Displays the Position Through tab and the Positioning Control window. Refer to Positioning Control for further information.

The Position Through tab allows you to align a support to a picked element or move a support explicitly.
Current Selection
By default, the Pline NA of the first vertical member on the support is selected as the point to align. If this does not exist, the Pline NA of the first support member is selected as the point to align.
Click Change to modify the support member to align.
You must identify the support member using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Select Origin Choose element to align from (Distance [0]) Snap :
Align along pipe
Aligns the support along the pipe.
Click to identify the element to align the support with using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :
Align in horizontal plane
Aligns the support on a horizontal plane. The functionality is only available for supports on sloped pipes.
Click to identify the element to align the support with using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :
Align in vertical plane
Aligns the support on a vertical plane. The functionality is only available for supports on sloped pipes.
Click to identify the element to align the support with using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :
Move By Distance
Input a dimensional value in the field to move the support explicitly.

Current Selection
By default, the Pline NA of the first vertical member on the support is selected as the point to align. If this does not exist, the Pline NA of the first support member is selected as the point to align.
Click Change to modify the support member to align.
You must identify the support member using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Select Origin Choose element to align from (Distance [0]) Snap :

Align along pipe
Aligns the support along the pipe.
Click to identify the element to align the support with using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :

Align in horizontal plane
Aligns the support on a horizontal plane. The functionality is only available for supports on sloped pipes.
Click to identify the element to align the support with using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :

Align in vertical plane
Aligns the support on a vertical plane. The functionality is only available for supports on sloped pipes.
Click to identify the element to align the support with using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :

Move By Distance
Input a dimensional value in the field to move the support explicitly.
When the support is aligned or moved, the 3D view displays the new location, the original location displays as an outline.

Click Reset to return the support to the original position or Close to close the Position Through tab.
Current Selection
By default, the Pline NA of the first vertical member on the support is selected as the point to align. If this does not exist, the Pline NA of the first support member is selected as the point to align.
Click Change to modify the support member to align.
You must identify the support member using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Select Origin Choose element to align from (Distance [0]) Snap :
Align along pipe
Aligns the support along the pipe.
Click to identify the element to align the support with using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :
Align in horizontal plane
Aligns the support on a horizontal plane. The functionality is only available for supports on sloped pipes.
Click to identify the element to align the support with using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :
Align in vertical plane
Aligns the support on a vertical plane. The functionality is only available for supports on sloped pipes.
Click to identify the element to align the support with using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :
Move By Distance
Input a dimensional value in the field to move the support explicitly.

Positioning Control
Position Through
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Position Through
Current Selection
Change
Select Origin Choose element to align from (Distance [0]) Snap :
Align along pipe
Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :
Align in horizontal plane
Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :
Align in vertical plane
Pick point to align with (Distance [0]) Snap :
Move By Distance
Reset
Close
Position Through


Rotates an individual support ancillary.
If the support contains more than one ancillary, or an ancillary is not currently selected, you must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to rotate

The ancillary name displays at the top of the Rotate Ancillary window.
Input a value in the Angle field to rotate the ancillary. For example input 180 in the Angle field to rotate the Ancillary 180 degrees. The default rotation angle is 90 degrees.
Click Align to align the ancillary to a surface using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick a surface to align with :
Click OK to rotate the ancillary or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Rotate window.

Identify ancillary to rotate
Rotate Ancillary
Angle
180
Angle
180
Align
Pick a surface to align with :
OK
Cancel
Rotate


Rotates an individual hanger ancillary.

The hanger name displays at the top of the Rotate One Hanger Component window.
Input a value in the Angle field to rotate the hanger. For example input 180 in the Angle field to rotate the hanger ancillary 180 degrees. The default rotation angle is 90 degrees.
Click Apply to rotate the hanger ancillary.
You are prompted to Identify hanger component to rotate
Click to identify the hanger ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view. The hanger ancillary is rotated.
Click Cancel to close the Rotate One Hanger Component window.

Rotate One Hanger Component
Angle
180
Angle
180
Apply
Identify hanger component to rotate
Cancel
Rotate One Hanger Component


Modifies the steelwork template for the support.

The Set Steelwork Template window displays all available/unavailable steelwork templates for the currently selected framework support. The active status for each steelwork template is indicated by the colour of the Min Bore and Max Bore columns, green indicates active and amber indicates inactive.
Select a steelwork template from the list of available steelwork templates. The selected steelwork template displays in the 3D view.
Click OK to apply the steelwork template or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Set Steelwork Template window.

Set Steelwork Template
OK
Cancel
Set Steelwork Template


The bottom part of the Support Editor window displays the Primary and Additional tabs. The Primary tab allows you to process commands that are commonly used. For example, create connections and copy components. The Additional tab allows you to process commands that are less commonly used. For example, add reference supports and compensation plates.

Support Editor
Primary
Additional
Primary
Additional


The Create part of the Support Editor window allows you to create a support packing piece or view, create modify and delete welding information.

Weld
Allows you to view, create, modify or delete welding information for the framework support. Refer to Create Framework Support Weld for further information.
Packer
Click to add a packing piece to a framework support to make up for height differences between the crossbar and support ancillaries. You must select an ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Support Ancillary (ANCI) to Add Packing Piece to
The new packing piece is created on the selected ancillary and displays on the Support Editor window as a new tab.

Weld
Allows you to view, create, modify or delete welding information for the framework support. Refer to Create Framework Support Weld for further information.

Packer
Click to add a packing piece to a framework support to make up for height differences between the crossbar and support ancillaries. You must select an ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Support Ancillary (ANCI) to Add Packing Piece to
The new packing piece is created on the selected ancillary and displays on the Support Editor window as a new tab.

Weld
Allows you to view, create, modify or delete welding information for the framework support. Refer to Create Framework Support Weld for further information.
Packer
Click to add a packing piece to a framework support to make up for height differences between the crossbar and support ancillaries. You must select an ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Support Ancillary (ANCI) to Add Packing Piece to
The new packing piece is created on the selected ancillary and displays on the Support Editor window as a new tab.

Create Framework Support Weld
Create
Support Editor
Weld
Create Framework Support Weld
Packer
Identify Support Ancillary (ANCI) to Add Packing Piece to
Support Editor


Sets the welding information for a framework support.

The top part of the Framework Weld Selection window displays a list of available framework members, welds and ppoints. You can create, modify, delete and show a weld.
Members
Select a member from the list to define the support frame member to be used for the weld. By default, the list of available welds is populated with the welds that are associated with the currently selected member.
Welds
Select a weld from the list to define the weld to be modified. By default, the Section Weld Data and Section Weld Position parts of the Framework Selection window are populated with the details of the currently selected weld.
Ppoints
The list of Ppoints displays the Ppoints associated with the currently selected weld.
New Weld
Allows you to create a new weld for the currently selected support. Refer to Create New Weld for further information
Delete Weld
Click to delete the currently selected weld.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld.
Show Weld
Select the check box to display the currently selected weld in the 3D view.
Members
Select a member from the list to define the support frame member to be used for the weld. By default, the list of available welds is populated with the welds that are associated with the currently selected member.
Welds
Select a weld from the list to define the weld to be modified. By default, the Section Weld Data and Section Weld Position parts of the Framework Selection window are populated with the details of the currently selected weld.
Ppoints
The list of Ppoints displays the Ppoints associated with the currently selected weld.
New Weld
Allows you to create a new weld for the currently selected support. Refer to Create New Weld for further information
Delete Weld
Click to delete the currently selected weld.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld.
Show Weld
Select the check box to display the currently selected weld in the 3D view.
The Section/Weld Data part of the Framework Weld Selection window allows you to reselect a weld and define the weld specification.

All welds, created or modified, are stored in a TMPL element at the STRU level of the support in the database. They are displayed together with all relevant welding information in the weld list.
Reselect Std
Allows you to reselect a weld specification from a list of existing standard weld templates.
Click to display the Select Standard Weld window. The functionality of the Select Standard Weld window is explained as part of the process to create a weld. Refer to Create New Weld for further information.
Generic
Select the option button to create or modify the weld for all occurrences of the joint throughout the templates.
Current Joint
Select the option button to create or modify the weld for the currently selected joint only.
Owner
By default, the field is populated with the name of the section that owns the weld.
Weld name
By default, the field is populated with the name of the weld as stored in the TMPL in the database.
Symbol Name
By default, the field is populated with the name of the symbol that is output on the support drawing.
Description
By default, the field is populated with the description of the weld.
Weld Size
You can input a weld size value in the field.
Ppoints
You can input a Ppoint value in the field to associate the weld with a Ppoint.
Reselect Std
Allows you to reselect a weld specification from a list of existing standard weld templates.
Click to display the Select Standard Weld window. The functionality of the Select Standard Weld window is explained as part of the process to create a weld. Refer to Create New Weld for further information.
Generic
Select the option button to create or modify the weld for all occurrences of the joint throughout the templates.
Current Joint
Select the option button to create or modify the weld for the currently selected joint only.
Owner
By default, the field is populated with the name of the section that owns the weld.
Weld name
By default, the field is populated with the name of the weld as stored in the TMPL in the database.
Symbol Name
By default, the field is populated with the name of the symbol that is output on the support drawing.
Description
By default, the field is populated with the description of the weld.
Weld Size
You can input a weld size value in the field.
Ppoints
You can input a Ppoint value in the field to associate the weld with a Ppoint.
The Set Weld Position part of the Framework Weld Selection window allows you to position the weld.

Single Position
Click the option button to position a weld with a single position.
Start End
Click the option button to position a weld with a start point and an end point.
Start
Input a value in the field to define the weld start point.
Alternatively click Pick to define the weld start point using a cursor pick in the 3D view. Refer to Weld Start/End Position for further information.
End
Input a value in the field to define the weld end point.
Alternatively click Pick to define the weld end point using a cursor pick in the 3D view. Refer to Weld Start/End Position for further information.
Single Position
Click the option button to position a weld with a single position.
Start End
Click the option button to position a weld with a start point and an end point.
Start
Input a value in the field to define the weld start point.
Alternatively click Pick to define the weld start point using a cursor pick in the 3D view. Refer to Weld Start/End Position for further information.
End
Input a value in the field to define the weld end point.
Alternatively click Pick to define the weld end point using a cursor pick in the 3D view. Refer to Weld Start/End Position for further information.
Click Save to apply the weld to the framework support or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Framework Weld Selection window.
Members
Select a member from the list to define the support frame member to be used for the weld. By default, the list of available welds is populated with the welds that are associated with the currently selected member.
Welds
Select a weld from the list to define the weld to be modified. By default, the Section Weld Data and Section Weld Position parts of the Framework Selection window are populated with the details of the currently selected weld.
Ppoints
The list of Ppoints displays the Ppoints associated with the currently selected weld.
New Weld
Allows you to create a new weld for the currently selected support. Refer to Create New Weld for further information
Delete Weld
Click to delete the currently selected weld.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld.
Show Weld
Select the check box to display the currently selected weld in the 3D view.
Reselect Std
Allows you to reselect a weld specification from a list of existing standard weld templates.
Click to display the Select Standard Weld window. The functionality of the Select Standard Weld window is explained as part of the process to create a weld. Refer to Create New Weld for further information.
Generic
Select the option button to create or modify the weld for all occurrences of the joint throughout the templates.
Current Joint
Select the option button to create or modify the weld for the currently selected joint only.
Owner
By default, the field is populated with the name of the section that owns the weld.
Weld name
By default, the field is populated with the name of the weld as stored in the TMPL in the database.
Symbol Name
By default, the field is populated with the name of the symbol that is output on the support drawing.
Description
By default, the field is populated with the description of the weld.
Weld Size
You can input a weld size value in the field.
Ppoints
You can input a Ppoint value in the field to associate the weld with a Ppoint.
Single Position
Click the option button to position a weld with a single position.
Start End
Click the option button to position a weld with a start point and an end point.
Start
Input a value in the field to define the weld start point.
Alternatively click Pick to define the weld start point using a cursor pick in the 3D view. Refer to Weld Start/End Position for further information.
End
Input a value in the field to define the weld end point.
Alternatively click Pick to define the weld end point using a cursor pick in the 3D view. Refer to Weld Start/End Position for further information.

Create New Weld
Create New Weld
Weld Start/End Position
Weld Start/End Position
Framework Weld Selection
Members
Welds
Section Weld Data
Section Weld Position
Framework Selection
Ppoints
New Weld
Create New Weld
Delete Weld
Yes
Show Weld
Section/Weld Data
Framework Weld Selection
Reselect Std
Select Standard Weld
Select Standard Weld
Create New Weld
Generic
Current Joint
Owner
Weld name
Symbol Name
Description
Weld Size
Ppoints
Set Weld Position
Framework Weld Selection
Single Position
Start End
Start
Pick
Weld Start/End Position
End
Pick
Weld Start/End Position
Save
Cancel
Framework Weld Selection


Sets a weld specification from a list of existing standard weld templates.

Select a weld type from the Existing Areas drop-down list. By default, the Existing Welds list is populated with the welds that are available.
Select a weld from the Existing Welds list. By default, the Supports application displays the name, symbol name and description for the currently selected weld.
Click Apply to populate the Framework Weld Selection window with the weld details or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Select Standard Weld window.

Existing Areas
Existing Welds
Existing Welds
Apply
Framework Weld Selection
Cancel


Sets the weld start and end points.

The top of the Set Weld Position window displays Start or End, indicating the currently selected weld position.
Single Pline
Click the option button to position a weld using a single pline.
Pline Intersections
Click the option button to position a weld using pline intersections.
Plines
Select a PKEY from the Plines drop down list. You can then click Identify Pline to select a Pline using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify PLIN
Each Pline is identified by a two, three or four letter code (known as its PKEY) which identifies its relative position in the 2D profile. Refer to P-line Identification for further information.
Intersecting Section
Select an intersection from the Intersecting Section drop down list. You can then click Identify GENSEC to select a GENSEC using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify element
Weld Definition
By default, the field is populated with the name of the weld position.
Single Pline
Click the option button to position a weld using a single pline.
Pline Intersections
Click the option button to position a weld using pline intersections.
Plines
Select a PKEY from the Plines drop down list. You can then click Identify Pline to select a Pline using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify PLIN
Each Pline is identified by a two, three or four letter code (known as its PKEY) which identifies its relative position in the 2D profile. Refer to P-line Identification for further information.
Intersecting Section
Select an intersection from the Intersecting Section drop down list. You can then click Identify GENSEC to select a GENSEC using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify element
Weld Definition
By default, the field is populated with the name of the weld position.
Click OK to apply the weld position or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Set Weld Position window.
Single Pline
Click the option button to position a weld using a single pline.
Pline Intersections
Click the option button to position a weld using pline intersections.
Plines
Select a PKEY from the Plines drop down list. You can then click Identify Pline to select a Pline using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify PLIN
Each Pline is identified by a two, three or four letter code (known as its PKEY) which identifies its relative position in the 2D profile. Refer to P-line Identification for further information.
Intersecting Section
Select an intersection from the Intersecting Section drop down list. You can then click Identify GENSEC to select a GENSEC using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify element
Weld Definition
By default, the field is populated with the name of the weld position.

P-line Identification
Set Weld Position
Single Pline
Pline Intersections
Plines
Plines
Identify Pline
Identify PLIN
P-line Identification
Intersecting Section
Intersecting Section
Identify GENSEC
Identify element
Weld Definition
OK
Cancel
Set Weld Position


The Modify part of the Support Editor window allows you to modify the support datum component, joint specification, trimming of connected sections and hanger connections.

Datum Component
Click to define a new datum ancillary for the support.
If the support contains two ancillaries, the new datum ancillary is allocated, by default.
If the support contains more than two ancillaries, you must identify the new datum ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify the new datum ancillary
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the selection. Click Yes to apply the selected ancillary as the datum ancillary.
Modify Connection
Allows you to apply a catalogue specification and modify a framework support section connection. Refer to Joint Specification for further information
Force Connection to P-Line
Allows you to force the trimming of a connected section end to an alternative Pline. Refer to Trim Connected Section Ends for further information.
Reconnect Hanger
Allows you to reconnect a hanger to the same structural elements (if elements have been moved) or to a different set of compatible structural elements.
The reconnection process is dependent on the current hanger type. Refer to Hanger for further information.
Crossbar Associations
Click to modify the crossbar association of framework support ancillaries.
When additional ancillaries are added to a framework support, they are associated to the same crossbar as the datum ancillary, by default. It may be necessary to associate added ancillaries to an alternative crossbar.
Note:
The crossbar association of the datum ancillary cannot be modified.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to associate with a crossbar
You can continue to identify additional ancillaries using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to associate the crossbar.
You are then prompted to Identify crossbar to support the ancillary
Click to identify the crossbar. The crossbar association of the selected ancillaries is modified.

