The EDITOR parameter file defines the units to be used for the contour editor. If this file cannot be found then project units is used.
# Format Editor
# Denominator Largest denominator for Imperial fractions
# DP 2 = Number of decimal places for decimal fractions
# ENU TRUE = Use ENU format when outputting POSITIONS
# Fraction FALSE = Fractional part output as decimal
# FtLabel |'| = Label used for feet
# InchSeparator |.| = Separator between inches and fractions
# Label General distance label for example. mm or "
# Units MM = Output number in millimetres
# Zeros TRUE = Leading zeroes are displayed for Imperial units
#-------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator 32
Dimension L
DP 0
ENU true
Fraction true
FtLabel '
InchSeparator .
Label "
Units FINCH
Zeros false

EDITOR
# Format Editor
# Denominator Largest denominator for Imperial fractions
# DP 2 = Number of decimal places for decimal fractions
# ENU TRUE = Use ENU format when outputting POSITIONS
# Fraction FALSE = Fractional part output as decimal
# FtLabel |'| = Label used for feet
# InchSeparator |.| = Separator between inches and fractions
# Label General distance label for example. mm or "
# Units MM = Output number in millimetres
# Zeros TRUE = Leading zeroes are displayed for Imperial units
#-------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator 32
Dimension L
DP 0
ENU true
Fraction true
FtLabel '
InchSeparator .
Label "
Units FINCH
Zeros false


The ELEVATION parameter file defines the units to be used for elevations. If this file cannot be found then project units is used.
# Format Elevation
# Denominator Largest denominator for Imperial fractions
# DP 2 = Number of decimal places for decimal fractions
# ENU TRUE = Use ENU format when outputting POSITIONS
# Fraction FALSE = Fractional part output as decimal
# FtLabel |'| = Label used for feet
# InchSeparator |.| = Separator between inches and fractions
# Label General distance label for example. mm or "
# Units MM = Output number in millimetres
# Zeros TRUE = Leading zeroes are displayed for Imperial units
#-------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator 32
Dimension L
DP 0
ENU true
Fraction true
FtLabel '
InchSeparator .
Label "
Units FINCH
Zeros false

ELEVATION
# Format Elevation
# Denominator Largest denominator for Imperial fractions
# DP 2 = Number of decimal places for decimal fractions
# ENU TRUE = Use ENU format when outputting POSITIONS
# Fraction FALSE = Fractional part output as decimal
# FtLabel |'| = Label used for feet
# InchSeparator |.| = Separator between inches and fractions
# Label General distance label for example. mm or "
# Units MM = Output number in millimetres
# Zeros TRUE = Leading zeroes are displayed for Imperial units
#-------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator 32
Dimension L
DP 0
ENU true
Fraction true
FtLabel '
InchSeparator .
Label "
Units FINCH
Zeros false


The ESCALIER parameter file defines default size/formula for steps in staircase. It must be in inches for imperial projects and millimetres for metric projects.
# Definition of stair parameters
G+2H = 25
Optimum step height 7
Maximum number of steps 20

ESCALIER
# Definition of stair parameters
G+2H = 25
Optimum step height 7
Maximum number of steps 20


The EXCLUSIONS parameter file defines the excluded elements from room inventory calculations. There are three available methods:
#
# To exclude a type of element from inventory lists uncomment the line for this type
         of element
#
# SBFI
# FIXING
# FLAN
# NOZZ
GENSEC
#
# Exclude elements or owning hierarchy that have the given attribute values
ELEMENT Purpose EXCL
OWNING SITE Name /TEST
OWNING ZONE Name /TEST_ZONE
# Using these attribute options may significantly reduce performance
Note:
Comments can be added to the file using # at the start of the line.

EXCLUSIONS
Note
#
# To exclude a type of element from inventory lists uncomment the line for this type
         of element
#
# SBFI
# FIXING
# FLAN
# NOZZ
GENSEC
#
# Exclude elements or owning hierarchy that have the given attribute values
ELEMENT Purpose EXCL
OWNING SITE Name /TEST
OWNING ZONE Name /TEST_ZONE
# Using these attribute options may significantly reduce performance


The GALETTE parameter file describes the how to name screeds. It is used when creating either slabs with screeds or bases with screeds. If a suitable CSCREED is not available, Concrete Building Design creates one and uses the name calculated from the code supplied in this file.
CSCREED SLAB /*/S
CSCREED BASE /*/S

GALETTE
CSCREED SLAB /*/S
CSCREED BASE /*/S


The GTYPES parameter file defines the description of cataloged sub-components. These are used in Concrete Building Design to associate the gtype of the sub-component with a description. The first part of each line is the gtype, the second part the description and the third part the default material for this type of sub-component. The material is no longer used as material types (steel, concrete, screed etc) and specific material can now be associated with individual specification components.
Similar parameter files exist with "GTYPES" prefix that define the description of catalogued sub-components for those element types; for example. GTYPESBEAMS, GTYPESFLOOR, GTYPESGRATING, GTYPESRAIL, GTYPESSTAIR, GTYPESWALL.
PLAT\Plate\HMFS235J2G3
TUBE\Sleeve
CHAN\Channel
DRAI\Floor Drain\HMFS235J2G3
DRT\Topo Point\HMFS235J2G3
HOLE\Hole
ANCH\Anchorage\HMFS235J2G3
RESE\Reservation
OPEN\Opening\HMFS235J2G3
DOOR\Door\HMFS235J2G3
FIRE\Fire Protection
GATE\Gate
POST\Post

GTYPES
PLAT\Plate\HMFS235J2G3
TUBE\Sleeve
CHAN\Channel
DRAI\Floor Drain\HMFS235J2G3
DRT\Topo Point\HMFS235J2G3
HOLE\Hole
ANCH\Anchorage\HMFS235J2G3
RESE\Reservation
OPEN\Opening\HMFS235J2G3
DOOR\Door\HMFS235J2G3
FIRE\Fire Protection
GATE\Gate
POST\Post


The HIDECONNECTED parameter file defines the default option when users enter a project. If this file exists the list of connected elements is not shown. This is advisable if there are problems of performance on navigation in the project.

HIDECONNECTED


If this parameter file exists, Concrete Building Design chooses the last unused name when auto-naming an element.
This will often avoid the reuse of the names of deleted elements.
The expressions in the file will allow reuse of names if they evaluate to true for the owner
e.g. :MMSSTATUS lt 50

e.g. :MMSSTATUS lt 50


The LEVELS parameter file defines level attribute for FLOOR/SCREED elements. When a new floor or screed element is created the level attribute is set using this file. The majority of elements in Concrete Building Design are cataloged so their level values are set in the catalogue.
FLOOR 1 20
SCREED 6 10

LEVELS
FLOOR 1 20
SCREED 6 10


The NOMMER parameter file is critical file to define naming convention for elements. The file must be present for application to propose a name in the creation forms.
The first column defines the type, the second column defines the purpose or gtype and the third column gives the naming mask. The following convention is applied to the third column:
SITE CIV /BUILDING#
ZONE /*-{CS}
STRU LEVL /*-LEV%%
FRMW WALL /*/WALLS
FRMW RETA /*/RETAINING
FRMW SLAB /*/FLOORS
FRMW FOOT /*/FOUNDATIONS
FRMW BASE /*/BASES
FRMW BEAM /*/BEAMS
FRMW COLU /*/COLUMNS
FRMW STAI /*/STAIRS
FRMW CASE /*/STAIRS
FRMW RAIL /*/HANDRAILS
FRMW TOUS /*/FRMW%%
FRMW LADD /*/LADDERS
FRMW GRAT /*/GRATINGS
FRMW META /*/ASSEMBLY%%
CFLOOR FOOT /*/%%
CFLOOR SLAB /*/1F%%
CFLOOR BASE /*/1B%%
CSCREED SLAB /*/2F/%%
CSCREED BASE /*/2B/%%
CWALL RETA /*/%%
CWALL WALL /*/%%
SBFR BEAM /*/%%
SBFR COLU /*/%%
continues .......
The character "#" is replaced by a letter between A and Z
The character "%" is replaced by an integer between 0 and 9
The character "!" is replaced by the STEXT attribute for a TEXT element, or the empty string for another type of element.
Characters "?" is replaced by the characters of the owner elements name
{XXX} indicates a character chosen among the proposed characters.
SITE CIV /BUILDING#
ZONE /*-{CS}
STRU LEVL /*-LEV%%
FRMW WALL /*/WALLS
FRMW RETA /*/RETAINING
FRMW SLAB /*/FLOORS
FRMW FOOT /*/FOUNDATIONS
FRMW BASE /*/BASES
FRMW BEAM /*/BEAMS
FRMW COLU /*/COLUMNS
FRMW STAI /*/STAIRS
FRMW CASE /*/STAIRS
FRMW RAIL /*/HANDRAILS
FRMW TOUS /*/FRMW%%
FRMW LADD /*/LADDERS
FRMW GRAT /*/GRATINGS
FRMW META /*/ASSEMBLY%%
CFLOOR FOOT /*/%%
CFLOOR SLAB /*/1F%%
CFLOOR BASE /*/1B%%
CSCREED SLAB /*/2F/%%
CSCREED BASE /*/2B/%%
CWALL RETA /*/%%
CWALL WALL /*/%%
SBFR BEAM /*/%%
SBFR COLU /*/%%
continues .......
The character "#" is replaced by a letter between A and Z
The character "#" is replaced by a letter between A and Z
The character "%" is replaced by an integer between 0 and 9
The character "%" is replaced by an integer between 0 and 9
The character "!" is replaced by the STEXT attribute for a TEXT element, or the empty string for another type of element.
The character "!" is replaced by the STEXT attribute for a TEXT element, or the empty string for another type of element.
Characters "?" is replaced by the characters of the owner elements name
Characters "?" is replaced by the characters of the owner elements name
{XXX} indicates a character chosen among the proposed characters.
SITE CIV /BUILDING#
ZONE /*-{CS}
STRU LEVL /*-LEV%%
FRMW WALL /*/WALLS
FRMW RETA /*/RETAINING
FRMW SLAB /*/FLOORS
FRMW FOOT /*/FOUNDATIONS
FRMW BASE /*/BASES
FRMW BEAM /*/BEAMS
FRMW COLU /*/COLUMNS
FRMW STAI /*/STAIRS
FRMW CASE /*/STAIRS
FRMW RAIL /*/HANDRAILS
FRMW TOUS /*/FRMW%%
FRMW LADD /*/LADDERS
FRMW GRAT /*/GRATINGS
FRMW META /*/ASSEMBLY%%
CFLOOR FOOT /*/%%
CFLOOR SLAB /*/1F%%
CFLOOR BASE /*/1B%%
CSCREED SLAB /*/2F/%%
CSCREED BASE /*/2B/%%
CWALL RETA /*/%%
CWALL WALL /*/%%
SBFR BEAM /*/%%
SBFR COLU /*/%%
continues .......
{XXX} indicates a character chosen among the proposed characters.

