Referring to the hierarchy, a floor slab element must reside below an existing group element with a purpose set to All Floors.
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 Floor Slab is displayed in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Floor Slab window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Floor Slab 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.
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 Floor Slab window, by default None is displayed. The user can add the floor slab to a selected assembly if required. Refer to Create Assemblies for further information.
Click Apply to create the Floor Slab element. The Modify Floor Slab window is displayed and the Floor Slab element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Floor Slab Element for further information.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Floor Slab window.
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Naming
Create Assemblies
Modify Floor Slab Element
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Group
CE
Building
Create
Floor Slab
Create Element
Create Element
Create Floor Slab
Naming
Create Floor Slab
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 Floor Slab
None
Create Assemblies
Apply
Floor Slab
Modify
Floor Slab
Floor Slab
Building Applications
Modify Floor Slab Element
Dismiss

Modify Floor Slab


All the tasks associated with the modification of the floor slab element can be performed from the Modify Floor Slab window.

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

Create Floor Slab
Modify Floor Slab
Floor Slab
Create Floor Slab
Apply
Floor Slab
Repeat
Refresh
Dismiss
Modify Floor Slab


Referring to the hierarchy, a floor screed element must reside below an existing group element with a purpose set to All Floors.
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, select Floor Screed in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Floor Screed window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Floor Screed 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 C20/25 Screed, 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 Floor Screed window, by default None is displayed. The user can add the floor slab to a selected assembly if required. Refer to Create Assemblies for further information.
Click Apply to create the Floor Screed element. The Modify Floor Screed window is displayed and the Floor Screed element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Floor Screed Element for further information.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Floor Screed window.
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Naming
Create Assemblies
Modify Floor Screed Element
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Group
CE
Building
Create
Floor Screed
Create Element
Create Element
Create Floor Screed
Naming
Create Floor Screed
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
first available name
previous available name
next available name
last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Default Material
C20/25 Screed
Default Material
Assembly
Create Floor Screed
None
Create Assemblies
Apply
Floor Screed
Modify
Floor Screed
Floor Screed
Building Applications
Modify Floor Screed Element
Dismiss to
Modify Floor Screed


All the tasks associated with the modification of the floor screed element can be performed from the Modify Floor Screed window.

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

Create Floor Screed
Modify Floor Screed
Floor Screed
Create Floor Screed
Apply
Floor Screed
Repeat
Refresh
Dismiss
Modify Floor Screed


Referring to the hierarchy, a slab + screed element must reside below an existing floor slab element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Floor Slab element is the CE.