Datum Component
Click to define a new datum ancillary for the support.
If the support contains two ancillaries, the new datum ancillary is allocated, by default.
If the support contains more than two ancillaries, you must identify the new datum ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify the new datum ancillary
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the selection. Click Yes to apply the selected ancillary as the datum ancillary.

Modify Connection
Allows you to apply a catalogue specification and modify a framework support section connection. Refer to Joint Specification for further information

Force Connection to P-Line
Allows you to force the trimming of a connected section end to an alternative Pline. Refer to Trim Connected Section Ends for further information.

Reconnect Hanger
Allows you to reconnect a hanger to the same structural elements (if elements have been moved) or to a different set of compatible structural elements.
The reconnection process is dependent on the current hanger type. Refer to Hanger for further information.

Crossbar Associations
Click to modify the crossbar association of framework support ancillaries.
When additional ancillaries are added to a framework support, they are associated to the same crossbar as the datum ancillary, by default. It may be necessary to associate added ancillaries to an alternative crossbar.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to associate with a crossbar
You can continue to identify additional ancillaries using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to associate the crossbar.
You are then prompted to Identify crossbar to support the ancillary
Click to identify the crossbar. The crossbar association of the selected ancillaries is modified.

Datum Component
Click to define a new datum ancillary for the support.
If the support contains two ancillaries, the new datum ancillary is allocated, by default.
If the support contains more than two ancillaries, you must identify the new datum ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify the new datum ancillary
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the selection. Click Yes to apply the selected ancillary as the datum ancillary.
Modify Connection
Allows you to apply a catalogue specification and modify a framework support section connection. Refer to Joint Specification for further information
Force Connection to P-Line
Allows you to force the trimming of a connected section end to an alternative Pline. Refer to Trim Connected Section Ends for further information.
Reconnect Hanger
Allows you to reconnect a hanger to the same structural elements (if elements have been moved) or to a different set of compatible structural elements.
The reconnection process is dependent on the current hanger type. Refer to Hanger for further information.
Crossbar Associations
Click to modify the crossbar association of framework support ancillaries.
When additional ancillaries are added to a framework support, they are associated to the same crossbar as the datum ancillary, by default. It may be necessary to associate added ancillaries to an alternative crossbar.
Note:
The crossbar association of the datum ancillary cannot be modified.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to associate with a crossbar
You can continue to identify additional ancillaries using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to associate the crossbar.
You are then prompted to Identify crossbar to support the ancillary
Click to identify the crossbar. The crossbar association of the selected ancillaries is modified.
Note:
The crossbar association of the datum ancillary cannot be modified.

Joint Specification
Trim Connected Section Ends
Hanger
Modify
Support Editor
Datum Component
Identify the new datum ancillary
Yes
Modify Connection
Joint Specification
Force Connection to P-Line
Trim Connected Section Ends
Reconnect Hanger
Hanger
Crossbar Associations
Note
:
Identify ancillary to associate with a crossbar
ESC
Identify crossbar to support the ancillary


Applies a catalogue specification and modifies a framework support section connection.

The Joint List part of the Joint Specification window allows you to specify the joint to define.

Pick
Click to define the joint to be modified using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Section End Connected or Connection Joint
Apply to all Joints
Select from the drop-down list to modify the specification, alignment and dimensions of all joints on the currently selected framework support.
Alternatively, you can select an individual joint to modify from the drop-down list.
Pick
Click to define the joint to be modified using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Section End Connected or Connection Joint
Apply to all Joints
Select from the drop-down list to modify the specification, alignment and dimensions of all joints on the currently selected framework support.
Alternatively, you can select an individual joint to modify from the drop-down list.
The MDS Joint Specification part of the Joint Specification window allows you to define the specification for the joint.

Specification
Select a specification from the drop-down list to define the joint specification for the support framework. The selection determines the options available from the Sub-Type drop-down list and the list of available joint specifications.
Select None from the drop-down list to clear the joint specification.
Sub-Type
Select a sub-type from the drop-down list to define the joint sub-type for the support framework. The selection determines the options available from the list of available joint specifications.
Joint Specifications
Select a joint specification from the list of available joint specifications.
Specification
Select a specification from the drop-down list to define the joint specification for the support framework. The selection determines the options available from the Sub-Type drop-down list and the list of available joint specifications.
Select None from the drop-down list to clear the joint specification.
Sub-Type
Select a sub-type from the drop-down list to define the joint sub-type for the support framework. The selection determines the options available from the list of available joint specifications.
Joint Specifications
Select a joint specification from the list of available joint specifications.
The Joint Alignment part of the Joint Specification window allows you to define the alignment properties for the joint.

Justification
Select from the drop-down list to identify the Pline to associate the joint with.
Flip
Click to flip the joint by 180 degrees.
Cutback
Input the length by which the attached section is to be trimmed to allow for the joint geometry.
Loop
Click L, C or R to loop through the left, centre or right Plines for the available options in the justification drop-down list.
Y Direction
Input a value in the field to define the Y direction of the joint.
Justification
Select from the drop-down list to identify the Pline to associate the joint with.
Flip
Click to flip the joint by 180 degrees.
Cutback
Input the length by which the attached section is to be trimmed to allow for the joint geometry.
Loop
Click L, C or R to loop through the left, centre or right Plines for the available options in the justification drop-down list.
Y Direction
Input a value in the field to define the Y direction of the joint.
The Joint Dimensions part of the Joint Specification window allows you to define the size and profile of the joint.

Length
Input a value in the field to define the length of the joint.
Width
Input a value in the field to define the width of the joint.
Thickness
Input a value in the field to define the thickness of the joint.
O-Beam c/c
Input a value in the field to modify the width from the Owning Beam (OPAR) to the centre of the bolt holes.
A-Beam c/c
Input a value in the field to modify the height from the Attached Beam (APAR) to the centre of the bolt holes.
Bolt Dia.
Input a value in the field to define the bolt diameter for the joint.
Plate Angle
Input a value in the field to define the plate angle for the joint.
Default
Click to set the joint to the default dimensions.
Length
Input a value in the field to define the length of the joint.
Width
Input a value in the field to define the width of the joint.
Thickness
Input a value in the field to define the thickness of the joint.
O-Beam c/c
Input a value in the field to modify the width from the Owning Beam (OPAR) to the centre of the bolt holes.
A-Beam c/c
Input a value in the field to modify the height from the Attached Beam (APAR) to the centre of the bolt holes.
Bolt Dia.
Input a value in the field to define the bolt diameter for the joint.
Plate Angle
Input a value in the field to define the plate angle for the joint.
Default
Click to set the joint to the default dimensions.
Click Apply to apply the catalogue specification to the fixing of the connection.
Click View to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window. The functionality of the View Multi Discipline Standard window is explained. Refer to View Multi Discipline Support Standard for further information.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Joint Specification window.
Pick
Click to define the joint to be modified using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Section End Connected or Connection Joint
Apply to all Joints
Select from the drop-down list to modify the specification, alignment and dimensions of all joints on the currently selected framework support.
Alternatively, you can select an individual joint to modify from the drop-down list.
Specification
Select a specification from the drop-down list to define the joint specification for the support framework. The selection determines the options available from the Sub-Type drop-down list and the list of available joint specifications.
Select None from the drop-down list to clear the joint specification.
Sub-Type
Select a sub-type from the drop-down list to define the joint sub-type for the support framework. The selection determines the options available from the list of available joint specifications.
Joint Specifications
Select a joint specification from the list of available joint specifications.
Justification
Select from the drop-down list to identify the Pline to associate the joint with.
Flip
Click to flip the joint by 180 degrees.
Cutback
Input the length by which the attached section is to be trimmed to allow for the joint geometry.
Loop
Click L, C or R to loop through the left, centre or right Plines for the available options in the justification drop-down list.
Y Direction
Input a value in the field to define the Y direction of the joint.
Length
Input a value in the field to define the length of the joint.
Width
Input a value in the field to define the width of the joint.
Thickness
Input a value in the field to define the thickness of the joint.
O-Beam c/c
Input a value in the field to modify the width from the Owning Beam (OPAR) to the centre of the bolt holes.
A-Beam c/c
Input a value in the field to modify the height from the Attached Beam (APAR) to the centre of the bolt holes.
Bolt Dia.
Input a value in the field to define the bolt diameter for the joint.
Plate Angle
Input a value in the field to define the plate angle for the joint.
Default
Click to set the joint to the default dimensions.

