CYPE Architecture

CYPE Architecture is a BIM tool for the architectural modelling of buildings.

Its design was based on two fundamental phases in the digital development of a project: the architectural design phase and the 3D/BIM modelling phase. Thus, it was designed to adopt both traditional modelling tools (surface areas, edges, intersections, extrusions, curves, etc.) and the new BIM modelling tools (walls, floor slabs, roofs, columns, etc.), which when combined allow users to move from sketches to architecture effortlessly.

Workflows supported by the program

As CYPE Architecture is an Open BIM architectural modelling tool that is connected to the BIMserver.center platform, it offers different workflow options.

When using CYPE Architecture as the initial project modeller, in addition to being able to define the building elements, spaces, furniture and sketch elements available in the tool itself, users can also carry out the following:

Data entry

• Import geolocations of models, maps, topographic surfaces, parcels and surrounding buildings from models created in Open BIM Site.
• Import DWG, DXF, PDF and different image formats for the conversion of CAD files into BIM models.

Data output

• Export architectural model information, including columns, beams, floors, levels and walls, to design a reinforced concrete structure in CYPECAD. Also, use the geometry of sketch elements, such as lines and surfaces, to define the geometry of a structure in CYPE 3D.
• Take the starter model as a reference for plumbing programs such as CYPEPLUMBING, HVAC programs such as CYPEHVAC, electrical programs such as CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms or energy simulation programs such as CYPETHERM LOADS.
• Generate a specific analytical model for thermal and acoustic simulations using Open BIM Analytical Model.
• Describe and characterise the building elements of the project, adding thermal, acoustic and fire protection properties, using Open BIM Construction Systems.
• Extract quantities and generate bills of quantities from the BIM model using Open BIM Quantities.
• Use the model as a reference for the health and safety project study. In addition, also verify both the urban planning regulations with CYPEURBAN and the accessibility requirements with CYPE Accessibility.

The CYPE Architecture program is divided into 3 main groups: "Sketch", "Architecture" and "Furniture".
CYPE Architecture has been developed on a dual sketch-architecture basis, which allows users to design the initial conception of the building via the "Sketch" feature. Then, it is given an architectural entity by means of the building elements in the "Architecture" tab. Finally, CYPE Architecture offers the possibility of furnishing the building using the "Furniture" tab.

• Sketch
  Various features and tools found in traditional modelling programs are included in this tab. These include options for lines, arcs, quadrilaterals, circles, polygons, extrusion, intersection, offset or scaling, among others.
  This tab aims to allow users to freely design the idea of the project, covering both the volumetric conception of the form and uses, as well as the drawing of floor plan layout diagrams.

• Architecture
  This tab includes standard features and tools from BIM modelling programs such as walls, floor slabs, roofs, railings, louvres, staircases or ramps, among other options.
  From this tab, the building elements can be added using the created sketch as a reference.
  Alternatively, users can also choose to model directly from a CAD template.

• Furniture
  Within this tab, there are several alternatives of furniture, home appliances, sanitary appliances and garden elements that can be incorporated into the BIM model.
  In the architectural design process, it is essential to make a rough layout of the furniture that will allow the end clients to understand it.
  Furthermore, the furniture entered in the BIM model can share information with other programs in the Open BIM workflow.

When launching the application and clicking on "New", users are given the option of creating a "New job", which can then be integrated into an existing project in BIMserver.center.

There is also the option to "Create new project". In this case, the created project will be visible from BIMserver.center from that moment on.

Once the new job has been created, users then access the interface, in which the graphic window showing the model or models that have been imported is displayed.

Users also have the option of starting the project without being linked to the BIMserver.center platform. To do this, simply uncheck the "Link to a BIMserver.center project" box in the top left-hand corner.

Files can be shared or imported at any time while the project is in progress via the BIMserver.center tab located at the top right of every program.

The reference tools allow users to generate grids and enter lines and arcs. These reference options support the development of models and diagrams and are drawn as dashed lines in the program. By default, these lines are shown in pink.

Grids and reference lines make structured geometric modelling easier. During the design phase, they can be used to draw any element in the "Architecture" or "Sketch" tabs.

