data.py

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# FILE: data.py
# PURPOSE: Data access layer (will be used for IFC data operations later)
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import bpy

class MEPEngineeringData:
    """
    Data access layer for MEP Engineering module
    
    This will eventually contain methods to:
    - Load IFC data
    - Extract MEP systems
    - Query element properties
    
    For now, it's a placeholder following Bonsai's architecture pattern.
    """
    
    data = {}
    
    @classmethod
    def load(cls):
        """Load MEP data from IFC model"""
        # TODO: Implement IFC data loading
        # Will use ifcopenshell.util.element methods
        pass
    
    @classmethod
    def get_mep_systems(cls):
        """Get all MEP systems from current IFC model"""
        # TODO: Implement system extraction
        # Will use ifcopenshell to get IfcSystem entities
        return []
    
    @classmethod
    def get_elements_by_type(cls, ifc_class):
        """Get all elements of a specific IFC class"""
        # TODO: Implement element filtering
        # Will use tool.Ifc.get().by_type(ifc_class)
        return []