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Appendix 4: Level of Detail/Level of Information
4.1 Level of detail
In line with the PAS1192‐2 requirements for Level of Detail and Information, all components created
or otherwise obtained, shall be graded, named and stored accordingly in the project or central folder
structure. Refer to PAS1192‐2 section 9.9.
The graphical appearance is completely independent to the metadata included in the object. For
example, it is possible to have a Grade LOD1 (Symbolic) object with full manufacturer’s data, cost
and specification attached.
Component Grade LOD1 ‐ Symbolic
・ Symbolic place‐holder representing an object which may not be
to scale or have any dimensional values. This is particularly
relevant to electrical symbols which may never exist as a 3D
object.
Component Grade LOD2 ‐ Conceptual
・ Simple place‐holder with absolute minimum level detail to be
identifiable, e.g. as any type of chair.
・ Superficial dimensional representation. Created from
consistent material
Component Grade LOD3 ‐ Generic
・ A generic model, sufficiently modelled to identify type and
component materials.
・ Typically contains level of 2D detail suitable for the “preferred”
scale.
・ Dimensions may be approximate.
Component Grade LOD4 ‐ Specific
・ A specific object, sufficiently modelled to identify type and
component materials.
Accurate dimensions.
・ A production, or pre‐construction, “design intent” object
representing the end of the design stages.
・ Suitable for procurement and cost analysis
Component Grade LOD5 ‐ For Construction / Rendering
・ A detailed, accurate and specific object of the construction
requirements and building components, including specialist
sub‐contract geometry and data.
・ Should include all necessary sub‐components adequately
represented to enable construction.
・ Used only when a 3D view at a sufficient scale deems the detail
necessary due to the object’s proximity to the camera.
Component Grade LOD6 ‐ As Built
・ A precisely modelled representation of the constructed object.
Any construction irregularities or eccentricities should be modelled