Both clones contain all the sections, so we sort the list using the section ID. We have two clones of the sections: one for building sections at 48 scale, and one for wall sections at 16 scale. The only thing I don't like about clones is that they always clone the entire set of viewpoints. Our projects vary in size a lot, and I like the user-proofing aspect of clones either way. That's OK, especially if your projects are of a consistent scope that you can prepare the template for it. Some users/managers/template makers eschew clones in favor of placing dummy sections (e.g.) and moving them around as needed. Better to set up clones in your template, and have all your views perfectly set, even for viewpoints that haven't been born yet. View settings are easy to mess up and there are a lot of them, and they directly affect output. To review, a clone folder is a viewpoint set such as stories, sections, details, etc., with view settings pre-arranged so that when you make a new story, section, or detail, a new view is automatically created with the correct settings. You don't need to use clones to create views, but I recommend them. In other words, let them do some of the work without sacrificing the consistency of our model and annotation process.

Let the consultant do the model 'their way' as much as possible.

Avoid creation of attributes other than Complex Profiles.

Bring in elements with proper classification.

Let their layer names come through, with an extension.

Automatically label elements based on data provided within them, such as ID or profile.

If I can get the beams labeled in the sections, and check that the structural elements fit, I can let them do the framing plans.

My goals for the StructureCo collaboration: This is our first try at this type of coordination. The type of work is custom residential - mostly wood members with some steel. The only consultant I have worked with is StructureCo, which is a pseudonym. IFC has nothing too with plans, annotation, or anything 2D. IFC elements are 3D construction elements and objects.

IFC is a format for exchanging models with data attached between different software.

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