How does TheModus Professional - System Openings work?

Last modified on: 7 June 2022

TheModus Professional - System Openings

TheModus Professional - System Openings

Introduction to TheModus Professional

‘TheModus Professional’ offers full BIM support to BIM modellers and BIM managers for all disciplines within the construction process.

‘TheModus Professional’ offers a wide range of features which, when used together, can be used to support powerful workflows, such as prefabrication.

With ‘TheModus Professional’ modellers will be able to model faster, the quality of the product is raised and processes which use the BIM data provided are optimized.

With ‘TheModus Professional’:

You can quickly annotate your drawings;
You can quickly organize your information in the project;
You can model faster by using productivity enhancing tools for both Mechanical and Electrical engineers and modellers;
You will also have access to the AutoCAD applications Techline and Nordined;
You can use specific solutions from manufacturers, such as the Dyka Vacurain bracketingroutine from van Walraven;
You can create Electrical Schemes;
You can create project Documentation;
You can manage Wall-, Floor- and Roof-openings;
You can generate Dimensions;
You can calculate Centers of Gravity;
You can compose buildings based on building options;
You can create Lighting plans in collaboration with Dialux;
You can create Mechanical calculations in collaboration with BINK;

With the help from ‘TheModus Professional’:

Modellers of all disciplines are able to work faster and more efficiently;
You get a grip on the enormous amount of information that is produced during modelling.
Many of the time-consuming and complex BIM processes are automated;
Results are created based on your own company standards;
You can optimize complex processes;
You can reduce hidden costs;
You can reduce the failure costs;
You can speed up processes;

‘TheModus Professional’ is available for all disciplines.

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System Openings

Coordinating objects that come into contact with each other, leads to a complex process for every building. A special form in this is the ‘Openings’ process. A process in which many disciplines are involved, all of whom have a different interest in this process. Ultimately, the goal is for an object such as a pipe to pass smoothly through another object, such as a wall or floor. How one object passes through another depends on many factors, such as structural strength, soundproofing, fire safety, etc. For all these factors, there are disciplines that make claims to ensure that an appropriate opening can ultimately be made.

The process is basically the same for every project. However, the extent to which decisions are made differs. This difference again depends on the size of the project and the type of companies involved in the design and implementation of the project. Basically, the process consists of:

Detect where objects touch. We call this the 'requests';
Register the 'requests';
Coordinating all ‘requests’ between the appropriate disciplines;
Processing the specifications of the 'requests';
Process the ‘openings’ based on the specifications;
Checking and maintaining the processed ‘openings’, taking all changes into account.

Someone has to initiate and coordinate this process. In BIM processes there is usually a BIM manager who initiates these matters. There is also a BIM coordinator who takes care of the substantive matters.

These roles can be performed by separate advisors, but are often filled by someone from the implementing organization. We often see that the project manager also is the BIM manager, and a work planner is the BIM coordinator. But with the larger projects, these roles are also filled by other people. Since this process often relates to piping, the roles are often filled by employees of an MEP/technical contractor.

We refer to the BIM coordinator as the 'Applicant' in the openings process. The applicant needs an opening through which its objects can pass.

Specific properties apply to each request. Properties about which several disciplines usually have to make decisions. We therefore recommend that you periodically hold a BIM coordination meeting during BIM developments. This is a typical activity for the BIM coordinator. This is done under the supervision of the BIM manager. All disciplines must of course be present at this meeting. During this consultation, all requests are processed and assessed. This can be done live in the 3D model, where all necessary information is immediately available. All specifications of the requests can then be discussed and processed immediately in the model.

'TheModus System Openings' fully supports this process. 'TheModus System Openings' offers functionality for detecting where objects touch each other, for sharing the information, for processing all specifications and ultimately processing the actual cuts/openings in the BIM model.

'TheModus System Openings' can be applied directly in any Revit model. There are no restrictions for this. However, preparations are needed to organize the process.

The following sections take a closer look at how to prepare the process and manage the requests.

