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VC 2008 Properties
Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Beam
Bottom_Material_Name descriptionAC material definition
assigned to bottomsurface of the Beam
element.
Bottom_Net_Surface_Area sf/m2Net surface area of the
bottom of the Beam
element. Excludes
surface area of Beam
element at intersecting
elements.
Count pcsNumber of Beam
elements.
Fill_Name descriptionAC fill definition
assigned to the Beam
element.
Formwork_Surface_Area sf/m2Sum of gross surface
areas that affect
formwork area: bottom,
sides and ends.
Height lf / mHeight of the section of
the Beam element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Hole_Count pcsNumber of holes in the
Beam element.
Hole_Edge_Net_Surface_Area sf/m2Net surface area at the
edges of the holes in
the Beam element.
Hole_Net_Surface_Area sf/m2Net surface area of the
holes in the Beam
element.
Hole_Net_Volume cy/m3Net volume of the
holes in the Beam
element.
Layer_Name descriptionName of the AC layer
on which the Column
element is placed.
Length lf / mLength of the Beam
element.
Net_Volume cy/m3Net volume of the
Beam element. Value
excludes Wall
intersections and any
holes in the Beam
element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Opp_Ref_Side_Length lf / mLength of the Beam
element on the
opposite side of the of
the reference side.
Opposite side is always
on the right side of the
Beam.
Opp_Ref_Side_Material descriptionAC material definition,
assigned to opposite
side of the reference
side (the right side) of
the Beam element.
Opp_Ref_Side_Net_Surface_Area sf/m2Net surface area of the
Beam element on the
opposite side of the
reference line.
Perimeter Perimeter of the Beam
element's cross section.
Ref_Line_Offset lf / mOffset distance from
the Beam element's
reference line. Offsetdistance is defined in
Beam element settings.
Ref_Side_Length Length of the Beam
element on the
reference side of the
Beam element.
Reference side is
always on the left side
of the Beam.
Ref_Side_Material descriptionAC material definition
assigned to reference
side (left side) of the
Beam element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Ref_Side_Net_Surface_Area sf/m2Net surface area of the
Beam element on the
reference line side.
Reference line is always
on the left side of the
Beam.
Section_Area Area of the section of
the Beam element.
Section_Net_Surface_Area sf/m2Net surface area of the
Beam element's cross
section.
Side_Material_Name descriptionAC material definition,
assigned to start and
end sides of the Beam
element.
Story_Name descriptionName of the AC Story
to which the Beam
element belongs
Sum_Ends_Net_Surface_Area sf/m2Sum of the net surface
areas on both ends of
the Beam element.
Intersections are
excluded from the
surface area.
Top_Elevation lf / mDistance of top of
Beam element from
story level to which it
belongs.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Top_Material_Name descriptionAC material definition,
assigned to top side of
the Beam element.
Top_Net_Surface_Area sf/m2Net surface area of the
top of the Beam
element. Intersections
are excluded from the
surface area.
Total_Net_Surface_Area sf/m2Sum of surface areas of
the Beam: top, bottom
and sides. Returned
value does not include
the surface area of the
ends.
User_ID labelUser defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Weight tonsWeight of the Beam
element. Calculated by
multiplying the Beam'svolume by the material
density.
Width lf / mWidth of the section of
the Beam element.
Column
Base_Elevation lf / mDistance of bottom of
Column element from
story level to which it
belongs.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Core_Depth lf / mDepth of the core of
the Column element.
Core_Fill_Name descriptionName of the AC fill
type, assigned to the
core of the Column
element.
Core_Gross_Vertical_Surface_Area sf/m2Gross vertical surface
area of the Column's
core. Beam
intersections are not
excluded. A 1% error
may occur for circular
columns due to
segmentation of the
shape.
Core_Gross_Volume cy/m3Gross volume of the
Column's core. Beam
intersections are not
excluded.
Core_Net_Bottom_Surface_Area sf/m2Net bottom area of the
Column's core. Beamintersections are
excluded from the
surface area value.
Core_Net_Top_Surface_Area Net top area of the
Column's core. Beam
intersections are
excluded from the
surface area value.
Core_Net_Vertical_Surface_Area sf/m2Net vertical surface
area of the Column's
core. Beam
intersections are
excluded from the
surface area value. A
1% error may occur for
circular columns due to
segmentation of the
shape.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Core_Net_Volume cy/m3Net volume of the
Column's core. Beam
intersections are
excluded from the
volume value.
Core_Weight tonsWeight of the core of
the Column. Volume
multiplied by material
density.
Core_Width lf / mWidth of the core of
the Column element.
Count pcsNumber of Column
elements.
