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      • All about Rhino
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    • Advanced: Uploading Walls
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    • Customize your mass
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    • Algorithm Theory
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    • Enterprise - Generate Unit Plan
  • Fundamentals
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  • 1. Set story heights
  • 2. Set wall widths
  • 3. Assign programs
  1. Massing Studio

Customize your mass

You've gotten your building into Finch- now what?

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Last updated 7 months ago

1. Set story heights

Story heights are controlled directly inside of Finch

  • In the Massing Studio, select a story in the building (hold shift to select a range, hold Ctrl to select multiple specific stories).

  • The value in the center of the context menu (3000 mm) is the default story height. Fill in a new height for the selected stories, and the remainder will be calculated and added to the top floor.

  • The Story Height accordion menu on the right panel displays the different story heights and quantities within the building.

2. Set wall widths

  • Navigate to the Outer Walls menu at the bottom of the right panel.

  • Input your desired outer wall width and press enter.

3. Assign programs

Programs allow for detailed and customized massing calculations while also providing an overview visualization of the building’s makeup.

  • Select a range of stories and hit Assign Program, choose one of the presets or select Create new program.

  • Enter a name, select a color and hit OK.