NOMMER
SITE CIV /BUILDING#
ZONE /*-{CS}
STRU LEVL /*-LEV%%
FRMW WALL /*/WALLS
FRMW RETA /*/RETAINING
FRMW SLAB /*/FLOORS
FRMW FOOT /*/FOUNDATIONS
FRMW BASE /*/BASES
FRMW BEAM /*/BEAMS
FRMW COLU /*/COLUMNS
FRMW STAI /*/STAIRS
FRMW CASE /*/STAIRS
FRMW RAIL /*/HANDRAILS
FRMW TOUS /*/FRMW%%
FRMW LADD /*/LADDERS
FRMW GRAT /*/GRATINGS
FRMW META /*/ASSEMBLY%%
CFLOOR FOOT /*/%%
CFLOOR SLAB /*/1F%%
CFLOOR BASE /*/1B%%
CSCREED SLAB /*/2F/%%
CSCREED BASE /*/2B/%%
CWALL RETA /*/%%
CWALL WALL /*/%%
SBFR BEAM /*/%%
SBFR COLU /*/%%
continues .......


The PASCATALOGUE parameter file lists the elements that do not to use the catalog. This file should not be modified. The two elements present are ladders, and spiral stairs.
GENSEC LADD
GENSEC SPIR

PASCATALOGUE
GENSEC LADD
GENSEC SPIR


If the SEPARATESTRUCTURE parameter file exists, structural elements that are owned by sites, other than the site that owns a room, are considered in structural volume and surface area calculations. This increases the time required to perform the calculations so should not be used unless required by the project.

SEPARATESTRUCTURE


The SLOPES parameter file defines how slopes are shown as angles.
# How slopes are shown
# # DD 2 = Decimal degrees with 2 figures after decimal point for example. 23.45
# DMS = Degrees, minutes and seconds for example. 23°45'30"
# G 2 = Grades with 2 figures after decimal point for example. 18.63
# F 1 = mm per metre with 1 figure after decimal point for example. 5.5mm/m
# P 2 = Percentage with 2 figures after decimal point for example. 18.63%
P 2

SLOPES
# How slopes are shown
# # DD 2 = Decimal degrees with 2 figures after decimal point for example. 23.45
# DMS = Degrees, minutes and seconds for example. 23°45'30"
# G 2 = Grades with 2 figures after decimal point for example. 18.63
# F 1 = mm per metre with 1 figure after decimal point for example. 5.5mm/m
# P 2 = Percentage with 2 figures after decimal point for example. 18.63%
P 2


The VOLUMES parameter file defines the units to be used for volumes such as concrete or room volumes. If this file cannot be found then project units is used.
# Format of volumes
# Denominator Largest denominator for Imperial fractions
# DP 2 = Number of decimal places for decimal fractions
# ENU TRUE = Use ENU format when outputting POSITIONS
# Fraction FALSE = Fractional part output as decimal
# FtLabel |'| = Label used for feet
# InchSeparator |.| = Separator between inches and fractions
# Label General distance label e.g. mm or "
# Units MM = Output number in millimetres
# Zeros TRUE = Leading zeroes are displayed for Imperial units
#-------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator 32
Dimension VOLUME
DP 0
ENU true
Fraction false
Label UNITS
Units FOOT
Zeros true

VOLUMES
# Format of volumes
# Denominator Largest denominator for Imperial fractions
# DP 2 = Number of decimal places for decimal fractions
# ENU TRUE = Use ENU format when outputting POSITIONS
# Fraction FALSE = Fractional part output as decimal
# FtLabel |'| = Label used for feet
# InchSeparator |.| = Separator between inches and fractions
# Label General distance label e.g. mm or "
# Units MM = Output number in millimetres
# Zeros TRUE = Leading zeroes are displayed for Imperial units
#-------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator 32
Dimension VOLUME
DP 0
ENU true
Fraction false
Label UNITS
Units FOOT
Zeros true


This is to set radiation levels and this is only applicable to nuclear projects. This optional feature is the only part of the Building Applications that is specific to nuclear.


The classification definition file defines the content of the secondary attributes window, which serves to enter the radio-protection classification. Significant lines start with the # character.
The two first lines give the names of the User Defined Attribute (UDA) parameters which store values. These UDAs are no longer used. Following lines give the choice list of proposed values to the user.

----------------------------------------
-- UDA names for Shut Down values
----------------------------------------
#:nrmdddcla_s#:nrmindbio_s#:nrmddcoul_s
----------------------------------------
-- UDA names for production values
----------------------------------------
#:nrmdddcla_p#:nrmindbio_p#:nrmddcoul_p
----------------------------------------
-- Class
Value
Colour
----------------------------------------
#
0.02A
#
0.0002 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
0.25A
#
0.0025 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
0.5A
#
0.005 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
0.75A
#
0.0075 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
1A
#
0.01 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
2.5A
#
0.025 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
4A
#
0.04 mSv/h
# YELLOW
#
B
#
0.1 mSv/h
# YELLOW
#
2B
#
0.2 mSv/h
# YELLOW
#
C
#
1 mSv/h
# YELLOW
#
2C
#
2 mSv/h
# YELLOW
#
D
#
10 mSv/h
# ORANGE
#
3D
#
30 mSv/h
# ORANGE
#
E
#
100 mSv/h
# ORANGE
#
3E
#
300 mSv/h
# RED
#
F
#
1 Sv/h
# RED
#
3F
#
3 Sv/h
# RED
#
G
#
10 Sv/h
# RED
#
3G
#
30 Sv/h
# RED
#
H
#
100 Sv/h
# RED
#
3H
#
300 Sv/h
# RED
#
I
#
1000 Sv/h
# RED
#
3I
#
3000 Sv/h
# RED
#
K
#
10000 Sv/h
# RED

----------------------------------------
-- UDA names for Shut Down values
----------------------------------------
#:nrmdddcla_s#:nrmindbio_s#:nrmddcoul_s
----------------------------------------
-- UDA names for production values
----------------------------------------
#:nrmdddcla_p#:nrmindbio_p#:nrmddcoul_p
----------------------------------------
-- Class
Value
Colour
----------------------------------------
#
0.02A
#
0.0002 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
0.25A
#
0.0025 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
0.5A
#
0.005 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
0.75A
#
0.0075 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
1A
#
0.01 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
2.5A
#
0.025 mSv/h
# GREEN
#
4A
#
0.04 mSv/h
# YELLOW
#
B
#
0.1 mSv/h
# YELLOW
#
2B
#
0.2 mSv/h
# YELLOW
#
C
#
1 mSv/h
# YELLOW
#
2C
#
2 mSv/h
# YELLOW
#
D
#
10 mSv/h
# ORANGE
#
3D
#
30 mSv/h
# ORANGE
#
E
#
100 mSv/h
# ORANGE
#
3E
#
300 mSv/h
# RED
#
F
#
1 Sv/h
# RED
#
3F
#
3 Sv/h
# RED
#
G
#
10 Sv/h
# RED
#
3G
#
30 Sv/h
# RED
#
H
#
100 Sv/h
# RED
#
3H
#
300 Sv/h
# RED
#
I
#
1000 Sv/h
# RED
#
3I
#
3000 Sv/h
# RED
#
K
#
10000 Sv/h
# RED


The Concrete Quantities Application requires only one parameter file, GENERALITIES which is described below.