View Multi Discipline Support Standard
Joint List
Pick
Identify Section End Connected or Connection Joint
Apply to all Joints
MDS Joint Specification
Specification
None
Sub-Type
Joint Specifications
Joint Alignment
Justification
Flip
Cutback
Loop
Y Direction
Joint Dimensions
Length
Width
Thickness
O-Beam c/c
A-Beam c/c
Bolt Dia.
Plate Angle
Default
Apply
View
View Multi Discipline Standard
View Multi Discipline Standard
View Multi Discipline Support Standard
Cancel
Joint Specification


Functionality is available to force the trimming of a connected section end to an alternative Pline.
You are prompted to Identify Pline to force connect to
Click to identify the Pline which corresponds to the required section end point.
You are then prompted to Identify section end connected or connection point
Click to identify the attached section at the end nearest to the connection point. The connection of the attached section is moved to the selected Pline.

Pline to force connect to
Identify section end connected or connection point


The Orientate part of the Support Editor window allows you to rotate or mirror the support position. Functionality is also available to flip a selected ancillary.

All Components
Allows you to rotate all support or hanger ancillaries. Refer to Rotate All Components or Rotate All Hanger Components for further information.
Flip
Click to flip a selected ancillary by 180 degrees. You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Ancillary to Flip
Mirror
Click to mirror the support, perpendicular to the datum ancillary, repositioning the members through the structure origin.

All Components
Allows you to rotate all support or hanger ancillaries. Refer to Rotate All Components or Rotate All Hanger Components for further information.

Flip
Click to flip a selected ancillary by 180 degrees. You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Ancillary to Flip

Mirror
Click to mirror the support, perpendicular to the datum ancillary, repositioning the members through the structure origin.

All Components
Allows you to rotate all support or hanger ancillaries. Refer to Rotate All Components or Rotate All Hanger Components for further information.
Flip
Click to flip a selected ancillary by 180 degrees. You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Ancillary to Flip
Mirror
Click to mirror the support, perpendicular to the datum ancillary, repositioning the members through the structure origin.

Rotate All Components
Rotate All Hanger Components
Orientate
Support Editor
All Components
Rotate All Components
Rotate All Hanger Components
Flip
Identify Ancillary to Flip
Mirror


Rotates all ancillaries for the support.

The support name displays at the top of the Rotate All Components window.
Input a value in the Angle field to rotate all ancillaries for the support. For example input 180 in the Angle field to rotate the ancillaries 180 degrees. The default rotation angle is 90 degrees.
Click Apply to rotate the ancillaries or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Rotate All Components window.

Rotate All
Components
Angle
180
Angle
180
Apply
Cancel
Rotate All
Components


Rotates all ancillaries for the hanger.

The hanger name displays at the top of the Rotate All Hanger Components window.
Input a value in the Angle field to rotate ancillaries for the hanger. For example input 180 in the Angle field to rotate the hanger ancillary 180 degrees. The default rotation angle is 90 degrees.
Click Apply to rotate the hanger ancillaries.
You are prompted to Identify hanger to rotate all components
Click to identify the hanger using a cursor pick in the 3D view. The hanger ancillaries are rotated.
Click Cancel to close the Rotate All Hanger Components window.

Rotate All Hanger Components
Angle
180
Angle
180
Apply
Identify hanger to rotate all components
Cancel
Rotate All Hanger Components


The Position part of the Support Editor window provides tools for fine-tuning the positioning of supports.

Nudge Support Component
Allows you to nudge a support component. Refer to Nudge Support Component for further information.
Flip Field Weld
Click to flip the position of the field weld to the opposite end of a framework support steelwork member.
The field weld position displays in the 3D view.

Nudge Support Component
Allows you to nudge a support component. Refer to Nudge Support Component for further information.

Flip Field Weld
Click to flip the position of the field weld to the opposite end of a framework support steelwork member.
The field weld position displays in the 3D view.

Nudge Support Component
Allows you to nudge a support component. Refer to Nudge Support Component for further information.
Flip Field Weld
Click to flip the position of the field weld to the opposite end of a framework support steelwork member.
The field weld position displays in the 3D view.

Nudge Support Component
Position
Support Editor
Nudge Support Component
Nudge Support Component
Flip Field Weld


Nudges a support component forwards or backwards by a specified distance.

Pick
Click to pick an ancillary to nudge.You must select an ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to nudge
If the support contains more than one ancillary, you can continue to select additional ancillaries to nudge.
Press ESC to finish selecting ancillaries.
CE
Click to select the existing ancillary as the Current Element
Distance
Insert a value in the field to define the distance to nudge the ancillary.
Nudge Forward
Click to nudge the ancillary forwards, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the Distance field.
Nudge Backward
Click to nudge the ancillary backwards, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the Distance field.
Through
Click to align the ancillary through a picked element. You must identify an element using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify element to move selected components through
Reset
Click to reset the ancillary to the default position. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the action. Click Yes to reset the position of the ancillary.

Pick
Click to pick an ancillary to nudge.You must select an ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to nudge
If the support contains more than one ancillary, you can continue to select additional ancillaries to nudge.
Press ESC to finish selecting ancillaries.

CE
Click to select the existing ancillary as the Current Element

Distance
Insert a value in the field to define the distance to nudge the ancillary.

Nudge Forward
Click to nudge the ancillary forwards, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the Distance field.

Nudge Backward
Click to nudge the ancillary backwards, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the Distance field.

Through
Click to align the ancillary through a picked element. You must identify an element using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify element to move selected components through

Reset
Click to reset the ancillary to the default position. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the action. Click Yes to reset the position of the ancillary.
Click Cancel to close the Nudge Support Component window.
Pick
Click to pick an ancillary to nudge.You must select an ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to nudge
If the support contains more than one ancillary, you can continue to select additional ancillaries to nudge.
Press ESC to finish selecting ancillaries.
CE
Click to select the existing ancillary as the Current Element
Distance
Insert a value in the field to define the distance to nudge the ancillary.
Nudge Forward
Click to nudge the ancillary forwards, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the Distance field.
Nudge Backward
Click to nudge the ancillary backwards, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the Distance field.
Through
Click to align the ancillary through a picked element. You must identify an element using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify element to move selected components through
Reset
Click to reset the ancillary to the default position. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the action. Click Yes to reset the position of the ancillary.

Pick
Identify ancillary to nudge
ESC
CE
Distance
Nudge Forward
Distance
Nudge Backward
Distance
Through
Identify element to move selected components through
Reset
Yes
Cancel
Nudge Support Component


The View part of the Support Editor window allows you to view ancillaries that are associated with a framework support crossbar and flip the ADP view direction, this can improve drawing clarity.

Associations
Click to display ancillaries that are associated with a crossbar in the 3D view. You must identify a crossbar using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify cross bar belonging to support
All Ancillaries associated with the selected crossbar are highlighted in the 3D view.
You can continue to identify crossbars using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to finish selecting crossbars.
View Direction
Click to flip the ADP view direction by 180 degrees.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the action. Click Yes to flip the view directions.

Associations
Click to display ancillaries that are associated with a crossbar in the 3D view. You must identify a crossbar using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify cross bar belonging to support
All Ancillaries associated with the selected crossbar are highlighted in the 3D view.
You can continue to identify crossbars using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to finish selecting crossbars.

View Direction
Click to flip the ADP view direction by 180 degrees.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the action. Click Yes to flip the view directions.

