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LV objects
Hierarchy objects in the mass tree
The hierarchy objects correspond to the structural levels (lot, title, section, etc.) in the specification of services or offer and have special properties.
As soon as a hierarchy object is marked in the mass tree, a new tab with the name appears Link.
In the tab Link an overview of all contained items and their different quantity fields is shown. This overview can be used, for example, to determine whether all item quantities have been documented. The exact explanation of the quantity fields is given in chapter Position objects in the mass tree (see below).
Top hierarchy object in the mass tree
The top hierarchy object corresponds to the specification of services or offer and has special properties. As soon as the top hierarchy object in the Mass tree is highlighted, a new tab appears Link.
Detailed information on the specification of services or the offer is displayed here. If active in DATAflor BUSINESS and DATAflor CAD is worked with [Update course] the mass tree from the database can be updated immediately. New positions are created automatically and all other information is updated.
Under Mass list is, if a quantity certificate has already been written and the LV has been updated, which is in BUSINESS active quantity verification displayed. You can also use the 
straight from DATAflor CAD the proof of quantity can be printed. This function is available from BUSINESS Version 2.3.1.1 available.
From the BUSINESS Version 3.x it is also possible to look at the history of the activities in the quantity statement. To do this, click the button 
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With the option Automatic update of the LV when the object manager is started the synchronization takes place each time the object manager is opened. If you are not actively working in the course, this option can remain deactivated and thus save processing time.
With [Manage drawings] can handing over the quantities to DATAflor BUSINESS controlled (see Administration in Dataflor CAD > Working with variants and planning statuses).
Under the tab Amounts target / actual you will find a list of all recorded objects with their associated coupling, documentation and quantity evidence quantities.
Deviating quantities are colored red in the list. This gives you a quick overview of whether and where the documentation quantity or the quantity evidence quantity deviates from the coupling quantity. The coupling amount corresponds to the CAD amount including any assigned factors. You can use the function to determine the permissible deviation Check documentation set (see Functions in the menu > Check documentation).
Position objects in the mass tree
The position objects correspond to the positions in the specification of services or offer and have special properties. As soon as a position object is marked in the mass tree, the tab changes Features and a new tab will appear Link.
In the tab Link all the details required for the position are displayed. The meanings of the quantity fields are decisive.
| Quantity | Specifies the item quantity. This can be filled by CAD if the setting in the LV basic data CAD quantity = item quantity activated. The value can be added up by linking several drawings. |
| Quantity approach | Goes directly in DATAflor BUSINESS and is used for billing construction projects and for accounting (formerly estimated quantity). |
| CAD amount of the drawing | Specifies the determined set of child objects that are assigned to the position. |
| Mass list | Returns the documented amount in DATAflor BUSINESS Proof of quantity. The value can be added up through the coupling of several drawings as well as through manual entries in the quantity statement. |
| Documented amount of drawing | Indicates the documented set of child objects of the position. This value is determined using the REB calculation formulas. Initially, the value is not related to the DATAflor BUSINESS Proof of quantity. Only when the button is activated [Proof of quantity] in the tab Documentation the entries are written in the quantity statement. |
All fields are taken from the DATAflor BUSINESS Read out database. In some cases it may be necessary to DATAflor BUSINESS started and the specification of services is recalculated so that the entries generated by CAD are updated in the database. Then show the fields in the tab Link the current values. May have to [Update course] in the tab Link activated at the level of the top hierarchy object so that the database entries can be read in again.
In addition to the familiar display and input fields, the position objects also offer input options for Comments, Calculation approach and factor. All entries refer exclusively to the entry in the quantity statement.
| Comment | The comment is used to explain the quantity statement and is entered in the first place in the quantity statement with free text entry (formula 99 REB 23.003). The input can be freely or with predefined text modules via [>] take place (e.g. position from supplement). |
| Calculation approach | In special cases there is no drawing object for documentation or there is an increase in quantity with a fixed size (eg 550 m²). Using the calculation approach, simple calculations can be entered, which are then entered as a free calculation formula (formula 91 REB 23.003) in the quantity statement, e.g. 550+ (420 * 20) |
| factor | The factor corresponds to the input option factor in the quantity statement. This can be used, for example, to increase quantities (factor 1.1 = + 10% surcharge or factor 3 = documented quantity was used 3 times). Factors of subordinate objects (if entered) and the factor of the position are added up. |
The management (creating, editing, deleting and sorting) of comments takes place in the dialog Manage text modules and will over [>] called.
The first 10 entries can be inserted directly with [>] ready. With the function [Up] or [Downward] in the dialogue Manage text modules the most frequently used text modules can be moved to the upper area.
The call New line creates the entry % NZ%, this is a line break, ie a new comment line is started in the quantity list.
Objects below position objects
The tab changes for assigned objects Features.