For sketch-type elements, the geometry consists of the following:

• Lines that can be created with different tools (arcs, circles, polygons, etc.).
• Surfaces consisting of two faces, which can be coloured independently, and also created using different tools (arcs, circles, lines, polygons, etc.). The surface areas are automatically generated each time a set of lines forming a closed polygon is drawn.

As well as a general layer, which contains all the information created with the sketch tools, both lines and surface areas can be associated with separate visibility layers. See more on this topic in the "Managing the visibility section of the project elements" section.

The main tools for designing sketch elements are as follows:

The main tools for assigning colours and labels are the following:

• Colours

They are managed in the colour library, which is specifically for colouring elements created in the "Sketch" tab.

Two colours will be associated with each element in the list, referring to the two sides of the same surface area that can be coloured in the sketch. Users can also define the opacity of each of these colours, as well as enter them.

There is also the possibility to save the set of colours in a colour library on the computer.

• Assign colour

Se colorea cada superficie seleccionada. Funciona tanto seleccionando las superficies una a una como seleccionando varias superficies a la vez.

• Assign label

A text is assigned to each selected surface. The text size and font colour to be displayed on each surface specifying this concept can be modified.

The following features can be found in the "Objects" group of the "Sketch" tab:

• Library: allows users to import and export objects and access their colours.
• New: allows users to create a new object from lines, surface areas and groups.
• Insert: allows users to insert an object from the library into the project.
• Explode: allows users to break down an object into lines, surface areas and groups.
• Isolate: allows users to create a new object from an existing object that is no longer related to the source object.
• Add: allows users to add lines, surface areas or groups to an existing object. The drawing elements will be added to all copied objects.

The editing tools for sketch elements can be applied to lines, surface areas and groups of elements. These tools shall be used when editing elements previously drawn with the tools described in the "Drawing" group.

	Edit	Allows users to select an element and edit its parametric properties.
	Delete	Works in the same way as the "Delete" key.
	Copy	Allows users to copy elements including the same parametric properties.
	Move a group of elements	Allows users to move the selected elements from a reference point.
	Rotate	Allows users to rotate the selected elements.
	Rotate about an axis defined by two points	Allows users to rotate around an axis defined by two points.
	Symmetry (copy)	Allows users to mirror the selected object without deleting it.
	Symmetry (move)	Allows users to mirror the selected object by deleting it.
	Intersect	Applied to two surfaces, it generates a new surface area resulting from the intersection.
	Scale	Allows users to change the size of the selected elements.
	Extrude	Allows users to obtain volumes delimited by sketch surface areas from the extrusion of surfaces.
	Invert	Modifies the assigned colour and the direction of growth.
	Offset	When applied to a surface area, it allows users to obtain a new equidistant contour, either inside or outside.

From "Types", users can create a library of modelling elements and building spaces to be used during modelling.

Creating types makes it easier to enter data into the BIM model and is useful for establishing classifications. The definition of types is especially important for developing other building projects, either for generating thermal and acoustic analyses, for measurements in the model or for other design tools.

When entering building elements, users can select a previously created type from the type library. The types created in the project can also be exported in order to be reused in future projects. Using types appropriately will save modelling time.

Each "Type" can be assigned a reference and a detailed description, with tags if necessary. The specific characteristics of each of the building elements can also be configured.

Walls

When creating a wall, users can configure its category: external façade, party wall, internal partition and basement wall. The thickness can also be defined and the desired texture and colour can be assigned to each side of the wall.

Floor slabs

When generating a floor slab, users can configure its category: roof, intermediate floor slab, screed and external floor slab. Furthermore, the thickness can be specified and the desired texture and colour can be assigned to each face and front.

Beams

When creating a beam, users can specify its width and edge. The texture and colour can also be assigned to the element.

Columns

When adding a column, users can configure its category, choosing between rectangular or circular. Furthermore, the dimensions can be specified and the element can be assigned a texture and colour.

Suspended ceilings

When adding a suspended ceiling, users can configure its category, choosing between a continuous or suspended ceiling, as well as specifying the width and length of the panel. The texture and colour can also be assigned.