The GENERALITIES parameter file defines conditions of the concrete quantities calculations.
Conditions of the concrete quantities calculation
# =================================================
# Definition :
# >>> Purpose of the concrete site
# >>> Types of the objects to calculating
# >>> Material
# >>> All type of the walls
# >>> All type of the floors
# >>> All type of the foots
# >>> All type of the columns
# >>> All type of the beams
# >>> All type of the bases
# >>> All type of the stairs
# >>> Volume tolerance of the collection
# >>> General clause for the opening collection
# >>> Opening type # >>> Detailed clause for the opening collection
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (1) Purpose of the concrete site
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
SITE # purpose eq 'CIV'
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (2) Types of the objects to calculating
# - All object type to calculating
# - All object type to collecting
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
SITE ZONE STRU FRMW SBFR CFLOOR CSCREE CWALL EXTRU FLOOR SCREED WALL STWALL GWALL
         GENSEC PANE SCTN EXTRU FLOOR WALL STWALL GWALL GENSEC PANE SCTN
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (3) Material
# Object type + Collection clause
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
SDEN with (SREF of OWNER eq |STD| and PRES eq -100000 and TEMP eq -100000)
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (4) All type of the walls
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
STWALL WALL GWALL
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (5) All type of the floors
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
FLOOR # purp of owner eq 'SLAB'
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (6) All type of the foots
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
FLOOR # purp of owner eq 'FOOT'
# ---------------------------------------------------
# continues …………

GENERALITIES
# =================================================
# Definition :
# >>> Purpose of the concrete site
# >>> Types of the objects to calculating
# >>> Material
# >>> All type of the walls
# >>> All type of the floors
# >>> All type of the foots
# >>> All type of the columns
# >>> All type of the beams
# >>> All type of the bases
# >>> All type of the stairs
# >>> Volume tolerance of the collection
# >>> General clause for the opening collection
# >>> Opening type # >>> Detailed clause for the opening collection
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (1) Purpose of the concrete site
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
SITE # purpose eq 'CIV'
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (2) Types of the objects to calculating
# - All object type to calculating
# - All object type to collecting
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
SITE ZONE STRU FRMW SBFR CFLOOR CSCREE CWALL EXTRU FLOOR SCREED WALL STWALL GWALL
         GENSEC PANE SCTN EXTRU FLOOR WALL STWALL GWALL GENSEC PANE SCTN
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (3) Material
# Object type + Collection clause
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
SDEN with (SREF of OWNER eq |STD| and PRES eq -100000 and TEMP eq -100000)
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (4) All type of the walls
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
STWALL WALL GWALL
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (5) All type of the floors
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
FLOOR # purp of owner eq 'SLAB'
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (6) All type of the foots
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
FLOOR # purp of owner eq 'FOOT'
# ---------------------------------------------------
# continues …………


When creating catalogues and specifications for Building Applications, several conditions or rules must be followed. These conditions are described here and should be considered when configuring Building Applications.


To facilitate the positioning of sub-components on the faces of cataloged elements additional P-lines are required on profiles for beams, columns and walls. One P-line is required to define each face of the element.
The followings attributes should be set:

CCON attribute set to FACE or FACD - depending on whether the face is clockwise or anticlockwise from the edge.
PURP attribute should be the DKEY of the DATA element that represents the dimension perpendicular to the direction of the pline.
The LEVEL of these plines should be 10 to 11.
If the PKEY begins with an F the user can easily distinguish it from other p-lines.
The PLAXIS of the p-line should be perpendicular to the face.
CCON attribute set to FACE or FACD - depending on whether the face is clockwise or anticlockwise from the edge.
CCON attribute set to FACE or FACD - depending on whether the face is clockwise or anticlockwise from the edge.
PURP attribute should be the DKEY of the DATA element that represents the dimension perpendicular to the direction of the pline.
PURP attribute should be the DKEY of the DATA element that represents the dimension perpendicular to the direction of the pline.
The LEVEL of these plines should be 10 to 11.
The LEVEL of these plines should be 10 to 11.
If the PKEY begins with an F the user can easily distinguish it from other p-lines.
If the PKEY begins with an F the user can easily distinguish it from other p-lines.
The PLAXIS of the p-line should be perpendicular to the face.
The PLAXIS of the p-line should be perpendicular to the face.

CCON
FACE
FACD
PURP
DKEY
DATA
LEVEL
10 to 11
PKEY
PLAXIS


Representation Levels for Catalogue Elements

Component geometry (cataloged walls, cataloged floors, beams and columns) should be at levels 0 to 20 for anchor spacing checks. Positive and negative geometry for sub-components should be at levels between 0 and 10; only the negatives for representing anchor spacing should be used in the range 10 to 20.


Wall elements must have a property (DATA) with a DKEY attribute of HEIG. This property should also be a design parameter. This enables Concrete building Design to adjust the height of walls.
If a wall element has a property with a DKEY attribute of HAUT, this is used to taper the wall height.
The thickness of a variable thickness wall should be given by the first design parameter, which makes it much easier to determine the wall thickness from embedded parts and holes.
For example the parameters for a simple rectangular wall are shown in the following table:
Parameters
DKEY
Purpose
Number
Use
PLOT
PLOT
Free
Plot file
THK
DESP
1
Thickness
HEIG
DESP
Free
Height
LONG
DATA
Free
Length
SURF
DATA
Free
Formwork Area (m²)
PAIN
DATA
Free
Paint Area (m²)
PERI
DATA
Free
Perimeter (m)
AREA
DATA
Free
Cross Sectional Area (m²)
DKEY
Purpose
Number
Use
PLOT
PLOT
Free
Plot file
THK
DESP
1
Thickness
HEIG
DESP
Free
Height
LONG
DATA
Free
Length
SURF
DATA
Free
Formwork Area (m²)
PAIN
DATA
Free
Paint Area (m²)
PERI
DATA
Free
Perimeter (m)
AREA
DATA
Free
Cross Sectional Area (m²)

DKEY
Purpose
Number
Use
PLOT
PLOT
Free
Plot file
THK
DESP
1
Thickness
HEIG
DESP
Free
Height
LONG
DATA
Free
Length
SURF
DATA
Free
Formwork Area (m²)
PAIN
DATA
Free
Paint Area (m²)
PERI
DATA
Free
Perimeter (m)
AREA
DATA
Free
Cross Sectional Area (m²)

Parameters


To allow the same sub-component across Building Applications, consideration must be given the types of elements that could own the sub-components. The element types are:
To make sure the correct rotation of the subcomponent, use 3 PTPOS for each SFIT element. Use P100, P101, and P102 for 3 axes and make sure all geometry positioned relative to these points:
For holes, add p-points around the contour with a purpose of HOLE, PBOR for the radius (for curved shapes) and Pdistance equal to the thickness of the component, for example:
They are used by the kicker function when tracing a hole with a kicker.
Pdistance ( ATTRIB RPRO PROF )
Pbore (ATTRIB RPRO RADI )
Purpose HOLE


There is a potential requirement for five SPCO elements to point to the same SFIT elements. The component is available for different owner types:
Normally the concrete sub-components will not be used in Gratings.


For the SPRF elements used to model handrail elements, the following DATA elements are required:
It is recommended to use the handrailing available in the Everything3D product for a more accurate representation of handrails.
dkey ANGL purpose DESP for the angle of pitch (Calculated by Concrete Building design)
dkey POST purpose SPEC Pproperty with SPCO of post e.g.
dkey ANGL purpose DESP for the angle of pitch (Calculated by Concrete Building design)
dkey ANGL purpose DESP for the angle of pitch (Calculated by Concrete Building design)
dkey POST purpose SPEC Pproperty with SPCO of post e.g.
dkey POST purpose SPEC Pproperty with SPCO of post e.g.
dkey ESPA Pproperty with post spacing value
dkey DEGA Pproperty with the distance between ends or direction changes and the first post.
dkey ESPA Pproperty with post spacing value
dkey ESPA Pproperty with post spacing value
dkey DEGA Pproperty with the distance between ends or direction changes and the first post.
dkey DEGA Pproperty with the distance between ends or direction changes and the first post.


Additional specifications are required to allow the user to select the profiles for the steel stairs as follows:
These SPEC elements can own one or more SPCO elements that point to the available profiles.
It is recommended to use the steel stairs available in the Everything3D for a more accurate representation of steel staircases.
SPEC (with purpose of TRIM) for the profiles available for stair trimmers/stringers
SPEC (with purpose STEP) for the profiles available for stair treads.
SPEC (with purpose of TRIM) for the profiles available for stair trimmers/stringers
SPEC (with purpose of TRIM) for the profiles available for stair trimmers/stringers
SPEC (with purpose STEP) for the profiles available for stair treads.
SPEC (with purpose STEP) for the profiles available for stair treads.


SOLI elements should have their purpose attribute set as follows:
If the project requires sub-components to have a limited choice of materials then this can be done by setting the MATpurpose of the SPCO element to one of the above purposes. For example if the MATPurpose is set to STEE then only materials with a purpose of STEE will be available.
To restrict the material of the sub-component further, create separate SPCO elements for each material and set the matref to be the required material.
CONC for concrete
STEE for steel
SCRE for screeds


The design of the concrete structure for a plant is a highly specialized activity which significantly affects project costs and schedules. It also has a major impact on all other engineering disciplines for the project, which all have to interface with the structure.
AVEVA Concrete Building Design is a highly productive, specialized product for the design and modification of these complex concrete structures.
Concrete Building Design operates as an add-on application within AVEVA E3D Design. It provides designers with a highly specialized design environment for their work, whilst giving them access to all of the features and functions of AVEVA E3D Design. The data that the designers create for walls, floors, bases, screeds, drainage channels, penetrations, doorways, anchor plates etc, is stored and managed within the AVEVA E3D Design environment which allows the designers to integrate their work with all the other design disciplines on the project.

AVEVA E3D Design
AVEVA E3D Design
AVEVA E3D Design


The Concrete Building Design User Guide has been written for users familiar with civil engineering concrete design practices and have prior knowledge of AVEVA E3D Design.
It is assumed that:
Users have a valid AVEVA E3D Design license and the software has been installed.
Users know how to launch the Model module
The user is familiar with the basic Graphical User Interface (GUI) features as described in the AVEVA document Getting Started with AVEVA E3D Design.
Users are familiar with concrete building design practices.
Users have a valid AVEVA E3D Design license and the software has been installed.
Users have a valid AVEVA E3D Design license and the software has been installed.
Users know how to launch the Model module
Users know how to launch the Model module
The user is familiar with the basic Graphical User Interface (GUI) features as described in the AVEVA document Getting Started with AVEVA E3D Design.
The user is familiar with the basic Graphical User Interface (GUI) features as described in the AVEVA document Getting Started with AVEVA E3D Design.
Users are familiar with concrete building design practices.
Users are familiar with concrete building design practices.

Concrete Building Design User Guide
AVEVA E3D Design
AVEVA E3D Design
Model
AVEVA E3D Design


As with all AVEVA E3D Design applications, all database elements are owned by other elements and must be created in a strict order.

AVEVA E3D Design


Modelling of concrete wall elements follows principles similar to those used to create beams in Building Design. Sub components are supported in wall elements. In addition Building Design supports limited connectivity between wall elements. Subject to the wall type created, walls can be connected to each other, columns, beams, and floor elements.
In Building Design a Wall element is owned by a Group element. The wall element is administrative, further dividing the design element data structure. The physical geometry of a wall is provided by:

Straight Wall (STWALL) – soft type of section.
Curved Wall (WALL) – soft type of general section.
General Wall (GWALL) – soft type of panel.
Straight Wall (STWALL) – soft type of section.
Straight Wall (STWALL) – soft type of section.
Curved Wall (WALL) – soft type of general section.
Curved Wall (WALL) – soft type of general section.
General Wall (GWALL) – soft type of panel.
General Wall (GWALL) – soft type of panel.


Floor elements in the Building application are created and modified in similar ways to those used in the other AVEVA E3D Design applications such as Plates and Walls and Floors.
The Building application supports limited connectivity between floor elements. Floor Slabs can connect to Straight Walls, Columns, and Beams; while Floor Screeds can connect to Floor Slabs.
Referring to the hierarchy for Floors, the user must create a Floor element (both slab and screed) below an existing Group element. In he hierarchy the Floor Slab elements are a soft type of a Compound Floor (CFLOOR), while Floor Screed elements are a soft type of a Compound Screed (CSCREE).
Both Floor Slabs and Floor Screeds are administrative elements, further dividing the data structure used in Building Design.

Floor
AVEVA E3D Design
Plates and Walls and Floors
Building
supports limited connectivity between floor elements. Floor Slabs can connect to Straight Walls, Columns, and Beams; while Floor Screeds can connect to Floor Slabs.
Floor
Group
Building Design


Although considered a separate element, concrete bases share many similarities with floors. They can be created with or without screeds and also support the use of sub-components. The hierarchical relationships for bases are shown below:

The relationships are identical to those of floors; however an additional relationship exists between the base and the supporting floor. Again, the application uses attributes of the compound fitting (COFI) to manage the relationship between the base and the slab.


In Concrete Building Design a Column element is a SBFR.

The component of a column is a GENSEC.
The sub-component of a column is an SBFI.
A column can be connected to a floor slab using a FITT (1).

SBFR
GENSEC
SBFI


In Concrete Building Design a Beam element is a SBFR.

The component of a beam is a GENSEC.
The sub-component of a beam is an SBFI.
A beam can be connected to a floor slab using a FITT (1).

SBFR
GENSEC
SBFI


In Concrete Building Design a Staircase element is a SBFR.

There are three types of stair component:
The two types of flight are never mixed in Concrete Building Design.
The concrete flight is a PANE.
The landing is a FLOOR. The sub-component of a landing is an SBFI.
The steel flight is a STRFLT. Refer to Stair Flight for further information
The concrete flight is a PANE.
The concrete flight is a PANE.
The landing is a FLOOR. The sub-component of a landing is an SBFI.
The landing is a FLOOR. The sub-component of a landing is an SBFI.
The steel flight is a STRFLT. Refer to Stair Flight for further information
The steel flight is a STRFLT. Refer to Stair Flight for further information

Stair Flight
SBFR
PANE
FLOOR
SBFI
STRFLT
Stair Flight


In Concrete Building Design a Ladder element is a SBFR.

The component of a ladder is a GENSEC.

SBFR
GENSEC


In Concrete Building Design a Handrail element is a SBFR.
A HANDRA element represents the handrail within the sub-framework. Refer to Handrails for further information.

Handrails
SBFR
Handrails


In Concrete Building Design a Kicker element is a WALL.

The WALL is a sub-component of a floor screed or a floor slab if there is no screed.

WALL


In Concrete Building Design a Floor Grating element is a SBFR.

The grating component is a PANE.
The grating sub-component is an SBFI.

SBFR
PANE
SBFI


All of the tasks that a user would carry out that are associated with the creation or modification of the building elements for the Concrete Building Design application are initiated from the Create Element or Modify Element windows. For example, the Create Building window or the Modify Building window.
To open the Create Element or Modify Element windows, on the Building tab, in the Display group, click Properties.

The Create Element or Modify Element windows allows the user to create, modify and position building elements.

Concrete Building Design

Create Building
Modify Building

Building
Display
Properties


The constructional details of components available from the Concrete Building Design catalogue are determined by the current detailing specification.

All of the tasks that a user would carry out that are associated with the default specification are initiated from the Section Specification (Default) window.

Section Specification (Default)


Use the Specification Data part of the Section Specification (Default) window to select any of the specifications from the catalogue.
Click Specification to identify the current specification as the section specification (default).
From the Generic Type drop-down list, select a standard from the list of available standards, once the selection has been carried out the Generic Type part of the window is automatically populated with the generic types from the catalogue.

Specification Data
Section Specification (Default)
Specification
Generic Type
Generic Type


Use the Pline Settings part of the Section Specification (Default) window to modify the Pline Settings, by default the settings are set as NA (neutral axis) (normal choice of justification setting in practice is NA).
From the Justification drop-down list, select the justification from the available list, (justification determines the ‘Setting out’ position of the Section, that is the axis about which the geometry is offset).
From the Member line drop-down list, select the member line from the available list (determines how sections are shown in wireline views and drawings).
From the Joint Line drop-down list, select the Joint Line from the available list (determines the position of a joint relative to an attached section).

Pline Settings
Section Specification (Default)
Justification
Member line
Joint Line


Use the checkboxes in the Options part of the Section Specification (Default) window to re-trim all attached sections or use as the default profile.
Click Properties to display the properties of the profile.
Click Plotfile to display a graphical representation of the profile.
Click Apply to use these settings as the new default, the current specification is updated.
Click Cancel to discard any information and close the Section Specification (Default) window.

Options
Section Specification (Default)
Properties
Plotfile
Apply
Cancel
Section Specification (Default)


All of the tasks that a user would carry out that are associated with the creation or modification of the hierarchy for the Concrete Building Design application are initiated from the Building Applications window.
Depending on the selection made in the Building Applications window the user will be presented with further windows prompting the user for input. During this time, the Building Applications window is constantly displayed.
To open the Building Applications window, on the Building tab, in the Display group, click Browser.

The Building Applications window is a dual purpose window which allows the user to view the hierarchy and navigate to connected elements.

Concrete Building Design
Building Applications
Building Applications
Building Applications
Building Applications
Building
Display
Browser
Building Applications


The first task the user should perform using the Building Applications window is to create a Building element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the World element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, by default Building is displayed in the Create Element drop-down list. The user can select the other option available from the drop-down list. Refer to Building by Group of Rooms for further information on the other available option Building by Groups of Rooms.

Click Create Element to display the Create Building window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Building window the application automatically populates the Name field with a name based on the project or company autonaming rules. Refer to Naming for further information on autonaming rules.
The Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is also selected by default, the user can select which autoname is to be used. To select the:
The user can change the name which does not conform to the autonaming rules, to do this type a new name into the Name field. If this name already exists, the following error window is displayed:

first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous available name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous available name.
previous available name, click Use previous available name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.

Building by Group of Rooms
Naming
Building Applications
Building
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
World
CE
Building
Create
Building
Create Element
Building by Group of Rooms
Building by Groups of Rooms.
Create Element
Create Building
Naming
Create Building
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
Use first available name
Use previous available name
Use next available name
Use last available name
Name


The Position pane of the Create Building window specifies the position of the building element explicitly. Select the directions from the drop-down list, valid directions are East, West, North, South, Up or Down. By default, the position has a direction of Up. Input the coordinates for the building element.

If required, select one or all of the locks to fix the one or all of the coordinates.
If required, the axes to which all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to must now be set.
if required, in the wrt field, input the name of the element to which all coordinates are interpreted with respect to. The default is /*, if this is not the case, input the name of the required element.

Position
Create Building
East
West
North
South
Up
Down
Up
wrt
/*


The Orientation pane of the Create Building window, allows the user to explicitly orientate the axes (fixed reference lines) of an building element. By default, the Direction is U WRT/* and no Rotation is applied.