In addition to the familiar display and input fields, there are also input options for objects below positions Comment and factor. All entries refer exclusively to the entry in the quantity statement.
| Comment | The comment serves as an explanation within the quantity verification and is entered directly before the entry of the quantity lines of this object with the free text input (formula 99). It is thus possible to provide individual objects with different comments within a position. The use and management of comments is explained under the position objects (see Position objects in the mass tree). |
| factor | The factor corresponds to the input option factor in the quantity statement. This can be used, for example, to increase quantities (factor 1.1 = + 10% surcharge or factor 3 = documented quantity was used 3 times). A factor entered here is added up with the factor of the position (if entered). |
There is also the option Comment only valid for this position. This is a presetting if the object is to be copied in the mass tree. If the option is deactivated (default setting), the object + comment is copied.
When assigning several properties to an object (via [Add>]> Formula), note the selection on the tab Link.
On the tab Link the properties that are attached to DATAflor BUSINESS can be passed.
If there is more than one property with the corresponding unit of measure, you can select which of the two quantities is to be transferred. If the box is deactivated save Handing over.
Assignment of objects to positions
The assignment of objects to positions works in the same way as the normal recording of objects. A unit of measure for the item is determined and the corresponding object property is automatically used as the coupling quantity. In special cases, however, there may be no corresponding object property for the unit of measure for the item. In these cases, one of the following dialogues appears:
You can enter the corresponding values in this dialog. A conversion formula is automatically created for the recorded object.
If you do not want to have the object property converted automatically, for example because you want to work with your own formulas, you can click [Abort] click. The following message appears again.
To assign the missing object properties to the objects, there is a tab Features the objects a very simple solution: Features > Properties tab> Applying formulas
Areas from routes
In order to document an area from a route, the route must be marked. In the tab Features is under [Add>] the option Area from route offered.
After the selection you will be asked for the Widthwhich can also be changed later.
The derived area (Attribute Area from route) is now listed in the properties and adopted as the quantity for the item. Documentation with REB Formula 91 (distance [135,96] x width [2,2]) is provided in the quantity verification.
For later Change the width must be the attribute Area from route highlighted and the button [Broad change] be clicked. Furthermore, other formulas can also be used as long as the unit of the formula is also m².
It is not possible to assign this automated formula directly to hierarchy objects.
Volume from distance
In order to document a volume from a route, the route must be marked. In the tab Features is under [Add>] the option Volume from distance offered.
After the selection you will be asked for the Width and the Layer thicknesswhich can also be changed later.
The derived volume (Attribute Volume from distance) is now listed in the properties and adopted as a quantity for the item. Documentation with REB Formula 04 (cuboid) is provided in the quantity verification.
For later Change the width and the layer thickness must be the attribute Volume from distance highlighted and the button [Values change] be clicked.
Furthermore, other formulas can also be used, provided that the unit of the formula is also m³.
It is not possible to assign this automated formula directly to hierarchy objects.
Volume from surfaces
In order to document a volume from an area, the area must be marked. In the tab Features is under [Add>] the option Volume from area offered.
After the selection you will be asked for the Layer thicknesswhich can also be changed later.
The derived volume (Attribute Volume from area) is now listed in the properties and adopted as a quantity for the item. In the proof of quantity, documentation is provided with REB Formula 04 (cuboid) or Formula 01 (prism).
For later Change the layer thickness must be the attribute Volume from area highlighted and the button [Thickness change] be clicked.
Furthermore, other formulas can also be used, provided that the unit of the formula is also m³.
It is not possible to assign this automated formula directly to hierarchy objects.
Other position units
With the help of formulas, the quantity can be determined for each item, regardless of which unit is present. For these cases, a formula must be created that has the item unit as the unit. The creation and management of formulas is done within the tab Features explained (see Features > Properties tab> Applying formulas).
For some position units are from DATAflor also predefined formulas (e.g. weight from areas in tons / unit: t)
DATAflor CAD uses a conversion table (file UNITS.TBL). This simplifies the handling of units enormously, as different spellings and conversions are preset. Is as a position unit, for example M3 or cm3 entered, used DATAflor CAD automatically the m³ Quantity. If a unit is not recognized, the conversion table with a Editor can be added or changed.
Example of routes
Special attribute LVMenge
Alternatively, the quantity of another attribute can be entered in the item quantity, which does not necessarily have to have something to do with an object property. To do this, assign a formula with the attribute name to the hierarchy object (position) LVquantity to. This value is now used regardless of the specified unit of measure for the item. In order to use the attribute, a formula must be created in advance (see Features > Properties tab> Applying formulas).
Application example:
A quantity of 120 m² should be assigned to a position, which should be entered as the position quantity. However, the drawing object is only 100 m² in size, which is also correct, for example, for partial accounting. The 100 m² of the property are now entered in the quantity certificate, the 120 m² are adopted as the item quantity.
- Record the area of 100 m² for the position.
- Define a formula with the Namur LVquantity. unity should accordingly m² his and the Formula e.g. Cylinders, Dishes, [Value].
- The new formula must now be assigned to the position. The value (= variable) is queried during the assignment. Give 120 .
The assignment of the LVquantity must be done at the level of the hierarchy objects (positions). An assignment at the object level has no effect. The LV amount only fills the field Item quantity and no further fields.