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Converting Objects, Profiles, and Polylines to Non-Associative Spaces
Various objects can be converted to non-associative spaces. If you are converting a non-extruded mass element, you
can convert its geometry to a 3D freeform space. If you are converting other AEC objects or polylines, the 2D profile
of the object or polyline is converted to a 2D space or an extruded 3D space.
Converting Mass Elements to Spaces
Use this procedure to convert a mass element to a space.
Converting a Mass Element to a 3D Freeform Space
When you convert a non-extrusion type mass element to a space, it is created as a 3D freeform space, unless the space
tool you use has its geometry type set expressly to Extrusion. Non-extrusion type mass elements include:
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Arch
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Barrel Vault
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Isosceles Triangle
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Right Triangle
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Pyramid
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Cone
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Dome
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Sphere
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Gable
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Freeform
Converting a Mass Element to an Extruded 3D Space
When you convert an extrusion type mass element to a space, it is created as an extruded 3D space. Non-extrusion
type mass elements include:
Mass elements that can be converted to an extruded 3D space include:
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Box
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Cylinder
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Extrusion
NOTE To make sure that the converted space uses the mass element geometry, verify that the space tool used has its geometry
type set to Undefined (--). If it is set to Extrusion, a mass element is converted based on its profile shape and extruded from
that. A non-extruded mass element shape, like for example a pyramid, will be converted to an extruded box shape with the
pyramid profile.
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