To Run Interference Detection

When you run interference detection, you can check for interferences between MEP objects, or between MEP objects and building elements. For example, while designing a supply and return duct system, you can make sure that the supply and return duct do not interfere with each other. You can also make sure that the duct systems do not interfere with any architectural or structural objects.

To start interference detection

  1. Click Analyze tab Inquiry panel Interference Detection .
  2. In the Interference Detection palette, under MEP Objects, select the types of building systems objects to be checked for interferences against other building system objects, or against architectural and structural objects. To either select all or clear all objects, right-click, and click Select All or Clear All.
  3. Under Building Elements, select the types of architectural and structural objects to be checked for interferences against MEP objects. To either select all or clear all elements, right-click, and click Select All or Clear All.
  4. For Clearance Check, specify whether to check for clearances and soft interferences. If set to yes, then specify the clearance offsets for each object type.
  5. Click Start Interference Analysis .