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# Report Configuration Files

This chapter lists the workflows and how the Report Configuration Files and it Layout files are handled in a Collaboration (BIM360 / **A**utodesk **C**onstruction **C**loud) environment.

This chapter is important only if the Report Files Location is set to **Project** (see [AutoCAD Plant 3D](/plant-tools/plantreporter/settings/autocad-plant-3d.md)).

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<summary>Creating a new Report Configuration</summary>

If you create a new Report Configuration the following files are handled:

1. ReportConfiguration.Collection.xml = CHECKED OUT

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<summary>Editing a Report Configuration</summary>

If you edit a Report Configuration the following files are handled:

1. \*.rcf file => CHECKED OUT
2. \*.layout.22.2 => CHECK OUT
3. ReportConfiguration.Collection.xml = CHECKED OUT

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<summary>Closing Report Configuration Dialog</summary>

If you close the Report Configuration Dialog the following files are handled:

1. \*.rcf file => CHECKED IN
2. \*.layout.22.2 => CHECK IN
3. ReportConfiguration.Collection.xml = CHECKED IN

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<summary>Deleting a new Report Configuration</summary>

If you delete a Report Configuration the following files are handled:

1. \*.rcf file => DELETED This includes the removal of the \*.rcf file from the work folder as well as the removal on BIM360.
2. \*.layout.22.2 file => DELETED This includes the removal of the \*.layout.22.2 file from the work folder as well as the removal on BIM360.
3. ReportConfiguration.Collection.xml = CHECKED OUT/IN The file will be checked out first, then updated, and then checked in again.

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<summary>Importing Report Configurations</summary>

If you import a Report Configuration the following files are handled:

1. \*.rcf file => CHECKED IN This includes copying the \*.rcf file to the work folder as well as adding it on BIM360.
2. \*.layout.22.2 file => CHECKED IN This includes copying the \*.layout.22.2 file to the work folder as well as adding it on BIM360.
3. ReportConfiguration.Collection.xml = CHECKED OUT/IN The file will be checked out first, then updated, and then checked in again.

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