Blank Slate Algo (Beta)
Video Tutorial
There are a few different ways to work with the algorithms- check out this webinar to understand the use cases of each workflow.
1. Start the generation
A centerline or a custom core is required to run the Generate Building Platealgorithm.
Enter the plan view by double clicking on a story.
Select the plan and hit
Generate Floor Plateon theContext Menu.The generation will begin to run.
2. Input the Unit Mix
The more iterations that run, the more accurate the result will become.
Input the desired
Unit Mixin the upper left panel.
3. Control which metrics the algorithm prioritizes
Users can continously change parameters to interact with the algorithm throughout the generation process.
In the bottom left corner, interact with the algorithm weights to optimize for certain metrics.
Metrics with their sliders further to the right will be prioritized.
4. Adjust the stairwell count
Increase or decrease the
Stairwell Count
5. Adjust the segmentation
Change the
Optioncounter on the canvas to change the segmentation (how the algorithm divides the building. This can be treated as a shuffle button, or a seed value).
6. Assign to story
Once you are satisifed with the generation, use
Assign to Storyto bake it out.
7. Edit the results
Finch is a complete editing tool. All generated plans can be fully edited and customized.
Drag walls specific distances by typing the distance as you move.
Change wall widths by selecting a wall and inputting the new wall thickness in the
Context Menu.
Like one half of the floor plate but not the other? Finch can generate in sections!
Delete the unwanted walls and run the algorithm again in the new section.
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