Cross_Section_Shape False
(Rectangular
or Profile),True (Circular)
Shape of the Column
element's cross section.
Gross_Volume cy/m3Gross volume of
Column (core + skin).
Intersections are
included.
Height lf / mHeight of the Column
element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Label_Name descriptionColumn label, as
defined in the Column's
settings.
Layer_Name descriptionName of the AC layer
on which the Column
element is placed.
Material_Name descriptionName of the AC
material, assigned to
the Column element.
Net_Volume cy/m3Net volume of Column
(core + skin).
Intersections are
excluded.
Perimeter lf / mPerimeter of the
Column element's cross
section.
Section_Area sf/m2Area of the section of
the Column element.
Skin_Fill_Name descriptionName of the AC fill
type, assigned to the
skin of the Column
element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Skin_Gross_Top_Or_Bottom_Surface_Ar
ea
sf/m2Gross surface area of
the top OR bottom of
the Column's core.
Beam intersections are
not excluded.
Skin_Gross_Vertical_Surface_Area Gross vertical surface
area of the Column's
skin. Beam
intersections are not
excluded. If the
thickness of the skin
("Veneer") is set to 0,
returned value equals
Core_Gross_Vertical_Su
rface_Area. A 1% error
may occur for circular
columns.
Skin_Gross_Volume cy/m3Gross volume of the
Column's skin. Beam
intersections are notexcluded.
Skin_Net_Bottom_Surface_Area sf/m2Net bottom area of the
Column's skin. Beam
intersections are
excluded from the
surface area value.
Skin_Net_Top_Surface_Area sf/m2Net top area of the
Column's skin. Beam
intersections are
excluded from the
surface area value.
Skin_Net_Vertical_Surface_Area sf/m2Net vertical surface
area of the Column's
skin. Beam
intersections areexcluded from the
surface area. If the
thickness of the skin
("Veneer") is set to 0,
returned value equals
Core_Net_Vertical_Surf
ace_Area. A 1% error
may occur for circular
columns.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Skin_Net_Volume cy/m3Net volume of the
Column's skin. Beam
intersections are
excluded from the
volume value.
Skin_Thickness lf / mThickness of the
Column's skin.
Skin_Weight Weight of the skin layer
of the Column volume
multiplied by material
density.
Slant_Angle angleAngle that the Column
element makes with
the project's Z-axis.
Story_Name descriptionName of the AC Story
to which the Column
element belongs
User_ID labelUser defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Door
Base_Elevation lf / mDistance of bottom of
Door element from
story level to which it
belongs.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Count pcsNumber of Door
elements.
Frame_Depth lf / mDepth of the Window
frame.
Gross_Surface_Area lf / mNet surface area of the
Door opening at the
edge of the Wall
element on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element.
Head_Depth lf / mDepth of the head of
the Door as set in the
Sill/Threshold Depth
field of the "Reveal"
setup subdialog of the
Window settings
dialog. Only available
when using the
"Reveal" placement
method.
Head_Height lf / mHeight of the Doorelement from the
bottom of the Wall
element in which it is
placed.
Height lf / mHeight of the Door
element.
Layer_Name descriptionName of the AC layer
on which the Door
element is placed.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Left_Jamb_Depth lf / mDepth of the left/right
jamb of the Door as set
in the Sill/Threshold
Depth field of the
"Reveal" setup
subdialog of the Door
settings dialog. Only
available when using
the "Reveal" placement
method.
Library_Part_Name descriptionName of the GDL file
that describes the
Window geometry.
Material_Name descriptionName of AC material,
assigned to the
Window element.
Net_Perimeter lf / mLength of the Door
frame: 2x Height + 1x
Width
Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of theDoor element itself.
Net_Volume cy / m3Net Volume of the Door
element itself.
Opening_Net_Volume cy / m3Volume of the opening,
occupied by the Door
element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Opening_Nominal_Surface_Area sf / m2Gross opening surface
area (Door opening
surface area plus the
defined tolerance) for
the Door element.
Opening_Nominal_Volume cy / m3Gross opening volume
(Door opening surface
volume plus the
defined tolerance) for
the Door element.
Opening_Side "L" or "R"Orientation of the
opening within the Wall
element.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Head_Height lf / mHeight of the Door
element from the
bottom of the Wall
element in which it is
placed on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Net_Surface_Area lf / mNet surface area of the
Door opening at the
edge of the Wallelement on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_He
ight
lf / mNominal opening
height (Door opening
height plus the defined
tolerance, minus jamb
depth) on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_Su
rface_Area
sf / m2Nominal opening
surface area (Door
opening area plus the
defined tolerance,
minus jamb depth) on
the reveal/opposite
side of the Door
element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Opp_Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_Wi
dth
lf / mNominal opening width
(Door opening width
plus the defined
tolerance, minus jamb
depth) on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Opening_Height lf / mHeight of the Door
opening on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element, at
the edge of the Wall
element. Value
adjusted with defined
tolerance.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Opening_Width lf / mWidth of the Window
opening on the
reveal/opposite side of
the element. Value
adjusted width defined
tolerance.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Sill_Height lf / mHeight of the Sill on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element.
Perimeter lf / mPerimeter of Door
element
Position lf / mLocation of the Door
element in the Wall
element from the
beginning of the Wall
element.
Reveal_Side_Head_Height lf / mHeight of the Door
element from the
bottom of the Wall
element in which it is
placed on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_Height lf / mNominal opening
height (Door opening
height plus the defined
tolerance, minus jamb
depth) on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element.
Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_Surface
_Area
sf / m2Nominal opening
surface area (Door
opening area plus the
defined tolerance,
minus jamb depth) on
the reveal/opposite
side of the Door
element.
Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_Width lf / mNominal opening width
(Door opening width
plus the defined
tolerance, minus jamb
depth) on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element.
Reveal_Side_Opening_Height lf / mHeight of the Door
opening on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element, at
the edge of the Wall
element. Value
adjusted with defined
tolerance.
Reveal_Side_Opening_Width lf / mWidth of the Window
opening on the
reveal/opposite side ofthe element. Value
adjusted width defined
tolerance.
Reveal_Side_Sill_Height lf / mHeight of the Sill on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Door element.
Right_Jamb_Depth lf / mDepth of the left/right
jamb of the Window as
set in the Sill/Threshold
Depth field of the
"Reveal" setup
subdialog of the Door
settings dialog. Only
available when using
the "Reveal" placement
method.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Sill_Height lf / mThis parameter returns
in the list the height of
the sill of the Door. This
value is set in the Sill
height field of the
Window Settings Dialog.
Story_Name descriptionName of the AC Story
to which the Door
element belongs
Sub_Floor_Thickness lf / mThe subfloor thickness
(sill correction value) of
the Door as set in the
Door Dimension
Subdialog of the
Window Settings
dialog. The parapet
height of the
Window/Door is
decreased by this value
to give the final
Window sill height.
Thickness lf / mThickness of the Door
frame.
Treshold_Depth lf / mReturns the threshold
depth of Door as was
set in the Settings
Dialog. If the Door has a
reveal the parameter
will return the Reveal
Depth value.
User_ID labelUser defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Width lf / mWidth of the Door
element, as defined in
the Door element
settings - does not
include tolerance.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
MEP
Area1 * Surface area of the
path type element's
cross section.
Calculated for: HVAC
Bend, HVAC Straight,
HVAC Transformer,
Pipe Bend, Pipe
Straight, Pipe Reducer
Base_Elevation Distance of insertion
point of MEP element
from story level to
which it belongs.
Count Number of Objects.
Foot_Print_Area Horizontal projection of
the MEP element (see
Object).
Height Height of the MEPelement.
Label_Name MEP element label, as
defined in the MEP
element's settings.
Layer_Name Name of the AC layer
on which the MEP
element is placed.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Length Length of the MEP
element.
Length * Length of the path type
element at the center
line of the element.
Calculated for: Cable
Duct, Electrical Conduit,
HVAC Straight, HVAC
Transformer, Pipe
Straight, Pipe Reducer.
Library_Part_Name Name of the GDL file
that describes the MEP
geometry.
Material_Name Name of the AC
Material definition,
assigned to the MEP
element.
Net_Surface_Area Exterior net surface
area of the MEP
element. In case ofcomplex MEP elements,
with high level of detail,
surface area of all
details will be included
(e.g. the knobs on the
cabinet in the example).
Net_Volume Net volume of the MEP
element.
Number * Number of Path Type
elements.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Story_Name Name of the AC Story
to which the MEP
element belongs.
User_ID User defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Volume * Volume of the Path
type element.
Calculated as Area1 x
Length. Calculated for:
HVAC Bend, HVAC
Straight, HVAC
Transformer, Pipe
Bend, Pipe Straight,
Pipe Reducer.
Weight * Value for "Material
Density" property x
Volume. Calculated for
all Path type objects.
Width Width of the MEP
element.
Mesh
Base_Elevation ft / mDistance of top (base)
of Mesh element from
story level to which it
belongs.
Base_Height ft / mBase height of the
Mesh element, as
defined in the Mesh
element settings.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Bottom_Material_Name descriptionName of AC material
definition, assigned to
the bottom of the
Mesh element.
Bottom_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Mesh element on the
bottom/top
side. Surface of holes is
excluded.
Count pcsNumber of Mesh
elements.
Edge_Count pcsNumber of edges in the
Mesh element.
Edge_Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Gross surface area of
the edges of the Mesh
element.
Fill_Name descriptionName of AC fill
definition, assigned to
the Mesh element.
Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Mesh element on the
bottom/top side.
Surface of holes is
excluded.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Hole_Count pcsNumber of holes in the
Mesh element.
Hole_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
holes in the Mesh
element.
Hole_Perimeter lf / mSum of perimeter
values of the holes in
the Mesh element.
Net_Volume cy / m3Net volume of the
Mesh element.
Excludes volume of
holes in the Mesh
element.
Node_Count pcsNumber of nodes (plus
one for each hole) in
the line that definesthe boundary of the
Mesh element. Includes
number of nodes
defined for holes in the
Mesh element.
Perimeter lf / mPerimeter of the Mesh
element. Includes the
sum of values for hole
perimeter.
Side_Material_Name descriptionName of AC material
definition, assigned to
the sides of the Mesh
element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Story_Name descriptionName of the AC Story
to which the Mesh
element belongs
Thickness lf / mThickness of the Mesh
element, as defined in
the Mesh element
settings.
Top_Material_Name descriptionName of AC material
definition, assigned to
top of Mesh element.
User_ID labelUser defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Object
Base_Elevation lf / mDistance of insertionpoint of Object from
story level to which it
belongs.
Bottom_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Horizontal projection of
the Object.
Count pcsNumber of Objects.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Height lf / mHeight of the Object.
Label_Name descriptionObject label, as defined
in the Object's settings.
Layer_Name descriptionName of the AC layer
on which the Object is
placed.
Length lf / mLength of the Object.
Library_Part_Name descriptionName of the GDL file
that describes the
Object geometry.
Material_Name descriptionName of the AC
Material definition,
assigned to the Object.
Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Exterior net surface
area of the Object. In
case of complex
objects, with high level
of detail, surface area
of all details will be
included (e.g. the knobs
on the cabinet in the
example).
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Net_Volume cy / m3Net volume of the
Object.
Story_Name descriptionName of the AC Story
to which the Object
belongs
User_ID labelUser defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Width lf / mWidth of the Object.
Roof
Base_Elevation lf / mDistance of pivot line ofRoof element from
story level to which it
belongs.
Bottom_Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Gross surface area of
the bottom side of the
Roof element. Value
includes area of holes
and penetrations.
Bottom_Material_Name descriptionName of assigned AC
material for bottom
surface of the Roof
element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Bottom_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Roof on the bottom
side of the element.
Excludes surface area
of openings and
penetrations.
Composite_Name descriptionName of the AC
composite definition
assigned to the Roof
element.
Count pcsNumber of Roof
elements.
Edge_Count pcsNumber of segments in
the line that defines
the boundary of the
Roof element. Includes
number of line
segments defined for
holes in the Roof
element.
(Segment_Count)
Edge_Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Gross surface area of
the Roof element'sedge. Intersections
with other elements
are not taken in
account; calculation is
based on Roof
element's design
parameters.
Edge_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Roof element's edge.
Excudes intersections
with other elements.
Fill_Name descriptionName of the AC fill
definition, assigned to
the Roof element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Gross surface area of
the Roof on the top
side of the element.
Includes surface area of
openings.
Hole_Count pcsNumber of Holes in the
Roof element.
Hole_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Holes in the Roof
element.
Hole_Perimeter lf / mSum of the values for
Hole perimeter
property of all Holes in
the Roof element.
Layer_Name descriptionName of the AC layer
on which the Roof
element is placed.
Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Roof on the top side of
the element. Excludes
surface area of
openings.
Net_Volume cy / m3Net volume of the Roof
element. Excludes
volume of holes in the
Roof element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Node_Count pcsNumber of nodes (plus
one for each hole) in
the line that defines
the boundary of the
Roof element. Includes
number of nodes
defined for holes in the
Roof element.
Perimeter lf / mPerimeter of the Roof
element. Includes the
sum of all perimeter
values for holes in the
Roof element.
Side_Material_Name descriptionNet surface area of the
Roof on the top side of
the element. Includes
surface area of
openings.
Slope degreesAngle of that the Roof
element makes with
the horizontal XY plane.
Story_Name descriptionName of the AC Story
to which the Roof
element belongs
Thickness lf / mThickness of the Roof
element.
Top_Material_Name descriptionName of AC material,
assigned to the top of
the Roof element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
User_ID labelUser defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
SlabBase_Elevation ft / mDistance of bottom of
Slab element from story
level to which it
belongs.
Bottom_Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Gross surface area of
the Slab on the bottom
side of the element.
Includes surface area of
openings.
Bottom_Material_Name descriptionName of assigned AC
material for bottom
surface of the Slab
element.
Bottom_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of theSlab on the bottom side
of the element.
Excludes surface area
of openings.
Component_Net_Volume[X] cy / m3Net Volume of
component number "x"
from the bottom of the
Slab element up.
Component_Thickness[X] ft / mThickness of
component number "x"
from the bottom of the
Slab element up.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Component_Top_Net_Surface_Area[X] sf / m2Top net surface area of
component number "x"
from the bottom of the
Slab element up.
Composite_Name descriptionName of the AC
composite definition
assigned to the Slab
element.
Count pcsNumber of Slab
elements.
Edge_Count pcsNumber of segments in
the line that defines
the boundary of the
slab element. Includes
number of line
segments defined for
holes in the Slab
element.
(Segment_Count)
Edge_Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Gross surface area of
the Slab element'sedge. Intersections
with other elements
are not taken in
account; calculation is
based on Slab
element's design
parameters.
Edge_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Slab element's edge.
Excudes subtractions of
other elements, applied
by means of solid
operations.
Edge_Perimeter lf / mOutside perimeter of
the Slab element.
Excludes perimeter of
included holes.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Fill_Name descriptionName of the AC fill
definition, assigned to
the Slab element.
Formwork_Surface_Area sf / m2The sum of
Bottom_Net_Surface_Ar
ea and
Edge_Net_Surface_Area
, representing the
surface area of
formwork required to
cast the Slab element.
Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Slab on the top side of
the element. Includes
surface area of
openings.
Hole_Count pcsNumber of Holes in the
Slab element.
Hole_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Holes in the Slab
element.
Hole_Perimeter lf / mSum of the values for
Hole perimeter
property of all Holes in
the Slab element.
Layer_Name descriptionName of the AC layer
on which the Slab
element is placed.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Length lf / mThe maximum length of
a Slab element in any of
its directions.
Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Slab on the top side of
the element. Takes into
account any solid
element operations
applied to the slab
element.
Net_Volume cy / m3Net volume of the Slab
element. Excludes
volume of holes in the
Slab element.
Node_Count pcsNumber of nodes in the
line that defines the
boundary of the Slab
element. Includes
number of nodes
defined for holes in the
Slab element.
Perimeter lf / mPerimeter of the Slab
element. Includes the
sum of values for holeperimeter.
Side_Material_Name descriptionName of AC material,
assigned to the sides of
the Slab element.
Story_Name descriptionName of the AC Story
to which the Slab
element belongs
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Thickness lf / mThickness of the whole
Slab element.
Top_Material_Name descriptionName of AC material,
assigned to the top of
the Slab element.
User_ID descriptionUser defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Weight tonsWeight of the Slab
element. Volume
multiplied by material
density.
Width lf / mThe second maximum
length of a Slab
element in any of itsdirections.
Stair
Base_Elevation lf / mDistance of insertion
point of Object from
story level to which it
belongs.
Count pcsNumber of Stair
elements.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Footprint_Area sf / m2Horizontal projection of
the Stair element.
Formwork_Riser_Surface_Area * sf / m2Net surface area of all
risers of the Stair
element.
Formwork_Sides_Surface_Area * sf / m2Net surface area of the
sides of the Stair
element.
Height lf / mHeight of the Stair.
Horizontal_Bottom_Surface_Area * sf / m2Sum of horizontal
surface areas at the
bottom of the Stairelement.
Horizontal_Finish_Surface_Area * sf / m2Sum of horizontal tread
finish areas.
Inclined_Surface_area * sf / m2Sum of inclined surface
areas of the Stair
element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Inner_Length * lf / mInner length of a spiral
Stair.
Label_Name descriptionStair label, as defined in
the Stair element's
settings.
Layer_Name descriptionName of the AC layer
on which the Stair is
placed.
Length lf / mLength of the Stair.
Library_Part_Name descriptionName of the GDL file
that describes the Stair
geometry.
Material_Name descriptionName of the AC
material definition,
assigned to the Stair.
Middle_Length * lf / mLength of the Stair at
the middle of the flight
of the Stair element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Exterior net surface
area of the Stair. In
case of complex Stairs,
with high level of detail,
surface area of all
details will be included
(e.g. guard rail).
Net_Volume cy / m3Net volume of the Stair.
Nosing_Length * lf / mThe width of every step
where a nosing would
be fitted added
together.
