ArchiCAD can generate three types of calculation reports: Element Lists, Component Lists and Zone Lists.
Element Lists are best used when creating schedules and inventories, and to display the parameters of construction elements in a project. To generate Element Lists, ArchiCAD filters the project or the selection set for construction elements according to the configuration of the selected List Scheme. Elements matching the filter settings will be listed together with element Parameters, Components and Descriptors, if so defined in the List Scheme.
Component Lists are generated when bills of materials, quantity takeoffs or price lists are required. These reports typically sum up and display component type properties; however, certain element parameters can also be listed.
Zone Lists are generally used to create room schedules and finish schedules. Zone Lists can include parameters of Zones and related construction elements. When related construction items are listed, the report is in fact an Element List where the range of calculated elements is limited by the Zones they belong to.
Depending on what you want to appear listed in your list, you may choose the type of List you need to use. Some common examples are:
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You want construction elements listed with basic data and parameters about them listed: |
Element List |
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You want parameters specific to construction elements (such as: Door Sill Height, Number of holes in Slab) listed: |
Element List |
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You want to create Door/Window schedules |
Element List |
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You want quantities of components associated with construction elements listed: |
Component List |
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You want descriptors associated with construction elements listed |
Component List |
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You want to create room schedules |
Zone List |
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You want Zones or detailed Zone parameters (such as: Zone Extracted Area, Zone Area Reduction) to be listed: |
Zone List |
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You want main Zone parameters (such as: Zone Name, Zone Number) listed for Zones where listed construction element is located: |
Element List |