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Ignore Compound Ceiling

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Last updated 6 months ago

The Ignore Compound Ceiling option allows users to configure Plumbing Copilot to disregard compound ceilings as obstacles during the path planning and navigation process.


1. How It Works

  • When this option is enabled:

    • Compound ceilings are ignored during the software's preprocessing step for obstacle detection.

    • The path planning and navigation process will allow paths to penetrate compound ceilings as if they were not present.

  • When this option is disabled:

    • Compound ceilings are treated as obstacles and are avoided during route generation.


2. Use Cases

  1. Early Design Stages:

    • Useful when building elements are not fully coordinated.

    • Allows flexibility in scenarios where compound ceiling exist in areas like mechanical rooms or shafts.

  2. Penetrating Compound Ceilings:

    • Ideal for scenarios where the path starts in a room and ends in the ceiling void above, with a compound ceiling in between.


3. Effect on Routing

  • When enabled, routes can penetrate compound ceilings, enabling greater flexibility in path planning and generation.

By enabling the Ignore Compound Ceiling option, users can achieve more adaptable routing strategies tailored to early design workflows or unique building configurations.