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Frank@tygron.nl at 13:57, 30 January 2024

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Bobby@tygron.nl at 11:29, 21 December 2023

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	[[Parametric Design]]s are a dynamic means of creating new (urban) developments. Rather than defining a specifically drawn plan as base input, a parametric design is a design which is generated by an algorithm, with a set of parameters as input.		[[Parametric Design]]s are a dynamic means of creating new (urban) developments. Rather than defining a specifically drawn plan as base input, a parametric design is a design which is generated by an algorithm, with a set of parameters as input.

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Rudolf@tygron.nl at 12:57, 12 December 2023

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			[[Parametric Design]]s are a dynamic means of creating new (urban) developments. Rather than defining a specifically drawn plan as base input, a parametric design is a design which is generated by an algorithm, with a set of parameters as input.

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	{{howto\|title=create and use a Parametric design\|		{{howto\|title=create and use a Parametric design\|
	\| Click on [[Parametric]] on the [[Future Design]] tab.		\| Click on [[Parametric]] on the [[Future Design]] tab.
	\| On the bottom left of the screen, ~~select~~ to add a [[~~Design_types_~~(~~Parametric_Design~~)\|Add road aligned]] design ~~from the dropdown menu~~.		\| On the bottom left of the screen, opt to add a [[Design types (Parametric Design)\|Add road aligned]] design, and click "Add".
	\| On the [[left panel]] a new ~~Design is added. Select this~~ design.		\| In the [[left panel]], select the new design.
	\| On the bottom right panel, click on 'Draw Area' and select the area for the design.		\| in the bottom of the [[right panel]], click on 'Draw Area' and select the area for the design.
	\| ~~With the sliders on~~ the 'Design' tab ~~you~~ can ~~adjust~~ the ~~parameters~~ of the design.		\| {{howtoblock\| On the ''Design'' tab the overall parameters can be configured: both the percentage and exact [[Function]]s:
	\| On the '~~Plots~~' tab ~~you~~ can ~~add or change the~~ [[~~Functions\|function types~~]] ~~being used to fill~~ the ~~plots~~. ~~These will appear also on~~ the ~~left side, under~~ the ~~design you just created~~.		\| Street and Pavement dictate the movement infrastructure.
	\| ~~To remove a function type~~, ~~you can select~~ the ~~entry on~~ the ~~left side, and click~~ on the ~~'Remove' button~~.		\| Buildings dictate the space reserved for actual structures. (The exact [[Function]]s are defined later.)
	\| ~~You can also change function speciffic parameters on~~ the ~~right side~~, ~~when you have the function type selected under~~ the design on the ~~left panel~~.		\| Parking dictates the space reserved for parking facilities.
	\| ~~On the 'Roads' tab you~~ can ~~adjust road speciffic~~ parameters.		\| Gardens dictates the typology of the lots around the buildings. Gardens and such.
	\| After setting up all the parameters, click on 'Generate' on the right panel, to ~~draw the~~ plan according to the set parameters.		\| Public green dictates separate lots for public utility, like parks or trees.
	\| Verify that the selections in the [[3D Visualization]] and the information in the [[Chart_(Parametric_Design)\|pie chart]] look ~~like the desired result~~. If not, tweak the parameters further.		\| Water dictates the addition of water elements to the design.
	\| ~~Either apply the design~~ to start a [[Test Run]]~~, click on Save to Current to construct the Design in the [[Current Situation]], or save~~ the design ~~as a [[Measure]].~~		}}
	\| Verify that the result is correct. If not, revert the application by clicking on 'Revert' and tweak the configuration further. Please note that this step is not possible when the design is saved to Current.		\| {{howtoblock\| On the ''Roads'' tab, the structure of the roads can be configured:
			\| The [[Function]]s of the roads and pavements.
			\| The dimensions of the roads and pavements.
			\| The dimensions of the parking spaces.
			}}
			\| {{howtoblock\| On the ''Plots'' tab, the [[Function]]s of the building plots are defined:
			\| New [[Function]]s can be added by clicking on "Add Function".
			\| Percentage sliders allow for setting how much of the Building spaces should be attributed to that specific [[Function]].
			}}
			\| {{howtoblock\| In the [[left panel]], as sub-items of the design, the building [[Function]]s can be selected to individually configure further:
			\| The building dimensions can be defined.
			\| The height, floors, and amount of housing units per building can be defined.
			\| The spatial fitting parameters can be defined.
			}}
			\| After setting up all the parameters, ensure the design is selected in the [[left panel]].
			\| In the [[right panel]], click on "Generate" on the right panel, to generate a plan according to the set parameters.
			\| {{howtoblock\| Verify that the selections in the [[3D Visualization]] and the information in the [[Chart_(Parametric_Design)\|pie chart]] look appropriate.
			\| If not, tweak the parameters further.
			}}
			\| Click on "Apply" to start a [[Test Run]] with the generated design enacted.
	}}		}}

