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Classification Management

Classifications organize BIM elements using industry standards or custom hierarchies.

Understanding Classifications

Classifications provide:

  • Standardized categorization - Industry-recognized codes
  • Hierarchical organization - Parent-child relationships
  • Cross-project consistency - Same codes across projects
  • Cost integration - Link to cost structures

Available Classification Systems

Enjade supports multiple classification standards:

System Region Use Case
OmniClass International General purpose
UniFormat North America Building systems
MasterFormat North America Work results
Uniclass UK Building elements
Custom Any Project-specific

Managing Classifications

View Classifications

  1. Navigate to Classifications in admin
  2. Select a classification system
  3. Browse the hierarchy tree

Import Classification System

  1. Go to Classifications → Import
  2. Select source:
  3. Built-in standards
  4. CSV file
  5. JSON file
  6. Configure mapping
  7. Click Import

Create Custom Classification

  1. Go to Classifications → Create
  2. Enter classification details:
  3. Name - System name
  4. Code - System identifier
  5. Description - Purpose and usage
  6. Add classification items

Classification Items

Structure

Classifications use a hierarchical structure:

01 00 00 - Foundations
├── 01 10 00 - Standard Foundations
│   ├── 01 11 00 - Shallow Foundations
│   └── 01 12 00 - Deep Foundations
└── 01 20 00 - Special Foundations

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Classification management interface showing hierarchical tree structure with expandable nodes, codes, names, and action buttons for adding/editing items

Item Properties

Each classification item has:

Property Description
Code Unique identifier
Name Display name
Parent Parent item (optional)
Description Detailed description
Level Hierarchy depth

Add Items

  1. Select parent item (or root)
  2. Click Add Child
  3. Enter code and name
  4. Save item

Edit Items

  1. Click on item in tree
  2. Modify properties
  3. Save changes

Delete Items

  1. Select item to delete
  2. Click Delete
  3. Confirm deletion

Warning

Deleting items removes all child items and element mappings.

Element Mapping

Map Elements to Classifications

  1. Go to Classifications → Mapping
  2. Select classification system
  3. Choose elements to map
  4. Select classification code
  5. Apply mapping

Automatic Mapping

Configure rules for automatic mapping:

  1. Go to Classifications → Rules
  2. Create mapping rule:
  3. Condition - Element criteria
  4. Classification - Target code
  5. Run rules on elements

View Mappings

See which elements are mapped to codes:

  1. Select classification code
  2. View Mapped Elements tab
  3. Filter and search mappings

Classification Reports

Generate classification reports:

  1. Go to Classifications → Reports
  2. Select classification system
  3. Choose report type:
  4. Element count by code
  5. Unmapped elements
  6. Mapping coverage
  7. Export report

Best Practices

  1. Choose appropriate standard - Match industry requirements
  2. Map early - Assign codes during import
  3. Use consistent codes - Same system across project
  4. Document custom items - Clear descriptions
  5. Regular audits - Check mapping coverage