Deriving a Scheme

Shows step-by-step how to convert a model into a scheme.

Before you begin

You have constructed a pipe network and want to convert it into a scheme.

Requirements:

  • All network objects have been correctly classified.
  • The network has no open ends.
  • Symbols have have been assigned to all the components in the project.

Navigate to:

Project tab ➤ Disciplines ... ➤ Workflows: Scheme ➤ Create tab

Applies to the Scheme workflow.

Procedure

  1. Open the Convert Model to Scheme area by clicking on .
  2. From the drop-down lists, select the desired discipline and the building part for which the scheme is to be created.
  3. Optional: Click on Adjust Storeys and if necessary correct the values for the floor structure and suspended ceiling. Close the dialog with a click on OK.
  4. Click Convert Model to Scheme <.
    You will be prompted to select an element from the pipe network.
  5. Click on a component of the pipe network for which you want to create a scheme.
  6. In the Convert Model to Scheme dialog, make the corresponding settings and click OK.

Results

The scheme is created based on the settings made and can be further edited with the tools on the Create tab if required.