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# Spaces

To enable spaces,click the *Spaces* visualization toggle in the right-hand toolbar.

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A **space** has a dual representation in Qonic, based on how it is approached in the IFC schema:

* On the one hand, a space is a **spatial container**. This means it fits inside the hierarchy of *Project > Site > Building > Storey > Space > Object*. Physical objects in the model - such as walls, windows or furniture - can be assigned to such a spatial container. This is useful for relating objects to the spaces they sit within, for example in cases like analysing sensor or IoT data.&#x20;
* On the other hand, a space can (optionally) have a **geometric representation**, which is a solid object representing the physical shape and bounds of this space. This is useful for quantifying the spaces or running analyses like thermal analysis or design brief checking.&#x20;
  {% endhint %}

## Space Geometry

If your model contains any space geometry they will now be visually displayed as a transparent object with a coloured hatch overlayed on top of it. The colors are automatically assigned and cannot be edited, except when applying a temporary color override using the [Report](/documentation/qonic-application/querying-and-reporting/report-panel.md) panel.&#x20;

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The space geometry will also appear as a separate Class in the [Browse](/documentation/qonic-application/querying-and-reporting/browse-panel.md) Panel:

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The space geometry can be selected and its properties can be viewed in the [Inspect](/documentation/qonic-application/querying-and-reporting/inspect-panel.md) panel.&#x20;

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The space geometry can be set in scope, measured or geometrically modified like any other product in the model.&#x20;

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Note that in the current implementation there is no explicit relation between a space and its bounding elements, meaning that moving a wall will not automatically update the adjacent spaces' geometry. Inversely, modifying the shape of a space will not adapt the bounding walls, slabs or other entities.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

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**Creating** space geometry is not yet supported.
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## Spatial Container

The **spatial container** can be viewed and edited in the [Locations Library](/documentation/qonic-application/querying-and-reporting/libraries-panel.md#location-library).&#x20;

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Using the Library panel you can modify relations between spatial containers, or add properties to these spaces.

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The spatial containers will also appear in the Browse panel if you configured the panel to group by Location/Spaces.&#x20;

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