Using the Orientation pane of the Create Building window, the user can choose to orientate the building element with the use of coordinates or by the selection of surfaces or edges in the 3D view.

Orientation
Create Building
Direction
U WRT/*
Rotation
Orientation
Create Building


If required, the axes to which all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to must now be set.
if required, in the wrt field, input the name of the element to which all coordinates are interpreted with respect to. The default is U WRT /*, if this is not the case, input the name of the required element.
In the Rotation field, input the rotation of the axes of the building element in one of the formats that follow:
123.25
decimal degrees.
123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s
degrees, minutes and seconds.
130G12
decimal grades.
123.25
decimal degrees.
123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s
degrees, minutes and seconds.
130G12
decimal grades.

123.25
decimal degrees.
123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s
degrees, minutes and seconds.
130G12
decimal grades.

wrt
U WRT /*
Rotation


To select an existing edge or surface in the 3D view, from the Orientation pane of the Create Building window, click Pick surface or edge to define direction.

The user is prompted to ‘Pick Face or Edge’ in the 3D view, when a surface is selected the direction is set perpendicular to it or when an edge is selected the direction is aligned with the edge.
To define the rotation from points picked in the 3D view, from the Orientation pane of the Create Building window, click Rotate angle using two picks.

The user must select two points in the 3D View to change the rotation via the angle between the two positions and the position of the building.

The user is prompted to Pick first point to define rotation (Snap) snap: in the 3D view, once the first point has been picked, another prompt is displayed Pick second point to define rotation (Snap) snap:. The angle of rotation is displayed in the Rotation field and a graphical aid line displaying the angle of rotation is shown in the 3D view.
Click Apply to create the building element. The Modify Building window is displayed and the Building element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Building for further information.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Building window.

Modify Building
Orientation
Create Building
Pick surface or edge to define direction
‘Pick Face or Edge’
Orientation
Create Building
Rotate angle using two picks
Pick first point to define rotation (Snap) snap:
Pick second point to define rotation (Snap) snap:
Rotation
Apply
Modify
Building
Building Applications
Modify Building
Dismiss
Create Building


All the tasks associated with the modification of the building element can be performed from the Modify Building window.

The user can modify, copy or refresh the Building element.
Click Apply to create the Building element with modification, Repeat to copy the Building element, Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Building window.

Modify Building
Building
Apply
Building
Repeat
Building
Refresh
Dismiss
Modify Building


Referring to the hierarchy, the user must create a Material element below an existing Building element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Building element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, by default Material is displayed in the Create Element drop-down list. Refer to Building by Room for further information on the other available option Building by Room.

Click Create Element to display the Create Material window.

The application automatically populates the Name field with a name based on the project or company autonaming rules, refer to Naming for further information.
By default, the Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is selected, the user can select which name is to be used. To select the:
The user can change the name, to do this, type a new name in the Name field. If this name already exists, an Error window is displayed. If the name does not conform with the autonaming rules, Apply remains greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered.
From the How it is drawn in DRAFT pane of the Create Material window, the user can control the edge representation of physical model elements in the DRAFT module.
By default Lines not drawn between touching elements for example, concrete is selected.
Click Apply to create the Material element. The Modify Material window is displayed and the Material element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Material for further information.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Material window.
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
Note:
The selection of the edge representation sets the value of the Dunion attribute.

Building by Room
Naming
Modify Material
Material
Building
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Building
CE
Building
Create
Material
Create Element
Building by Room
Building by Room.
Create Element
Create Material
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
Use first available name
Use previous name
Use next available name
Use last available name
Name
Error
Apply
How it is drawn in DRAFT
Create Material
DRAFT
Note:
Lines not drawn between touching elements
concrete
Apply
Material
Modify
Material
Material
Building Applications
Modify Material
Dismiss to
Create Material


All the tasks associated with the modification of the material element can be performed from the Modify Material window.

The user can modify, copy or refresh the Material element.
Click Apply to create the Material element with modification, Repeat to copy the Material element, Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Material window.

Modify Material
Material
Apply
Material
Repeat
Material
Refresh
Dismiss
Modify Material


The user must create a Level element below an existing Material element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Material element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, by default Level is displayed in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Level window.

The application automatically populates the Name field with a name based on the project or company autonaming rules.
By default, the Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is selected, the user can select which name is to be used. To select the:
The user can change the name, to do this, type in a new name in the Name field. If this name already exists, an Error window is displayed. If the name does not conform with the autonaming rules, Apply remains greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered.
In Elevation enter the height of the level (default value is zero wrt World). The level proposed is indicated by a cone in the 3D graphical view.
Click Apply to create the Level element. The Modify Level window is displayed and the Level element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Level Element for further information.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Level window.
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.

Modify Level Element
Level
Material
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Material
CE
Building
Create
Level
Create Element
Create Element
Create Level
Name
Use gaps in naming sequence
Use first available name
Use previous name
Use next available name
Use last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Elevation
wrt
Apply
Level
Modify
Level
Level
Building Applications
Modify Level Element
Dismiss to
Create Level


All the tasks associated with the modification of the level element can be performed from the Modify Level window.

The user can modify, copy or refresh the Level element.
Click Apply to create the Level element with modification, Repeat to copy the Level element, Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Level window.

Modify Level
Level
Apply
Level
Repeat
Level
Refresh
Dismiss
Modify Level


The user must create a Group element below an existing Level element.
The user can specify from a selection of elements which are in effect the Concrete Building representation of the structural framework elements in the hierarchy.
While the Concrete Design application has a selection of framework elements available for selection, the Group element is most often used as significant structural elements such as columns, beams, floors and walls are usually allocated in their own group.
The use of group elements allow the user to limit what elements are used and the location of these elements in the design database.
Refer to Create Special Structure or Create Assembly Element for further information on a special structure element or assembly element.

From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Level element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, by default Group is displayed in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Group window.

The application automatically populates the Name field with a name based on the project or company autonaming rules, for further information on the autonaming rules, refer to Naming for further information.
By default, the Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is selected, the user can select which name is to be used. To select the:
The user can change the name, to do this, type in a new name in the Name field. If this name already exists, an Error window is displayed. If the name does not conform with the autonaming rules, Apply remains greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered.
After the Group element has been named, the user can specify a default material and purpose for the Group Element.
The user can specify from a selection of industry standard materials, from the Default Material drop-down list.

The selection of a default material is used to calculate the weight and centre of gravity of the element enabling accurate reports to be generated.
After the default material has been selected, the user can specify a purpose for the Group element.
The user can specify from a selection of available structural elements, from the Purpose drop-down list.

The purpose is used to control what types of elements can be created under a Group element.
Click Apply to create the Group element. The Modify Group window is displayed and the Group element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Group Element for further information.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Group window.
Group
Special Structure
Assembly.
Group
Group
Special Structure
Special Structure
Assembly.
Assembly.
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.

Create Special Structure
Create Assembly Element
Naming
Modify Group Element
Group
Level
Concrete Design
Group
Create Special Structure
Create Assembly Element
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Level
CE
Building
Create
Group
Create Element
Create Element
Create Group
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
Use first available name
Use previous name
Use next available name
Use last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Group
Group
Default Material
Group
Purpose
Group
Apply
Group
Modify
Group
Group
Building Applications
Modify Group Element
Dismiss to
Create Group


All the tasks associated with the modification of the Group element can be performed from the Modify Group window.

The user can modify, copy or refresh the Group element.
Click Apply to create the Group element with modification, Repeat to copy the Group element, Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Group window.

Group
Modify Group
Group
Apply
Group
Repeat
Group
Refresh
Dismiss
Modify Group


All the tasks associated with the creation of an Special Structure element can be performed from the Create Special Structure window.

Click Apply to create the Special Structure element. The Modify Special Structure window is displayed and the Group element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Special Structure for further information.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Special Structure window.

Modify Special Structure
Special Structure
Create Special Structure
Apply
Special Structure
Modify Special Structure
Group
Building Applications
Modify Special Structure
Dismiss to
Create Special Structure


All the tasks associated with the modification of the special structure element can be performed from the Modify Special Structure window.

The user can modify, copy or refresh the Special Structure element.
Click Apply to create the Special Structure element with modification, Repeat to copy the Special Structure element, Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Structure window.

Modify Special Structure
Special Structure
Apply
Special Structure
Repeat
Special Structure
Refresh
Dismiss
Modify Structure


All the tasks associated with the creation of an Assembly element can be performed from the Create Assembly window.

The user can choose an assembly from a list of assemblies available for selection from the Assembly pane of the Create Assembly window. When the assembly has been selected the Name field is populated.
Click Apply to create an assembly element or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Assembly window.

Assembly
Create Assembly
Assembly
Create Assembly
Name
Apply

Dismiss
Create Assembly


Beams and Columns elements in the Building application are created and modified in similar ways to those used in the other AVEVA E3D Design applications such as Sections, Plates, Walls and Floors and Stairs Ladders and Handrails.
The user must create a Beam or Column element below an existing Group element. In the hierarchy, a beam or column element is a soft type element (building representation) of the structural element called Sub-Frame (SBFR). Refer to Beams and Columns for further information on the Concrete Design hierarchy.

There are many different beams and columns that can be created, because of this the Building application uses a common layout for the windows that are presented to the user. For the same reason this chapter only includes a detailed description of how to create and modify one specific type of beam and column.