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

In the Naming part of the Create Slab + Screed 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 Screed Material drop-down list by default is set to None, the screed material can be changed to another suitable material. From the Screed Material drop-down list, the user can select from a list of suitable materials.
The Slab Material drop-down list by default is set to Pyrocrete, the material can be changed to another suitable material. From the Slab Material drop-down list, the user can select from a list of suitable materials.
The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip.
The Screed Thickness and Slab Thickness can be populated in several ways:
The Position section of the window is used to establish the centre position of the slab. It can be populated several ways:
The default position is at the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of the slab. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. To select a reference point to position the slab click the Reference drop-down list.
The Orientation section of the window is used to establish the Direction and Rotation angle of the slab.
The Direction textbox displays the direction of the slab (defined from the start to the end positions).
The direction may be changed using a number of methods.
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Enter the absolute finished level (wrt World) in the Top Level field.
Select the top level, click Pick Screed Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Top Level (Snap) Snap: and select the top level in the graphical view.
Enter the finished thickness in the Screed Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, click Other level changes to suit thickness to unlock it.
Click Measure Height to measure the screed thickness. The user is prompted to Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap:, Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and select two graphical picks.
Enter the absolute slab level (with respect to the world) in the Slab Level field.
Select the slab level using a position in the graphical view and click Pick Slab Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Bottom Level (Snap) Snap: and select the slab level in the graphical view.
Enter the slab thickness in the Slab Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, click Other level changes to suit thickness to unlock it.
Click Measure Height to measure the slab thickness. The user is prompted to Height:Pick Start (Snap)Snap:, Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and select two graphical picks.
Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field.
Select the bottom level, click Pick Bottom Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Bottom Level (Snap) Snap: and select the bottom level in the graphical view.
If the user does not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, click Thickness changes to suit levels to lock the thickness.
The default finished level is zero with respect to the level. The default screed thickness is zero. The default slab thickness is 300.
Enter the absolute finished level (wrt World) in the Top Level field.
Enter the absolute finished level (wrt World) in the Top Level field.
Select the top level, click Pick Screed Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Top Level (Snap) Snap: and select the top level in the graphical view.
Select the top level, click Pick Screed Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Top Level (Snap) Snap: and select the top level in the graphical view.
Enter the finished thickness in the Screed Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, click Other level changes to suit thickness to unlock it.
Enter the finished thickness in the Screed Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, click Other level changes to suit thickness to unlock it.
Click Measure Height to measure the screed thickness. The user is prompted to Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap:, Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and select two graphical picks.
Click Measure Height to measure the screed thickness. The user is prompted to Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap:, Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and select two graphical picks.
Enter the absolute slab level (with respect to the world) in the Slab Level field.
Enter the absolute slab level (with respect to the world) in the Slab Level field.
Select the slab level using a position in the graphical view and click Pick Slab Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Bottom Level (Snap) Snap: and select the slab level in the graphical view.
Select the slab level using a position in the graphical view and click Pick Slab Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Bottom Level (Snap) Snap: and select the slab level in the graphical view.
Enter the slab thickness in the Slab Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, click Other level changes to suit thickness to unlock it.
Enter the slab thickness in the Slab Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, click Other level changes to suit thickness to unlock it.
Click Measure Height to measure the slab thickness. The user is prompted to Height:Pick Start (Snap)Snap:, Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and select two graphical picks.
Click Measure Height to measure the slab thickness. The user is prompted to Height:Pick Start (Snap)Snap:, Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and select two graphical picks.
Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field.
Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field.
Select the bottom level, click Pick Bottom Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Bottom Level (Snap) Snap: and select the bottom level in the graphical view.
Select the bottom level, click Pick Bottom Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Bottom Level (Snap) Snap: and select the bottom level in the graphical view.
If the user does not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, click Thickness changes to suit levels to lock the thickness.
If the user does not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, click Thickness changes to suit levels to lock the thickness.
The default finished level is zero with respect to the level. The default screed thickness is zero. The default slab thickness is 300.
The default finished level is zero with respect to the level. The default screed thickness is zero. The default slab thickness is 300.
Enter the values in the fields for east, north and up in the Position frame. The reference can be changed by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, click Coordinates locked to unlock it.
Select the position in the graphical view using Select Structural Element in the Position frame. To avoid changing a desired value in a field, click Coordinates unlocked to lock it.
Enter the values in the fields for east, north and up in the Position frame. The reference can be changed by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, click Coordinates locked to unlock it.
Enter the values in the fields for east, north and up in the Position frame. The reference can be changed by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, click Coordinates locked to unlock it.
Select the position in the graphical view using Select Structural Element in the Position frame. To avoid changing a desired value in a field, click Coordinates unlocked to lock it.
Select the position in the graphical view using Select Structural Element in the Position frame. To avoid changing a desired value in a field, click Coordinates unlocked to lock it.
The direction can be re-established by typing a new direction (for example: U, N, N45E, S30W15D) then click Enter.
Clicking Pick surface or edge to define direction allows the user to select an existing edge or surface in the model. Where a surface is selected then direction is set perpendicular to it. Where an edge is selected the direction is aligned with the edge.
Click Rotate angle using two picks the user is prompted to Pick first point to define rotation, Pick second point to define rotation to graphically pick the rotation angle using the Positioning Control window. Two graphical picks are required. A graphical aid line is displayed showing the angle of rotation created by the picks. Alternatively the user can type in an angle using a format of degrees, minutes, and seconds.
The direction can be re-established by typing a new direction (for example: U, N, N45E, S30W15D) then click Enter.
The direction can be re-established by typing a new direction (for example: U, N, N45E, S30W15D) then click Enter.
Clicking Pick surface or edge to define direction allows the user to select an existing edge or surface in the model. Where a surface is selected then direction is set perpendicular to it. Where an edge is selected the direction is aligned with the edge.
Clicking Pick surface or edge to define direction allows the user to select an existing edge or surface in the model. Where a surface is selected then direction is set perpendicular to it. Where an edge is selected the direction is aligned with the edge.
Click Rotate angle using two picks the user is prompted to Pick first point to define rotation, Pick second point to define rotation to graphically pick the rotation angle using the Positioning Control window. Two graphical picks are required. A graphical aid line is displayed showing the angle of rotation created by the picks. Alternatively the user can type in an angle using a format of degrees, minutes, and seconds.
Click Rotate angle using two picks the user is prompted to Pick first point to define rotation, Pick second point to define rotation to graphically pick the rotation angle using the Positioning Control window. Two graphical picks are required. A graphical aid line is displayed showing the angle of rotation created by the picks. Alternatively the user can type in an angle using a format of degrees, minutes, and seconds.

Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Floor Slab
CE
Building
Create
Slab + Screed
Create Element
Create Element
Create Slab + Screed
Naming
Create Slab + Screed
Name
Use gaps in naming sequence
Use first available name
Use previous name
Use next available name.
Use last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Screed Material
None
Screed Material
Slab Material
Pyrocrete
Slab Material
wrt
Positioning Control
Screed Thickness
Slab Level
Positioning Control
Slab Thickness
wrt
Positioning Control
The Position section of the window is used to establish the centre position of the slab. It can be populated several ways:
Position
Wrt
Position
Reference drop-down
The Orientation section of the window is used to establish the Direction and Rotation angle of the slab.
The Direction textbox displays the direction of the slab (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.
Pick surface or edge to define direction
Click Rotate angle using two picks


Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list.
To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. To define the length and width:
To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. To define the diameter:
To define a complex shape, initiate the 2D editor using the Complex option.

The 2D Contour Editor window allows the user to define a series of points, in a single plane, that are used to define the footprint of the landing.
Click Apply to create the slab. The floor slab component is created under the floor slab element. The floor screed component is created under the floor screed element. If the floor screed element does not exist, the floor screed element is created automatically. The Modify Slab + Screed window replaces the Create Slab + Screed window.
To cancel the creation of the slab, click Dismiss. If the user navigates to another element, the Floor Slab + Screed Modification window closes automatically.
Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
Measure the length. Click Measure Length and the Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:.
Measure the width. Click Measure Width and the Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:.
Click Pick corners to pick two opposite corners. The Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Pick first corner (Snap) Snap: and Pick second corner (Snap) Snap:.
Define the length, click Pick Length by Position The Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Pick length by position (Snap) Snap:.
Define the width, click Pick Width by Position The Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Pick width by position (Snap) Snap:.
Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
Measure the length. Click Measure Length and the Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:.
Measure the length. Click Measure Length and the Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:.
Measure the width. Click Measure Width and the Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:.
Measure the width. Click Measure Width and the Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:.
Click Pick corners to pick two opposite corners. The Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Pick first corner (Snap) Snap: and Pick second corner (Snap) Snap:.
Click Pick corners to pick two opposite corners. The Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Pick first corner (Snap) Snap: and Pick second corner (Snap) Snap:.
Define the length, click Pick Length by Position The Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Pick length by position (Snap) Snap:.
Define the length, click Pick Length by Position The Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Pick length by position (Snap) Snap:.
Define the width, click Pick Width by Position The Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Pick width by position (Snap) Snap:.
Define the width, click Pick Width by Position The Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Pick width by position (Snap) Snap:.
Enter the value in the Diameter field.
Measure the Diameter. Click Measure Diameter and the Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:.
Click Pick position on radius to define the diameter and the Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick position on radius (Snap) Snap:
Enter the value in the Diameter field.
Enter the value in the Diameter field.
Measure the Diameter. Click Measure Diameter and the Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:.
Measure the Diameter. Click Measure Diameter and the Positioning Control window is displayed. The user is prompted to Measure Length:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and Measure Length:Pick End (Snap) Snap:.
Click Pick position on radius to define the diameter and the Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick position on radius (Snap) Snap:
Click Pick position on radius to define the diameter and the Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick position on radius (Snap) Snap:

