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Figure 8.19
creating a schedule

2. Select the fields Family, Gross Floor Area, Gross Surface Area, and Gross Volume, as
shown in Figure 8.20. Add them to the Scheduled Fields table by clicking the Add button.

Figure 8.20
scheduled fields

For this example, we’ll also show you how to create two calculated values. This will allow
you to calculate the overall volume of each mass compared to the floor area as well as the
overall surface area compared to the floor area. Schedules like this will be helpful during
the early design process to help you understand how efficient the space of your design is
compared to the volume and surface area required to contain that space. Follow these steps:
a. Select the Calculated Value button in the Fields tab of the Schedule Properties dialog,
and name the new calculated value Volume to Floor Ratio, as shown in Figure 8.21.
In the Formula area, enter the following formula, making sure to use the correct case:
(Gross Volume / 1’) / Gross Floor Area. In metric units, the formula is (Gross Volume /
1m) / Gross Floor Area. To keep the units consistent, you divide the gross volume by 1’
(1 m) before dividing by the gross floor area. Click OK to accept the formula.

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