Synchronized architectural and structural CAD models
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
- providing an architectural computer aided design (CAD) model;
receiving a user input selecting an architectural element in the architectural CAD model;
automatically creating a structural element in a structural CAD model, the structural element based on the selected architectural element; and
automatically establishing a monitored relationship between the architectural element and the structural element.
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Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for providing an architectural computer aided design (CAD) model. A user input selecting an architectural element in the architectural CAD model is received. A structural element is automatically created in a structural CAD model, the structural element based on the selected architectural element. A monitored relationship is automatically established between the architectural element and the structural element.
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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providing an architectural computer aided design (CAD) model;
receiving a user input selecting an architectural element in the architectural CAD model;
automatically creating a structural element in a structural CAD model, the structural element based on the selected architectural element; and
automatically establishing a monitored relationship between the architectural element and the structural element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 19)
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10. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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receiving a user input selecting one of;
an architectural element or a structural element;
if an architectural element is selected, creating a structural element corresponding to the selected architectural element;
if a structural element is selected, creating an architectural element corresponding to the selected structural element;
automatically creating an association between the structural element and the architectural element such that a monitored relationship exists between structural element and the architectural element; and
monitoring the monitored relationship. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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creating a relationship between a first property of a first element in a first computer aided design (CAD) model and a second property of a second element in a second CAD model;
detecting violation of the relationship, the violation due to modification of one of the first property or the second property; and
automatically modifying one of the first property or the second property to restore the relationship. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A computer program product, encoded on an information carrier, comprising instructions operable to cause a data processing apparatus to perform:
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providing an architectural computer aided design (CAD) model;
receiving a user input selecting an architectural element in the architectural CAD model;
automatically creating a structural element in a structural CAD model, the structural element based on the selected architectural element; and
automatically establishing a monitored relationship between the architectural element and the structural element.
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