Collector For Oracle Aconex

Owned by Ryan Best (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Jan 13, 2024 by Daniel Boteanu (Unlicensed)
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Introduction

Utilize this article to set up Rampiva for collecting data from Aconex.

Prerequisites 

  • Aconex account username and password.

  • Aconex API Key (Request from Aconex).

  • Aconex project location (ex: au1.aconex.com).

  • Aconex project must be API enabled (Request from Aconex).

  • Aconex account must have permission to access Confidential documents (otherwise confidential documents will not get collected).

  • Aconex account must have the API User role.

  • Windows 7 or later Operating System.

Instructions

A. Installing the Collector

1

Download Rampiva Collector for Aconex installer.

https://downloads.rampiva.com/collector-for-aconex/rampiva_cfa_1.13.msi

2

Run the Rampiva Collector for Aconex installer with the default settings.

B. Performing a Data Summary Collection

1

Run the Rampiva Collector for Aconex application from the Windows Start menu.

2

Enter the Aconex credentials and API key provided by Aconex.

3

Select the Project location from the drop-down menu.

4

Uncheck the Get Projects Preliminary Statistics option, then click Next.

5

Check the box next to the project that you want to collect. Then click Next.

 

6

To perform a catalog of the items in the project, deselect all of the Export Options except Export Item Size List .

 

7

Provide an Export Location and start the collection.

8

Email the SizeList.csv, SizeSummary.csv and Collection Report.html report files as well as the Aconex API Key to support@rampiva.com.

Providing this information allows Rampiva to issue a license specifically for the designated project and its size.

 

9

Exit the application.

 

C. Performing a Data Collection

1

Run the Application from the Windows Start menu.

 

2

Enter the Aconex credentials and API key provided by Aconex and the Rampiva Key provided by Rampiva.

A Rampiva Key will be issued after receiving an Item Size export for the Project. The Rampiva Key can only be used to collect from the designated project.

3

Select the Project location from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

4

Check the box next to the project that you want to collect. Then click Next.

 

5

Select the Export Options that best meet your output type. By default, all three options are selected.

 

6

Provide an Export Location and start the collection.

7

Monitor the collection progress.