Maximizing the benefits of rulesets
Discover how to enhance your architectural designs by leveraging the power of rulesets in Solibri Office. In this article, we delve into the multifaceted applications of model checking beyond mere clash detection.
Model checking in Solibri Office: more than just clash detection!
Solibri stands out with a powerful module for automated model checking. This is achieved using a library of rules. Think of a Rule as a building block for creating a model check. Each Rule has separate filters and parameters that allow you to check a specific aspect of a model.
By combining rules into rulesets, you can configure advanced model checks. The possibilities are, therefore, much broader than just checking for clashes. This blog provides an overview of these possibilities. Subsequent blogs will delve deeper into how to configure rules, and will highlight specific applications of rules and combinations of rules.
In total, there are over 50 unique rules. These can be broadly categorized into the following categories:
Rules for geometry checking
These rules help you identify clashes and duplicate components. They can also check distances between components and free spaces around components. For example, you can check the headroom clearance or the tolerances of connections.
Rules for property checking
These rules check the data in models. For instance, whether all necessary information for the project is present with the correct components, and whether this information is consistent, non-contradictory, and formatted correctly. By consistently checking data quality with Rules, you maintain control over the accuracy of your project information. Solibri supports the IDS standard from BuildingSmart to enable you to import specifications created in external apps.
Rules for space checking
Space components (IfcSpace) contain information about the dimensions of a space, but also potentially about the function, occupancy, and building physics properties of the space. When a model contains Space components, rulesets can be used to verify the model against the brief. For example, to determine if all necessary spaces are present and if they meet the project requirements.
Rules for accessibility & fire safety
For specialized topics such as accessibility and fire safety, you will also find rules in the library. For instance, you can check dimensions and clearances around doors, windows, and stairs, as well as calculate the length of escape routes.
And there’s more…
The rules library can also be expanded by installing extensions. For example, there is a separate collection of rules for coordinating openings and fire-resistant penetrations. If you have sufficient knowledge of Java, you can even program your own rules.
Overwhelmed by the options? Each Rule has its own webpage in our online Help Center. Here you can read about the function of a Rule and how to set it up.
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