Lattices

When adding a lattice, users can configure the category of the lattice, choosing between horizontal slats or vertical slats. The width, thickness and spacing can also be assigned to both the slats and the mullions. The desired degree of inclination can also be specified. Furthermore, the desired texture and colour can be assigned.

Curtain walls

When creating a curtain wall, users can configure the curtain wall category, choosing between exterior or interior. The width and length can also be assigned to the mullions and transoms, and the spacing between transoms and between mullions can be defined. The texture and colour can also be assigned to the element.

Railings

When adding a railing, users can configure the category, choosing between vertical, horizontal or handrail. The dimensions can also be assigned to both the handrail and the mullions. To add a "Panel", the corresponding checkbox must be activated. The texture and colour can also be assigned to the element.

Ventanas

When creating a "Window", users can configure its shape, the number of panes, the type of opening, the dimensions of the opening, the number of leaves, and assign the desired colours to the frame, handle and glass. Furthermore, the manufacturer's catalogue can also be accessed and the available models can be selected. The "Window shape" section contains the "Window editor" option, allowing the desired geometry to be created.

Doors

When configuring a "Door", users can choose its shape, the type of opening, the dimensions of the opening and the frame, as well as the dimensions of the glazing, if any, and the type of handle. Furthermore, the desired colours can be assigned to the frame, door, handle and glazing. In the "Door shape" section, the "Window editor" option can be used to create the desired geometry.

Skylights

When adding a "Skylight", users can choose the shape, type of opening, dimensions of the opening and the frame. Furthermore, the desired colours can be assigned to the frame, handle and glass. In the "Shape of the skylight" section, you will find the "Window editor" option, which allows the desired geometry to be created.

Glazed surface

By generating a type of "Glazed surface", users can adjust the width of the frame, if necessary, and assign colours to both the frame and the glass.

The "Sketch" group is divided into two sections.

Here, users can find all the necessary tools for drawing the sketch design, such as lines, arcs, circles, rectangles, ellipses, polygons and inscribed polygons. Also, references can be created by selecting the dashed line or dashed arc options. These tools are similar to those described in the "Sketch design tools" section.

On the other hand, there are all the tools related to editing the sketch elements, such as editing, moving, rotating, offsetting, etc. It is also possible to group and ungroup sketch elements, create a colour library, assign colours to each sketch element and measure them. All these editing tools are similar to those found in the "Sketch" tab of CYPE Architecture.

Tramo de escalera

When creating a staircase span, users can choose between in-situ, monolithic, floating and precast staircases. Furthermore, the dimensions of the tread and riser can be defined, as well as other dimensions specific to each category. A texture and colour can also be assigned to each element in the staircase.

Ramp span

When adding a ramp span, it is possible to choose between in-situ and monolithic ramps. Furthermore, the width, length and height dimensions can be defined, as well as other specific dimensions for each category. A texture and colour can also be assigned to each element in the ramp.

Railing

When adding a railing, it is possible to configure the category, choosing between vertical, horizontal or handrail. Furthermore, the width, thickness and spacing can be assigned to both the slats and the posts. The desired slope can also be specified, and the element can be given a texture and colour.

Elevator/Lift

When creating a lift, users can define both the dimensions of the lift compartment and the dimensions of the doors. The opening can also be chosen, either centred or lateral, and whether it will be accessible from the front or both sides.

Spaces

Several types of spaces can be created. Users can choose between indoor or outdoor categories. A colour can also be assigned to each type created to visually distinguish each of them.

Parking space

The parking space types allow the width, length, angle and colours to be modified, as well as the accessibility conditions of the parking spaces to be indicated.

Tags make it easier to classify building elements and spaces and are particularly useful when developing projects in other disciplines.

Tags allow users to associate specific characteristics of the elements and to associate normative parameters, as well as to establish other types of classifications such as, for example, "Walls to be demolished" in renovation projects.

The program also allows users to export and import sets of tags locally in order to use them in other CYPE Architecture projects.

As CYPE Architecture is a BIM modelling tool, it stores all the data of the different building elements, spaces and objects created in data tables.

These tables can be consulted via the "BIM Model" option in the bottom right-hand corner of the group with the same name.

