Precision value and two checks

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“Value of the model precision for geometric models. It is a double value (REAL), typically in 1E-5 to 1E-8 range, that indicates the tolerance under which two given points are still assumed to be identical. The value can be used e.g. to sets the maximum distance from an edge curve to the underlying face surface in brep models.”

In IFC4 RV certification there is a check agains the minimum distance of points, but also a check agains the planarity of polygon points. I have my doubts could a single value be used for both.

Hi Lassi, this thing I wanted to discuss on the fall meeting but we had issues with projector.
This value can be used for planarity, for example as distance from point to middle plane.
Another question how to compare directions and angles. 1e-5…-8 will too draft

Raised Potential issue with needing more than one precision value · Issue #31 · buildingSMART/IFC4.3.x-development · GitHub

Ping @lassi.liflander can you check out the github issue and see if the response makes sense? :slight_smile: