The model validation tool allows users to set requirements for clashes and clearances between objects in their building models without having to wait for feedback from a second party. Users with access can self-evaluate models using the feature.
The tool makes it possible to analyze whether objects comply with the clash and clearance requirements for the project by applying them to the model inside of Dalux, instantly providing users with the information they need to either:
- Make the necessary changes in the modeling software
- Collaborate with other project participants by commenting on objects that don't comply with the requirements
- Decide to ignore the clash/clearance issue if it is not relevant
Technical information
Model validation results are viewable in the browser when 'Automation' is enabled by a project admin.
Active checks require the Dalux desktop app.
How to use model validation for checks
To use the feature, go to Design
Select building
Select file area
Model validation.
You can perform checks set up by your project administrator, group administrator, or yourself.
To learn how to set up checks for yourself, read this article: How to set up Model validation
You can quickly perform all available checks by clicking on Run checks. To run specific checks, click on the cell in the validation matrix and then select the cell of the specific object groups.
Note
If set up by your project administrator, checks might run automatically for the selected building when new model files are linked to the building, or when existing model files are updated.
This provides an overview of all clashes and clearances, grouped by conflicting elements and sorted by those with the most conflicts.
Click either on the entry in the list or on an element in the viewer to see the specific violating 3D objects.
When you select an object, you will be presented with a list of all the individual objects that have issues with the selected object. This way, you can select the individual objects to see just that clash/issue and evaluate it by commenting on it or ignoring it if the check is not relevant for you.
From here, you can use the results to create comments for other design participants, or you can update your own model to address any issues.
Tips and tricks
Press "C" to create a box cut around the selected issue, allowing you to focus on specific details. Use the 'Transparency' slider to see filtered-out objects for added context.
Create comments
To collaborate with others, you can comment on issues both per object and per individual issue. Commenting on an object includes all related issues in one comment.
The comments will use the comment types and communication channels that are already set up in the project.
In this example, a duct is clashing with multiple walls. You might either want to change your own design to resolve this clash, or you can create a comment to coordinate necessary changes with other design participants.
To comment on an issue, select the object/group or the individual issue and click either on next to the issue (1) or on
Add comment in the toolbar (2):
Then choose the appropriate type and channel for the comment and fill out the information for the comment.
Read more
If you want to learn more about using Comments, read this article: How to use Comments.
Ignore
If an issue is either not relevant to you or you do not need to see it, you can choose to ignore it.
'Ignores' are personal, so other project participants will still be able to see the issue, and it will not be marked as ignored for them.
To ignore an issue, select the issue, then click Ignore:
This clash will no longer be shown in the check unless you explicitly show ignored clashes. To do so, select 'Ignored errors' in the Show menu:
Unignore
If the issue is relevant again and you want to unignore it, select the issue from the list and click Unignore in the toolbar.