Outer_Length * lf / mOuter length of a spiral
stair.
Riser_Count * pcsNumber of risers in the
Stair element.
Stair_Volume * cy / m3Net volume of the Stair
element.
Story_Name descriptionName of the AC story
to which the Stair
element belongs.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
User_ID labelUser defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Vertical_Finish_Surface_Area * sf / m2Sum of riser finish
surface areas.
Width lf / mWidth of the Stair.
Wall
Base_Elevation lf / mElevation from the floor
level on which the Wall
element is placed.
Bottom_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Area of the horizontalcross section of the
Wall element
Center_Line_Length lf / mLength of the Wall
element at its centerline
Component_Net_Volume[X] cy / m3Net Volume of
component number "x"
from the reference of
the Wall element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Component_Ref_Side_Net_Surface_Area
[X]
sf / m2Net surface area of the
component with index
"x" on the side of the
Reference line.
Component_Thickness[X] lf / mThickness of
component with index
"x" in a composite Wall
element.
Composite_Name descriptionName of the AC
composite definition
assigned to the Wall
element.
Count pcsNumber of Wall
elements
Door_Count pcsNumber of Door
elements in the Wall
element
Door_Surface_Area sf / m2Surface area of Door
elements in the Wall
element
Edge_Material descriptionName of the AC
material assigned to
the edges of the Wall
element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Empty_Opening_Count pcsNumber of Empty
Opening elements in
the Wall element
Empty_Opening_Surface_Area sf / m2Surface area of Empty
Openings in the Wall
element
End_Thickness lf / mEnd thickness of Wall
element
Fill_Name descriptionName of the AC fill
definition, assigned to
the Wall element.
Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Gross surface area of
the Wall element on
the side of thereference line
Gross_Volume Volume of Wall
element (volume of
openings, doors and
windows included)
Gross_Wall_Surface_Area sf / m2Net Wall surface area
plus sum of Door
surface area plus
Window surface area.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Height lf / mHeight of Wall element
Layer_Name descriptionName of the AC layer
on which the Wall
element is placed.
Max_Height lf / mMaximum height of the
Wall element
Min_Height lf / mMinimum height of the
Wall element
Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Wall element (surface
area of openings,windows and doors not
included)
Net_Volume cy / m3Net volume of the Wall
element (volume of
openings, windows and
doors not included)
Opp_Ref_Side_Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Gross surface area of
the Wall element on
the opposite side of the
reference line
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Opp_Ref_Side_Length lf / mLength of Wall element
on the opposite side of
the reference Line
Opp_Ref_Side_Material descriptionName of the AC
material assigned to
the Wall element on
the reference side.
Opp_Ref_Side_Net_Hole_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of all
holes in the Wall
element on the
reference/opposite of
the reference side.
Opp_Ref_Side_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Wall element on the
opposite side of the
reference line (surface
area of openings,
windows and doors not
included)
Parapet_Wall_Inset lf / mDistance by which the
parapet is set in from
the Wall's edge.
Ref_Side_Length lf / mLength of Wall element
on the side of the
reference line
Ref_Side_Material descriptionName of the AC
material assigned to
the Wall element on
the reference side.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Ref_Side_Net_Hole_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of all
holes in the Wall
element on the
reference/opposite of
the reference side.
Section_Perimeter lf / mPerimeter of the
horizontal cross section
of the Wall element. In
case of slanted walls,
the returned value is
the perimeter of the
horizontal projection of
the wall.
Slant_Angle degreesAngle of the Wall
element
Start_Thickness lf / mStart thickness of Wall
element
Story_Name descriptionName of the AC Story
to which the Wall
element belongs
Sum_Door_Width lf / mThe sum of the widths
of all Door elements in
the Wall element
Sum_Edge_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2The sum of the surface
area of all the edge of
the Wall Element
(intersecting element
surface area and
crossing opening,
window and door area
are not included)
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Sum_Vertical_Surface_Area sf / m2Sum of vertical surface
areas on reference and
opposite of reference
sides. Note: in case of
curved walls, the
returned quantity may
have a 2-3% error due
to segmentation of the
curve.
Sum_Window_Width lf / mThe sum of the widths
of all Window elements
in the Wall element
Thickness lf / mBasic thickness of Wall
element
User_ID label (text)User defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Wall_Column_Count pcsNumber of Columns in
the Wall element
Wall_Inset_Back_Surface_Area sf / m2
Wall_Inset_Side_Surface_Area sf / m2
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Wall_Inset_Top_Surface_Area sf / m2
Window_Count pcsNumber of Window
elements in the Wall
element
Window_Surface_Area sf / m2Surface area of Window
elements in the Wall
element
Window
Base_Elevation lf / mDistance of bottom of
Window element from
story level to which it
belongs.
