Method for creation of architectural space objects for area and volume calculation
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for performing calculations related to a region of open space in a computer-aided design (CAD) model generated on a computer within a CAD application environment, the method comprising:
- identifying a region within the CAD model at least partially bounded by a set of drawing elements, wherein the CAD model is displayed on a display device;
generating a space object representing the region, wherein the geometry of the space object is determined based on the set of drawing elements bounding the region, and wherein the space object is an element within the CAD model configured to represent properties of the region;
associating the space object with the set of drawing elements bounding the region;
calculating at least one area associated with the region based on the geometry of the space object;
automatically updating the geometry of the space object in response to a change to at least one of the drawing elements; and
displaying on the display device the set of drawing elements within the CAD model, including the change to the at least one drawing element, and the updated space object.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention allow users to generate and maintain space objects in a computer-aided design model representing regions bounded by a set of drawing elements included in the model. The space object contains the geometry of such a bounded region and may be used to calculate values such as area and volume associated with the region. Additionally, each space object may be associated with the set of drawing elements bounding the region represented by the space object such that any changes to one of the associated bounding elements causes the geometry of the space object to be updated automatically to reflect these changes. Areas and volumes calculated from the space object geometry may conform to established standards regarding the calculation of gross, net and useable areas of a building or other structure.
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21 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for performing calculations related to a region of open space in a computer-aided design (CAD) model generated on a computer within a CAD application environment, the method comprising:
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identifying a region within the CAD model at least partially bounded by a set of drawing elements, wherein the CAD model is displayed on a display device; generating a space object representing the region, wherein the geometry of the space object is determined based on the set of drawing elements bounding the region, and wherein the space object is an element within the CAD model configured to represent properties of the region; associating the space object with the set of drawing elements bounding the region; calculating at least one area associated with the region based on the geometry of the space object; automatically updating the geometry of the space object in response to a change to at least one of the drawing elements; and displaying on the display device the set of drawing elements within the CAD model, including the change to the at least one drawing element, and the updated space object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer-readable storage medium, excluding carrier waves or signals, storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to calculate areas related to a region of open space in a computer-aided design (CAD) model generated on a computer within a CAD application environment, by performing the steps of:
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identifying a region within the CAD model at least partially bounded by a set of drawing elements, wherein the CAD model is displayed on a display device; generating a space object representing the region, wherein the geometry of the space object is determined based on the set of drawing elements bounding the region, and wherein the space object is an element within the CAD model configured to represent properties of the region; associating the space object with the set of drawing elements bounding the region; calculating at least one area associated with the region based on the geometry of the space object; automatically updating the geometry of the space object in response to a change to at least one of the drawing elements; and displaying on the display device the set of drawing elements within the CAD model, including the change to the at least one drawing element, and the updated space object. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computing device that is part of a computer-aided design (CAD) application environment, the computing device comprising:
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a processor; a display device; and a memory configured to store an application that includes instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations for performing calculations related to a region of open space in a CAD model that is displayed on the display device, by performing the steps of; identifying a region within the CAD model at least partially bounded by a set of drawing elements, generating a space object representing the region, wherein the geometry of the space object is determined based on the set of drawing elements bounding the region, and wherein the space object is an element within the CAD model configured to represent properties of the region, associating the space object with the set of drawing elements bounding the region, calculating at least one area associated with the region based on the geometry of the space object, automatically updating the geometry of the space object in response to a change to at least one of the drawing elements, and displaying on the display device the set of drawing elements within the CAD model, including the change to the at least one drawing, and the updated space object. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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