multiple classifications

[Betencorte]

Is there a way of setting more then one classification (of the same classification system) in a object? Example: from the "archicad classification v2" put the classes "door" from elements and "wood" from material in a wooden door, so that we have bot information inside one object.

[runxel]

No, you can classify it in multiple classifaction systems tho.

[Betencorte]

Yes, i think that this could be a good way of classifying things. Like, lets say i am doing the early part of the design of something, then i want to, simply put, make a space and fill it with all the equipment that is needed in that space (but only in the information level), like if i plan a living room area and then i put informations that this place hlneeds to have a fireplace, a couch etc... I am from Brazil, and here we have a classification system called NBR15965, so i thought to use these AC's class systems, but now that i cant do that, maybe i'll try to come up with some properties (in the case of the example, create a option set with all the equipment i can put on some specific area that i had defined on the class systems, WAIT, CAN I DO A OPTION SET PROPERTY WHERE I COULD SELECT MULTIPLE OPTIONS?) Just come up with the caps ideia now lol

[aarkell · Accepted solution]

Yes, there is a setting within an option set property that allows for multiple options, via this button. I don't believe you can assign more than one classification to an object, so utilizing the properties as you've described seems like the next best thing.

[stefan]

IMHO, the recommended approach is use a separate classification system for Elements (function) and another for e.g. materials. E.g., use the main Archicad classification mainly for functional description (and mapping to IFC schema) and use a separate classification system (or "table") for other aspects, such as cost breakdown, material breakdown etc.. Don't mix and match two separate aspects in one system.

The default Archicad classification > I would only classify elements as elements and use the Materials branch only for Building Materials. And the Space/Room branch for the Archicad Zones.

That approach is in line with ISO 12006-3 and is also the approach followed in most classification systems: one value possible from each "table" (e.g. Uniclass, Cuneco, Co-class, Omniclass, SfB, ...)