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Calculate using expression; Zone - columns

dominicus
Contributor
Hi,
In Finland we have a regulation to be able to deduct certain types of columns from the main area (m2)
The main area is calculated using a Zone that extends from the outer walls inner surface 250mm - so you have to draw the Zones by hand.
We use these zones to calculate the overall area/floor

I want to create an expression that deducts certain columns from the specific Zone

I have made an expression using the "zone area" - "column area" but it does not produce any results.
What am I doing wrong?

To make it easier I have chosen to show only the layers showing the specific zones and the specific columns
(and to make the calculation faster also - right?)

And to make this more difficult - can the expression be written to deduct only the columns inside the Zone parameter? - not a necessity but would be cool

Thanks,

Dominicus


PS. Archicad 22 latest build
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Dominicus Björkstam
Finland

AC 24 latest build, localized FIN version
Hardware MacbookPro 15" i9 + 32GB Ram + Windows Desktop (win10)
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felcunha
Expert
Hello,
You can make a solid operation to subtract the columns you want from the zones.
Therefore your net, reduced and calculated area will take this into account.
Felipe Ribeiro Cunha

AC 26, macOS Monterey