https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28142#M13845 Once a module is placed into a module it is one zone fits all modules. That is, they cant be asigned different numbers. They can however be called up in a schedule and grouped by the storey to give a certain separation. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:44:03 GMT Aussie John 2006-11-10T22:44:03Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28137#M13840 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>can anyone explain me the best way for the zone tool, to be used in a high rise residential building, so that the residential units and retail spaces and garage and circulation areas are marked individually, but the information can be added for gross sq ft for retail, total residential area, total garage area, and gross building sqft.<BR /> <BR /> I never used this tool, I want to make sure I use it properly<BR /> thanks in advance</T></DIV> Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:47:59 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28137#M13840 Anonymous 2006-11-10T19:47:59Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28138#M13841 Usually the zone tool is used by placing one zone per room. If you want total square footages, I would recommend the "gross area" placement option which will chase each room to the reference line of the wall.<BR /> <BR /> Zones can be dividing into categories under the Options menu, so you can have them divided into Residential, Commercial, Common, etc.<BR /> <BR /> Will you be using Modules on this project as well for repeating floors? Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:56:10 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28138#M13841 TomWaltz 2006-11-10T19:56:10Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28139#M13842 where is the gross area option located?<BR /> <BR /> I'm afraid I don't know anything about the modules as well.<BR /> <BR /> thanks Tom, you have been saving me here Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:11:32 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28139#M13842 Anonymous 2006-11-10T20:11:32Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28140#M13843 This is the Zone Setting I'm talking about.<BR /> <BR /> Modules.... that's a little bit longer of an answer. I could practically write a book on that... oh, wait, I already am <E><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":winking_face:">😉</span></E><BR /> <BR /> In the mean time, I'd really recommend checking out the User Manual section on Hotlinks Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:28:43 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28140#M13843 TomWaltz 2006-11-10T20:28:43Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28141#M13844 thanks that was helpful,<BR /> will read the manual as well<BR /> <BR /> good luck with your book, will be waiting for that for sure Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:38:28 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28141#M13844 Anonymous 2006-11-10T20:38:28Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28142#M13845 Once a module is placed into a module it is one zone fits all modules. That is, they cant be asigned different numbers. They can however be called up in a schedule and grouped by the storey to give a certain separation. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:44:03 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28142#M13845 Aussie John 2006-11-10T22:44:03Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28143#M13846 That depends. <BR /> <BR /> Users of my SuperZone object have the ability to append the story number to the room number, allowing them to create a repeating story module with floor numbers that change on their own. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:23:17 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/best-wat-for-the-zone-tool/m-p/28143#M13846 TomWaltz 2006-11-10T23:23:17Z