Shape
Rectangular
Length
Width
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Circular
Diameter
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Complex
2D Contour Editor
Apply
Modify Slab + Screed
Create Slab + Screed window
Dismiss
Floor Slab + Screed Modification


Referring to the hierarchy, a floor slab component element must reside below an existing floor slab element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Floor Slab element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, select Slab Component in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Floor Slab window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Floor Slab 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.
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.
Refer to Create Floor Slab + Screed Component for further information on Floor Slab Component creation.
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Naming
Create Floor Slab + Screed Component
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Floor Slab
CE
Building
Create
Slab Component
Create Element
Create Element
Create Floor Slab
Naming
Create Floor Slab
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
first available name
previous available name
next available name
last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Create Floor Slab + Screed Component
Floor Slab
Component


Referring to the hierarchy, a floor screed component element must reside below an existing floor screed element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Floor Screed element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, select Screed Component in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Floor Screed window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Floor Screed 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.
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.
Refer to Create Floor Slab + Screed Component for further information on Floor Screed Component creation.
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Naming
Create Floor Slab + Screed Component
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Floor Screed
CE
Building
Create
Screed Component
Create Element
Create Element
Create Floor Screed
Naming
Create Floor Screed
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
first available name
previous available name
next available name
last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Create Floor Slab + Screed Component


All the tasks associated with the modification of the slab component element can be performed from the Modify Slab + Screed window.

The materials, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be changed the same way they are selected in the Creation window.
To modify the floor slab without modifying the Floor screed, select the Floor Slab in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the Building Applications window. The Floor Slab Modification window is displayed.

To modify the floor screed without modifying the floor slab, select the Floor Screed option in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the Building Applications window The user is navigated to the floor screed and the Floor Screed Modification window is displayed.

Modify Slab + Screed
Creation
Floor Slab
connections
Building Applications
Floor Slab
Modification
Floor Screed
connections
Building Applications
Floor Screed Modification


To modify a floor slab component, navigate to the slab component. If the Floor Slab + Screed window is displayed, select the slab element connections drop-down list at the bottom of the Building Applications window.

The material, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be change the same way they are selected in the Creation window.
To change the floor slab and floor screed, select the Slab & Screed option in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the Building Applications window. The Floor Slab + Screed Modification window is displayed.
To modify the floor screed without modifying the floor slab, select the floor screed option in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the Building Applications window. The user is navigated to the floor screed and the Floor Screed Modification window is displayed.
To confirm the change, click Apply. The elevation of any connected components is adjusted accordingly. The contour of connected screed components is not changed.
To create a new floor slab with the same parameters, click Repeat.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Floor Slab window.
If you use AVEVA E3D Design to change the slab, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

Floor Slab + Screed
slab element connections
Building Applications
Creation
Slab & Screed
connections
Building Applications
Floor Slab + Screed
Modification
floor screed
connections
Building Applications
Floor Screed
Modification
Apply
Repeat
Dismiss
Modify Floor Slab
AVEVA E3D Design
Refresh


All the tasks associated with the modification of the floor screed element can be performed from the Modify Floor Screed window.

