BIMSPACE command

Creates BIM Space entities from enclosed boundaries.

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Description

Creates BIM Space entities by picking a point inside an enclosed area defined by space bounding entities.

Note: Space bounding entities are 3D solids or linear 2D entities, which are classified as a BIM entity and having Space Bounding property set to Yes. If the Centerline property of a space bounding solid is set to Yes, the center of the solid is used as the space boundary.

A label is created at the geometric center of space.

Note: The Space option of the BIMCLASSIFY command converts any 2D or 3D entity into a BIM Space entity.

The height of the space is defined by:

  • The top face of the highest bounding entity.
  • The Default Space Height user preference , when all bounding entities are 2D linear entities.

Options

Edit
Launches the Edit mode, which allows to add or remove space bounding entities in a Space by clicking them.
Note: After editing, launch the BIMUPDATESPACE command to update the space.
Note: If the update Method property of the space is Manually, the space cannot be updated by the BIMUPDATESPACE command. This can be solved by setting this property to Automatic.
Note: The BIM Spaces properties can be edited in the Properties panel.
BIM Space Properties
Representation
Sets the visual representation of the BIM Space:
  • Footprint: Space stamp only.
  • Solid: Transparent 3D solid. The height of the solid is copied from the surrounding wall solids.
Status
Specifies the status of the Space.
Note: If the space is out-of-date, an exclamation mark icon is displayed next to the space stamp. This can be solved with the BIMUPDATESPACE command.
Name
Sets the name of the space, which is also visible on the space stamp.
Description
Describes the space.
Building
Specifies the building to which the space is assigned to.
Story
Specifies the story to which the space is assigned to.
Interior elevations
Controls the display of Interior Elevations. If interior elevations are not created yet, the property is disabled.
Note: Additional properties can be created using the BIMPROPERTIES command.