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Standard Workflow - Fill Floor Voids

Purpose

Use Fill Floor Voids to automatically identify and fill internal voids or openings within floor geometry. This workflow helps create continuous surfaces for landscape modelling, hardscape design, terrain conversion, quantity calculations, and construction documentation.

Fill Floor Voids is particularly useful when imported, generated, or edited floor elements contain unwanted openings that prevent accurate scheduling, area calculations, or surface coordination.

Prerequisites

Before using Fill Floor Voids:

  1. Floor elements have been created or imported into the project.
  2. Floor geometry has been reviewed for unwanted internal voids.
  3. Required floor types are available within the project.
  4. Surface design and grading requirements have been established.
  5. Relevant views and visibility settings are enabled.

Outcome: The project is ready for floor repair and surface optimisation.

1. Review the Floor Geometry

  1. Open the project model.
  2. Identify floors that contain voids or openings.
  3. Review:
    • Floor boundaries
    • Internal openings
    • Surface continuity
    • Shape-edited geometry
    • Associated site elements
  4. Determine whether each void should be retained or filled.

Outcome: Areas requiring repair have been identified.

2. Assess the Purpose of the Voids

  1. Review the design intent of each opening.
  2. Identify whether the void represents:
    • An intentional design feature
    • A service penetration
    • A planting opening
    • Imported geometry errors
    • Unwanted modelling gaps
  3. Confirm which voids require filling.

Outcome: Only appropriate voids are selected for modification.

3. Launch the Fill Floor Voids Tool

  1. Open the Terrain Tools workspace.
  2. Select the Fill Floor Voids command.
  3. Select the floor element containing the voids.
  4. Review the detected openings.

Outcome: The floor is prepared for void filling.

4. Select Voids to Fill

  1. Review all identified internal voids.
  2. Select the voids that should be converted into solid floor areas.
  3. Verify that intentional construction or design openings remain excluded.
  4. Confirm the selection.

Outcome: Target voids are identified for processing.

5. Execute the Fill Operation

  1. Run the Fill Floor Voids command.
  2. Allow ArtisanRV to generate floor geometry within the selected openings.
  3. Review the results upon completion.
  4. Confirm that the new floor areas integrate with the existing floor.

Outcome: Selected voids are converted into continuous floor surfaces.

6. Verify Floor Continuity

  1. Review the modified floor in:
    • Plan views
    • Sections
    • 3D views
  2. Confirm:
    • Surface continuity is maintained.
    • Floor edges remain accurate.
    • Levels are preserved.
    • No unintended geometry has been created.
  3. Resolve any issues before proceeding.

Outcome: The floor forms a complete and coordinated surface.

7. Review Materials and Construction Data

  1. Select the newly created floor areas.
  2. Verify:
    • Floor type assignments
    • Material specifications
    • Construction build-ups
    • Surface finishes
  3. Apply project standards where required.

Outcome: Filled floor areas match the intended specification.

8. Coordinate with Site Design

  1. Review the modified floor alongside:
    • Terrain Models
    • Topographic Surfaces
    • Area Pads
    • Overlay Regions
    • Linear Paths
    • Drainage Features
    • Planting Areas
  2. Verify that filled areas do not conflict with other design components.
  3. Adjust surrounding elements if necessary.

Outcome: The repaired floor integrates fully with the landscape model.

9. Review Quantities and Surface Areas

  1. Open project schedules.
  2. Refresh floor information.
  3. Review:
    • Updated floor areas
    • Material quantities
    • Surface extents
    • Construction information
  4. Compare results against project requirements.

Outcome: Floor calculations accurately reflect the completed geometry.

10. Update Project Documentation

  1. Update:
    • Surface Plans
    • Hardscape Drawings
    • Landscape Plans
    • Construction Drawings
    • Quantity Schedules
  2. Review annotations and dimensions.
  3. Verify consistency across all documentation.
  4. Publish updated sheets.

Outcome: Filled floor geometry is fully documented and coordinated.

Verification Checklist

  • ✅ Floor geometry has been reviewed.
  • ✅ Required voids have been identified.
  • ✅ Intentional openings have been preserved.
  • ✅ Selected voids have been filled successfully.
  • ✅ Surface continuity has been verified.
  • ✅ Floor materials and specifications are correct.
  • ✅ Coordination with site elements has been completed.
  • ✅ Quantities and schedules have been updated.
  • ✅ Documentation has been reviewed and published.

Recommended Next Step

Following the Fill Floor Voids workflow, review the updated floor geometry in conjunction with Separate Floors, Topography to Floor, Floor to Topography, Overlay Regions, Area Pads, Terrain Models, Hardscape Layouts, and Quantity Schedules to ensure all site surfaces remain fully coordinated for design development, construction documentation, and cost reporting.