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How to create 2D / 3D object groups

This article explains how to create 2D and 3D objects from drawings or models in Dalux.

Table of contents

  1. How to create a 2D object group
  2. How to create a 3D object group

How to create a 2D object group

Go to Settings Locations '2D object groups' Select a building.

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You can create a new 2D object group by clicking Add.

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Then, click on the drawing. This places a 2D object from the group.

Click Add 'object group name'. The process can then be repeated, to add more 2D objects. 

 Tips and tricks

Note: If you want to use 2D object groups for inspection plans and test plans, then you will also need to set up zones. If you need help with zones, you can read this article: Zones and zone layers

How to create a 3D object group

Go to Settings Locations '3D object groups' Add to create a new group.

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Write the name of the 3D object group. Use the filters to set up which elements from the models you want in the group. You can set up criteria in the menu on the left. You can also filter on values from model properties.

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When a filter is selected, you can see the number of occurrences and the elements in the 3D view.

Click 'Save' to add the objects to the 3D group.

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