The tables are sorted into categories, which are grouped into four main sets: "Building elements", "Openings", "Connections" and "Spaces".

The "Building elements" group has four sections: "Vertical elements", "Horizontal elements", "Openings" and "Connections". Each section has different options for entering the elements. By selecting one of these options, the "Properties" window opens, where its type can be selected via a drop-down menu. This menu provides basic information about each type, such as its name, an image with colour or texture, and additional data to facilitate its identification.

From the "Properties" section, several features can also be managed, such as assigning a reference, activating or deactivating automatic level detection, selecting the specific entry mode for each element, setting the height or adjusting the insertion point, as appropriate for the element.

Various entry modes can also be chosen for each element, such as by polyline, by points, by sketch surface, using sketch line, by segment and by height.

Each of the vertical elements has different entry modes:

• Wall: can be entered by polyline, by points, by sketch surface or using sketch line.
• Curtain wall: can be entered by segment and height, by points, by sketch surface or using sketch line.
• Louvre: can be entered by segment and height, by points, by sketch surface or using sketch line.
• Railing: can be entered by points or using sketch line.
• Column: can be entered individually or with a multiple entry using a sketch line.

Each of the horizontal elements has different entry modes:

• Floor slab: can be entered by points or using sketch surface.
• Suspended ceiling: can be entered by points, using sketch surface or by plan contours.
• Slope formation: can be entered by points or using sketch surface. It is also possible to adjust the slope and sump height.
• Beam: can be entered using two points or using sketch lines.
• Roof tiles: this section offers two options, "Roof tiles" and "Special roof element". Tiles can be entered by points or using sketch surface.

Each of the openings has different entry modes:

• Opening: can be entered by geometry or by points.
• Door: can only be entered by reference points.
• Window: can only be entered by reference points.
• Skylight: can only be entered by reference points.
• Glazed surface: can be entered by geometry or by points.

Furthermore, it includes the "Position", "Update openings" and "Change opening direction" options, which can be used once the opening has been entered, to modify the characteristics defined when it was entered.

Each of the connections has different entry modes:

• Staircase span: creates stair spans, stair spans defined by three points, stair cores and spiral stair spans.
• Ramp span: creates ramp spans, ramp spans defined by three points and ramp cores.
• Curved ramp span: creates curved ramp spans by entering the height and width, curved ramp spans by entering the centre and two points, as well as extending the radius and shifting the centre.
• Lift: enters lifts by reference points and defined by three points.
• Landing: enters stair or ramp landings by geometry, by points or by surface.
• Railing: enters railings by reference points.

In "Staircase span" and "Ramp span", the "Stair core" and "Ramp core" options stand out, allowing connections to be made by integrating spans, landings and railings, which makes it easier to enter them as a whole.

Using the "By points" mode, a series of points are entered to define the reference polygon for creating the building element. The points entry must be completed by assigning one point to each vertex. Clicking the right mouse button completes the entry.

The "By points" entry mode is used to create building elements with no geometric restrictions.

When a "By polyline" element is created, points contained in a horizontal plane are entered. The first two points define a first section of the building element and, for each new point, a new span is added to the chain. Clicking the right mouse button ends the chain of points, while keeping the wall tool active. In addition, the "Force elevation" checkbox should be activated to ensure that the start and end points are at the same height.

The "By polyline" entry mode allows the building element to be created quickly from a guideline.

In the "By surface area" mode, a sketch surface (plane defined by a closed contour) previously drawn in the "Sketch" tab must be selected. When the sketch element is selected, the building element automatically adopts the shape of the sketch surface. In addition, if the "Include the openings of the surface" checkbox is activated, openings drawn on the sketch surface are automatically created.

The "By surface area" entry mode simplifies the entry of elements with complex geometries.

The "Using sketch line" mode is similar to the "By surface area" mode, the difference being that in this case, instead of a closed contour, only a sketch line is required. This sketch line must have been previously drawn in the "Sketch" tab. When the sketch line is selected, the building element is entered with the length and position of the selected line.

The "Using sketch line" entry mode makes it easier to enter elements.

