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==What is an Attribute?==
==What is an Attribute?==
An attribute is a characteristic of a particular component in the 3D world. The Engine assets where attributes are applied to are: [[Neighborhoods|neighborhoods]], [[Areas|areas]], [[Constructions|constructions]] and [[Zones|zones]]. An attribute is always an number and can have a positive or a negative value.
An attribute is a characteristic of a particular component in the 3D world. The Engine assets where attributes are applied to are: [[Neighborhoods|neighborhoods]], [[Areas|areas]], [[Constructions|constructions]] and [[Zones|zones]]. An attribute is always an number and can have a positive or a negative value.
It contains information about this particular component which can be used in [[Excel|Excel]] calculations.
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==Attributes in relation to the Tygron Engine==
==Attributes in relation to the Tygron Engine==
In the Tygron Engine, zoning is an important element that can be used to guide the decision making process of the [[stakeholders]]. The stakeholder municipality has the responsibility to ensure the zoning plan is adhered to; each time a construction is planned by any of the stakeholders, the municipality has to verify if the plan complies with the zoning plan, prior to approval of the planned construction. To facilitate negotiations and bottom up participation, the municipality also has the power to change zoning plans. With this power, the municipality can offer other stakeholders approval for permits as trade off for complying with non zoning related objectives, such as less urban heat stress or more water storage in an area.
Attributes contain information about a particular component which can be used in [[Excel|Excel]] calculations.  
[[File:zoning14.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Zoning implemented in the Tygron Engine ([[Bedrijventerrein]])]]<br clear=all>
 
When a [[function]] has been added to a zone in the Tygron Engine, they are added to the so called 'Zoning Plan'. This means stakeholders are allowed to create this construction inside this zone. They will still need permission from the Municipality to create this construction! When a function has not been added to the 'Zoning Plan' this means stakeholders are not allowed to create this type of constructions inside this zone. The municipality can still make an exception when the permission has been requested.


==How to add and remove attributes==
==How to add and remove attributes==

Revision as of 08:57, 3 August 2016

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What is an Attribute?

An attribute is a characteristic of a particular component in the 3D world. The Engine assets where attributes are applied to are: neighborhoods, areas, constructions and zones. An attribute is always an number and can have a positive or a negative value.

Attributes in relation to the Tygron Engine

Attributes contain information about a particular component which can be used in Excel calculations.

How to add and remove attributes

When a new project is created with an empty map, the 3D World is divided into 4 default zones. When the area is relatively small, this could be acceptable. However, it may be desirable to change the default zoning. Projects which have been generated with GIS data will have zones based on the available data.

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The left panel allows you to add, remove and select zones
To add new zones to the 3D world, open the Zoning panel in the editor. In the left panel, select "Add". A new zone will appear in the list of zones. Please note that this is still an "empty" zone, since no actual area is assigned yet.
To remove a zone from the list, select the zone that you wish to remove, and select "Remove".
How to add zones to the 3D world:
  1. Open the Zoning panel
  2. Select "Add".
How to remove zones from the 3D world:
  1. Open the Zoning panel
  2. Select the zone you wish to remove.
  3. Select "Remove"


Editing attributes

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The right panel allows you to edit the properties of zones.

When a zone has been selected in the left panel, the properties of that zone can be edited in the right panel.

Name

The field for the "Name".
The "Name" field is where the name of a zone can be changed. The name of a zone can be seen on the zoning overlay. By entering a new name in the "Name" field, the zone can be given a more identifying name.

Color

The selector for the "Color".
The color selector allows the zone color to be edited. The zone Color can be seen in the zoning overlay. The zone color is used for assigning different colors to different zones, to help users to distinguish the defined zones. By selecting the "Color" field, a new panel opens, in which a new identification color for the highlighted zone can be selected.

Add new Attribute with Name

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The field for the "Description".
The description field is for describing the selected zone. Here a short text describing the zone can be entered.

Add new Attribute with Value

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The field for the "Floors".
The floors field allows the maximum amount of floors to be set for the zone. This is commonly used to influence the skyline, population density and other urban planning issues. In a densely populated big city, having higher buildings helps creating living and working spaces for the inhabitants. In rural areas or outskirts, preservation of a more natural skyline might be desired.

Reset variables

The list of function categories that can be allowed.
Adding an allowed function category to a zone enables stakeholders to plan constructions of that category function inside the zone. To add a function category to a zone, check the checkbox next to the desired category. To disallow a function category, make sure the checkbox next to the desired category is unchecked.