Placing Void Proposals Semi-automatically

Shows step-by-step how to semi-automatically place void proposals.

Before you begin

You want to place void proposals semi-automatically and thus resolve collisions between pipe and duct networks and walls or ceilings. In semi-automatic mode, the lateral distance of a void proposal is indicated and the dimensions are automatically determined from the pipe or duct.

Requirement:

All relevant disciplines are displayed via the view control.

Navigate to:

Project tab ➤ Void planning discipline ➤ Construction tab

Procedure

  1. If the architecture or MEP components are in a linked file, select Architecture in link or MEP components in link.
  2. Open the Provision section.
  3. Select the void type and the placement of the void.
  4. Activate Size by component selection.
  5. Enter the lateral distance.

    The lateral distance is the distance between the pipe or duct and the inner edge of the opening.

    Note: The setting Round up provision dimensions in the Options dialog ( ➤ Options... ➤ Void planning) results in the lateral distances generated in the model being larger than the lateral distance specified here, because the calculated dimensions of the breakout proposal have been rounded up according to the setting. This applies to all placeholders where laterial distances are specified.
  6. Click Provisions < and follow the displayed instructions.

Results

The void proposal is placed.