This rule checks that area of the spaces is inside given limits. With this rule, it is possible to check, that e.g. kitchens are larger than given minimum area and smaller than given maximum area.
Important
Running this rule with the default values does not give useful results; this rule has to be configured before use.
The rule parameters are:
Space Classification:
Classification used for classifying spaces. Classification names are set in the Classification Name column of the Area Limits table.
Area Limits Table:
This table lists the area requirements for specific spaces. The four first columns identified a space, you can use one or more columns in identification. The table has the following columns:
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Classification Name: The space usage type classification. Classification can be edited in the Classification View. You can select a classification from a separate dialog opened from the right side of the table cell.
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Space Type: The space type. Depending on the source this is not always available. You can use Space Name instead. An empty value matches any space. When you have a model opened, you can select a type from a separate dialog opened from the right side of the table cell.
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Space Name: The space name can either be unique or more generic, like Office. Again, depending on the source, this value may or may not be present in the model. An empty value matches any space. When you have a model opened, you can select a name from a separate dialog opened from the right side of the table cell.
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Space Number: A value that defines one space uniquely. An empty value matches any space. When you have a model opened, you can select a number from a separate dialog opened from the right side of the table cell.
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Minimum Area: The minimum area for spaces matching the Type, Name, and/or Number.
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Maximum Area: The maximum area for spaces matching the Type, Name, and/or Number.
You can also read values to this table from Excel.
Check Space Groups:
When this is checked, the rule checks also space groups. Otherwise they are ignored.
Analysing the results:
The rule creates an issue for space, which area is outside given limits. They are organized to categories by their names. If the key of a space is not in Area Limits table, it creates an issue with low severity.
Rule report:
The rule has a report of space and their sizes according to space names. Every row in the report tells how many spaces with one name and size exists in the model.
Rule tools:
The rule does not have any tools.