Understanding Collisions

  • Only elements on visible Layers are considered
  • If elements are selected: only the selected elements are checked
  • All results are listed in the Model Check Report
  • Elements that are just touching are not collisions
  • Solid Element Operations and Priority-Based Connections are already resolved in the model and do not cause collisions
  • 3D Cutting Planes are ignored (the entire model is considered regardless of Cutting Planes)
  • You can define Tolerances for colliding Volumes and/or surfaces: If the colliding volume/surface area does not exceed the defined Tolerance value, it does not count as a collision

    See Set Volume/Surface Tolerances.

  • The status of Building Materials (“Participates in Collision Detection” property) is considered

    See Exempt Building Material from Collision Detection.