Associations
Click to display ancillaries that are associated with a crossbar in the 3D view. You must identify a crossbar using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify cross bar belonging to support
All Ancillaries associated with the selected crossbar are highlighted in the 3D view.
You can continue to identify crossbars using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to finish selecting crossbars.
View Direction
Click to flip the ADP view direction by 180 degrees.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the action. Click Yes to flip the view directions.

View
Support Editor
Associations
Identify cross bar belonging to support
ESC
View Direction
Yes


The Delete part of the Support Editor window allows you to delete support components, packing pieces or connections.

Component
Click to delete an ancillary from the support. The datum ancillary cannot be deleted.
If the support contains two ancillaries, the ancillary to be deleted is selected, by default. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.
If the support contains more than two ancillaries, you must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify atta/plat to delete
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.
Packer
Click to delete a packing piece from the support. You must identify the packing piece using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Support Packing Piece to Delete
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.
Connections
Click to delete all connections and joints for the support. Any dimensions that became inactive due to the connection are enabled.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.

Component
Click to delete an ancillary from the support. The datum ancillary cannot be deleted.
If the support contains two ancillaries, the ancillary to be deleted is selected, by default. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.
If the support contains more than two ancillaries, you must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify atta/plat to delete
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.

Packer
Click to delete a packing piece from the support. You must identify the packing piece using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Support Packing Piece to Delete
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.

Connections
Click to delete all connections and joints for the support. Any dimensions that became inactive due to the connection are enabled.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.

Component
Click to delete an ancillary from the support. The datum ancillary cannot be deleted.
If the support contains two ancillaries, the ancillary to be deleted is selected, by default. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.
If the support contains more than two ancillaries, you must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify atta/plat to delete
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.
Packer
Click to delete a packing piece from the support. You must identify the packing piece using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Support Packing Piece to Delete
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.
Connections
Click to delete all connections and joints for the support. Any dimensions that became inactive due to the connection are enabled.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.

Delete
Support Editor
Component
Yes
Identify atta/plat to delete
Yes
Packer
Identify Support Packing Piece to Delete
Yes
Connections
Yes


The Copy part of the Support Editor window allows you to copy an ancillary or copy the framework dimensions from an existing support.

Component
Click to copy a support ancillary.
If the ancillary is not selected and the support contains more than one ancillary, you must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify source ancillary to copy or <ESC> to finish :
You must then identify the pipe to associate the ancillary with, using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify tube of pipe to add ancillary or <ESC> to finish :
The new ancillary is created and displays on the Support Editor window as a new tab.
Note:
If you create the new ancillary on the same branch as the original ancillary, the new copy is placed in the same position as the original and rotated by 90 degrees.
Press ESC to finish copying ancillaries.
Like
Click to copy the dimensions of another support of the same standard. The number of associated pipes, cable trays, and HVAC elements does not have to be the same on each support. You must identify the support to copy the dimensions from using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify support to copy framework attributes from

Component
Click to copy a support ancillary.
If the ancillary is not selected and the support contains more than one ancillary, you must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify source ancillary to copy or <ESC> to finish :
You must then identify the pipe to associate the ancillary with, using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify tube of pipe to add ancillary or <ESC> to finish :
The new ancillary is created and displays on the Support Editor window as a new tab.
Press ESC to finish copying ancillaries.

Like
Click to copy the dimensions of another support of the same standard. The number of associated pipes, cable trays, and HVAC elements does not have to be the same on each support. You must identify the support to copy the dimensions from using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify support to copy framework attributes from

Component
Click to copy a support ancillary.
If the ancillary is not selected and the support contains more than one ancillary, you must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify source ancillary to copy or <ESC> to finish :
You must then identify the pipe to associate the ancillary with, using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify tube of pipe to add ancillary or <ESC> to finish :
The new ancillary is created and displays on the Support Editor window as a new tab.
Note:
If you create the new ancillary on the same branch as the original ancillary, the new copy is placed in the same position as the original and rotated by 90 degrees.
Press ESC to finish copying ancillaries.
Like
Click to copy the dimensions of another support of the same standard. The number of associated pipes, cable trays, and HVAC elements does not have to be the same on each support. You must identify the support to copy the dimensions from using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify support to copy framework attributes from
Note:
If you create the new ancillary on the same branch as the original ancillary, the new copy is placed in the same position as the original and rotated by 90 degrees.

Copy
Support Editor
Component
Identify source ancillary to copy or <ESC> to finish :
Identify tube of pipe to add ancillary or <ESC> to finish :
Support Editor
Note
:
ESC
Like
Identify support to copy framework attributes from


The Change To part of the Support Editor window allows you to modify the framework support template.

You can select a framework template from the gallery to modify the framework support. The selected framework template displays in the 2D view. Refer to 2D View for further information.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to an L bracket support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a standing goal post support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a hanging goal post support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a standing half goal post support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a hanging half goal post support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a braced bracket support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a horizontal bar support type.

Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to an L bracket support type.

Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a standing goal post support type.

Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a hanging goal post support type.

Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a standing half goal post support type.

Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a hanging half goal post support type.

Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a braced bracket support type.

Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a horizontal bar support type.

Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to an L bracket support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a standing goal post support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a hanging goal post support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a standing half goal post support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a hanging half goal post support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a braced bracket support type.
Select the template from the gallery to modify the framework support to a horizontal bar support type.

2D View
Change To
Support Editor
2D View


The Special part of the Support Editor window displays when a multi discipline special support, HVAC special support, racking special support or lighting support is created or modified. If a special support is created from existing supports, the Support Editor window allows you to select the support to be used. Refer to Create Special Support from Existing Supports for further information.

You can define the framework for the special support.
Copy Section
Click to copy a support member from the currently selected special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify section to copy
A message displays informing you that the identified section has been copied and moved up 300mm and named.
Copy Project Special
Allows you to copy a project special template into an existing special support. Refer to Create Project Special Support for further information.
Move Project Special Joint/Section
You can extend certain section ends depending upon the special template configuration using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify section/joint to move
You must then identify an element to define the position of the section end.
You are then prompted to Identify GENSEC
The section end extends to the selected element.
Include Section into Special
Click to include a section member that is not part of the current special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify section to include into support
Create Stiffener Box
Click to add a stiffener box to the currently selected special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
A BOX element is added to the special support with a default size of Xlength 100mm, Ylength 100mm and Zlength 100mm.
Modify Stiffener Material/Size
Allows you to define the material and size of a stiffener box. Refer to Modify Stiffener Box Material and Size for further information.
Delete Stiffener
Click to delete a stiffener box from the currently selected special support.
If the special support contains more than one stiffener box you must identify the element using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify stiffener plate to delete (BOX)
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.

Copy Section
Click to copy a support member from the currently selected special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify section to copy
A message displays informing you that the identified section has been copied and moved up 300mm and named.

Copy Project Special
Allows you to copy a project special template into an existing special support. Refer to Create Project Special Support for further information.

Move Project Special Joint/Section
You can extend certain section ends depending upon the special template configuration using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify section/joint to move
You must then identify an element to define the position of the section end.
You are then prompted to Identify GENSEC
The section end extends to the selected element.

Include Section into Special
Click to include a section member that is not part of the current special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify section to include into support

Create Stiffener Box
Click to add a stiffener box to the currently selected special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
A BOX element is added to the special support with a default size of Xlength 100mm, Ylength 100mm and Zlength 100mm.

Modify Stiffener Material/Size
Allows you to define the material and size of a stiffener box. Refer to Modify Stiffener Box Material and Size for further information.

Delete Stiffener
Click to delete a stiffener box from the currently selected special support.
If the special support contains more than one stiffener box you must identify the element using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify stiffener plate to delete (BOX)
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.

Copy Section
Click to copy a support member from the currently selected special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify section to copy
A message displays informing you that the identified section has been copied and moved up 300mm and named.
Copy Project Special
Allows you to copy a project special template into an existing special support. Refer to Create Project Special Support for further information.
Move Project Special Joint/Section
You can extend certain section ends depending upon the special template configuration using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify section/joint to move
You must then identify an element to define the position of the section end.
You are then prompted to Identify GENSEC
The section end extends to the selected element.
Include Section into Special
Click to include a section member that is not part of the current special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify section to include into support
Create Stiffener Box
Click to add a stiffener box to the currently selected special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
A BOX element is added to the special support with a default size of Xlength 100mm, Ylength 100mm and Zlength 100mm.
Modify Stiffener Material/Size
Allows you to define the material and size of a stiffener box. Refer to Modify Stiffener Box Material and Size for further information.
Delete Stiffener
Click to delete a stiffener box from the currently selected special support.
If the special support contains more than one stiffener box you must identify the element using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify stiffener plate to delete (BOX)
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.