The material, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be modified the same way they are selected in the Creation window.
To modify the floor slab and floor screed together, select the Slab & Screed option in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the Building Applications window. The user is navigated to the floor slab and the Floor Slab and Screed Modification window is displayed.
To change the floor slab without changing the floor screed, select the Floor Slab option in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the Building Applications window. You are navigated to the floor slab and the Floor Slab Modification window is displayed.
To confirm the change, click Apply.
To create a new floor screed with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Floor Screed window is then displayed.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Floor Screed window.
If you use AVEVA E3D Design to change the screed, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

Modify Floor Screed
Creation
Slab & Screed
connections
Building Applications
Floor Slab and Screed Modification
Floor Slab
connections
Building Applications
Floor Slab
Modification
Apply
Repeat
Create Floor

Dismiss
Modify Floor Screed
AVEVA E3D Design
Refresh


Referring to the hierarchy, a sloping floor element must reside below an existing floor slab element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Floor Slab element is the CE.

On the Building tab, in the Create group, select Sloping Floor in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Floor Slab window.

The Create Floor Slab window supports functionality for naming, material selection, and defining the slab thickness. The functionality is similar to that previously explained for Slab + Screed components. Refer to Create Floor Slab for further information.
Sloping floors are created in a manner that is closer to straight beam creation than other floor types. A catalogue element is used as a profile between two points defined by the user. As such the creation window reflects the requirements for catalogue selection, positioning, orientation, and mitring.
Click Catalogue to display the Section Specification window. Here the user can select appropriate settings relating to the profile that is used to model the floor.

Click Properties to display the Modify Properties window.

Here the user can select appropriate settings relating to the profile that is used to model the floor.
Click Apply in the Section Specification window to set the properties.
Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Section Specification window.
Click Pick profile to copy to copy the properties of an existing sloped floor.
The Properties on the Create Floor Slab window mimics the Properties on the Section Specification window.
It allows users to adjust the default width and depth parameters that is used for the slab profile.
The Length textbox displays the proposed length of the slab. It can be populated in two ways:
Click Flip start and end position reverses the start and end positions of the slab.
Click the Use end position for start sets the end position of a previously created slab as the start position of the current slab for continuous end-to-start creation.
Select Graphical Pick Start/End from the option list to invoke the Positioning Control window to make two graphical selections to establish the start and end of the slab.
Select Move Graphically from the option list invokes the Positioning Control window allowing the user to graphically select an existing element to move the slabs start position to.
The Start Position section of the window is used to establish the start position of the slab. It can be populated in several ways:
The wrt (with respect to) 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 slab. It uses the same functionality as the Start Position section.
The Section Rotation textbox displays the rotation angle of the section To populate it, type in the appropriate angle and press Enter. Rotation angles can be entered in any of the following formats:
decimal degrees
degrees, minutes and seconds
decimal grades.
The miter Direction section of the window is used to establish the miter directions of the Start and End. The miter directions are manipulated as the start and end positions of the slab are established and/or connected to adjacent elements. By default, the miters are perpendicular to the direction of the slab and are always shown with respect to the level. However, if needed, the miters can be manually changed. Two methods can be used to select each miter:
The Connectivity Activated checkbox is selected by default. The Building Design utility always attempts to connect elements to other elements. For example, if the start position of a slab has been established by selecting a wall using a graphical pick, the slab is automatically connected to the wall element. The name of the connected element is shown with a green background.
Click Apply to create the slab. The Modify Floor Slab window replaces the Create Floor Slab window.
123.25
decimal degrees
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
degrees, minutes and seconds
130G12
decimal grades.
Type a value in the length textbox.
Click Measure Length to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick existing elements to measure the length.
Type a value in the length textbox.
Type a value in the length textbox.
Click Measure Length to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick existing elements to measure the length.
Click Measure Length to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick existing elements to measure the length.
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.
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.
123.25
123.25
123.25
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
123°15’05" or 123d15m05s
130G12
130G12
130G12
Click End direction always perpendicular to unlock the textbox. A new direction can be entered by typing a direction or, by clicking Pick surface or edge to define direction, graphically select a face or edge of an existing element.
Click End direction free to lock the textbox and force the miter direction to be perpendicular to the slab direction. The miter is calculated automatically when the direction of the slab is modified.
Click End direction always perpendicular to unlock the textbox. A new direction can be entered by typing a direction or, by clicking Pick surface or edge to define direction, graphically select a face or edge of an existing element.
Click End direction always perpendicular to unlock the textbox. A new direction can be entered by typing a direction or, by clicking Pick surface or edge to define direction, graphically select a face or edge of an existing element.
Click End direction free to lock the textbox and force the miter direction to be perpendicular to the slab direction. The miter is calculated automatically when the direction of the slab is modified.
Click End direction free to lock the textbox and force the miter direction to be perpendicular to the slab direction. The miter is calculated automatically when the direction of the slab is modified.

