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6.1.2.8 IfcConnectionTypeEnum

6.1.2.8.1 Semantic definition

This enumeration defines the different ways how path based elements (such as layered IfcWall elements) can connect, as shown in Figure 6.1.2.8.D.

The enumerated items shall be used in the following combinations:

Connection shape RelatingConnectionType RelatedConnectionType Illustration
L-Shape AtStart AtStart
L-shape
Figure 6.1.2.8.A
L-Shape AtEnd AtStart
L-shape
Figure 6.1.2.8.B
T-Shape AtPath AtStart
T-shape
Figure 6.1.2.8.C
Table 6.1.2.8.D — Connection types

6.1.2.8.2 Type values

Type Description
ATEND

Connection at the end of the connected element.

ATPATH

Connection along the path of the connected element.

ATSTART

Connection at the start of the connected element.

NOTDEFINED

No description available.

Table 6.1.2.8.E

6.1.2.8.3 Formal representation

TYPE IfcConnectionTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
	(ATEND
	,ATPATH
	,ATSTART
	,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;

6.1.2.8.4 References