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[BlenderBIM] IfcVoidingFeature, how to use it?

1. S by smr02 on 21 Feb 2023, edited 16 Oct 2023 #

   I've just discovered that there is a IfcElement called IfcVoidingFeature. I want to use it to add holes or chamfers.

   I can add it as void to a Wall, but it's not getting subtracted.

   

2. A by Ace on 21 Feb 2023 # +2 votes

   You need to

   1. Select Bim tool

   

   2. Add & extend the wall

   

   3. Add void

   

   4. select the void

   

   5. then also select the wall

   

   6. then press apply void

   

   7. Will make nice opening

   

   Hope that helps, it's not too straightforward at the moment but hopefully we can find a simpler way in the future

3. T by theoryshaw on 21 Feb 2023 #

   @Ace you should do videocasts... will save you a lot of work. :)

4. S by smr02 on 21 Feb 2023 #

   Thank you, @Ace!

   I've imported a geometry from a different program (Rhino) that i want to add as void. Is it possible to use a existing geometry as the void?

5. C by Coen on 21 Feb 2023 # +1 votes

   @theoryshaw said:

   @Ace you should do videocasts... will save you a lot of work. :)

   Or this: https://www.screentogif.com/

6. A by Ace on 21 Feb 2023 # +1 votes

   @theoryshaw said:

   @Ace you should do videocasts... will save you a lot of work. :)

   Hahaha I like screenshots, especially for simple things like this, but noted ;)

7. A by Ace on 21 Feb 2023 #

   @smr02 said:

   Thank you, @Ace!

   I've imported a geometry from a different program (Rhino) that i want to add as void. Is it possible to use a existing geometry as the void?

   I think sooo..... YES

   Just select the 'opening' object (from rhino) then the wall and hit apply void

8. A by Ace on 21 Feb 2023 #

   @Coen said:

   @theoryshaw said:

   @Ace you should do videocasts... will save you a lot of work. :)

   Or this: https://www.screentogif.com/

   That's quite cool

9. T by theoryshaw on 21 Feb 2023 # +3 votes

   I've imported a geometry from a different program (Rhino) that i want to add as void. Is it possible to use a existing geometry as the void?

   as @Ace said yes.

   videocast:

   If you use windows, l like to use https://getsharex.com/ for screencaptures

10. T by terry_c on 30 Sep 2023 #

    Thanks for explaining this. Very Useful.

    Is it possible to edit the void later to re-adjust the size or shape of the void?

    Thanks.

11. T by terry_c on 16 Oct 2023 #

    @terry_c said:

    Thanks for explaining this. Very Useful.

    Is it possible to edit the void later to re-adjust the size or shape of the void?

    Thanks.

    Just found it.

    Use toggle openings (voids) 'option/alt O' or 'Void' under Mode in the toolbar to turn on the void, and then tab to edit.

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