# Cut Opening

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This document describes the functionality of the paid version of **Cut Opening**. If you are using **Cut Opening Free**, it only allows you to place openings when all elements are in the active model (unless the opening file was created in the paid version).

To unlock the full functionality, you can start a free trial of the full version or obtain a license. To do this, look for **Cut Opening** (instead of **Cut Opening Free**) in the **ARKANCE Dock**.
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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Getting Started</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/XWHN0LfeqPnSLvCo8waW">/pages/XWHN0LfeqPnSLvCo8waW</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Opening Configurations</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/gtpbtsYmHbvkhW5IFLHo">/pages/gtpbtsYmHbvkhW5IFLHo</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Opening Updates/Modifications</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/Kd8roT2dOgOTNDuxM4p9">/pages/Kd8roT2dOgOTNDuxM4p9</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Export/Import MEP Openings</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/9GwAUYmtZmqmyXFXegeJ">/pages/9GwAUYmtZmqmyXFXegeJ</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Insert Door/Window Openings</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/q2mY2MnaLWLPpOjsO0I2">/pages/q2mY2MnaLWLPpOjsO0I2</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Insert Fire Dampers</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/KfsBYpD6esuBqM0N7VYf">/pages/KfsBYpD6esuBqM0N7VYf</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Cut Opening defines and reserves spaces in Revit® models for ducts, pipes, cable trays and conduits. Structural engineers and architects can then review, revise, and create the approved holes with just one click. Suitable openings are designed automatically based on the location and types of clashes detected in MEP elements in current, linked, or IFC files.

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• Cut Opening utilizes Revit® „Interference Check“ results for adding openings.

•  Automatically creates openings where **ducts, pipes, cable trays, conduits, fittings, and beams** intersect **walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, structural framing, and structural columns.**

•  Inserts openings with predefined opening shapes.

•  Inserts openings with predefined opening sizes.

•  Joins openings with a predefined auto-join offset.

•  Updates openings if changes with MEP or structural elements were made.

•  Ability to change/delete existing openings if needed.

•  Works with linked files.&#x20;

•  Adds structural openings to structural walls according to architectural windows and doors.


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