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Preparation of the System Openings process

‘TheModus System Openings’ is basically immediately ready for use. However, it is desirable for the BIM Manager to think about the processes surrounding the handling of System Openings. Precisely to support these processes, it is desirable to configure ‘TheModus System Openings’ in a number of areas.

In addition, the BIM Manager must think about the methodology of how BIM models are brought together. Does everyone work in one model, or are aspect models used. In any case, ‘TheModus System Openings’ supports both situations.

For larger projects, however, it is advised to set up one separate model for System Openings only, and to link all other models here.

A number of terms apply:

Objects that touch each other are called a 'Clash'
A system openings request is elaborated in the project in the form of a 'Revit Family'. We call this the 'Sparing Object'. This carries all the information about the ‘opening’ and the ‘request’ for the ‘opening’.

The following sections provide support for configuring all components for ‘TheModus System Openings’.

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Setting up ‘Sparing Objecten’ for various opening types and constructions

Each opening has specific properties, which means that different opening solutions are necessary in a building. Openings depend, for example, on the construction or on fire-resistant properties.

When analyzing opening requests, ‘TheModus System Openings’ takes into account various characteristics that influence the choice of an opening. Depending on the characteristics of the clashes, ‘TheModus System Openings’ can place different opening objects. The dependent characteristics are:

The form of the clash;
The Category of the installation;
The System type;
The Category of the Architectural construction;
The Type of Architectural object;
The Material of the Architectural object;
The Fire-resistance properties of the Architectural object.

Depending on these characteristics, the following can be set for each opening object:

The desired opening object;
Tolerance around the opening;
Rotatability around the x-axis and/or y-axis;
Make use of the Elevation;
Which finish should be added;
Provide an openings number prefix.

You can also indicate the permitted deviation of the roundness in percentage. This determines to what extent a round or rectangular opening object must be placed in the case of obliquely placed round pipes through a construction.

Once opening objects have been placed and a new analysis takes place, you can force the existing openingsdata to be maintained.

Follow the steps below to set up a definition for placing an opening object:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click (Settings)
The ‘Opening requests settings’ form opens;
Activate the 'General' tab
Determine the permitted deviation of the roundness in percentage:
Enter the desired percentage at 'Allowed deviation roundness in %'.
The default value is 17%. This value has been established in consultation with several MEP engineers and constructors;
Determine whether existing data should be maintained in new analyses:
Activate 'Keep existing value when recomputing' [] if the original data should be preserved;
To add a new openings definition:
- Specify the preferred properties of the opening:
  - Select the shape of the expected opening in the 'Type of opening request' column;
  - In the 'Opening request family' column, type the name of the opening component to be used with the specified specification.
    Attention!
    For self-created opening objects, the path, where the objects are located, must be specified!
    See article 'Other settings' and tab 'File'.
  - Specify the extra space between the pipe and the structure.
    - Enter the margin in mm in the 'Extra space Diam/Width' column.
      - In case of a round opening, the opening size is the diameter of the pipe increased by 2x this value.
      - In case of a rectangular opening, the width of the pipe is increased by 2x this value;
    - Enter the extra margin in mm in the 'Extra space height' column.
      - In the case of a rectangular opening, the height of the pipe is increased by 2x this value;
  - Specify the rotateability of the opening.
    - Activate 'Rotateable around x-axis' if the object may be rotated around the x-axis;
    - Activate 'Rotateable around y-axis' if the object may be rotated around the y-axis;
  - Indicate whether the Elevation should be used.
    Activate 'Use "Peilmaat" parameter' if the Elevation in relation to the floor is to be used. The sizes are then determined on the basis of the project in which the applications are processed.
  - In the 'Finishing' column, type the desired finish for this opening definition.
    This overwrites any generally accepted finish for the type of opening.
    See article 'Setting up desired finish per type of opening' and tab 'Finishing';
  - In the 'NummerPrefix' column, type a prefix value which will be placed before the opening number.
- Enter the analysis criteria (the gray fields). These fields may remain empty. The analysis then takes place over all objects. Entering a value in these fields is done on the basis of a table. Click in the field with the right mouse button and enter the desired values.
  - In the 'Installation category' column, type the exact name of the installation category causing the clash;
  - In the 'System type' column, type the exact name of the system type of the installation causing the clash;
  - In the 'Architectural category' column, type the exact name of the category of the architectural construction with which to clash;
  - In the 'MEP type' column, type the exact type name of the architectural construction with which to clash;
  - In the 'MEP material' column, type the exact name of the material of the architectural construction that will be clashed;
  - In the 'Fire rating' column, type the exact value of the fire resistance of the architectural construction what is being clashed with. This is looked for in the fire resistance parameter.
    See article 'Setting up use parameters for fire resistance use' and tab 'Fire resistance';
Click [ Ok ] to save and accept all settings.

