IfcOpenShell/src/blenderbim/docs/users/tutorials/project0.rst

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Project 0: Designing a Room
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In this introductory project, you'll learn the basics of using BlenderBIM to design a simple room. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have created a basic 3D model and a 2D floor plan drawing.

Prerequisites
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- Basic knowledge of Blender interface
- BlenderBIM Add-on installed and activated

Learning Objectives
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- Create basic walls and openings
- Add a floor slab
- Incorporate basic MEP elements
- Place basic furniture
- Generate a simple floor plan drawing

Tutorial Steps
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1. Setting Up the Project
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1. Open Blender and switch to the BlenderBIM workspace
2. Set up the project settings (units, scale, etc.)
3. Create a new IFC project

2. Creating Walls
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1. Use the "Create Wall" tool to draw the room's perimeter
2. Adjust wall heights and thicknesses
3. Add interior walls if needed

3. Adding Openings
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1. Create a door opening using the "Add Opening" tool
2. Add a window opening
3. Adjust opening dimensions and positions

4. Creating the Floor Slab
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1. Use the "Create Slab" tool to add a floor
2. Adjust slab thickness and elevation

5. Basic MEP Elements
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1. Add electrical outlets using IFC Electric Terminal
2. Place a light fixture using IFC Lighting Fixture
3. Add a simple HVAC vent using IFC Flow Terminal

6. Placing Furniture
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1. Import basic furniture from the BlenderBIM library
2. Position and rotate furniture items
3. Adjust furniture properties if needed

7. Generating a Floor Plan
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1. Set up a plan view using the BlenderBIM drawing tools
2. Add dimensions to the floor plan
3. Include basic annotations and labels

8. Finish
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1. Review IFC properties for all elements
2. Generate a PDF of the floor plan drawing

Conclusion
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Congratulations! You've completed your first room design using BlenderBIM. You should now have a basic understanding of creating walls, openings, slabs, and simple MEP elements, as well as generating a basic floor plan.

Next Steps
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- Experiment with different room layouts and furniture arrangements
- Try creating a more complex room shape
- Explore additional MEP elements and their properties

In the next project, we'll build upon these skills to design a complete flat, introducing more advanced concepts and techniques.