	<gallery>		{{gallery
	~~File:~~Parametric_011.jpg\|1. Click on [[Parametric]] on the [[Future Design]] tab.		\|Parametric_011.jpg\|1. Click on [[Parametric]] on the [[Future Design]] tab.
	~~File:~~Parametric_012.jpg\|2. Add a [[Design_types_(Parametric_Design)\|Add road aligned]] design from the dropdown menu.		\|Parametric_012.jpg\|2. Add a [[Design_types_(Parametric_Design)\|Add road aligned]] design from the dropdown menu.
	~~File:~~Parametric_013.jpg\|3. Select the newly added Design.		\|Parametric_013.jpg\|3. Select the newly added Design.
	~~File:~~Parametric_014.jpg\|4. Use 'Draw Area' to select the area for the design.		\|Parametric_014.jpg\|4. Use 'Draw Area' to select the area for the design.
	~~File:~~Parametric_015.jpg\|5. Use sliders to adjust the parameters of the design.		\|Parametric_015.jpg\|5. Use sliders to adjust the parameters of the design.
	~~File:~~Parametric_016.jpg\|6. Add or change the [[Functions\|function types]] on the 'Plots' tab.		\|Parametric_016.jpg\|6. Add or change the [[Functions\|function types]] on the 'Plots' tab.
	~~File:~~Parametric_017.jpg\|7. On the left panel you can remove Function Types.		\|Parametric_017.jpg\|7. On the left panel you can remove Function Types.
	~~File:~~Parametric_018.jpg\|8. Change function speciffic parameters on the right side.		\|Parametric_018.jpg\|8. Change function speciffic parameters on the right side.
	~~File:~~Parametric_019.jpg\|9. Adjust road speciffic parameters on the 'Roads' tab.		\|Parametric_019.jpg\|9. Adjust road speciffic parameters on the 'Roads' tab.
	~~File:~~Parametric_020.jpg\|10. Click on 'Generate' to draw the plan according to the set parameters.		\|Parametric_020.jpg\|10. Click on 'Generate' to draw the plan according to the set parameters.
	~~File:~~Parametric_021.jpg\|11. Verify the planned results and the pie chart.		\|Parametric_021.jpg\|11. Verify the planned results and the pie chart.
	~~File:~~Parametric_022.jpg\|12. Apply the design in a test run~~, save to Current , or save as a Measure~~.		\|Parametric_022.jpg\|12. Apply the design in a test run.
	~~File:~~Parametric_023.jpg\|13. Verify the actual results, revert if desired.		\|Parametric_023.jpg\|13. Verify the actual results, revert if desired.
	~~</gallery>~~		}}

