Structure of the Calculation Databases
The built-in calculation database can be accessed through the Edit Database command.
Note: The database also contains the units that elements refer to. (See below.)
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Code: can be any alphanumeric string (e.g. ‘1143’, ‘Wall-012’, ‘JKG-ft’, ‘345fdsr’ etc.)
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Name: text string identifying the Component for the user (e.g. ‘gravel’)
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Quantity: a numeral value (e.g ‘412.5’)
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Unit: any of the Units defined under ‘Unit’ within the same Database (e.g. ‘kg’, ‘m2’, ‘Euro’, ‘$’ etc.) – selectable from pop-up menu.
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Reference Quantity: predefined set of values. The component will be calculated proportionally to the selected Reference Quantity.
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Item: the component will be calculated per piece of the construction element
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Components can reside in Databases (global) or locally in Property Objects. Library Part type construction elements (Objects, Lamps, Windows and Doors) can also have locally defined (i.e., object-specific) Properties: however, these are only available for the Library Part they were defined in, and cannot be linked to other elements. Property Objects can be created and edited using the File > Libraries and Objects > Open Object, then editing in the Property Script window, or by using the appropriate Calculation commands: New Properties and Edit Properties.