Overview:

Perform this workflow to get appropriate penetration openings when there are clashes between Architectural elements (Wall, Compound Slab, and Roof) with Mechanical/Structural elements (Duct, Pipe, Column, and Beam). Below is an example to use this feature in a proper sequence.

1. Place a model in the DGN file.
   
   
2. Click Penetration Configuration split button on the Collaborate ribbon to open the Penetration Configuration dialog. A pre-delivered default (read-only) configuration file is created but it is recommend to create/save as a new configuration file to edit the configuration as needed.
   
   
   
   
3. Click Clashes on the Collaborate ribbon to open the Penetration Clash Check dialog to identify clashes between the penetrating elements and element to be cut.
   
   
   
   
4. Save the clash check file after completion of clash check, and open Penetration Manager. (You can also save the clash check file and close and later click Penetration Manager on the Collaborate ribbon to open the Penetration Manager dialog.
   
   
   
   Note: You can also open Penetration Manager from the Clash Check Process dialog.