	{{article end		{{article end
	\|notes=		\|notes=
	* Especially for road aligned designs it can sometimes be needed to add a road to the area manually in advance, in order to get proper road alignment. The {{software}} only adds roads within an area, never on the edge, to avoid adjacent duplicate road placement.		* The [[Brush#Polygon_pick\|Polygon pick]] selection tool can be especially useful to select predefined areas for designs.
	* There are some 'pre-designed~~' areas~~ available; a City Area, an Urban Area, a Suburban Area, an a Windmill Area.		* Especially for road aligned designs it can sometimes be needed to add a road to the area manually in advance, in order to get proper road alignment.
	* ~~Save~~ to ~~current:~~ a [[Test Run]] is not ~~started~~. ~~Instead it is~~ applied to the [[Current Situation]]. This ~~method is not easily~~ reversed.		** The {{software}} only adds roads within an area, never on the edge, to avoid adjacent duplicate road placement.
			* There are some "pre-designed" configurations available; a City Area, an Urban Area, a Suburban Area, an a Windmill Area.
			* Using "Apply" to test the implemented design starts a [[Test Run]]. The generated design is not saved.
			** The design can best be saved as a [[Measure]] by using the "Save as Measure" option in the [[right panel]]. This allows the plan to be activated and and reverted freely.
			** The design can also be applied directly to the [[Current Situation]]. This makes it part of the base situation of the [[Project area]] and cannot be reversed.
	* The fitting margin is a value that allows for smooth rectangular constructions. The smaller the margin is, more of the area is filled with construction, causing all kinds of artifacts.		* The fitting margin is a value that allows for smooth rectangular constructions. The smaller the margin is, more of the area is filled with construction, causing all kinds of artifacts.
	* Tip: use the [[Brush#Polygon_pick\|Polygon pick]] selection tool to draw the area for the design.
	\|seealso=		\|seealso=
	* [[Parametric Design]]		* [[Parametric Design]]
			\|howtos=
	* [[How to save a parametric design as a measure]]		* [[How to save a parametric design as a measure]]
	}}		}}

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Frank@tygron.nl at 12:18, 30 January 2023

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	\| On the 'Roads' tab you can adjust road speciffic parameters.		\| On the 'Roads' tab you can adjust road speciffic parameters.
	\| After setting up all the parameters, click on 'Generate' on the right panel, to draw the plan according to the set parameters.		\| After setting up all the parameters, click on 'Generate' on the right panel, to draw the plan according to the set parameters.
	\| Verify that the selections in the [[3D ~~world~~]] and the information in the [[Chart_(Parametric_Design)\|pie chart]] look like the desired result. If not, tweak the parameters further.		\| Verify that the selections in the [[3D Visualization]] and the information in the [[Chart_(Parametric_Design)\|pie chart]] look like the desired result. If not, tweak the parameters further.
	\| Either apply the design to start a [[Test Run]], click on Save to Current to construct the Design in the [[Current Situation]], or save the design as a [[Measure]].		\| Either apply the design to start a [[Test Run]], click on Save to Current to construct the Design in the [[Current Situation]], or save the design as a [[Measure]].
	\| Verify that the result is correct. If not, revert the application by clicking on 'Revert' and tweak the configuration further. Please note that this step is not possible when the design is saved to Current.		\| Verify that the result is correct. If not, revert the application by clicking on 'Revert' and tweak the configuration further. Please note that this step is not possible when the design is saved to Current.

Rudolf@tygron.nl at 10:14, 11 February 2022

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	File:Parametric_023.jpg\|13. Verify the actual results, revert if desired.		File:Parametric_023.jpg\|13. Verify the actual results, revert if desired.
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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	~~<li style = "display:inline-block">[[File:Parametric_001.jpg\|100xpx]]</li>~~		{{article end
	~~<li style = "display:inline-block">[[File:Parametric_002.jpg\|100xpx]]</li>~~		\|notes=
	~~<li style = "display:inline-block">[[File:Parametric_003.jpg\|100xpx]]</li>~~		* Especially for road aligned designs it can sometimes be needed to add a road to the area manually in advance, in order to get proper road alignment. The {{software}} only adds roads within an area, never on the edge, to avoid adjacent duplicate road placement.
	~~<li style = "display:inline-block">[[File:Parametric_004.jpg\|100xpx]]</li>~~
	~~<li style = "display:inline-block">[[File:Parametric_005.jpg\|100xpx]]</li>~~
	~~<li style = "display:inline-block">[[File:Override_buildings.PNG\|100xpx]]</li>~~
	~~<li style = "display:inline-block">[[File:Parametric_006.jpg\|100xpx]]</li>~~
	~~<li style = "display:inline-block">[[File:Pie_chart.PNG\|100xpx]]</li>~~
	~~<li style = "display:inline-block">[[File:Parametric_008.jpg~~\|~~100xpx]]</li>~~
	~~-->~~
	~~===Notes==~~=
	* Especially for road ~~alligned~~ designs it can sometimes be needed to add a road to the area manually in advance, in order to get proper road ~~allignment~~. The ~~Tygron Platform~~ only adds roads within an area, never on the edge, to avoid adjacent duplicate road placement.
	* There are some 'pre-designed' areas available; a City Area, an Urban Area, a Suburban Area, an a Windmill Area.		* There are some 'pre-designed' areas available; a City Area, an Urban Area, a Suburban Area, an a Windmill Area.
	* Save to current: a [[~~Test_Run\|test run~~]] is not started. Instead it is applied to the [[Current Situation]]. This method is not easily reversed.		* Save to current: a [[Test Run]] is not started. Instead it is applied to the [[Current Situation]]. This method is not easily reversed.
	* The fitting margin is a value that allows for smooth rectangular constructions. The smaller the margin is, more of the area is filled with construction, causing all kinds of artifacts.		* The fitting margin is a value that allows for smooth rectangular constructions. The smaller the margin is, more of the area is filled with construction, causing all kinds of artifacts.
	* Tip: use the [[Brush#Polygon_pick\|Polygon pick]] selection tool to draw the area for the design.		* Tip: use the [[Brush#Polygon_pick\|Polygon pick]] selection tool to draw the area for the design.
			\|seealso=
	~~==See also=~~=
	* [[Parametric Design]]		* [[Parametric Design]]
	* [[How to save a parametric design as a measure]]		* [[How to save a parametric design as a measure]]
			}}

