The Space Management task creates and manages named space objects in your model. Using volumes, you can define safety zones, areas set aside for distinct processes, maintenance regions, or any other conceptual spaces that you need. The exact properties and specifications of these space objects are defined in the reference data, which also designates each volume type as an area, a zone, or an interference volume. A zone can refer to one or more space systems and areas, while an area can be entirely or partially part of several different zones.
There are several methods that you can use to define the geometry of a space object: by two points, by four points, by window, by selection, by plane and offset, or by reference to existing spaces. You can also create a volume in the model by defining a path and projecting a cross-section along it. In addition to these functions, you can merge existing spaces together.
The Space Management task has the following commands:
Select Used to select objects in the model. See Space Object Properties. |
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Creates a new hierarchical node for the organization of space objects. |
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Place Volume by Two Points Command Defines a volume by selecting two points to represent opposite vertices of the volume that you need. |
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Place Volume by Four Points Command Defines a volume by three points to define a base plane and a fourth point to define elevation or depth. |
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Place Volume by Window Command Defines a volume based on the active graphical view of the model. The view boundaries, depth range, and possible clipping are used when generating the volume. |
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Place Volume by Selection Command Defines a rectangular volume that encloses a selected set of objects in the model. |
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Place Volumes by Plane and Offset Command Defines rectangular volumes based on a reference plane and offsets from the plane. |
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Place Volumes by Grids Command Defines many volumes at once, based on a set of grid and elevation planes. |
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Create Volume Bound by Spaces Command Defines a volume by selecting sufficient bounding spaces to create a closed volume. |
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Merges multiple existing volumes into a single new space. |
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Place Volume Along Path Command Places a volume by specifying a cross-section and projecting the cross-section along a path. |
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Place Volume Using Primitive Shapes Command Places a volume in the model by selecting a pre-defined volume shape from a palette and then providing dimensional information to define the shape size. |
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Associate Volume to Object Command Establishes a relationship between an object and a space in the model. |
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Place Drawing Volume by View Command Creates a clipping volume that is associated with a drawing volume component and a drawing view. |
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Place Drawing Volume by Selection Command Generates a drawing volume around a selected set of objects in the model. |
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Place Drawing Volume by Two Points Command Creates a clipping volume that is associated with a drawing volume component by selecting two points to represent opposite vertices of the volume that you need. |
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Place Drawing Volume by Four Points Command Creates a clipping volume that is associated with a drawing volume component by typing three points to define a base plane and a fourth point to define elevation or depth. |