The "Multiple entry using sketch line" works in a similar way to the "Using sketch line" mode, the difference being that, in this case, several lines can be selected at the same time instead of just one. These lines must have been previously drawn in the "Sketch" tab. When the sketch lines are selected, the building elements are entered with the length and position corresponding to each selected line.

The "Using sketch line" entry mode makes it easier and faster to enter elements.

With the "By segment and height" entry mode, two points in a horizontal plane and a third point in the vertical plane must be selected. The first two points define the length, while the third point defines the height of the building element.

If the "Height" checkbox is activated and a specific height is assigned, only two dots indicating the length of the building element are entered.

The "By outlines on plan" entry mode can only be used from a plan view. First, the height of the element in relation to the plan dimension is entered. Then the contour is selected and a point is chosen to define the start of the element. This entry mode is available in the suspended ceiling option.

This mode allows the element to be inserted in the corresponding location with two simple clicks.

The "By geometry" entry mode can be found in "Openings". This mode can enter openings in two categories: "Rectangular" or "Circular". For "Circular" openings, the diameter must be specified; for "Rectangular" openings, the width and height must be specified.

This mode allows circular and rectangular openings to be inserted precisely into the BIM model.

Doors, windows and skylights are entered in a similar way. Click on the place where the element is to be positioned and an arrow appears to select the opening direction. Next, three blue dots are displayed to indicate the possible alignments of the element with respect to the wall; one of the alignments must be selected (outside, centred or inside) and, finally, the selected element is inserted.

This procedure makes it easier to place these elements in the project in detail.

The "Divide wall or floor slab" tool has two options: "Divide wall or floor slab" and "Divide wall at a point".

With "Divide wall at a point", a wall can be divided by a single point in plan view and 3D view.

The "Edit geometry" tool allows the shape of the elements to be edited from their edges.

When editing the geometry of an element, its vertices or edges can be selected. Simply place the cursor on a vertex, and to select one of its edges, click on the "Tab" key. When editing an edge, the program allows the length of the elements to be adjusted when stretching them.

From "Adjust vertical elements" and "Adjust horizontal elements" in the "Building elements" section, users can change the adjustment (to the right, to the left or centred) of one or more horizontal or vertical elements with respect to their entry line.

To change the adjustment of one or more elements, select the new adjustment to be used, then select the elements to be adjusted.

These tools work with the elements that can be adjusted when they are entered: walls, curtain walls, lattices, railings and floor slabs.

From "Define insertion point", another insertion point can be assigned to the previously entered element in the simplest possible way.

To change the insertion point of one or more elements, select the new insertion point to be used and then select the elements to be redefined with respect to the insertion point.

This tool works with elements that support an insertion point when they are entered, such as columns and beams.

Defining spaces is particularly important for the development of projects in other disciplines, either to generate an analytical model for thermal and acoustic analyses, to make measurements in the model, or for other design tools.

The basic characteristics of the spaces are: "Reference", "Level", "Category", "Colour", "Type", "Height" and "Text height".

Should there be a space with a trapezoidal section, the "Adjust space" tool should be used to automatically trim the space following the inclined planes defining the roof or possible inclined walls.

The program allows you to generate reports of the space table, which can be displayed on the screen by selecting the "Reports" tool from the top bar in the program.

The reports can be part of the project's technical specifications and are exported to the BIM model. Even the space tables can be exported to Open BIM Layout so that they can be inserted into the project's panels. Any changes to the space table due to modifications made to the CYPE Architecture model will be reflected in Open BIM Layout.

The "Parking" section is included in the "Spaces" group. There are two ways to enter parking spaces: individual or multiple.

Selecting one of these options opens the "Properties" window, where its type can be chosen via a drop-down menu.

Individual entry allows users to select the insertion point.

Multiple entry allows users to draw a line along which the parking spaces will be drawn. In multiple entry, there is a choice between placing parallel parking spaces and perpendicular parking spaces.

The set of tools in the "Groups" section allows the grouping of both fixed and movable architectural elements.

Changes made to any group will also have an impact on groups of the same type, which makes it easier to model the building and make subsequent corrections.

Groups are particularly useful in buildings with repetitive elements, such as apartments or office buildings.

