From 60303c6560a9791b9332d69a9804db8866b230c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dion Moult Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 20:51:36 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] Minor fix --- .../docs/users/exploring_an_ifc_model.rst | 13 +++++++------ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/blenderbim/docs/users/exploring_an_ifc_model.rst b/src/blenderbim/docs/users/exploring_an_ifc_model.rst index b76a48360e..f89c9f50d7 100644 --- a/src/blenderbim/docs/users/exploring_an_ifc_model.rst +++ b/src/blenderbim/docs/users/exploring_an_ifc_model.rst @@ -244,15 +244,15 @@ Here are some common attributes and what they mean: - **GlobalId**: a unique ID for the element useful for computer geeks - **Name**: a short name, code, number, or label to identify the object for a - human. Basically, if you had to annotate the object on a drawing or a - schedule, this is what you should see. For example, a pump **Name** might be - ``P-10-A``. + human. If you had to annotate the object on a drawing or a schedule, the + **Name** is what you should see. For example, a pump **Name** might be ``P-10-A``. - **Description**: typically the longer form of the name, written to be descriptive and readable for humans. For example a pump **Description** might be ``Water Suction Pump``. - **Tag**: this is an ID that may link it back to another BIM application. For - example if the IFC model was produced using Revit or ArchiCAD. -- **Predefined Type**: basically a further level of classification to be read + example if the IFC model was produced using Revit or ArchiCAD, it might hold + the Revit or ArchiCAD element ID. +- **Predefined Type**: A further level of classification to be read in conjunction with the IFC class. .. warning:: @@ -283,7 +283,8 @@ property defined by the author of the IFC model. It's important to distinguish between **Properties** that are part of the standard compared to custom ones. When **Properties** are - standardised, it means predictable digital workflows can be designed. + standardised, it makes it easy to manage data. So if you need to isolate all + ``LoadBearing`` elements, you now know exactly where to look. **Quantities** are very similar to properties. They also have a name and a value, and are grouped into **Quantity Sets**. Similarly, there are also common