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	===Notes===		===Notes===
	* Especially for road alligned designs it can sometimes be needed to add a road to the area manually in advance, in order to get proper road allignment. The Tygron Platform only adds roads within an area, never on the edge, to avoid adjacent road placement.		* Especially for road alligned designs it can sometimes be needed to add a road to the area manually in advance, in order to get proper road allignment. The Tygron Platform only adds roads within an area, never on the edge, to avoid adjacent duplicate road placement.
			* There are some 'pre-designed' areas available; a City Area, an Urban Area, a Suburban Area, an a Windmill Area.
	* Save to current: a [[Test_Run\|test run]] is not started. Instead it is applied to the [[Current Situation]]. This method is not easily reversed.		* Save to current: a [[Test_Run\|test run]] is not started. Instead it is applied to the [[Current Situation]]. This method is not easily reversed.
	* The fitting margin is a value that allows for smooth rectangular constructions. The smaller the margin is, more of the area is filled with construction, causing all kinds of artifacts.		* The fitting margin is a value that allows for smooth rectangular constructions. The smaller the margin is, more of the area is filled with construction, causing all kinds of artifacts.

Vincent@tygron.nl: /* Notes */

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	* Especially for road alligned designs it can sometimes be needed to add a road to the area manually in advance, in order to get proper road allignment. The Tygron Platform only adds roads within an area, never on the edge, to avoid adjacent road placement.		* Especially for road alligned designs it can sometimes be needed to add a road to the area manually in advance, in order to get proper road allignment. The Tygron Platform only adds roads within an area, never on the edge, to avoid adjacent road placement.
	* Save to current: a [[Test_Run\|test run]] is not started. Instead it is applied to the [[Current Situation]]. This method is not easily reversed.		* Save to current: a [[Test_Run\|test run]] is not started. Instead it is applied to the [[Current Situation]]. This method is not easily reversed.
			* The fitting margin is a value that allows for smooth rectangular constructions. The smaller the margin is, more of the area is filled with construction, causing all kinds of artifacts.
	* Tip: use the [[Brush#Polygon_pick\|Polygon pick]] selection tool to draw the area for the design.		* Tip: use the [[Brush#Polygon_pick\|Polygon pick]] selection tool to draw the area for the design.

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	===Notes===		===Notes===
	* Especially for road alligned designs it can sometimes be needed to add a road to the area manually in advance, in order to get proper road allignment.		* Especially for road alligned designs it can sometimes be needed to add a road to the area manually in advance, in order to get proper road allignment. The Tygron Platform only adds roads within an area, never on the edge, to avoid adjacent road placement.
	* Save to current: a [[Test_Run\|test run]] is not started. Instead it is applied to the [[Current Situation]]. This method is not easily reversed.		* Save to current: a [[Test_Run\|test run]] is not started. Instead it is applied to the [[Current Situation]]. This method is not easily reversed.
	* Tip: use the [[Brush#Polygon_pick\|Polygon pick]] selection tool to draw the area for the design.		* Tip: use the [[Brush#Polygon_pick\|Polygon pick]] selection tool to draw the area for the design.