To create a group, the "New group" button must be selected, which will result in the appearance of a tab where a reference must be assigned to the group. Next, users select the elements of the group and right-click to confirm the selection of the elements of the group.

Several functions are available for modifying existing groups. A new group can be created from an existing group, elements can be added to previously created groups, and elements can be unlinked from a group.

Furthermore, in the "Edit groups" section, there are a number of specific tools aimed at group management, including the following: "Explode group", "Edit group", "Delete group", "Move group", "Rotate group" and "Copy group".

The "Colours" group allows users to create a colours and textures library that will be used to generate a building with a specific aesthetic, giving it a more realistic appearance.

The texture library contains a variety of textures classified by groups (concrete, stone, timber, ceramic, grass, marble, stoneware, brick, steel, carpet and glass).

The scale factor of the textures can be changed and the desired level of opacity can be applied.

Furthermore, from the "Own elements" section, textures can be shown or hidden during modelling.

Allows users to automatically solve all the intersections in the model. If this is the first time resolving the intersections of a given project, choose the "All" option. If some intersections have already been solved before, and to avoid losing those intersections, select the "Pending" option.

Furthermore, the solution between the most frequent types of intersections can be activated or deactivated.

This tool allows users to solve intersections between walls and between walls and floor slabs, by previously selecting the elements where the intersections are to be solved.

This tool is very useful when a specific intersection needs to be solved.

In the "Furniture" group, the following options are available: stool, chair, bed, sofa, table,  cabinet, worktop, storage, shelf and counter.

The shelf, worktop, cabinet and counter options are editable, and the program allows the element to be drawn either centred, to the right or to the left of the entry line.
The rest of the options have different types to choose from. Some of the types are shown below.

In the "Home appliances" group, the following options are available: extractor fan, cooker, microwave, refrigerator, computer, television, washing machine and dishwasher.
Some of the available types are shown below.

The following options are available in the "Sanitary appliances" group: washbasin, sink, bath, shower, bidet and toilet.
Some of the available types are shown below.

In the "Garden" group, the following options are available: swimming pool, vegetation, shade, playground equipment and sports (sports fields and courts).
Some of the available types are shown below.

As well as the generic library, CYPE Architecture allows "User objects" to be imported, which makes it possible for users to create a library of their own.

The library allows objects in ".ifc", ".obj" and ".step" formats to be imported.

The "User objects" group is located in the "Furniture" tab and has two options:

• Library
  From here, users can import objects and create their own library that can be used in the current project or other CYPE Architecture projects.
  The library also allows users to modify the properties of the imported object (type, scale factor, drawing both sides of the surfaces).
  

• Insert
  This function is used to insert the objects available in the user library. When searching for objects to be inserted, they are sorted according to the classification indicated in the library.
  Furthermore, using the "Insertion point" option, users can select the point for inserting the element and specify whether this point corresponds to the top or lower face.

Within the "Catalogues" section of the "Architecture" tab, the "Carpentry", "Glazing" and "Finishes" catalogues are available for download.

After they are downloaded, they can be updated or deleted, as required, to have the desired catalogues available for each project.

Once they have been downloaded, they can be used in their corresponding sections.

The downloaded catalogues of carpentry manufacturers will be available during the creation or editing of a window.

To access the carpentry catalogues, select the "Types" section, and in this tab, choose "Windows".

From the top toolbar, windows can be added or edited. In the "Edit" pop-up panel, clicking on the "Catalogues" icon opens the "Carpentry" window. Here, a model can be chosen from the previously downloaded manufacturers' catalogues.

Downloaded glazing manufacturer catalogues will be available when creating or editing a window.

To access the glazing catalogues, select the "Types" section and, in this tab, choose "Windows".

A window can be added or edited from the top toolbar. In the "Edit" pop-up panel, clicking on the "Catalogues" icon opens the "Glazing" window. Here users can choose a model from the previously downloaded manufacturer's catalogues.

Downloaded catalogues of finishes manufacturers will be available in the "Colours" section.

To access the finishes catalogue, in the "Colours" tab, select the "Manufacturers" icon and a window called "Finishes" will appear, where a model can be chosen from the previously downloaded manufacturers' catalogues.

