Class Ifc4::IfcOutlet

Nested Relationships

This class is a nested type of Struct Ifc4.

Inheritance Relationships

Base Type

Class Documentation

class Ifc4::IfcOutlet : public Ifc4::IfcFlowTerminal

An outlet is a device installed at a point to receive one or more inserted plugs for electrical power or communications. Power outlets are commonly connected within a junction box; data outlets may be directly connected to a wall. For power outlets sharing the same circuit within a junction box, the ports should indicate the logical wiring relationship to the enclosing junction box, even though they may be physically connected to a cable going to another outlet, switch, or fixture.

HISTORY New entity in IFC2x4

Type Use Definition IfcOutlet defines the occurrence of any outlet; common information about outlet types is handled by IfcOutletType. The IfcOutletType (if present) may establish the common type name, usage (predefined type), properties, materials, ports, composition, assignments, and representations. The IfcOutletType is attached using the IfcRelDefinesByType objectified relationship and is accessible by the IsTypedBy inverse attribute. If the IfcOutletType has ports or aggregated elements, such objects are reflected at the IfcOutlet occurrence using the IfcRelDefinesByObject relationship. Figure 206 illustrates outlet type use. Figure 206 — Outlet type use

Property Use Definition The property sets relating to this entity are defined by IfcPropertySet and attached by the IfcRelDefinesByProperties relationship. They are accessible by the IsDefinedBy inverse attribute. Property sets may also be specified at the IfcOutletType, defining the common property data for all occurrences of the same type. They are then accessible by the IsTypedBy inverse attribute pointing to IfcOutletType.HasPropertySets. If both are given, then the properties directly defined at IfcOutlet override the properties defined at IfcOutletType. Refer to the documentation at the supertype IfcFlowTerminal and ancestors for inherited property set definitions. The following property set definitions are applicable to this entity: Pset_OutletTypeCommon (PSET_TYPEDRIVENOVERRIDE)

Quantity Use Definition The quantities relating to this entity are defined by IfcElementQuantity and attached by the IfcRelDefinesByProperties relationship. They are accessible by the IsDefinedBy inverse attribute. The following base quantities are defined and shall be exchanged with the IfcElementQuantity.Name = ‘BaseQuantities’. Other quantities, being subjected to local standard of measurement, may be defined with another string value assigned to Name. In this case a valid value for MethodOfMeasurement shall be provided.

Qto_OutletBaseQuantities

Material Use Definition The material of the IfcOutlet is defined by IfcMaterialConstituentSet or as a fallback by IfcMaterial, and attached by the RelatingMaterial attribute on the IfcRelAssociatesMaterial relationship. It is accessible by the HasAssociations inverse attribute. Material information can also be given at the IfcOutletType, defining the common attribute data for all occurrences of the same type. The following keywords for IfcMaterialConstituentSet.MaterialConstituents[n].Name shall be used:

Casing: Material from which the casing is constructed. Conductor: Material from which the conductors are constructed. Surface: Material from which the outer plate is constructed.

Port Use Definition The distribution ports relating to the IfcOutlet are defined by IfcDistributionPort and attached by the IfcRelConnectsPortToElement relationship. If the outlet occurrence is defined by IfcOutletType, then the port occurrences must reflect those defined at the IfcOutletType using the IfcRelDefinesByObject relationship. Ports are specific to the IfcOutlet PredefinedType as follows indicated by the IfcDistributionPort Name, PredefinedType, and FlowDirection:

DATAOUTLET

Line#1 (DATA, SINK): A data line, connecting to a cable commonly originating from a port on a router. Line#2 (DATA, SINK): A data line, connecting to a cable commonly originating from a port on a router. Jack#1 (DATA, SOURCE): Jacks in order of layout, going to the right and then down, which may accept a cable. Jack#2 (DATA, SOURCE): Jacks in order of layout, going to the right and then down, which may accept a cable.

POWEROUTLET

Line (ELECTRICAL, SINK): The source of power, which may refer to a port on a junction box. Jack#1 (ELECTRICAL, SOURCE): Upper jack, accepting a plug from an appliance or fixture. Jack#2 (ELECTRICAL, SOURCE): Lower jack, accepting a plug from an appliance or fixture.

TELEPHONEOUTLET

Line#1 (DATA, SINK): A telephone line, connecting to a cable originating from a telecommunications distribution board. Line#2 (DATA, SINK): A telephone line, connecting to a cable originating from a telecommunications distribution board. Jack#1 (DATA, SOURCE): Jacks in order of layout, going to the right and then down, which may accept a cable. Jack#2 (DATA, SOURCE): Jacks in order of layout, going to the right and then down, which may accept a cable.

Figure 207 illustrates outlet port use. Figure 207 — Outlet port use

Public Types

typedef IfcTemplatedEntityList<IfcOutlet> list

Public Functions

bool hasPredefinedType() const

Whether the optional attribute PredefinedType is defined for this IfcOutlet.

::Ifc4::IfcOutletTypeEnum::Value PredefinedType() const
void setPredefinedType(::Ifc4::IfcOutletTypeEnum::Value v)
const IfcParse::entity &declaration() const
IfcOutlet(IfcEntityInstanceData *e)
IfcOutlet(std::string v1_GlobalId, ::Ifc4::IfcOwnerHistory *v2_OwnerHistory, boost::optional<std::string> v3_Name, boost::optional<std::string> v4_Description, boost::optional<std::string> v5_ObjectType, ::Ifc4::IfcObjectPlacement *v6_ObjectPlacement, ::Ifc4::IfcProductRepresentation *v7_Representation, boost::optional<std::string> v8_Tag, boost::optional<::Ifc4::IfcOutletTypeEnum::Value> v9_PredefinedType)

Public Static Functions

const IfcParse::entity &Class()