Spatial Maps

Spatial maps of the model are based on the obstruction limit boxes surrounding each Design element, rather than using fully detailed geometric representations. The spatial maps allow faster data access, and they are used for tasks such as clash detection where fast data access is required and where the simplified representation is adequate.

Spatial maps are maintained automatically as the design model is updated, but may need to be rebuilt explicitly if the Catalog data, from which the map geometry is derived, is changed.