Create Special Support from Existing Supports
Create Project Special Support
Modify Stiffener Box Material and Size
Special
Support Editor
Support
Create Special Support from Existing Supports
Copy Section
Identify section to copy
Copy Project Special
Create Project Special Support
Move Project Special Joint/Section
Identify section/joint to move
Identify GENSEC
Include Section into Special
Identify section to include into support
Create Stiffener Box
Modify Stiffener Material/Size
Modify Stiffener Box Material and Size
Delete Stiffener
Identify stiffener plate to delete (BOX)
Yes


Copies a project special template into an existing special support. This speeds up the process of creating a special support with a complicated configuration and can be used repeatedly on a project.
Project specials are pre-defined in various application data worlds called APPLDW/SUPPORT/FRAMES/SPECIALS/<suffix>. The piping project specials are contained in the PIPE zone of the application data world. The HVAC project specials are contained in the HVAC zone of the application data world. The cable tray project specials are contained in the Tray zone of the application data world.

The Select Project Special Template window allows you to select a project special template and copy it into an existing special support.
Select a Project Special Template from the list of available templates, the template displays in the 3D view.
The Filter field allows you to restrict the elements shown in the list to names containing given characters. By default, the list displays all elements of the given type, as indicated by the * in the Filter fields. The wildcards available are:
Select the Mirror check box to reposition the template with respect to a specified plane.
Click Cancel to close the Select Project Special Template window.
* Any number of any characters
? Single character
* Any number of any characters
* Any number of any characters
? Single character
? Single character

Project Special Template
Filter
Mirror
Cancel


Sets the material and size of a stiffener box.
If the special support contains more than one stiffener box you must identify the element using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify stiffener plate (BOX)

The special support name displays at the top of the Set Stiffener/Material Size window.
Select a stiffener box to be modified from the list of available stiffeners.
The list of available stiffeners displays all of the stiffener boxes that can be modified for the currently selected special support. Select a material type from the list of available materials.
Xlen
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the Xlength size of the stiffener box. The default size is 100mm.
Ylen
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the Ylength size of the stiffener box. The default size is 100mm.
Zlen
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the Zlength size of the stiffener box. The default size is 100mm.
Select All Stiffeners
Select the check box to define the size and material for all stiffener boxes in the list of available stiffeners.
Xlen
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the Xlength size of the stiffener box. The default size is 100mm.
Ylen
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the Ylength size of the stiffener box. The default size is 100mm.
Zlen
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the Zlength size of the stiffener box. The default size is 100mm.
Select All Stiffeners
Select the check box to define the size and material for all stiffener boxes in the list of available stiffeners.
Click Apply to modify the size and material of the stiffener box. Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Set Stiffener/Material Size window.
Xlen
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the Xlength size of the stiffener box. The default size is 100mm.
Ylen
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the Ylength size of the stiffener box. The default size is 100mm.
Zlen
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the Zlength size of the stiffener box. The default size is 100mm.
Select All Stiffeners
Select the check box to define the size and material for all stiffener boxes in the list of available stiffeners.

Identify stiffener plate (BOX)
Set Stiffener/Material Size
Xlen
Ylen
Zlen
Select All Stiffeners
Apply
Cancel
Set Stiffener/Material Size


Create Special Support from Existing Supports

Creates a special support from existing supports, you can select the supports to be used.

The special support name displays at the top of the Support Editor window.
The top part of the support editor window allows you to define the support type.
Build
Select from the drop-down list to define the special support type. The available support types are:
Multi Discipline Support
HVAC Support
Racking Support
Build
Select from the drop-down list to define the special support type. The available support types are:
You must select existing supports to create as special supports. The first support identified is used as the master support. The datum of the master support is used as the datum for the resulting special support.
Support Name
Input the name of the existing support in the field. Alternatively, click CE to populate the field with a the name of the currently selected support.
Add Support
Click to add the currently selected support to the list of supports.
Add By Cursor
Click to add a support to the list of supports using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Support to Add (Existing MDS Support) to a Special Framework or <ESC> to finish :
You can continue to identify additional supports using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to add the supports to the list of supports.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the selection. Click Yes to add the selected supports to the list of supports.
Remove Support
Click to remove the currently selected support from the list of supports.
Use Selected Support as Master
Click to assign the currently selected support as the master support.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the selection. Click Yes to apply the selected support as the master support.
Support Name
Input the name of the existing support in the field. Alternatively, click CE to populate the field with a the name of the currently selected support.
Add Support
Click to add the currently selected support to the list of supports.
Add By Cursor
Click to add a support to the list of supports using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Support to Add (Existing MDS Support) to a Special Framework or <ESC> to finish :
You can continue to identify additional supports using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to add the supports to the list of supports.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the selection. Click Yes to add the selected supports to the list of supports.
Remove Support
Click to remove the currently selected support from the list of supports.
Use Selected Support as Master
Click to assign the currently selected support as the master support.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the selection. Click Yes to apply the selected support as the master support.
Click Apply to create the special support or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Create a Special Support window. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the selection. Click Yes to create the special support.
Build
Select from the drop-down list to define the special support type. The available support types are:
Multi Discipline Support
HVAC Support
Racking Support
Support Name
Input the name of the existing support in the field. Alternatively, click CE to populate the field with a the name of the currently selected support.
Add Support
Click to add the currently selected support to the list of supports.
Add By Cursor
Click to add a support to the list of supports using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify Support to Add (Existing MDS Support) to a Special Framework or <ESC> to finish :
You can continue to identify additional supports using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to add the supports to the list of supports.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the selection. Click Yes to add the selected supports to the list of supports.
Remove Support
Click to remove the currently selected support from the list of supports.
Use Selected Support as Master
Click to assign the currently selected support as the master support.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the selection. Click Yes to apply the selected support as the master support.
Multi Discipline Support
HVAC Support
Racking Support
Multi Discipline Support
Multi Discipline Support
HVAC Support
HVAC Support
Racking Support
Racking Support

Support Editor
Build
Support Name
CE
Add Support
Add By Cursor
Identify Support to Add (Existing MDS Support) to a Special Framework or <ESC> to finish :
ESC
Yes
Remove Support
Use Selected Support as Master
Yes
Apply
Cancel
Create a Special Support
Yes


The Reference Supports part of the Support Editor window allows you to add an existing ancillary to a support as a referenced support.

For example, when creating a new framework support, if there is an ancillary created on another pipe that you wish reference to the support, you can select the ancillary and it becomes associated with the support.
The availability of reference support functionality is defined by the administrator, refer to Unique Support Names (MDSUNIQUENAMES) for further information.
The reference supports functionality is available for the following framework supports:
Add Reference Support
Click to reference an existing ancillary with a support. You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify standalone ancillary to add
The ancillary is added to the support as a reference support and a new tab is created for the ancillary in the Support Editor window.
The unique name for the referenced ancillary is retained. You can modify the dimensions of the framework to include the added ancillary. Refer to 2D View for further information.
Remove Reference Support
Click to remove a referenced ancillary from the support. A confirm window displays informing you that the changes cannot be cancelled. Click Yes to continue.
You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify reference support ancillary to remove
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the reference removal. Click Yes to remove the reference from the support. The tab containing the ancillary is removed from the Support Editor window.
Remove All Supports
Click to remove all referenced ancillaries from the support. A confirm window displays informing you that the changes cannot be cancelled. Click Yes to continue.
A confirm window then displays asking you to OK the reference removal. Click Yes to remove the references from the support. The tabs containing the ancillaries are removed from the Support Editor window.

Add Reference Support
Click to reference an existing ancillary with a support. You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are prompted to Identify standalone ancillary to add
The ancillary is added to the support as a reference support and a new tab is created for the ancillary in the Support Editor window.
The unique name for the referenced ancillary is retained. You can modify the dimensions of the framework to include the added ancillary. Refer to 2D View for further information.

