Catalogue generator

Catalogue data to DataExpert®BIM in various ways

The IGH (Interessengemeinschaft Datenverbund) provides many ways to deliver catalogue information. In each case, the data is read into the IGH database, validated and prepared for publication.

Excel templates

In addition to the existing template for an Excel delivery, we have created a simpler template that contains all the required data in one tab (see templates).

Free Excel

The required catalogue data can be supplied in any Excel format. In this context, any refers to the number of tabs and existing columns. This also includes ARGE Excel, which is used in exchange with ARGE Neue Medien.

ETIM Schweiz Klassifizierungssysteme

BMEcat and ETIM

The catalogue can also be supplied as a BMEcat file, which is often used in Europe. A combination with the price and register update is also possible here if you are unable to provide Swiss price information in the BMEcat file.

With the delivery of the ETIM classification in a BMEcat file, the existing catalogue data is enriched with the ETIM data. The ETIM classification has been added to the DataExpert® and DataExpert®BIM catalogue formats and is therefore included in every catalogue publication.

BMDG

The BMDG (Building Master Data Guideline) standard defined by ARGE Neue Medien is intended to make it even easier for our members to publish catalogue data in Switzerland. IGH and ARGE Neue Medien have agreed on this format for the mutual exchange of data.

The right format for every software partner

The DataExpert®BIM and DataExpert®Catalogue formats are made available in parallel. This will remain the case in the coming years in order to be able to reach every customer with the catalogues. Our software partners are in the process of converting their import function to the BIM format.