Finishes work in the same way as textures. To display them in the 3D model, activate the "Show/hide textures" function, located in the "Own elements" toolbar.

In the "Furniture" tab, in the "Catalogues" section, the "Furniture", "Sanitary appliances" and "Home appliances" catalogues are available for download.

After the download, they can be updated or deleted as required, so that the desired catalogues are available for each project.

Once downloaded, they will be available for use in their corresponding sections.

The downloaded catalogues of furniture manufacturers will be available within each option of the "Furniture" group.

To access the different finishes catalogues, click on any option (stool, chair, table, sofa, etc.) in the "Furniture" group.

In the pop-up tab, the "Manufacturer" option is selected. By clicking on the "Catalogues" icon, a window called "Furniture" opens, where a model can be chosen from the previously downloaded manufacturers' catalogues.

Downloaded catalogues of sanitary appliance manufacturers will be available within each option of the "Sanitary appliances" group.

To access the different sanitary appliance catalogues, click on any option (washbasin, sink, bathtub, etc.) in the "Sanitary appliances" group.

In the pop-up tab, the "Manufacturer" option is selected. By clicking on the "Catalogues" icon, a window called "Sanitary appliances" will open, where a model can be chosen from the previously downloaded manufacturer's catalogues.

The downloaded catalogues of home appliance manufacturers will be available within each option of the "Home appliances" group.

To access the different home appliance catalogues, click on any option (cooker, extractor fan, television, etc.) in the "Home appliances" group.

In the pop-up tab, the "Manufacturer" option is selected. By clicking on the "Catalogues" icon, a window called "Home appliances" will open, where a model can be chosen from the previously downloaded manufacturer's catalogues.

The "Furniture" tab includes the possibility of including signs in the BIM model from the "Signs" group.

To use signage, the desired manufacturer's catalogues must be downloaded from the "Catalogues" option. Once the catalogues have been downloaded, emergency, fire safety, danger, prohibition, obligation and information signs, among others, can be entered.

The program includes catalogues for Spain, France, Portugal and the UK.

The "Architecture" tab includes a set of general editing tools:

	Edit	Allows users to select an element and edit its parametric properties.
	Delete	It works in the same way as pressing the "Delete" key.
	Copy	Allows users to copy elements including the same parametric properties.
	Move element group	Allows users to select multiple elements. Right-clicking will end the selection.
	Rotate	Allows users to rotate the selected elements.
	Symmetry (copy)	Allows users to mirror the selected object without deleting it.
	Symmetry (move)	Allows users to mirror the selected object by deleting it.
	Copy the properties	Allows users to transfer the following properties between elements: level, description, category, height, thickness and colour.
	Search by reference	Allows users to search for elements by reference.
	Edit geometry	Allows users to edit the vertices of an existing architectural element.
	Divide wall or floor slab	Allows users to divide the selected wall or floor slab.

CYPE Architecture allows users to view the model's own shadows and those cast by adjacent buildings.

To do this, the location of the job must be specified by entering the latitude and north with the "Shadows" option in the "Own elements" panel. Furthermore, the "Options" icon is located in the top right bar of the work area, which allows users to choose the solar hour and the day of the year for which they want to reproduce the shadows, as well as to show the position of the sun and its trajectory.

With this feature, users can add a greater degree of realism to the project, allowing them to visualise which parts of the project will be affected by the shadows.

From the "Drawings" option, CYPE Architecture allows users to generate sheets from the BIM model.

In the "Edit sheets" pop-up window, all the features for the layout of the project's sheets are available.

From this window, users can insert views, design, tag elements, insert external files, create user symbols, and generate tables, among many other options.

CYPE Architecture also includes specific options for creating carpentry drawings (windows, doors and skylights) quickly and easily.

To access the carpentry drawings, select the "Types" section and, in the "Windows", "Doors" and "Skylights" sections, click on the "Carpentry drawings" option.

Each type of window, door or skylight will have its own dimensioned view, which can later be combined into a single carpentry drawing.

When selecting the type required to create the carpentry drawing and the "Carpentry drawing" option, the "Edit sheets" window will open.

In the "Edit sheets" window, click on the "3D scenes" option and select "Insert predefined views".

