step-by-step how to link a BCF file to your project.
    - Exporting BCF File
      Shows step-by-step how to export a topic as a BCF file.
    - Details on the Topics Section
      Information on the Topics section.
    - Details on Topics
      Information on the Topics dialog.
  - About Issues
    Explains the concept of issues in connection with the Issues and tasks tab.
  - About Views
    Explains the concept of views in connection with issues and tasks.
  - About Topic Synchronization
    Explains the concept of synchronization of topics in connection with worksharing.
  - About Task Management
    Explains the concept of task management in the context of the issues and tasks tab.
- About the Model Diagnosis
  Explains the concept of model diagnostics for structured review of the model for errors, problems, and opportunities for optimization.
Calculating Networks
Learn how to calculate pipe and duct networks.
Construction Design
Get information about the workflow Construction design in connection with pipe and duct networks.
Labeling
Learn how to label section parts and components in the model.
Output
Get information about material compilation in LINEAR Building. You will also learn how to print or export calculation results and material lists in your CAD program.
Troubleshooting
Get information about possible sources of errors when working with LINEAR Solutions.

Linking BCF File

Shows step-by-step how to link a BCF file to your project.

Before you begin

You have received a BCF file with information about your project and want to import it into your project.

Navigate to:

Project tab ➤ Discipline ➤ Issues and tasks tab ➤ Topics...

Applies to all disciplines.

Procedure

Click Link...

The file explorer opens.
Navigate to the BCF file to be linked and select it.
Confirm your Selection with Open and exit the dialog Topics with OK.

Results

The linked BCF file is displayed in the Topics section. Linked BCF files can be recognized by the BCF symbol in front of their name. Issues in this topic can be found in the Issues section.

Name	Purpose	Lifetime	Type	Provider
CookieConsent	Saves your consent to using cookies.	1 year	HTML	Website
fe_typo_user	Assigns your browser to a session on the server.	session	HTTP	Website

Name	Purpose	Lifetime	Type	Provider
_ga	Used to distinguish users.	2 years	HTML	Google
_gat	Used to throttle request rate.	1 day	HTML	Google
_gid	Used to distinguish users.	1 day	HTML	Google
_ga_QTGLMF6700	Google Analytics cookie to throttle the request rate.	2 years	HTML	Google
_gcl_au	Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency.	3 months	HTML	Google
_clck	Persists the Clarity User ID and preferences, unique to that site, on the browser. This ensures that behavior in subsequent visits to the same site will be attributed to the same user ID.	1 years	HTML	Microsoft
_clsk	Connects multiple page views by a user into a single Clarity session recording.	366 day	HTML	Microsoft
_uetsid	This is a tracking cookie used by Microsoft Bing Ads. It allows us to target a user who has visited our website before.	1 day	HTML	Microsoft
_uetvid	Used to track visitors across multiple websites to present relevant advertising based on the visitor's preferences.	390 day	HTML	Microsoft
ln_or	Registers statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal anyalyzes by the website operator.	1 day	HTML	LinkedIn

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Linking BCF File

Before you begin

Navigate to:

Procedure

Results