Create Floor Slab
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Floor Slab
CE
Building
Create
Sloping Floor
Create Element
Create Element
Create Floor Slab
Create Floor Slab
Properties
Cancel

Properties
Properties


Where steel materials have been selected, flooring options are filtered to allow the creation of grating. Grating uses catalogue components to specify the plate, but the grating itself is defined and positioned in a similar manner to other floor elements.
Referring to the hierarchy, a grating element must reside below an existing group element.
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, select Grating in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Grating window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Grating 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.
Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list.
The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip.
If an Assembly has been defined, the user can add the Grating element to it by selecting it from the grid. If an assembly is not required the default setting of None should be selected.
Click Apply to create the grating. The Modify Grating window replaces the Create Grating window.
The functionality of the Modify Grating window is identical to the functionality available from Modify Floor Slab window. Refer to Modify Floor Slab Element for further information.

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Note:
That only steel materials are proposed sub-component, that is SOLI elements with a purpose of STEE.
Note:
The application recognizes Grating created using other AVEVA E3D Design applications. To make sure the consistency of the Purpose of those elements must be set to GRAT.

Naming
Modify Floor Slab Element
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Group
CE
Building
Create
Grating
Create Element
Create Element

Naming
Create Grating
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
first available name
previous available name
next available name
last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Default material
Note:
Note
:
AVEVA E3D Design
Modify Grating
Modify Floor Slab
Modify Floor Slab Element


Referring to the hierarchy, a grating component element must reside below an existing grating element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Grating 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 Grating window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Grating 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 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.
The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip.
The Grating Thickness can be populated in several ways:
Click Catalogue to copy the default specification values from the Plates tab. Refer to Default Panel Specification for further information.
Click Pick profile to copy copies the properties of an existing grating.
The Position section of the window is used to establish the centre position of the grating. It can be populated several ways:
The default position is at the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of the grating. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the center. To select a reference point to position the grating click the Reference drop-down list.
The Orientation section of the window is used to establish the Direction and Rotation angle of the grating.
The Direction textbox displays the direction of the grating (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.
Clicking Pick surface or edge to define direction allows the user to select an existing edge or surface in the model. Where a surface is selected then direction is set perpendicular to it. Where an edge is selected the direction is aligned with the edge.
Clicking Rotate angle using two picks allows the user to graphically pick the rotation angle by using the Positioning Control window. The user is prompted to Pick first point to define rotation (Snap) Snap:, Pick second point to define rotation (Snap) Snap: to pick two points in the graphical view. A graphical aid line displays the angle of rotation created by the picks. Alternatively the user can type in an angle using a format of degrees, minutes, and seconds.
The Shape of the grating element is also required. The option list in the Shape section of the window has three configurations; Rectangular, Circular, and Complex.
Dimensional information can be entered directly or using graphical picks. The content of the Shape section of the window, particularly the functionality of the graphical pick and dimensional textboxes, changes to suit the configuration selected.
Where complicated geometry is required the user can select the Complex configuration. The 2D Contour Editor window is displayed.

