Modelled Elements and Components need to be identified in Actually using a unique Element ID.
IDs of Elements and Components can be changed using the sixth icon (Element ID Manager) on the Actually Toolbar.
Select the correct “Element Type” from the drop-down menu.
Select “Unique ID for Each Element” to give each Element a Unique ID.
Click the “ID Format” tab.
Ensure the boxes are formatted correctly, as below:
Set the fourth column to:
| Number of Characters: | 2 |
| Type: | Counter |
| ID components: | 01 |
Set the third column to:
| Number of Characters: | 4 |
| Type: | Text |
| ID components: | XX |
Note: for the third column ID components ensure a helpful prefix is used. For example Typologies can be "TY", Exterior Walls can be "EW", Ceiling can be "CE".
Click “Change IDs”.
Repeat this process for Typologies and Spaces giving each a unique prefix.
Note: Element IDs can also be changed by manually entering the correct ID into the “ID and Properties” box in the toolbar at the top.
Note: For Unconditioned Typologies, such as the garage, a suffix of “G” should be added to all the Elements related to this Typology so these Elements can be identified later.