In various fields (electrical engineering, piping, BIM, etc.), often clearance spaces have to be marked adjacent to the real component. This may be space to avoid collisions [e.g. for conveyors], maintenance spaces [e.g. for windows, devices for sun protection, boilers] or operation spaces [e.g. beside/in front of sanitary items like basins, showers].

For all these requirements there are some classes in the CNS classification, which create different basic geometric forms:

If products are equipped with the corresponding class characteristics (this is usually done automatically), you can display them in PARTdataManager (or other end media) by clicking on Show auxiliary geometry the corresponding rooms can be visualized in the 3D view.

Assign class

To do this, in PARTproject the GeometryFormBox (cuboid), GeometryFormCylinder (cylinder) or GeometryFormSphere (sphere) class is assigned to a specific connection point ( "Connection points [Connection points] " filter [Filter] ) under Type of Area.

Specify features

Assign attributes

In the Features [Attributes] dialog area, the class features 3D identification and 3D file name [3D filename] must be set as mandatory, otherwise the corresponding parameters for determining the geometry Length (Y), Width (X), Height (Z ) or Diameter in relation to the coordinates of the connection point.

Assign the usage type under Type of Area feature in the list box:

The rooms are colored with the $CADENAS_SETUP\partobjects\primitives\primitives.cfg specified colors.

[Cube_Maintenance]
id=cube_maintenance
file=cube.3db
type=primitive
color=#00cccc

[Cube_Clearance]
id=cube_clearance
file=cube.3db
type=primitive
color=#FFFF66

[Cube_Operation]
id=cube_operation
file=cube.3db
type=primitive
color=#CC2200

If in PARTdataManager the GeometryFormBox option is activated in the 3D view under Classification elements [Classification Elements], the individual class features are displayed.

Classification elements [Classification Elements] -> GeometryFormBox

Click on Show auxiliary geometry the corresponding rooms are visualized.

Show auxiliary geometry

	Note
	List field selection and color distinction have been added in V12 SP4. In V12 SP2 only a manual entry of the type was possible.

See also Section 1.10.1.2.1.1, “Visualisation of diverse auxiliary geometry (spaces) generated from classification data”.