Beams
Columns
Beams
Columns
AVEVA E3D Design
Sections
Plates
Walls and Floors and Stairs Ladders and Handrails
Beam
Column
Group
Sub-Frame (SBFR)
Beams
Columns
Concrete Design
Building


Referring to the hierarchy, a beam element must reside below an existing group element with a purpose set to All Beams.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Group element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, by default Beam is displayed in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Beam window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Beam window, the application automatically populates the Name field with a name based on the project or company autonaming rules. for further information on the autonaming rules, refer to Naming for further information.
The Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is also selected by default, the user can select which auto name is to be used. To select the:
The user can change the name which does not conform to the autonaming rules, to do this, type a new name into the Name field. If this name already exists, an Error window is displayed. If the name does not conform with the autonaming rules, Apply remains greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered.
The Default Material drop-down list by default is set to Pyrocrete, the default material can be changed to another suitable material. From the Default Material drop-down list, the user can select from a list of suitable materials.
In the Assembly pane of the Create Beam window, by default None is displayed. The user can add the beam to a selected assembly if required. Refer to Create Assemblies for further information.
Click Apply to create the Beam element. The Modify Beam window is displayed and the Beam element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Beam Element for further information.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Beam window.
first available name, click first available name.
previous available name, click previous available name.
next available name, click next available name.
last available name, click last available name.
first available name, click first available name.
first available name, click first available name.
previous available name, click previous available name.
previous available name, click previous available name.
next available name, click next available name.
next available name, click next available name.
last available name, click last available name.
last available name, click last available name.

Naming
Create Assemblies
Modify Beam Element
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Group
CE
Building
Create
Beam
Create Element
Create Element
Create Beam
Naming
Create Beam
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
first available name
previous available name
next available name
last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Default Material
Pyrocrete
Default Material
Assembly
Create Beam
None
Create Assemblies
Apply
Beam
Modify
Beam
Beam
Building Applications
Modify Beam Element
Dismiss to
Modify Beam


All the tasks associated with the modification of the beam element can be performed from the Modify Beam window.

The user can modify, copy or refresh the Beam element with the exception of renaming the beam element. Refer to Create Beam for further information.
Click Apply to create the Beam element with modification, Repeat to copy the Beam element, Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Beam window.

Create Beam
Modify Beam
Beam
Create Beam
Apply
Beam
Repeat
Beam
Refresh
Dismiss
Modify Beam


Referring to the hierarchy for the Beam and Columns, the user must create a component below an existing Beam element, which in this case is a Straight Beam or Curved Beam element.
In Concrete Design hierarchy a straight beam or curved beam element are soft type elements (building representations) of structural elements:

Straight Beam - GENSEC
Curved Beam - GENSEC.
Straight Beam - GENSEC
Straight Beam - GENSEC
Curved Beam - GENSEC.
Curved Beam - GENSEC.

Beam
Straight
Beam
Curved Beam
Concrete Design


From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Beam element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, by default Straight Beam is displayed in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Beam window.
In certain projects, it is possible to create non-cataloged beams, for further information, refer to the System Administrator for further information.
All the tasks associated with the creation of the straight beam element can be performed from the Create Beam window.

In the Naming part of the Create Beam window, the application automatically populates the Name field with a name based on the project or company autonaming rules.
By default, the Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is selected, the user can select which name is to be used. To select the:
The user can change the name, to do this, type in a new name in the Name field. If this name already exists, an Error window is displayed. If the name does not conform with the autonaming rules, Apply remains greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered.
The Material drop-down list by default is set to Pyrocrete, the material can be changed to another suitable material. From the Material drop-down list, the user can select from a list of suitable materials.
To make sure design consistency and conformity with company standards, the basic definitions of all profiles which the user can use are held in a Catalogue database. The catalogue database is used in other Design applications with other materials and can be used in the Building application. The profiles available from the Catalogue are determined by the Section Specification.
Click Catalogue, the Section Specification (Default) window is displayed:

By default the specification select as the Default Profile Specification is used but the user can select an alternative specification from the beam element. for further information on the Default Profile Specification, refer to Default Specification for further information.
Click Apply to confirm the specification or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Section Specification (Default) window.
The user can also modify the width and height properties of the beam element, from the Create Beam window, click Properties the Modify Properties window is displayed.

The width and height of the beam element can be input directly in to the Width and Height fields or click Measure Width, the user is prompted to Measure property dimension start (Snap) Snap: and the selection of the start dimension the user is prompted to Measure property dimension end (Snap) Snap:. After the selection in the 3D graphical view the Width measurement field is automatically populated. The height can be automatically populated in the same way, with the exception of the user clicking Measure Height. Click OK to save the properties and close the Modify Properties.
To return the width and height back to the default, click Default.
To discard any inputs, click Reset.
To close the Modify Properties window, click Cancel.
By default the Length of new beam element is 5000, but the user can change the Length, input the required length into the Length field.
Measure Length, the user is prompted to Measure Length: Pick Start (Snap) Snap: in the 3D graphical view, after the selection has been made the Length field is automatically populated.
Flip start and end position, the user can reverse the start and end positions of the column.
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.

Default Specification
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Beam
CE
Building
Create
Straight Beam
Create Element
Create Element
Create Beam
Create Beam
Naming
Create Beam
Name
Use gaps in naming sequence
Use first available name
Use previous name
Use next available name
Use last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Material
Pyrocrete
Material
Catalogue
Building
Catalogue
Catalogue
Section Specification (Default)
Default Profile Specification
Default Profile Specification
Default Specification
Apply
Cancel
Section Specification (Default)
Create Beam
Properties
Modify Properties
Width
Height
Measure Width
Measure property dimension start (Snap) Snap:
Measure property dimension end (Snap) Snap:
Width measurement
Measure Height
OK
Modify Properties
Default
Reset
Modify Properties
Cancel
Length
Measure Length
Measure Length: Pick Start (Snap) Snap:
Length
Flip start and end position,


Once the graphical picks have been made the length between the two selections the Length field and Direction field of the Create Beam window are automatically populated.

To avoid changing a desired value in a field, select Coordinate unlocked. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions.

Length
Direction
Create Beam
Coordinate unlocked


By selection of points in the 3D graphical view, the user can determine the start and end positions, orientation and miter direction of an new beam element. The drop-down list by default is set to Graphical Pick Start/End, the user is prompted to Pick Start (Snap) Snap:
Once the selection has been made the Start Position pane of the Create Beam window is automatically populated with starting coordinates of the new beam element and the user is prompted to Pick End (Snap) Snap: The End Position pane of the Create Beam window is again automatically populated with ending co-ordinates of the new beam element.

Graphical Pick Start/End
Pick Start (Snap) Snap:
Start Position
Create Beam
Pick End (Snap) Snap:
End Position
Create Beam


If required, after the selection of the start and end position, the user must pick a position at the required elevation in the 3D graphical view. Select Pick Elevation from the Start Position pane of the Create Beam window, the user is prompted to Pick Start (Snap) Snap: If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. The same process is required for the elevation of the end position of the beam element.
Click Measure Length to measure the length, the user is prompted to Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: once the selection has been made, the user is prompted again Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:. The Length field is automatically populated, the end position is adjusted to suit the new length.
In the Orientation pane of the Create Beam window, the Direction field is automatically populated but the user can input another direction. The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing length.
To pick an edge or surface in the 3D graphical view to define a direction. Click Pick surface or edge to define direction, the user is prompted to Pick Face or Edge: Once the selection has been made, the Direction field is automatically populated.
To reverse the direction, click Reverse Direction.
By default, the Section Rotation is 0°0’0" but the user can input the Section Rotation in one of the following formats:
decimal degrees
degrees, minutes and seconds
decimal grades.
The miter Direction pane of the Create Beam window can be used to establish the miter direction of the Start and Stop positions by default, the miters are perpendicular of the beam and are always shown with respect to the level. The miter is calculated automatically when the direction of the beam is modified. The user can modify each miter.
Input a direction in the Start field, the direction is always shown with respect to the level or click Pick edge or surface to define direction, the user is prompted to Pick Face or Edge:
Input a direction in the End field, the direction is always shown with respect to the level or click Pick edge or surface to define direction, the user is prompted to Pick Face or Edge:
123.25
decimal degrees
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
degrees, minutes and seconds
130G12
decimal grades.
123.25
123.25
123.25
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
130G12
130G12
130G12

Pick Elevation
Start Position
Create Beam
Pick Start (Snap) Snap:
Measure Length
Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap:
Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:
Length
Orientation
Create Beam
Direction
Pick surface or edge to define direction
Pick Face or Edge:
Direction
Reverse Direction
Section Rotation
Section Rotation
Direction
Create Beam
Start
Pick edge or surface to define direction
Pick Face or Edge:
End
Pick edge or surface to define direction
Pick Face or Edge:


The Building application always attempts to connect elements to other elements. If the user has selected a position on a straight wall, a column or a straight beam with a graphical pick, the beam is automatically connected to the selected element.
The name of the connected element is shown with a green background if the connect element is a floor. It is shown with a yellow background if it is a straight wall, column or straight beam.

If the connectivity is activated, the position and the miter of this end are adjusted.

Building


Validating the Creation of a Straight Beam

Click Apply to create the straight beam. The Straight Beam Modification window automatically replaces the Creation window or click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Beam window.
Once the CE is changed, the Create Beam window closes.

