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G.DataManager

1. What Is This Tool?

G.DataManager is a standalone desktop application designed to help AEC professionals manage, standardize, and automate data extraction from BIM models using reusable configuration files and scheduling templates.

At its core, G.DataManager acts as a BDS Config Manager—it enables users to create, open, edit, and export .bds.config files, which reference structured BDS templates. These templates define what data to extract from IFC-based models and how to format it, ensuring consistency across teams and projects.

Whether you're managing a single BIM model or coordinating multiple stakeholders on a large infrastructure project, G.DataManager gives you a visual and efficient way to control how building data is captured, organized, and shared.

2. What Is a BDS File?

Building Data Share (BDS) Format

Building Data Share (BDS) is an open, XML-based schema designed for defining structured, reusable data schedules in BIM workflows.

Built on the IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) standard, BDS enables cross-platform, multidisciplinary data templates that can be reused across multiple models, teams, and phases of a construction project.

Instead of manually defining what data you need from your BIM model, a BDS file allows you to: - Specify IFC entities to include (e.g., IfcWall, IfcDoor) - Choose which properties or attributes to extract (e.g., FireRating, Type, LoadBearing) - Apply filters (e.g., IsExternal = true, FireRating > 2 HR) - Define sorting rules and field visibility

This turns complex model data into clean, structured, and predictable tabular outputs ready for analysis, compliance checks, or export to Excel.

Highlights

  • Standards-Based
    Built for interoperability with any software that supports IFC.

  • Reusable Templates
    Define once, reuse everywhere. Ensures consistency across all project stages and contributors.

  • Multi-Disciplinary Coverage
    Supports all disciplines including architecture, structural, mechanical, and electrical.

  • Structured Output
    Produces well-formed schedules with headers, metadata, and filters embedded in the definition.

G.DataManager is currently in Beta and will be available soon for free download.
For inquiries, contact: contact@g-algo.com

3. Overview

G.Manager

What Can You Do?

Feature Description
Open Config File Load a .bds.config file to access its project metadata, models, and BDS link
Create New Project Set up a new configuration with editable project fields
Define Schedules Create and manage schedule templates using a visual editor
Export to Excel Export any schedule into a clean .xlsx file with header styling
Assign IFC Models Link one or more BIM models (IFC) to be used as data sources
Project Metadata Store information like project name, address, organization, issue dates, etc.
Filter and Sort Data Apply complex filters (e.g., regex, BETWEEN, IS NULL) and custom sort orders

G.DataManager offers a user-friendly interface with categorized navigation, tree views for hierarchy management, and rich dialogs for editing configuration content.