Exercise 5.1.3: Defining Sets of Model Elements

In this exercise, students will learn how to:

  • Interrogate the composite model to find particular elements.
  • Define selection sets of like elements that include elements from several of the appended models.
  • Define search criteria to select sets of elements that share common properties or parameter values.
  • Merge previously defined selection sets and organizing the sets into folders.
 Figure 5.1.6 - Using the section box to expose the building systems in a 3D view

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  • Create a multicriteria Search Set, called Wood Framing, that contains the wood framing elements that meet at least one of the following constraints:
    • Item Name Contains timber
    • Item Name Contains joist
    • Item Name Contains pine
    • Item Name Contains wood
  • Create a Selection Set, called Windows & Doors that includes all the windows and doors of the model, regardless of the family type.

Figure 5.1.7 -  Selection set of the wood framing elements

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