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Setting up parameters for Fire resistance use

Fire resistance has a major influence on the choice of an opening. It is therefore necessary to take into account the fire-resistant properties of the construction in which the opening is to be made. BIM models can use different parameters that represent the fire resistance.

‘TheModus System Openings’ supports the use of multiple parameters. Several parameters can be included in a list. Depending on the order of the list, it searches for the available parameter, and the value provided in this parameter.

Follow the steps below to set up the list of fire resistance parameters:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab;
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click (Settings)
The ‘Opening requests settings’ form opens;
Activate the 'Fire rating' tab
In the empty cell add a new parameter name which represents the fire resistance
or
Edit an existing cell.
Click [ Ok ] to save and accept all settings.

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Setting up finishes per opening type

Most openings require a specific finish. This can be a description of a fire resistant finish. But this can also be of an architectural nature. The finish depends on the type of opening, but can be overwritten with a specific definition.

'TheModus Openings' supports specifying a finish depending on the type of opening. You can manually select this finish from a list of finishes specific to each type of opening. You can immediately specify the desired finish for every openings request.

Do you want ‘TheModus System Openings’ to set a finish directly at the analysis? Then look at the article 'Setting up opening objects for various opening types and constructions' and tab 'General'.

Follow the steps below for setting up the finishes:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click (Settings)
The ‘Opening requests settings’ form opens;
Activate the 'Finishing'tab
- In the 'Type of opening request' column, select the type of opening;
- In the 'Finishing' column enter the desired finish for the opening type
Click [ Ok ] to save and accept all settings.

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Setting up Revit parameters for own parameter use.

Many properties are required for managing openings and requesting openings. These properties are recorded in ‘TheModus System Openings’. It is always possible that organizations want these properties to be described in a different way, or a different language is necessary.

‘TheModus System Openings’ can be fully configured, and with it also the characteristics for the openings and requests for openings. It is possible to 'map' your own characteristics to the characteristics of ‘TheModus System Openings’.

Follow the steps below to map your own attributes to attributes of ‘TheModus System Openings’:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click (Settings)
The ‘Opening requests settings’ form opens;
Activate the 'Parameters' tab
In the 'Parameter' column:
Change the name of the Revit parameter
or
Create a new one at the bottom of the table;
In the 'Opening request family' column, select the family in which the parameter is included;
Next select the 'mapping' on the right-hand side at 'Type';
At 'Show in list' select how the parameter is displayed in the list;
- no (not displayed)
- Text
- Number
- Choice
Enter any default value at 'Default';
If the parameter is a 'Shared Parameter', enter the GUID of the parameter at 'Guid'
This is necessary for the exact parameter to be used.
Click [ Ok ] to save and accept all settings.

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Setting up Series (graduated scales)

Often openings are made based on standard moulds. Mainly for pipes and ducts that are set into concrete. It is therefore desirable that these standard sizes are immediately included as a characteristic in the applications during an analysis of openings. These standard molds are called 'series'.

‘TheModus System Openings’ supports the use of round and straight series (graduated scales). If graduated scales are specified, the graduated scales are immediately processed with the applications.

Follow the steps below to set up round graduated scales:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click (Settings)
The ‘Opening requests settings’ form opens;
Activate the 'Series round' tab
In the 'Name' column, enter the name of the series/graduated scale;
In the 'Diameter' column, enter the diameter of the scale;
Repeat the above 2 steps for each diameter. The name of the series/graduated scale then remains the same;
Add a new series name if you want to create a 2nd series/graduated scales collection;
Click [ Ok ] to save and accept all settings.

