Area Schedule

[boofredlay]

Sorry if this has been covered but I cannot seem to find in in the threads and I know it can be done... I have seen it here.

I am trying to create a simple schedule based on my area plan.

I have 4 categories: Continuing Education, Science, Auditorium & Building Support.

I want a schedule, or 4 separate if necessary, to show one line item per category with the area total. Or if it has to, list all the areas in each category then a total s.f. of that category.

Thanks.

[jspartz]

Under sorting/grouping for the schedule properties, sort by category and uncheck itemize every instance. Then you can check grand totals - total only to get all the areas added together.

I believe this is what you're looking for, if not at least it will get you close.

[boofredlay]

Thanks but when I do that I get two blank cells... Hmmm. I am missing something here.
If I check Itemize every instance I get area values in the cells, as soon as I uncheck, I get a blank cell in the Area category.

Also, is it possible to create area boundaries from a room entity placed on the floor plan? So I don't have to draw all the boundaries?

Thanks again.

[jspartz]

As far as your blank schedule, look at your area plans in the project browser, the should be labeled rentable or gross. You have to pick rentable or gross when creating the schedule.

You can actually use room tags like area tags, but it's up to you whether you want a separate plan for it or not.

[twiceroadsfool]

Thanks but when I do that I get two blank cells... Hmmm. I am missing something here.
If I check Itemize every instance I get area values in the cells, as soon as I uncheck, I get a blank cell in the Area category.

Also, is it possible to create area boundaries from a room entity placed on the floor plan? So I don't have to draw all the boundaries?

Thanks again.

For the blank schedule when you UNcheck itemize every instance, go to your Schedule Properties, under the formatting tab, select the Area Field on the left size, and make sure the box is checked for *calculate totals.*

Yesyes?

[boofredlay]

For the blank schedule when you UNcheck itemize every instance, go to your Schedule Properties, under the formatting tab, select the Area Field on the left size, and make sure the box is checked for *calculate totals.*

Yesyes?

Thanks I will do that when I get back to work Friday.