Graphics Programs Reference
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Strength in Numbers
John's employer has just come back from a meeting with a high-profile
client who is seeking a fire-protection model in BIM. The client wants
to see the total flow for the highest demand on the system so their
building can pass fire-inspection requirements as mandated by the
local fire marshal. John has already calculated the system load, so he
knows where the highest demand will be located. He decides that the
easiest way to accomplish this is to set the Comments parameter to
calc-gpm for the sprinkler heads and then filter these heads through a
schedule with a grand total of gallons per minute (GPM). After
reviewing John's work, the inspector approved the client's building, and
the client was satisfied.
To replicate what John did, you can do the following:
1. Select the sprinkler heads that need to be modified, and set the
Comments parameter to calc-gpm.
2. Go to the View or Analyze tab on the ribbon, and then select
Schedule/Quantities. The New Schedule dialog box opens. Select
Sprinklers from the Category group, and then click OK.