Follow the steps below to set up rectangular offsets:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click (Settings)
The ‘Opening requests settings’ form opens;
Activate the 'Series rectangular' tab;
In the 'Name' column, enter the name of the series/graduated scale;
In the 'Length' column, enter the length of the offset;
In the 'Width' column, enter the width of the offset;
Repeat the above 3 steps for each size. The name of the series/graduated scale then remains the same;
Add a new series name if you want to create a 2nd series/graduated scales collection;
Click [ Ok ] to save and accept all settings.

As soon as you start detecting requests, you can specify the preference series.

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Setting up (BIM) statuses for processing

There is a whole process that precedes the requests of openings. There are many parties involved in this process, parties that provide information, parties that control. It is therefore necessary that there is an overview that shows the (BIM) status of the request for an opening.

‘TheModus System Openings’ supports the organization of these statuses, also known as BIM statuses. ‘TheModus System Openings’ also makes it possible to display a 3D color scheme of the statuses for all openings;

Follow the steps below to set up statuses:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click (Settings)
The ‘Opening requests settings’ form opens;
Activate the 'BIM status' tab
In the 'BIM status' column, enter the name of the status;
In the 'Status for processing' column, select which action ‘TheModus System Openings’ may take with a certain status.
In the 'BIM status material' column, enter the name of the material. This material allows you to generate color schemes.
This material is a material from the 'Material Library' and is processed in the parameter of the opening object which represents a material;
Click [ Ok ] to save and accept all settings.

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Miscellaneous Settings

The openings process is an extensive process and often differs per organization. Every organization must therefore be able to set up this process according to its own standards.

‘TheModus System Openings’ can be fully configured to your own standards. The standards can also be shared with third parties, so that they too can get started right away within the configured process.

To make all this possible, ‘TheModus System Openings’ has a number of functions to share the configurations, but also to restore any settings.

Follow the steps below to manage your project, share configurations, and restore factory settings:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click (Settings)
The ‘Opening requests settings’ form opens;
Activate the 'File' tab
- 'Families'
  Here you can set a path where the custom opening objects are stored. This path can also be a network reference.
  - Click [ Browse ] to select the folder containing the opening objects.
- 'Settings'
  Here you can select the file which represents a specific configuration.
  - Click [ Browse ] to select the file you want to use.
- [ Reset all settings ]
  This will revert all changes to the TheModus configuration.
  Any information you have added yourself will be retained.
- [ Reset parameters ]
  This will reset all modified (TheModus) parameters to the default TheModus configuration.
  Any information you have added yourself will be retained.
- [ Reset storage ]
  When analyzing openings, information about openings is stored in the 'Extensible Storage (ES)' of the project. This allows ‘TheModus System Openings’ to recognize whether there is an existing opening, or a new one, and what the original data was. If sparing objects are removed, the information remains in the 'ES'. With [ Reset storage ] you can delete this information.
  Choose:
  - 'Just removed openings' to only delete the information of the deleted opening objects.
  - 'All stored openings' to remove all information from all opening objects, all opening objects are treated as 'new'.
  - Click [ OK ]
Click [ Ok ] to save and accept all settings.

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Detect and place opening requests

Before an opening can be made, first it is necessary to know the exact location of the opening. Existing BIM models must be compared with each other. Where there are clashes between the models, there may be the need for an opening.

‘TheModus System Openings’ supports the detection and localization of the opening requests. Objects within one model as well as objects from linked models are analyzed. All results are displayed in a form based on which the user can take the next steps.

Before you start detecting the openings, we recommend that you carefully read the section 'Preparation of the System Openings process'. Not only is this necessary to configure the process, the options are also described in detail.

