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workflow for space created from layout

Hello, I would like to know how to efficient creating geometry with predefined layout. For examples in my case : geometry. Their spaces have plenum and doesn't repeat story layout. Currently, i need to create spaces each story layout then take them on the top - build bottom-to-top. My main problems is how to efficiency assign story and name the spaces. Moreover, i need to check each space for surface matching, etc so that the model becomes right. Please give me some advice for saving time spent for this process. Thanks

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ngkhanh
asked 2016-01-15 06:21:50 -0500
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Jamie Bull
updated 2016-01-18 04:31:06 -0500
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@aparker I created a simple geometry and used 'create spaces from diagram' option to build stories. However, I wasn't able to create plenum. How can I do so using the Legacy plugin? is there a script? Thanks

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answered 2018-12-04 21:59:46 -0500
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I suggest this workflow

  1. Create the geometry exactly the way you are doing it now

  2. Use the Extension > OpenStudio User Scripts > Alter or Add Model Elements > Assign Building Stories feature in the SketchUp plugin to assign stories.

  3. Write a Measure to assign space names. Something like:

    model.getBuildingStorys.each do |story| story.spaces.sort.each_with_index do |space, i| space.setName("#{story.name} space #{i}") end end

  4. Use the Alter or Add Model Elements > Add New Thermal Zone for Spaces with no Thermal Zone feature in the SketchUp plugin to create a zone for each space.

  5. Use the surface matching feature, then click Intersect in Entire Model to cut surfaces that don't overlap perfectly into smaller surfaces.

  6. Use the surface matching feature, then click Match in Entire Model to match the newly subdivided surfaces up.

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answered 2016-01-16 14:14:34 -0500
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updated 2016-01-16 20:29:04 -0500
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I tried some codes and have problems with Story name assignment. Normally, Story object is along with creating new space from layout. so plenum spaces have their own story. I want to automatic story assign by measuring writing.Please let me know about your comment and suggestion Thanks

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