In the pop-up panel, the selected view can be configured. The program allows users to choose the colour mode of the view, whether the view is to be dimensioned and referenced, as well as the respective styles, and to set the desired scale.

The sheet can be saved and the same process can be repeated for all types of doors, windows and skylights to be included in the carpentry drawing.

Finally, to join all the individually generated sheets into a single drawing, go to the "Drawings" option.

From here a new sheet is created, while ensuring that no model is selected.

Once the sheet has been created, the "Sheet composition" feature can be used to specify all the carpentry views to be inserted. The program will automatically place the carpentry views on the sheet. The views can be repositioned as desired using the "Move" option.

When exporting an IFC file to the BIMserver.center platform, users can carry out the following:

• Choose to include, together with the IFC file, the DWG/DXF files used as a reference for the modelling associated with the views created in CYPE Architecture.
• Choose to automatically generate new DWG templates from the BIM model in each plan view. This feature is especially useful for making modelling work easier in other CYPE tools.

• Viewing the model on the online platform.
• Viewing the model in the BIMserver.center application for iOS and Android.
• Viewing the model in virtual reality and augmented reality.
• Viewing the model in other CYPE tools.

The colours and textures included in the architectural model in CYPE Architecture will be exported to FBX format in separate layers. These colours and textures can be used directly in the rendering programs, or they can be used to classify the different parts of the elements and then replaced by new textures from the rendering programs.

• DXF 2D
• DWG 2D
• DXF 3D
• DWG 3D
• Windows Enhanced Metafile (EMF)
• Windows bitmap (BMP)
• JPG
• PNG
• glTF

• Descriptive report. Building envelope: this function creates a PDF report of all the building elements that make up the project's envelope, classifying them into: façades, roofs, screeds, exterior doors and exterior windows.
• Descriptive report. Partitioning system: this option generates a PDF report of all the building elements that are not part of the project envelope, grouping them into: partitions, intermediate floor slabs, interior doors and interior windows.
• Descriptive report. Surface area table: this option creates a PDF document that includes a surface area table for each space created from CYPE Architecture, indicating the type, group and level.

Printing drawings

From "Drawings", in the "Edit sheets" window, in the sheets section, there is an option to print the drawings generated in PDF, DWG and DXF.

It is also possible to choose whether to export them in a single file or to export each sheet in a separate file.

The program also allows the export of scene views as a vector image or as a rendered image.

Many of CYPE's programs are connected to the BIMserver.center platform and allow collaborative work to be carried out via the exchange of files in formats based on open standards.

Please note that, to work on BIMserver.center, users can register on the platform free of charge and create a profile.

When accessing a program connected to the platform, the program connects to a project in BIMserver.center. This way, the files of the projects that have been developed collaboratively in BIMserver.center are kept up to date.

Importing and updating BIM models

The "Update" button can be used to update the information contained in the models previously imported into the project or to import new models if desired.

In the "Update BIM model" window, using the "Project selection" button, users can choose which project will be connected to the CYPE Architecture BIM model from the user's list of projects in BIMserver.center.

Via the "Geographical location and reference system" option, users can set the geographical location data and the reference system of the model.

Sharing the BIM model with other users

The "Share" button can be used to export the information contained in the model developed in CYPE Architecture to the BIMserver.center platform.

During the export process, different details related to the identification of the files to be exported and the types of files to be generated can be defined.

When exporting, the program offers users the option of including DWG templates entered by the user. It also allows them to generate DWG templates from the BIM model. Furthermore, users can export only the visible elements, so that hidden elements will not be included in the export.

Via the BIMserver.center menu, in addition to updating and sharing files, the BIM model from CYPE Architecture can be sent to:

• Open BIM Layout, for creating "Drawing layouts".
• CYPE Construction Systems, for characterising "Construction systems".
• Open BIM Carpentry, for specifying "Carpentry".
• Open BIM Quantities, for carrying out "Bills of quantities".
• Open BIM Electrical Mechanisms, for entering "Electrical Mechanisms".
• CYPEURBAN, for verifying "Urban planning" parameters.
• CYPECAD, for carrying out the "Structural analysis".