Batch Tagging Multiple Views

Process all mechanical plans for a building in one operation.

Last updated: 2024-12-01

Batch Tagging lets you apply your tagging strategy to many views at once. If your project uses consistent view templates and naming conventions, you can filter and select views quickly, then let Autotag process them while you continue working.

Batch Tagging window with view, profile, and action selectors
Batch Tagging window: Select views, assign profiles, and choose actions for each job.

When to Use Batch Tagging

  • Tagging all mechanical floor plans for a multi-story building
  • Applying consistent tagging across all views using a specific view template
  • Re-running Organize Existing Tags after profile changes
  • Processing coordination views before a milestone

How It Works

1

Open Batch Tagging

In the Tagging ribbon, click Batch Tagging. The window shows all taggable views in your project.

2

Filter and select views

Use filters (level, view template, discipline) to narrow the list. Check the views you want to process.

3

Choose profile and command per row

For each view, select which profile to use and which command (Create & Organize All, Create & Organize New, or Organize Only).

4

Click Launch

Jobs are queued and processed sequentially. Each view opens, runs, and closes before the next begins.

Leverage Your View Templates
If your project uses consistent view template names ("MEP - Mech Plan", "MEP - Plumbing Plan"), filtering by template makes selection fast.
Batch Tagging queue with multiple jobs and a saved batch profile
Queued jobs ready to process, each with its assigned profile and action.

Job Queue Behavior

Batch jobs use the same job queue as single-view operations:

  • Jobs process sequentially—one view at a time
  • The Jobs panel shows which view is currently processing
  • You can continue modeling or reviewing while jobs run
  • Cancel or retry individual jobs from the Jobs panel

Best Practices

  • Test your profile on a single view before running a large batch
  • Save your project before starting—batch operations create many transactions
  • Group similar views (all floor plans, all sections) for consistent results
  • Review a sample of tagged views before finalizing the entire set
  • Run large batches during off-peak hours if your model is complex

Handling Failures

If some views fail during batch processing:

  • Successful views are not affected by failures in other views
  • Check the Jobs panel for error details (missing tag families, unsupported view types)
  • Fix the issue and re-run just the failed views
View Types
Batch Tagging only shows views that Autotag can process—plans, sections, 3D views. Sheets, schedules, and templates are excluded automatically.