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Description Parameter
Phasing
The phase during which the mass floor is created. See Project Phasing on page
1263.
Phase Created
The phase during which the mass floor is demolished. See Project Phasing on
page 1263.
Phase Demolished
Troubleshooting Mass Floors and Conceptual Design Analysis
When using mass floors to analyze a conceptual design, you may encounter the following issues.
Cannot See the Mass in a View
Symptom : You opened a view, but you cannot see the mass.
Issue : The Show Mass tool is not active, or the view is zoomed in too close to the mass.
Solution : Try the following:
■ On the View toolbar, click (Show Mass).
■ Type ZF to Zoom to Fit.
■ Type VG (Visibility/Graphics). On the Model Categories tab of the Visibility/Graphic Overrides dialog,
expand Mass. Make sure that Mass and Mass Floor are selected. Click OK.
Cannot See Mass Floors in a View
Symptom : You opened a view and you can see the mass, but you cannot see mass floors.
Issue : The visibility/graphic setting for mass floors is turned off.
Solution : Do the following:
1 Type VG (Visibility/Graphics).
2 On the Model Categories tab of the Visibility/Graphic Overrides dialog, expand Mass.
3 Select Mass and Mass Floor.
4 Click OK.
Cannot Select or Tag a Mass Floor
Symptom : You cannot select or tag a mass floor.
Issue : In a drawing, the mass is the first selectable element.
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