Follow the steps below to detect openings requests:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
In the 'General' section:
- Enter the 'Request date'; the date when the application for the opening requests starts.
  Click on the date icon and select the date;
- Enter the 'Applicant'; the name of the applicant;
In the 'Pre-selection' section:
Select the method with which objects in the model should be analysed. You can choose from:
- 'Project' to analyze all objects in the entire project;
- 'View' to analyze only the objects in the active view.
  This allows you to easily reduce the workload of processing openings.
- 'Selection' to analyze only the objects you select.
  This allows you to easily reduce the workload of processing openings.
- 'Open worksets' to analyze only the objects available in an open workset.
  This allows you to easily reduce the workload of processing openings and only analyzes objects that are accessible from worksharing rights.
- 'Active workset' to analyze only the objects that are available in an active workset.
  This allows you to easily reduce the workload of processing openings and only analyzes objects that you are currently working on.
Select, if applicable, the Series/Graduated scales to be used in the 'Automatically include series' section:
- For 'Series round' select the desired Series for round openings. For openings that can be made by a graduated scale, the correct graduated size is immediately included;
- For 'Series rectangular' select the desired Series for rectangular openings. For openings that can be made by a graduated scale, the correct graduated size is immediately included;
If you work with 'worksets', you can specify in which 'workset' the request objects should be processed:
In the 'Autodesk Revit' section at 'Opening request workset', select the desired workset.
In the 'Clash Categories 1' section you will find all (Mechanical and Electrical) Engineering categories that are used in the analysis. The analysis starts for objects of these categories. These are compared with the Architectural and Structural categories in the 'Clash Categories 2' section. Here you can filter which categories should be compared. This way you can divide the workload per discipline. In both sections, select the categories you want to analyze. If necessary, use the right mouse button to select or deselect everything;
Click [ DETECT REQUESTS | > ]
The analysis process will now start. When ready, the results will be shown on the '2. Maintain Requests' tab.

This '2. Maintain Requests' tab, with the analyzed requests, interacts with the model. You can drag this form to a second screen and select an opening request in the table. The form consists of a table containing all found requests. The selected opening is activated in the active view. With <CTRL>+Click you can select multiple requests. The button allows you to zoom in on the selected request in the view.

On the right side of the screen you can find the properties of each request subdivided into 'BIM Information' and typical 'Opening Actions'. Filter options are available at the top. The filter options are:

By shape.
- Activate [] Round (#) to list the round openings.
- Activate [] Rectangular (#) to list the rectangular openings.
By type of opening.
- Activate [] Wall (#) to list the wall openings.
- Activate [] Floor (#) to list the floor openings.
- Activate [] Roof (#) to list the roof openings.
Per request.
- Activate [] New (#) to list the new requests.
- Activate [] Existing (#) to list the existing requests.
- Activate [] Changed (#) to list the modified requests.
- Activate [] Removed (#) to list the deleted requests.

Depending on your role, you can process all information here per opening request. The form supports editing multiple requests in one operation. For more information about processing the properties, see the article 'Processing request specifications'.

Assuming the requests only need to be detected, the requests can now be placed in the model.

In the 'Generate' column in the table you will see that all new openings have been activated.

Changes to requests are only processed when the 'Generate' column is activated ( [✓] ).

Follow the steps below to process openings requests:

Check that all requests to be processed are activated [✓] under 'Generate'.
Click [ PROCESS REQUEST | > ]
The requests have been processed when the requests list is empty
Click [ Close ] to close the form.

For all requests, a request object is now placed in the model containing all necessary information.

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Coordinate and process request specifications

Once all opening requests have been detected and placed in the model, the coordination process can start. This consists of sharing opening request information, preparing coordination meetings and processing the results of these meetings.

‘TheModus System Openings’ obviously does not support organizing coordination meetings, but does support in making the necessary preparations and processing the results.

There are 2 options for preparing the coordination meetings.

You share the BIM models with each other. All information of the opening requests has been added to the request objects. ‘TheModus System Openings’ does not assist with the sharing, but sharing is best facilitated via Autodesk BIM360/Autodesk Construction Cloud;
You create a data extraction of all opening requests, and share this by email with all those involved. This is certainly necessary for all parties that do not have access to all BIM tools. However, this is also often desirable for the BIM parties, so that they have an extra checklist at hand. With ‘TheModus System Openings’ you can easily generate an Excel sheet containing all opening request information.

