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Define the maximum volumetric space by applying constraints.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
2 min.
Transcript
00:03
In Forma, you use constraints to define the maximum volumetric space allowed to build within.
00:10
Often, constraint requirements would come from your local zoning regulations,
00:14
so setting these early in the design stage helps keep the design within compliance.
00:19
Begin with a project already created and data and site limits added to the base layer.
00:25
Then, from the toolbar, hover your cursor over Limits.
00:29
From the flyout, select Constraint.
00:32
The toolbar updates with contextual tools.
00:35
Zoom in and pan the canvas to create your constraint volume on the site.
00:40
Then, from the toolbar, select Cube.
00:42
Using the existing site limits, pick in the canvas to create a cube.
00:48
Once the perimeter of the cube is created, you can define its height by extruding it,
00:54
then use the dimension text field to enter an exact height.
00:58
Since the purpose of the constraint is to see if something is within or outside the constraint,
01:04
the geometry is transparent.
01:07
Since constraints are mainly used for visual reference, this design category will not be included in analysis or impact other geometries.
01:16
You can add another constraint to the same geometry.
01:19
Again, from the toolbar, select Constraint > Cube.
01:24
Then, pick the same corners to create a cube on top of the initial cube.
01:29
This practice can be useful if you need to update the height constraint of the geometry.
01:35
Using the Constraint feature, you can verify whether your designed buildings comply with the local zoning requirements.
Video transcript
00:03
In Forma, you use constraints to define the maximum volumetric space allowed to build within.
00:10
Often, constraint requirements would come from your local zoning regulations,
00:14
so setting these early in the design stage helps keep the design within compliance.
00:19
Begin with a project already created and data and site limits added to the base layer.
00:25
Then, from the toolbar, hover your cursor over Limits.
00:29
From the flyout, select Constraint.
00:32
The toolbar updates with contextual tools.
00:35
Zoom in and pan the canvas to create your constraint volume on the site.
00:40
Then, from the toolbar, select Cube.
00:42
Using the existing site limits, pick in the canvas to create a cube.
00:48
Once the perimeter of the cube is created, you can define its height by extruding it,
00:54
then use the dimension text field to enter an exact height.
00:58
Since the purpose of the constraint is to see if something is within or outside the constraint,
01:04
the geometry is transparent.
01:07
Since constraints are mainly used for visual reference, this design category will not be included in analysis or impact other geometries.
01:16
You can add another constraint to the same geometry.
01:19
Again, from the toolbar, select Constraint > Cube.
01:24
Then, pick the same corners to create a cube on top of the initial cube.
01:29
This practice can be useful if you need to update the height constraint of the geometry.
01:35
Using the Constraint feature, you can verify whether your designed buildings comply with the local zoning requirements.
In Forma, constraints are used to define the maximum volumetric space allowed to build within. Constraint requirements often come from local zoning regulations, so setting these early in the design stage helps keep the design within compliance.
Begin with a project already created and data and site limits added to the base layer.
The toolbar updates with contextual tools.
Transparent geometry enables you to easily view whether something is within or outside the constraint.
Constraints are mainly used for visual reference, so this design category will not be included in analysis or impact other geometries.
To add another constraint to the same geometry:
This practice can be useful for updating the height constraint of the geometry.
Using the Constraint feature, you can verify whether your designed buildings comply with the local zoning height requirements.
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