Count pcsNumber of Windowelements.
Frame_Depth lf / mDepth of the Window
frame.
Frame_Opp_Reveal_Side_Head_Height lf / mHeight of opening for
the Window on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Window element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Frame_Reveal_Side_Head_Height lf / mHeight of opening for
the Window on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Window element.
Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Surface area of the
Window, calculated
with nominal
dimensions (Height and
Width) of the Window
element.
Head_Depth lf / mDepth of the head of
the Window as set in
the Sill/Threshold
Depth field of the
"Reveal" setup
subdialog of the
Window settings dialog.
Only available when
using the "Reveal"
placement method.
Head_Height lf / mHeight of the Window
element from the
bottom of the Wall
element in which it is
placed.
Height lf / mHeight of the Windowelement.
Layer_Name descriptionName of the AC layer
on which the Window
element is placed.
Left_Jamb_Depth lf / mDepth of the left/right
jamb of the Window as
set in the Sill/Threshold
Depth field of the
"Reveal" setup
subdialog of the
Window settings
dialog. Only available
when using the
"Reveal" placement
method.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Library_Part_Name descriptionName of the GDL file
that describes the
Window geometry.
Material_Name descriptionName of AC material,
assigned to the
Window element.
Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net external surface
area of the Window
object.
Net_Volume cy / m3Net Volume of the
Window object.
Opening_Net_Volume cy / m3Volume of the opening,
occupied by the
Window element,calculated as nominal
Width x nominal Height
x Wall width.
Opening_Nominal_Volume cy / m3Opening volume
calculated with nominal
dimension of Window
element (Height and
Width) and Thickness
of Wall element.
Opening_Side "L" or "R"Orientation of the
opening within the Wall
element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Opp_Reveal_Side_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Window opening at the
edge of the Wall
element on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Window element.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_He
ight
lf / mNominal opening
height (Window
opening height plus the
defined tolerance,
minus jamb depth) on
the reveal/opposite
side of the Window
element.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_Su
rface_Area
sf / m2Nominal opening
surface area (Window
opening area plus the
defined tolerance,
minus jamb depth) on
the reveal/opposite
side of the Window
element.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_Wi
dth
lf / mNominal opening width
(Window opening
width plus the defined
tolerance, minus jamb
depth) on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Window element.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Opening_Height lf / mHeight of the Window
opening on the
reveal/opposite side ofthe Window element,
at the edge of the Wall
element. Value
adjusted with defined
tolerance.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Opening_Width lf / mWidth of the Window
opening on the
reveal/opposite side of
the element. Value
adjusted width defined
tolerance.
Opp_Reveal_Side_Sill_Height lf / mSill height on the
opposite side of the
Reveal side of the
Window element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Perimeter lf / mPerimeter of the
Window frame
Position lf / mLocation of the Window
element in the Wall
element from the
beginning of the Wall
element.
Reveal_Side_Net_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of the
Window opening at the
edge of the Wall
element on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Window element.
Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_Height lf / mNominal opening
height (Window
opening height plus the
defined tolerance,
minus jamb depth) on
the reveal/opposite
side of the Window
element.
Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_Surface
_Area
sf / m2Nominal opening
surface area (Window
opening area plus thedefined tolerance,
minus jamb depth) on
the reveal/opposite
side of the Window
element.
Reveal_Side_Nominal_Opening_Width lf / mNominal opening width
(Window opening
width plus the defined
tolerance, minus jamb
depth) on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Window element.
Reveal_Side_Opening_Height lf / mHeight of the Window
opening on the
reveal/opposite side of
the Window element,
at the edge of the Wall
element. Value
adjusted with defined
tolerance.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Reveal_Side_Opening_Width lf / mWidth of the Window
opening on the
reveal/opposite side of
the element. Value
adjusted width defined
tolerance.
Reveal_Side_Sill_Height lf / mSill height on the
opposite side of the
Reveal side of the
Window element.
Right_Jamb_Depth lf / mDepth of the left/right
jamb of the Window as
set in the Sill/Threshold
Depth field of the
"Reveal" setup
subdialog of the
Window settings
dialog. Only available
when using the
"Reveal" placement
method.
Sill_Depth lf / mReturns the sill depth
of Window/Door as was
set in their Settings
Dialog. If the
Window/Door has a
reveal the parameter
will return the Reveal
Depth value.
Sill_Height lf / mThis parameter returns
in the list the height of
the sill of the Window.
This value is set in the
Sill height field of the
Window Settings Dialog.
