Dataflow Derive Surface Objects for Sides

The Derive Surface Objects for Sides dataflow creates thin 3D side surface objects (Covering) that cover the vertical sides of selected target objects. A name property value can be assigned to the derived side surface objects, and selected property values from the related target objects can be copied to them. The net area value is automatically calculated for all derived side surface objects. 

This dataflow provides an easy way to generate distinct side surface objects, for example, to represent formwork on the sides of footings or other structural elements.

Settings

Image: Settings and end result – Side surface objects representing formwork added to the vertical sides of footing objects. An automatically generated group contains all derived side surface objects, organized into subgroups by surface name. Each object has automatically enriched identity and quantity properties.

Step Name

The name of the dataflow step. A dynamic name is automatically generated based on the configuration, but you can also overwrite it manually.

Target Objects

The selected objects from which the side surface objects will be derived. The derived side surfaces are created separately for each target object. The default selection is Footing objects.

Surface Object Inherited Properties

01_Related Building Part

The name of the target object property whose value is copied to the side surface object as 01_Related building part in the Simplebim property set. This identity value makes it easy to identify the building part associated with each side surface object.

Surface Object Settings

01_Name-Type

The name assigned to the derived side surface objects. The value is set to 01_Name-Type in the Simplebim property set. The default name is Formwork Sides.

Surface Color

The color of the derived bottom surface objects. The default color is light beige, but it can be customized.