Using Schedules for information extraction
A BIM is more than a collection of 2D drawings and 3D elements. In the database of the model, there is also all the information about the quantities, dimensions, names, renovation status, load-bearing functions, and so on of all elements that are added to it. The output of our model can, therefore, also consist of Schedules and preparations for a bill of quantities (BOQ). In a well-organized model, this output can even exceed the input (and this should always be the aim, as attaining an improved overall workflow should be one of the reasons to start using a BIM). On the other hand, sufficient and correct input is a prerequisite for generating useful output. In this chapter, we will look at how Schedules
can help us improve the model and how the quantities of the materials used can be retrieved from the model. For this, we will start from the examples that are available in the Archicad 25 Template and try to adapt them to our wishes.
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