Story_Name descriptionName of the AC Story
to which the Window
element belongs
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Sub_Floor_Thickness lf / mThe subfloor thickness
(sill correction value) of
the Window as set in
the Window Dimension
Subdialog of the
Window Settings
dialog. The parapet
height of the
Window/Door is
decreased by this valueto give the final
Window sill height.
Thickness lf / mThickness of the
Window frame.
User_ID descriptionUser defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Width lf / mNominal width of the
Window element.
Zone
Base_Elevation lf / mDistance of bottom of
Zone element from
story level to which it
belongs.
Calculated_Net_Floor_Surface_Area sf / m2Net floor surface area
of the Zone element,recalculated with the
correction factors
defined in the project
settings. (See: "Project
Preferences" in
"Application Settings")
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Concave_Corner_Count pcsNumber of concave
corners in the Zone
element.
Corner_Count pcsNumber of corners in
the Zone element.
Count pcsNumber of Zone
elements.
Edge_Gross_Vertical_Surface_Area sf / m2Edge perimeter
multiplied by the
Zone's height.
Floor_Surface_Area_Reduction_Factor 1 - (factor/100)Reduction factor for
the Zone area quantity,
defined in Zonesettings dialog.
Floor_Thickness lf / mThickness of the floor
Slab adjoining the Zone.
Gross_Surface_Area sf / m2Floor surface area of
the Zone element,
including the footprint
area of Wall, Column
and Object elements.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Gross_Wall_Surface_Area sf / m2Gross surface area of
Walls, enclosing the
Zone. Surface area of
Doors, Windows and
Openings are not
subtracted.
Height Height of the Zone
element.
Layer_Name descriptionName of the AC layer
on which the Zone
element is placed.
Net_Hole_Perimeter lf / mNet perimeter of holes
in the Zone element.
Net_Perimeter lf / mNet perimeter of the
Zone element. Includes
perimeter of holes inthe Zone element,
resulting from the
subtraction of Column
or Wall elements.
Net_Surface_Area Floor surface area of
the Zone element,
including the footprint
area of Wall, Column
and Object elements.
Net_Volume cy / m3Net volume of the
space defined by the
Zone element. Excludes
volume of Column and
Wall elements included
in the zone. Column
setting needs to be:
"Vertical Zone
Boundary"!
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Net_Wall_Perimeter lf / mNet perimeter of Wall
elements enclosing the
Zone element. Excludes
widths of Door
elements and Openings.
Net_Wall_Surface_Area sf / m2Net surface area of
Wall elements
enclosing the Zone
element. Excludes
surface areas of Doors,
Windows and Openings.
Perimeter lf / mPerimeter around the
edges of the Zone
element.
Reduced_Calculated_Net_Floor_Surface
_Area
factorCalculated net floor
surface area multiplied
with the value for
"Floor_Surface_Reducti
on_Factor"
Story_Name Name of the AC Story
to which the Zone
element belongs
Subtracted_Column_Foot_Print_Area sf / m2Footprint area of
Column elements inside
the Zone, subtracted
from the gross surface
area.
Subtracted_Fill_Area Area of Fill elements,
subtracted from the
Zone element.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Subtracted_Non_Usable_Area sf / m2Floor surface area,
subtracted from the
Zone element based on
rules for calculation of
Zone quantities (see
"Application Settings").
Subtracted_Wall_Foot_Print_Area Footprint area of Wall
elements inside the
Zone, subtracted from
the gross surface area.
Sum_Door_Surface_Area sf / m2Sum of surface areas of
all Doors in the zone,
subtracted from the
Wall surface area to
obtain the net Wall
surface area.
Sum_Door_Width lf / mSum of all Door widths
in the Zone, subtracted
from the Zone
perimeter to obtain the
net zone perimeter
value.
Sum_Window_Surface_Area sf / m2Sum of surface areas of
all Windows in the
zone, subtracted fromthe Wall surface area to
obtain the net Wall
surface area.
Sum_Window_Width lf / mSum of all Window
widths in the Zone.
Total_Subtracted_Area sf / m2Sum of all areas,
subtracted from the
Zone element's floor
surface area.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
User_ID labelUser defined label;
accessible from the AC
"Info Palette"
Zone_Category descriptionAC zone category,
assigned to the Zone
element.
Zone_Name descriptionName of the Zone
element, assigned in AC.
Zone_Number labelNumber of the Zone
element, assigned in AC.
Zone_Number_01 labelFirst section of the
Zone number.
Zone_Number_02 labelSecond section of the
Zone number.
Zone_Number_03 labelThird section of the
Zone number.
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Property NameType Description Quantity Image
Zone_Number_04 labelFourth section of the
Zone number.
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