Follow the steps below to export all opening requests data to Excel:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click [ DETECT REQUESTS | > ]
The '2. Maintain requests' tab is shown.
In this case, we assume that the opening requests have already been detected and placed in the model. In the following form, all requests are listed as 'Existing'.
Click (Share data)
Specify the location and name where you want to save the file.
Click [ Save ]
A message is shown that the files was saved.
You can now distribute this Excel file among your team members.
Click [ OK ]
Click [ Cancel ] to close the form.

During the coordination meetings, applications are handled individually or in bulk. The BIM coordinator uses the available filters to keep the list of opening requests organized. Multiple requests can be selected from the list, so that they can be processed in one operation. The information in the list can also be sorted by clicking on the column headers.

Follow the steps below to process the results of the requests:

Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Request system openings ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click [ DETECT REQUESTS | > ]
The '2. Maintain requests' tab is shown.
In this case, we assume that the opening requests have already been detected and placed in the model. In the following form, all requests are listed as 'Existing'.
Activate [✓] Aanvraag (xx) in the 'BIM STATUSES' section;
Select one or more request(s);
Under 'BIM INFORMATION' you will find all the technical installation and construction information of the opening request. The coordinates of the request and the Revit identification number of the request object are also available here. You cannot make changes here. The information is read from the BIM model;
Under 'OPENING ACTIONS' you can specify all specifications and determine how the opening should be made, namely:
- Number: This is the number of the opening request. This number is automatically generated when the requests are detected. You can overwrite this number. Duplicate numbers are allowed. However, a warning is shown for requests that have a duplicate number;
- BIM status: In this field the BIM coordinator can set the status of the request. The contents of the list are configurable. For each status, the request objects can be provided with a different color;
  The default statuses are:
  - Aanvraag (Request)
  - Gewijzigd (Changed)
  - Afgekeurd (Disapproved)
  - Goedgekeurd (Approved)
  - Gerealiseerd (Realized)
  - Vervallen (Expired)
- Comments: Here the BIM coordinator can add comments for requests, or make notes which are necessary if an opening needs extra attention;
- Opening request by: The name of the applicant is shown here. This field can be changed if necessary;
- Request date: The date of the request is shown here. This field can be changed if necessary;
- Finishing: The standard finish of the opening is shown here. This comes from the configurations. The BIM coordinator can replace this value. Here you can select from a list of finishes. A different value can also be entered.
- Clash measurement: The exact dimensions of the clash are shown here. These values come from the model and cannot be changed.
- Tolerance value: Here the default tolerance is specified as configured. The BIM coordinator can specify deviating values here.
  - In case of a round opening, the opening size is increased by 2x this value added to the diameter of the pipe.
  - In case of a rectangular cut, the width and height of the pipe are increased by 2x this value;
- Calculated measurement: Shows the opening size, based on the clash dimensions and the tolerance, or if a graduated scale is applicable, the size of the offset is specified here.
- Activate Drilled () if the opening has to be drilled;
- Activate Drilling zone () if there is no opening, but a drilling zone, where an opening can be made later when necessary;
- Activate Supply () if a mold is supplied for the opening;
- Activate Boxes () if a formwork has to be made for the opening;
Next, the BIM coordinator must make a choice:
- Activate (●) 'Recommended measurement' if the calculated values are to be used.
- Activate () 'Series measurement' and enter the desired offset value if the preset offset values are to be used.
- Activate () 'Specific measurement' and enter the desired dimensions (diameter/width and height) if self-chosen dimensions are to be used.
When all information of the opening requests has been processed, click [ Prepare request | > ]
The information is then stored in memory. In the list of requests, the field [✓] 'Generate' is activated, so that the data is processed in the model when clicking [ PROCESS REQUEST | > ]
Once all the characteristics of the requests have been entered, click [ PROCESS REQUEST | > ]
All requests for which [✓] 'Generate' is activated are then processed in the BIM model.
Click [ CLOSE ] to close the form

N.B.