Remove Reference Support
Click to remove a referenced ancillary from the support. A confirm window displays informing you that the changes cannot be cancelled. Click Yes to continue.
You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify reference support ancillary to remove
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the reference removal. Click Yes to remove the reference from the support. The tab containing the ancillary is removed from the Support Editor window.

Remove All Supports
Click to remove all referenced ancillaries from the support. A confirm window displays informing you that the changes cannot be cancelled. Click Yes to continue.
A confirm window then displays asking you to OK the reference removal. Click Yes to remove the references from the support. The tabs containing the ancillaries are removed from the Support Editor window.

Add Reference Support
Click to reference an existing ancillary with a support. You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify standalone ancillary to add
The ancillary is added to the support as a reference support and a new tab is created for the ancillary in the Support Editor window.
The unique name for the referenced ancillary is retained. You can modify the dimensions of the framework to include the added ancillary. Refer to 2D View for further information.
Remove Reference Support
Click to remove a referenced ancillary from the support. A confirm window displays informing you that the changes cannot be cancelled. Click Yes to continue.
You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify reference support ancillary to remove
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the reference removal. Click Yes to remove the reference from the support. The tab containing the ancillary is removed from the Support Editor window.
Remove All Supports
Click to remove all referenced ancillaries from the support. A confirm window displays informing you that the changes cannot be cancelled. Click Yes to continue.
A confirm window then displays asking you to OK the reference removal. Click Yes to remove the references from the support. The tabs containing the ancillaries are removed from the Support Editor window.
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XFT04
XFT07
XFT08
XFT09
XFT10
XFT11
XFT13
XFT14
XFT15
XFT17
XFT24
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XFT03
XFT04
XFT04
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XFT08
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XFT09
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XFT10
XFT11
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XFT13
XFT13
XFT14
XFT14
XFT15
XFT15
XFT17
XFT17
XFT24
XFT24

Unique Support Names (MDSUNIQUENAMES)
2D View
Reference Supports
Support Editor
Unique Support Names (MDSUNIQUENAMES)
Add Reference Support
Identify standalone ancillary to add
Support Editor
2D View
Remove Reference Support
Yes
Identify reference support ancillary to remove
Yes
Support Editor
Remove All Supports
Yes
Yes
Support Editor


The Compensation Plates part of the Support Editor window allows you to create and modify compensating plates in order to fill any gaps between framework supports and ancillaries.

Compensating plate options, sizing rules and materials are defined by the administrator, refer to Compensation Plates for further information.
The compensating plate functionality is available for the following framework supports:
Create Compensation
Click to create a compensation plate. You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ANCI
The compensating plate is added to the framework support and displays in the 3D view. The compensation plate can then be modified.
Modify Compensations
Allows you to modify a compensation plate. Refer to Modify Compensation Plate Material and Size for further information.
Delete Compensations
Click to delete a compensation plate. You must identify the compensation plate or the associated ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick compensation plate/profile or compensated ancillary
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.

Create Compensation
Click to create a compensation plate. You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ANCI
The compensating plate is added to the framework support and displays in the 3D view. The compensation plate can then be modified.

Modify Compensations
Allows you to modify a compensation plate. Refer to Modify Compensation Plate Material and Size for further information.

Delete Compensations
Click to delete a compensation plate. You must identify the compensation plate or the associated ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick compensation plate/profile or compensated ancillary
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.

Create Compensation
Click to create a compensation plate. You must identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ANCI
The compensating plate is added to the framework support and displays in the 3D view. The compensation plate can then be modified.
Modify Compensations
Allows you to modify a compensation plate. Refer to Modify Compensation Plate Material and Size for further information.
Delete Compensations
Click to delete a compensation plate. You must identify the compensation plate or the associated ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick compensation plate/profile or compensated ancillary
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.
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XFT04
XFT07
XFT08
XFT09
XFT10
XFT11
XFT13
XFT14
XFT15
XFT17
XFT24
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XFT03
XFT04
XFT04
XFT07
XFT07
XFT08
XFT08
XFT09
XFT09
XFT10
XFT10
XFT11
XFT11
XFT13
XFT13
XFT14
XFT14
XFT15
XFT15
XFT17
XFT17
XFT24
XFT24

Compensation Plates
Modify Compensation Plate Material and Size
Compensation Plates
Support Editor
Compensation Plates
Create Compensation
Identify ANCI
Modify Compensations
Modify Compensation Plate Material and Size
Delete Compensations
Pick compensation plate/profile or compensated ancillary
Yes


Modify Compensation Plate Material and Size

Sets the material and size of a compensation plate.

If the framework support contains more than one compensation plate, you can select a compensation plate to modify from the drop-down list.
Input a value in the X-size or Y-Size text fields to define the dimensions of the compensation plate.
Select the appropriate material from the Matref drop-down list.
Select the Display Dimensions check box to display the compensating plate dimensions in the 3D view. Clear the check box to remove the compensating plate dimensions from the 3D view.
Click Default to return the compensating plate to the default settings. Click Reset to return the compensating plate to the state prior to modifying.
Click Cancel to close the Compensation window.

X-size
Y-Size
Matref
Display Dimensions
Default
Reset
Cancel
Compensation


Creates a framework support.
The standard framework supports in the Supports application are designed using structural sections and are template driven.
You can create the following types of framework support:
Multi Discipline Framework
Cable Tray Framework
HVAC Framework
Guide Framework
Vessel Framework
Multi Discipline Framework
Multi Discipline Framework
Cable Tray Framework
Cable Tray Framework
HVAC Framework
HVAC Framework
Guide Framework
Guide Framework
Vessel Framework
Vessel Framework

Multi Discipline Framework
Cable Tray Framework
HVAC Framework
Guide Framework
Vessel Framework
Multi Discipline Framework
Cable Tray Framework
HVAC Framework
Guide Framework
Vessel Framework


Creates a multi discipline framework support from a selection in the Multi Discipline Frameworks gallery.
The multi discipline framework supports in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework. A default set of multi discipline framework support templates are supplied with the Supports application.
You can create multi discipline framework supports using a combination of framework types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
For example, to create an XFT09 multi discipline framework support with an XAT003 ancillary that is connected to steelwork, on the Multi Discipline Frameworks gallery, click XFT09.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select XAT003 - Clamp on pipe shoe for N.B. 3/4" to 20" on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
You are prompted to Please identify element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Dimension
Click to identify the element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Please identify other element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Clearance
Click to identify the second element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.
Press ESC to modify the support creation method.
Create by Dimension
Press ESC to create the support using the default dimensions, no connections are made to steelwork.
Create by Clearance
Press ESC to create the support using the dimensions gained from the position of the identified element.
The clearances are calculated from the default values, obtained from:
The values stored against each ancillary standard in the Aveva Catalogue™ defaults database. If unset, the clearance values from the Supports Application Defaults window are used. Refer to Supports Defaults for further information.
The build style of the framework stored against the :MDSBUILDSTYL uda at each framework template STRU element. That is, the default is INSIDE and the alternative value is OUTSIDE.
The clearance values and all other default values can be queried by displaying the Supports Application Defaults window. Refer to Supports Defaults and Automatic Steelwork Orientation for further information.
Create by Dimension
Press ESC to create the support using the default dimensions, no connections are made to steelwork.

Create by Clearance
Press ESC to create the support using the dimensions gained from the position of the identified element.