Apply
Straight Beam Modification
Creation
Dismiss
Create Beam
Create Beam


All the tasks associated with the modification of the straight beam element can be performed from the Modify Beam window.

The functionality of this window is identical to the Create Beam window. Refer to Create Beam for further information.

Create Beam
Modify Beam
Create Beam
Create Beam


From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Beam element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, select Curved Beam in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Curved Beam window.

The functionality of this window is virtually identical to the Create Beam window, with the following exceptions:
Mirror Profile
Section Rotation
Shape
Radius
Arc Angle.
Mirror Profile
Mirror Profile
Section Rotation
Section Rotation
Shape
Shape
Radius
Radius
Arc Angle.
Arc Angle.

Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Beam
CE
Building
Create
Curved Beam
Create Element
Create Element
Create Curved Beam
Create Beam


The section profile that is applied to the curved beam can be mirrored. By default, the Mirror Profile checkbox is clear, to mirror the section profile select the Mirror Profile checkbox.

Mirror Profile
Mirror Profile


The Section Rotation specifies the rotation angle of the section profile about its justification pline.

By default the section rotation is 0°0’0’’, in Section Rotation enter the rotation angle in one of the following formats:
Decimal degrees
123.25
Degrees, minutes and seconds
123°15’05’’ or 123d15m05s
Decimal grades
130G12
Decimal degrees
123.25
Degrees, minutes and seconds
123°15’05’’ or 123d15m05s
Decimal grades
130G12

Decimal degrees
123.25
Degrees, minutes and seconds
123°15’05’’ or 123d15m05s
Decimal grades
130G12

Section Rotation


Two types of curved beam elements are available for selection by the user:
Simple Arc
Complex.
Simple Arc
Simple Arc
Complex.
Complex.


In the Shape drop-down list select from either Single Arc, the single arc option allows the user to create a single-arched shaped beam in an angle range of 0° and 360°.

The user can pick the position of curves, start points and end points of curved beam elements in the 3D graphical view. From the Create Curved Beam window, from the Shape drop-down list, select:
Graphical Pick Centre
Positions the centre of the single arc on an existing element in the design, the user is prompted to Graphical Pick Centre (Snap) WP Snap:
Graphical Pick Start
Picks the start of the single arc on an existing element in the design, the user is prompted to Pick Start (Snap) WP Snap: Once the selection has been made the rotation and angle are adjusted for the new start of the curve. If the radius is locked, the start position is adjusted to use the current radius. Otherwise, the end position is adjusted to use the new radius.
Graphical Pick End
Picks the end of the single arc on an existing element in the design, the user is prompted to Pick End (Snap) WP Snap: Once the selection has been made the rotation and angle are adjusted for the new end of the curve. If the radius is locked, the end position is adjusted to use the current radius. Otherwise, the start position is adjusted to use the new radius.
Graphical Pick Arc
Picks an existing panel vertex (PAVE) to establish the geometry (centre, start, end) of a single arc beam. The user is prompted to Pick PAVE:
Note:
The Graphically Pick Arc requires the PAVE to have a radius greater than or equal to half the profile width for the geometry to display. If the radius is smaller, then the geometry is rendered invalid and is not displayed.

Shape
Single Arc
Create Curved Beam
Shape
Graphical Pick Centre
Graphical Pick Centre (Snap) WP Snap:
Graphical Pick Start
Pick Start (Snap) WP Snap:
Graphical Pick End
Pick End (Snap) WP Snap:
Graphical Pick Arc
Pick PAVE:
Note:
Graphically Pick Arc


If graphical pick functionality is not required, for example: precise dimensions have to be entered. The user can enter the dimensions into the Radius and Arc Angle fields from the Create Curved Beam window.
The Radius textbox displays the radius of single-arced shaped beam. To lock or unlock the radius value click Radius locked.
The radius value can be set by:
The Arc Angle textbox displays the arc angle of a single arc shaped beam ranging from 0‑360 degrees. To populate it, type a value for the arc angle then press Enter. Arc angles can be entered in any of the following formats:
123.25
123°15’05’’ or 123d15m05s
130G12
Alternatively, click Pick Arc Angle to invoke the Positioning Control window, allowing the user to make graphical selections of existing elements to establish the arc angle.
The Position section of the window is used to establish the centre position of a single-arced shaped beam. It can be populated several ways:
The wrt (with respect to) textbox displays the element name to which the start position co‑ordinates are positioned to.
The Orientation section of the window is used to establish the Direction and Rotation angle of the beam.
The Direction textbox displays the direction of the beam (defined from the start to the end positions).
The direction may be changed using a number of methods. The direction can be re‑established by typing a new direction (for example: U, N, N45E, S30W15D) then click Enter.
Two other methods can be used to set the direction of the beam.
The Pick surface or edge to define direction allows the user to graphically pick the face or edge of an existing element.
The Rotation textbox displays the rotation angle of the curved beam. To populate it type a value for the Rotation angle then click Enter. Rotation angles can be entered in the same formats as Arc Angles.
Alternatively, click Rotate angle using two picks to invoke the Positioning Control window, allowing the user to make graphical selections of existing elements to establish the rotation angle.
Decimal degrees
123.25
Degrees, minutes and seconds
123°15’05’’ or 123d15m05s
Decimal grades
130G12
Typing a radius and clicking Enter.
Clicking Measure Length and graphically selecting existing elements to establish the radius.
Typing a radius and clicking Enter.
Typing a radius and clicking Enter.
Clicking Measure Length and graphically selecting existing elements to establish the radius.
Clicking Measure Length and graphically selecting existing elements to establish the radius.
Decimal degrees
Decimal degrees
Decimal degrees
Degrees, minutes and seconds
Degrees, minutes and seconds
Degrees, minutes and seconds
Decimal grades
Decimal grades
Decimal grades
Establish the correct direction from the option lists and type the co-ordinates.
Click Graphical Pick Start to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick the position. The co-ordinates are populated automatically.
Alternatively, the first two methods can be combined by utilizing the padlocks. Click Coordinate locked to unlock a value or click Coordinate unlocked to lock the value. A locked value is displayed in grey.
Click Pick Elevation to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick an existing element to establish the up/down co-ordinate.
Establish the correct direction from the option lists and type the co-ordinates.
Establish the correct direction from the option lists and type the co-ordinates.
Click Graphical Pick Start to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick the position. The co-ordinates are populated automatically.
Click Graphical Pick Start to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick the position. The co-ordinates are populated automatically.
Alternatively, the first two methods can be combined by utilizing the padlocks. Click Coordinate locked to unlock a value or click Coordinate unlocked to lock the value. A locked value is displayed in grey.
Alternatively, the first two methods can be combined by utilizing the padlocks. Click Coordinate locked to unlock a value or click Coordinate unlocked to lock the value. A locked value is displayed in grey.
Click Pick Elevation to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick an existing element to establish the up/down co-ordinate.
Click Pick Elevation to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick an existing element to establish the up/down co-ordinate.
Note:
The start of the arc remains stationary while the picked point projects an invisible line to the centre of the arc and the end of the arc snaps to this line thus creating the arc angle.

Radius
Arc Angle
Create Curved Beam
Note:


To define a complex curve, the 2D Editor must be run using the Shape drop-down list. The curved beam is created and the Modification window replaces the Creation window.

2D Editor
Shape
Modification
Creation


Click Apply to create the curved beam. The curved beam Modification window replaces the Creation window. If the option is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it.
To cancel the creation of the curved beam, click Dismiss. If the user navigates to another element, the window closes automatically.
Note:
It is also possible to create a curved beam with AVEVA E3D Design using the Sections application. On the Sections tab, in the Create group, click Curved.

Apply
curved beam Modification
Creation
Name
Dismiss
Note:
AVEVA E3D Design
Sections
Sections
Create
Curved


If the end of the beam proposed is in the same position as another end and the connectivity is activated, the miter of both ends is adjusted.


All the tasks associated with the modification of the curved beam element can be performed from the Modify Curved Beam window.

The material, section, position, orientation and miters can be modified in the same way as these options were selected in the Create Curved Beam window. The section can be modified the same way as for a straight beam.
If the connectivity is activated, the position and miters of the ends are adjusted.
To confirm the modification, click Apply.
To create a new curved beam component with the same parameters, click Repeat.
To close the window, click Dismiss.
Click Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes.

Modify Curved Beam
Create Curved Beam
Apply
Repeat
Dismiss
Refresh


Referring to the hierarchy, a column element must reside below an existing group element with a purpose set to All Columns.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Group element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, by default Column is displayed in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Column window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Column window, the application automatically populates the Name field with a name based on the project or company autonaming rules. for further information on the autonaming rules, refer to Naming for further information.
The Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is also selected by default, the user can select which auto name is to be used. To select the:
The user can change the name which does not conform to the autonaming rules, to do this type a new name into the Name field. If this name already exists, an Error window is displayed. If the name does not conform with the autonaming rules, Apply remains greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered.
The Default Material drop-down list by default is set to Pyrocrete, the default material can be changed to another suitable material. From the Default Material drop-down list, the user can select from a list of suitable materials.
In the Assembly pane of the Create Column window, by default None is displayed. The user can add the column to a selected assembly if required. Refer to Create Assemblies for further information.
Click Apply to create the Column element. The Modify Column window is displayed and the Column element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Column Element for further information.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Column window.
first available name, click first available name.
previous available name, click previous available name.
next available name, click next available name.
last available name, click last available name.
first available name, click first available name.
first available name, click first available name.
previous available name, click previous available name.
previous available name, click previous available name.
next available name, click next available name.
next available name, click next available name.
last available name, click last available name.
last available name, click last available name.

