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Levels and Divisions The building model provides a framework of levels and divisions (also called wings). By default, a new project consists of one level and one division. You can add levels and divisions throughout the lifetime of a project. The matrix of levels and divisions act as labels to help uniquely identify the building components. For example, you could have a construct in your building named "First Floor-West Wing." Levels and divisions schematic Building objects can span multiple levels and divisions. You can use a spanning construct for curtain walls, elevator shafts, and similar building elements. For more information, see "Levels" on page 204 and "Divisions" on page 208. Categories To help organize the building, the parts of the building project-elements, constructs, views, and sheets-can be categorized. You can use categories like shell, core, and interior partitions. You can also use design-phase categories like conceptual design, building design, and documentation. Categorizing a construct also acts as a label for the construct that can be used when generating views. Construct categories in the Project Navigator For more information, see "Categories" on page 210. Cut Planes When working on a complex building, you need optimal control over the cut plane settings. The Drawing Management feature provides the ability to define a global cut plane that is applied to a building level. You can define visible ranges above and below the cut plane offering flexibility when creating plans. In addition, objects such as walls, curtain walls, and slabs can use an individual cut plane set in the object or the object style. 156 | Chapter 6 Drawing Management