Volume Computations

In order to obtain a correct definition of the rooms, areas, and spaces the function Area and Volume Computations should be set to Areas and Volumes. It is important to check this setting, as it is set to Area’s only (faster) by default when starting a new Revit project.

Figure 25: The function "Area and Volume Computations" in Autodesk Revit Architecture

Figure 26: "Volume Computations" should be set to "Areas and Volumes".

 

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Figure 27: Cross section of a room with “Volume Computations” set to "Areas only". Source: Autodesk WikiHelp.

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Figure 28: Cross section of a room with “Volume Computations” set to "Areas and Volumes". Source: Autodesk WikiHelp.