Naming
Create Assemblies
Modify Column Element
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Group
CE
Building
Create
Column
Create Element
Create Element
Create Column
Naming
Create Column
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
first available name
previous available name
next available name
last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Default Material
Pyrocrete
Default Material
Assembly
Create Column
None
Create Assemblies
Apply
Column
Modify
Column
Column
Building Applications
Modify Column Element
Dismiss to
Create Column


All the tasks associated with the modification of the column element can be performed from the Modify Column window.

The user can modify, copy or refresh the Column element with the exception of renaming the column element. Refer to Create Column for further information.
Click Apply to create the Column element with modification, Repeat to create a new curved beam component with the same parameters, Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Column window.

Create Column
Modify Column
Column
Create Column
Apply
Column
Repeat
Refresh
Dismiss
Modify Column


Referring to the hierarchy for the Beam and Columns, the user must create a Component.
The physical geometry of a column is provided by a Component element which is a soft type of a Section (GENSEC). Component elements are owned by the Column element.

From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Column element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, by default Component is displayed in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Column window.
In certain projects, it is possible to create non-catalogued columns, for further information, refer to the System Administrator for further information.

In the Naming part of the Create Column window, the application automatically populates the Name field with a name based on the project or company autonaming rules.
By default, the Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is selected, the user can select which name is to be used. To select the:
The user can change the name, to do this, type in a new name in the Name field. If this name already exists, an Error window is displayed. If the name does not conform with the autonaming rules, Apply remains greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered.
The Material drop-down list by default is set to Pyrocrete, the material can be changed to another suitable material. From the Material drop-down list, the user can select from a list of suitable materials.
To make sure design consistency and conformity with company standards, the basic definitions of all profiles which the user can use are held in a Catalogue database. The catalogue database is used in other Design applications with other materials and can be used in the Building application. The profiles available from the Catalogue are determined by the Section Specification.
Click Catalogue, the Section Specification (Default) window is displayed:

By default the default profile specification is selected but the user can select an alternative specification for the column element. for further information on the Default Profile Specification, refer to Default Specification for further information.
Click Apply to confirm the specification or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Section Specification (Default) window.
The user can also modify the width and height properties of the column element, from the Create Column window, click Properties and the Modify Properties window is displayed.

The width and height of the column element can be input directly in to the Width and Height fields or click Measure Width, the user is prompted to Measure property dimension start (Snap) Snap: and the selection of the start dimension the user is prompted to Measure property dimension end (Snap) Snap:. After the selection in the 3D graphical view the Width measurement field is automatically populated. The height can be automatically populated in the same way, with the exception of the user clicking Measure Height. Click OK to save the properties and close the Modify Properties.
To return the width and height back to the default, click Default.
To discard any inputs, click Reset.
To close the Modify Properties window, click Cancel.
By default the Height of new column element is 5000, but the user can change the Height, input the required height into the Height field.
Measure Height, the user is prompted to Measure Height: Pick Start (Snap) Snap: in the 3D graphical view, after the selection has been made the Height field is automatically populated.
Click Flip start and end position to reverse the start and end positions of the column.
Click Use end position for start to set the end position of the previously created column as the start position of the current column.

Select Move Graphically from the option list to invoke the Positioning Control window and allows the user to graphically select an existing element to move the column’s start position to.
Select Graphical Pick Start/End from the option list to invoke the Positioning Control window and allows the user to make two graphical selections to establish the start and end of the column.
The Start Position section of the window is used to establish the start position of the column. It can be populated several ways:
The wrt textbox displays the element name that the start position co-ordinates are positioned with respect to.
The End Position section of the window is used to establish the end position of the column. It can be populated using any of the methods used to establish the start position of the column.
The Orientation section of the window is used to establish the Direction and Section Rotation angle of the column. The Direction textbox displays the direction of the column (defined from the start to the end positions) and considering columns are vertical in nature, the default direction is set to U WRT /Level_name. By default, the direction is locked and is indicated by the lock.
The direction may be changed using a number of methods. If text entry is to be used, the Direction field must first be unlocked, click to unlock. The direction can be re-established by typing a new direction (for example: U, N, N45E, S30W15D) then clicking Enter.
Two other methods can be used to set the direction of the column. Click Pick surface or edge to define direction to graphically pick the face or edge of an existing element. It is not necessary to unlock the Direction field using this method.
Alternatively, select Reverse Direction which changes the column direction by 180 degrees. The method can also be used whether the direction is locked or unlocked.
The Section Rotation textbox displays the rotation angle of the section and may be populated by typing the appropriate angle and clicking Enter. Rotation angles can be entered in any of the following formats:
decimal degrees
degrees, minutes and seconds
decimal grades
The miter Direction pane of the Create Column window can be used to establish the miter direction of the Start and Stop positions by default, the miters are perpendicular to the column and are always shown with respect to the level. The miter is calculated automatically when the direction of the column is modified. The user can modify each miter:
Input a direction in the Start field, the direction is always shown with respect to the level or click Pick edge or surface to define direction, the user is prompted to Pick Face or Edge in the 3D graphical view.
Input a direction in the End field, the direction is always shown with respect to the level or click Pick edge or surface to define direction, the user is prompted to Pick Face or Edge in the 3D graphical view.
123.25
decimal degrees
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
degrees, minutes and seconds
130G12
decimal grades
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
first available name, click Use first available name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
previous available name, click Use previous name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
next available name, click Use next available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
last available name, click Use last available name.
Establish the correct direction from the option lists and type the coordinates.
Click Graphical Pick Start invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick the position. The co-ordinates are populated automatically.
Alternatively, the first two methods can be combined by utilizing the padlocks. Click Coordinate locked to unlock a value or click Coordinate unlocked to lock the value. A locked value is displayed in grey.
Click Pick Elevation to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick an existing element to establish the up/down co-ordinate.
Establish the correct direction from the option lists and type the coordinates.
Establish the correct direction from the option lists and type the coordinates.
Click Graphical Pick Start invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick the position. The co-ordinates are populated automatically.
Click Graphical Pick Start invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick the position. The co-ordinates are populated automatically.
Alternatively, the first two methods can be combined by utilizing the padlocks. Click Coordinate locked to unlock a value or click Coordinate unlocked to lock the value. A locked value is displayed in grey.
Alternatively, the first two methods can be combined by utilizing the padlocks. Click Coordinate locked to unlock a value or click Coordinate unlocked to lock the value. A locked value is displayed in grey.
Click Pick Elevation to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick an existing element to establish the up/down co-ordinate.
Click Pick Elevation to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick an existing element to establish the up/down co-ordinate.
123.25
123.25
123.25
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
130G12
130G12
130G12

Default Specification
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Column
CE
Building
Create
Component
Create Element
Create Element
Create Column
Naming
Create Column
Name
Use gaps in naming sequence
Use first available name
Use previous name
Use next available name
Use last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Material
Pyrocrete
Material
Catalogue
Building
Catalogue
Catalogue
Section Specification (Default)
Default Profile Specification
Default Specification
Apply
Cancel
Section Specification (Default)
Create Column
Properties and
Modify Properties
Width
Height
Measure Width
Measure property dimension start (Snap) Snap:
Measure property dimension end (Snap) Snap:
Width measurement
Measure Height
OK
Modify Properties
Default
Reset
Modify Properties
Cancel
Height
Measure Height
Measure Height: Pick Start (Snap) Snap:
Height
Direction
Direction
Direction
Create Column
Start
Pick edge or surface to define direction
Pick Face or Edge
End
Pick edge or surface to define direction
Pick Face or Edge


The Building application always attempts to connect elements to other elements. If the user has selected a position on a floor or a straight beam with a graphical pick, the column is automatically connected to the selected element.
The name of the connected element is shown with a green background if the connect element is a floor. It is shown with a yellow background if it is a straight wall, column or straight beam.

If the connectivity is activated, the position and the miter of this end are adjusted.

Building


Click Apply to create the column. The Modify Column window automatically replaces the Creation window or click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Column window.
Once the CE is changed, the Create Column window automatically closes.

Apply
Modify Column
Creation
Dismiss
Create Column
Create Column


All the tasks associated with the modification of the column component element can be performed from the Modify Column window.

The functionality of this window is identical to the Create Column window and is used in the same way as for the modification of a straight beam. Refer to Create Column for further information.

Create Column
Modify Column
Create Column
Create Column


Modify the Properties of a Beam or Column

To modify the properties of a beam or column, navigate to the element which is to be modified and display the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.

Properties
Properties
Properties


To split a beam into two beams or a column into two columns, refer to the Split Section, Panel or Bounded Plate for further information.

Split Section, Panel or Bounded Plate
Split Section, Panel or Bounded Plate


To use the options available for selection from the Connectivity menu, refer to the Connect Sections or Disconnect Sections for further information.

Connect Sections
Disconnect Sections
Connectivity
Connect Sections
Disconnect Sections


Copy Connected Beams with Regular Spacings

Connected beams can be copied along a specified axis using a specified number of copies and a spacing value between each copy. Refer to the Multiple Copy and Paste for further information.

Multiple Copy and Paste
Multiple Copy and Paste