Placing Void Proposals Manually

Shows step by step how to manually place void proposals.

Before you begin

You want to place void proposals manually and thus resolve collisions between pipe and duct networks and walls or ceilings.

Requirement:

All relevant disciplines are displayed via the view control.

Navigate to:

Project tab ➤ Void planning discipline ➤ Construction tab

Procedure

  1. Select the reference level in the Construction level/ Offset (+/-) section.
  2. Select the datum level. If the datum level conforms to the reference level, select Current storey.
  3. Enter an offset to the datum level.

    If the component is to be located below the datum level, enter a negative offset.

  4. If the architecture or MEP components are in a linked file, select Architecture in link or MEP components in link.
  5. Open the Provisions section.
  6. Select the void type and the placement of the void.
  7. If necessary, deactivate Size by component selection.
  8. Enter the dimensions of the void.
  9. Select a height reference.
  10. Click Provisions <.
  11. Select the wall in which you want to place the void proposal and place the void.

Results

The void proposal is placed.