Recently, there has been a lot of interest in modular in the industry. There can be various perspectives on modularity. So, today, I would like to talk about modularity from the perspective of Parametric Modeling Methodology using CATIA.

The story is simple if we just need a dead model. All you have to do is model the necessary members that go into the box, register them in the library and call and use them when needed. This method can actually be done regardless of which BIM tool to use.

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Since CATIA is a tool that creates processes, an important factor is how modularity changes and how the changes affect the output.

For example, when the box shape, which is the input of the module, is changed, downstream models and drawings can be automatically updated following it.

In the design stage, the necessary walls, floors, doors, windows, and furniture inside the box are parametrically arranged to respond to the size of the module. Designers can perform design work while checking the updated result immediately while adjusting the size of the module.

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In this example, when you want to change the size and detail system type of the wall, you can change the type of knowledge template registered in advance and change the detail. For example, in the case of walls, openings should be updated in response to changes in windows or doors, and detailed members such as lumbers should be updated. Remember a drawing can be created for the detail corresponding to the wall, and this drawing can be updated together whenever the detail is updated.

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Please share your additional thoughts on the modeling methodology for these modules.

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