The clearances are calculated from the default values, obtained from:
The clearance values and all other default values can be queried by displaying the Supports Application Defaults window. Refer to Supports Defaults and Automatic Steelwork Orientation for further information.
Certain supports do not require you to pick a second element to support from (for example XFT04).
In this case, once the element to support from has been picked, the support is created using either the create by cursor or create by clearance method, whichever is appropriate. If both methods are appropriate, the support is created using the create by cursor method.
Create by Cursor
The support is created using dimensions gained from the positions of the identified elements.
By default, connections are made to the identified supporting elements which results in some Dimensions fields becoming inactive. Refer to Supports Connectivity for further information.
Create by Cursor
The support is created using dimensions gained from the positions of the identified elements.
By default, connections are made to the identified supporting elements which results in some Dimensions fields becoming inactive. Refer to Supports Connectivity for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC, ANCI, STRU, FRMW, GENSEC and TMPL elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Create by Dimension
Press ESC to create the support using the default dimensions, no connections are made to steelwork.
Create by Clearance
Press ESC to create the support using the dimensions gained from the position of the identified element.
The clearances are calculated from the default values, obtained from:
The values stored against each ancillary standard in the Aveva Catalogue™ defaults database. If unset, the clearance values from the Supports Application Defaults window are used. Refer to Supports Defaults for further information.
The build style of the framework stored against the :MDSBUILDSTYL uda at each framework template STRU element. That is, the default is INSIDE and the alternative value is OUTSIDE.
The clearance values and all other default values can be queried by displaying the Supports Application Defaults window. Refer to Supports Defaults and Automatic Steelwork Orientation for further information.
Create by Cursor
The support is created using dimensions gained from the positions of the identified elements.
By default, connections are made to the identified supporting elements which results in some Dimensions fields becoming inactive. Refer to Supports Connectivity for further information.
The values stored against each ancillary standard in the Aveva Catalogue™ defaults database. If unset, the clearance values from the Supports Application Defaults window are used. Refer to Supports Defaults for further information.
The build style of the framework stored against the :MDSBUILDSTYL uda at each framework template STRU element. That is, the default is INSIDE and the alternative value is OUTSIDE.
The values stored against each ancillary standard in the Aveva Catalogue™ defaults database. If unset, the clearance values from the Supports Application Defaults window are used. Refer to Supports Defaults for further information.
The values stored against each ancillary standard in the Aveva Catalogue™ defaults database. If unset, the clearance values from the Supports Application Defaults window are used. Refer to Supports Defaults for further information.
The build style of the framework stored against the :MDSBUILDSTYL uda at each framework template STRU element. That is, the default is INSIDE and the alternative value is OUTSIDE.
The build style of the framework stored against the :MDSBUILDSTYL uda at each framework template STRU element. That is, the default is INSIDE and the alternative value is OUTSIDE.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.
Note:
If you create a support on a vertical pipe or create an ancillary on a vertical framework section, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Datum Attachment Direction
Supports Defaults
Supports Defaults
Automatic Steelwork Orientation
Supports Connectivity
Multi Discipline Frameworks
Multi Discipline Frameworks
Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XAT003 - Clamp on pipe shoe for N.B. 3/4" to 20"
Ancillary Selection
OK
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Please identify element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Dimension
Please identify other element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Clearance
Support Editor
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
:
Datum attachment direction
Datum Attachment Direction
ESC
Create by Dimension
ESC
Create by Clearance
ESC
Supports Defaults
Supports Defaults
Automatic Steelwork Orientation
Create by Cursor
Dimensions
Supports Connectivity


Sets the direction angle of an ancillary that is positioned on a vertical pipe or a vertical framework section.

Input a value in the Ancillary Direction field, for example, input N to direct the ancillary north.
Click OK to apply the ancillary direction, the Support Editor window displays, by default. Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Datum attachment direction window.

Ancillary Direction
N
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Datum attachment direction


Sets the orientation of the support framework to allow for connection to a structural component.
The support configuration functionality is available for the following framework supports:

Above beam
Select from the gallery to orientate the support framework to align above a horizontal beam.
Onto column
Select from the gallery to orientate the support framework to align with a vertical column.
To beam
Select from the gallery to orientate the support framework to align with a horizontal beam.
Above beam
Select from the gallery to orientate the support framework to align above a horizontal beam.
Onto column
Select from the gallery to orientate the support framework to align with a vertical column.
To beam
Select from the gallery to orientate the support framework to align with a horizontal beam.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Support Configurations window.
Above beam
Select from the gallery to orientate the support framework to align above a horizontal beam.
Onto column
Select from the gallery to orientate the support framework to align with a vertical column.
To beam
Select from the gallery to orientate the support framework to align with a horizontal beam.
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XFT04
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XFT03
XFT04
XFT04

Above beam
Onto column
To beam
Cancel
Support Configurations


The clearance between the ancillary and the open/closed ends of a framework support can be modified for each ancillary at each bore. Refer to Framework Clearance Option, Closed End Clearance, Open End Clearance for further information.

Framework Clearance Option, Closed End Clearance, Open End Clearance
Framework Clearance Option, Closed End Clearance, Open End Clearance


Creates a cable tray framework support from a selection in the Cable Tray Frameworks gallery.
The cable tray framework supports in the Supports application are used for supporting cable trays, (both piping based cable trays (BRAN) and cable trays (CTRAY)). A default set of cable tray framework support templates are supplied with the Supports application.
You can create cable tray framework supports using a combination of framework types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
For example, to create an XCT05 cable tray framework support with an XCA02 ancillary that is connected to steelwork, on the Cable Tray Frameworks gallery, click XCT05.

You are prompted to Identify section of datum cable rack or support
Click to identify the cable tray to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected cable tray. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select XCA02 - Cable Clip on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
You are prompted to Please identify element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Dimension
Click to identify the element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Please identify other element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Clearance
Click to identify the second element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.
Press ESC to modify the support creation method.
Create by Dimension
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.
Create by Clearance
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.
Create by Dimension
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.

Create by Clearance
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.

Certain supports do not require you to pick a second element to support from (for example XCT01).
In this case, once the element to support from has been picked, the support is created using either the create by cursor or create by clearance method, whichever is appropriate. If both methods are appropriate, the support is created using the create by cursor method. Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC, ANCI, STRU, FRMW and GENSEC elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Create by Dimension
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.
Create by Clearance
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.
Note:
Only the support framework can be created for cable trays with non-standard bore sizes, ancillaries cannot be created.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the cable tray to be supported is already selected.
Note:
If you create a support on a vertical pipe or create an ancillary on a vertical framework section, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Datum Attachment Direction
Multi Discipline Framework
Multi Discipline Framework
Multi Discipline Framework
Cable Tray Frameworks
Note
:
Cable Tray Frameworks
Identify section of datum cable rack or support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XCA02 - Cable Clip
Ancillary Selection
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Please identify element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Dimension
Please identify other element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Clearance
Support Editor
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
:
Datum attachment direction
Datum Attachment Direction
ESC
Create by Dimension
Multi Discipline Framework
Create by Clearance
Multi Discipline Framework
Multi Discipline Framework


Creates a HVAC framework support from a selection in the HVAC Frameworks gallery.
The HVAC framework supports in the Supports application are used for supporting HVAC ducts. A default set of HVAC framework support templates are supplied with the Supports application.
You can create HVAC framework supports using a combination of framework types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
For example, to create an XDT01 HVAC framework support with an XRT02 HVAC-REST ancillary that is connected to steelwork, on the HVAC Frameworks gallery, click XDT01.

You are prompted to Identify HVAC section of datum HVAC or support
Click to identify the HVAC duct to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected HVAC duct. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select XRT02 - HVAC-REST on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
You are prompted to Please identify element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Dimension
Click to identify the element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Please identify other element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Clearance
Click to identify the second element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.
Press ESC to modify the support creation method.
Create by Dimension
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.
Create by Clearance
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.
Create by Dimension
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.

Create by Clearance
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.

Certain supports do not require you to pick a second element to support from (for example XDT02).
In this case, once the element to support from has been picked, the support is created using either the create by cursor or create by clearance method, whichever is appropriate. If both methods are appropriate, the support is created using the create by cursor method. Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC, ANCI, STRU, FRMW and GENSEC elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Create by Dimension
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.
Create by Clearance
Refer to Multi Discipline Framework for further information.
Note:
Only the support framework can be created for HVAC ducts with non-standard bore sizes, ancillaries cannot be created.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the HVAC duct to be supported is already selected.
Note:
If you create a support on a vertical pipe or create an ancillary on a vertical framework section, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Datum Attachment Direction
Multi Discipline Framework
Multi Discipline Framework
Multi Discipline Framework
HVAC Frameworks
Note
:
HVAC Frameworks
Identify HVAC section of datum HVAC or support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XRT02 - HVAC-REST
Ancillary Selection
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Please identify element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Dimension
Please identify other element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Clearance
Support Editor
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
:
Datum attachment direction
Datum Attachment Direction
ESC
Create by Dimension
Multi Discipline Framework
Create by Clearance
Multi Discipline Framework
Multi Discipline Framework