During detection, duplicate numbers are detected. These duplicates are immediately displayed in the warning.
When detected, changed diameters are immediately displayed in the warnings. Select the request (or requests). Check the new specifications. Click [ Prepare request | > ] The change is then definitively processed when the request is processed.
When using linked models for detecting the clashes, these linked model may not be moved. You can pin the linked model in pos

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Generate Openings

The ultimate goal of detecting and processing the opening requests is to make the right openings in the right place. First of all, this has to be done in the BIM model. This is in preparation for making the openings on the construction site. Usually this concerns a large number of openings, which must be made in different models.

‘TheModus System Openings’ supports the creation of the actual openings in the models. Both for the smaller projects, where coordination and model are one, as well as the larger projects where aspect models are used. When all requests have been processed, the requests with an 'approved' status can be processed into openings.

In case of one coordination model and several aspect models, ‘TheModus System Openings’ duplicates only the applicable requests, and then uses the requests to convert them into openings.

‘TheModus System Openings’ only generates openings if they are of the type "Supply" or "Boxes". The other types are in fact carried out as post-processing on the construction site.

Also, ‘TheModus System Openings’ only generates openings if they have the BIM status "Goedgekeurd"

The BIM Status "Goedgekeurd" is set to 'Ready for processing' for 'Status for processing' in the Opening request settings form.

Once a request has been processed into openings, the status "Ready for processing" will be changed to "Processed opening" at the next coordination. The description of the BIM status may differ. This depends on the configuration. The processed openings can be shown or hidden using filters.

Before the actual request is processed into a opening, it is checked whether the architectural characteristics correspond to the characteristics of the current aspect model. If these deviate, no openings are made. The status does not change. In this situation it is most likely that the coordination model is not correctly linked in the aspect model.

Follow the steps below to process openings requests:

If there is an aspect model, link the coordination model to the aspect model;
Activate the [ Cadac Revit ] ribbontab
Click [ Tools ] in the [ Productivity ] panel and click [ Generate cuts ]
The ‘Opening requests’ form opens with the ‘1. Detect requests’ tab active;
Click [ Generate openings ]
A list is displayed with all possible requests to be processed. This list interacts with the active view.
Check the requests to be processed.
Select the desired requests (hold down the <CTRL> key);
Click [ OK ]
The procedure starts.
When the procedure is finished, the list of generated openings is displayed.
Click [ EXPORT ]to save the list as an Excel file;
- Provide a file name and save location.
- Click [ Save ]
or
Click [ OK ] to exit.

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Openings statuses

This article takes a closer look at the behavior of opening statusus in certain applications.

When detecting, a new clash is detected. There has been no previous detection for this clash.

In the overview it is marked as 'New'. ‘TheModus System Openings’ will suggest placing a request object here.

When detecting, a clash is detected. This has already been detected before, but the user has not processed the request.

In the overview it is marked as 'New'. ‘TheModus System Openings’ will suggest placing a request object here.

When detecting, a clash is detected. This has already been detected before. A request object has already been placed.

In the overview it is marked as 'Existing'. ‘TheModus System Openings’ will only retrieve the existing data.

When detecting, a clash is detected. This has already been detected before. A request object has already been placed. However changes have been made to the model.

In the overview it is marked as 'Changed'. ‘TheModus System Openings’ will retrieve the new data. You must determine whether the change should be processed.

When detecting, no clash is detected, for which there previously was a request. A change has been made to the model. The request was approved to process the request as an opening. The aspect model contains a duplicate request.

When detected, ‘TheModus System Openings’ will mark this object with a BIM status linked to 'Processed'.

When detecting, no clash is detected, for which there previously was a request. A change has been made to the model. There was no approval of the request to process the request as an opening.

When detected, 'TheModus Sparingen' will mark this object with a BIM status linked to 'Expired'. As a coordinator, you can choose to physically delete the object. You must then also delete the request from the Revit project's memory. See [ Restore storage ] in the 'Miscellaneous Settings' article. You can also keep the opening. The 'Expired' filter allows the request to remain hidden from the list.

When detecting, a clash is detected. This has already been detected before. A request object was already placed. However, this request object has been removed.

In the overview it is marked as 'Deleted'. ‘TheModus System Openings’ will retrieve the last known data. You must determine whether the request should again be processed.

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