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3D Spaces for Energy Analysis

3D spaces can be created using the free form shapes and solids.

Solids and shapes, such as one drawn using the Place Free Form tool can be converted to 3D space. Applying the Select Shape and Convert to Space tool in the Create Shape toolbar on a given shape will apply current Space Type properties to the 3D shape being created. This shape maintains the height set for the form solid and that is treated as ceiling height. You can however modify the space height as required, by simply dragging the Roof Edit handle vertically. Such shapes are the 3D spaces and they are compatible in the workflow of energy analysis.



A free form shape being converted to 3D space.

Bounding Spaces

Bounding elements in Architectural space having Space bounding property set to true, create analytical space. A range of nodes that form a bounding box. The elements that bound or are between spaces could be walls, doors, windows, ceilings etc.