Click Apply to create the grating. The Modify Grating window replaces the Create Grating window.
To cancel the creation of the grating, click Dismiss. If the user navigates to another element, the Modify Grating window closes automatically.
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Enter the absolute finished level (wrt World) in the Top Level field.
Click Pick Top Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Top Level (Snap) Snap: and select the top level in the graphical view.
Enter the finished thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, click Padlock to unlock it.
Click Measure Height the user is prompted to Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap:, Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and select two graphical picks.
Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field.
Click Pick Bottom Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Bottom Level (Snap) Snap: and select the bottom level in the graphical view.
If the user does not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, click Padlock to lock the thickness.
The default finished level is zero with respect to the level. The default grating thickness is 0.100 meter.
Enter the absolute finished level (wrt World) in the Top Level field.
Enter the absolute finished level (wrt World) in the Top Level field.
Click Pick Top Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Top Level (Snap) Snap: and select the top level in the graphical view.
Click Pick Top Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Top Level (Snap) Snap: and select the top level in the graphical view.
Enter the finished thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, click Padlock to unlock it.
Enter the finished thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, click Padlock to unlock it.
Click Measure Height the user is prompted to Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap:, Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and select two graphical picks.
Click Measure Height the user is prompted to Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap:, Height:Pick Start (Snap) Snap: and select two graphical picks.
Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field.
Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field.
Click Pick Bottom Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Bottom Level (Snap) Snap: and select the bottom level in the graphical view.
Click Pick Bottom Level. The Positioning Control window is displayed. Follow the prompt Pick Bottom Level (Snap) Snap: and select the bottom level in the graphical view.
If the user does not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, click Padlock to lock the thickness.
If the user does not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, click Padlock to lock the thickness.
The default finished level is zero with respect to the level. The default grating thickness is 0.100 meter.
The default finished level is zero with respect to the level. The default grating thickness is 0.100 meter.
Enter the values in the fields for East, North and Up in the Position frame. The reference can be changed by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, click Coordinates locked to unlock it.
Select the position in the graphical view using Select Structural Element in the Position frame. To avoid changing a desired value in a field, click Coordinates unlocked to lock it.
Enter the values in the fields for East, North and Up in the Position frame. The reference can be changed by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, click Coordinates locked to unlock it.
Enter the values in the fields for East, North and Up in the Position frame. The reference can be changed by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, click Coordinates locked to unlock it.
Select the position in the graphical view using Select Structural Element in the Position frame. To avoid changing a desired value in a field, click Coordinates unlocked to lock it.
Select the position in the graphical view using Select Structural Element in the Position frame. To avoid changing a desired value in a field, click Coordinates unlocked to lock it.
Note:
It is also possible to create a grating with AVEVA E3D Design using the Plates application. On the Plates tab, in the Create group, click Panels.

Naming
Default Panel Specification
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Grating
CE
Building
Create
Component

Create Element
Create Element

Naming
Create Grating
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
first available name
previous available name
next available name
last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Material
Pyrocrete
Material
wrt
Positioning Control
Thickness
wrt
Positioning Control
Default Panel Specification
Position
Wrt
Position
Reference drop-down
Pick surface or edge to define direction
Clicking Rotate angle using two picks
Apply
Modify Grating
Create Grating
Dismiss
Modify Grating
Note:
AVEVA E3D Design
Plates
Plates
Create
Panels


All the tasks associated with the modification of the floor grating element can be performed from the Modify Grating window.

The material, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be modified the same way they were selected in the Create Grating window.
To confirm the change, click Apply.
To create a new grating with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Grating window is then displayed.
Click Dismiss to discard any input and close the Modify Grating window.
Click Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes.

Create Grating
Apply
Repeat
Create Grating
Refresh


Referring to the hierarchy, a wall element must reside below an existing group element with a purpose set to All Walls.
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 Wall is displayed in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Wall window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Wall 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.
The material is used to calculate the weight, the density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip.
In the Assembly pane of the Create Wall window, by default None is displayed. The user can add the window to a selected assembly if required. Refer to Create Assemblies for further information.
Click Apply to create the Wall element. The Modify Wall window is displayed and the Wall element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Wall Element for further information.
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Note:
It is also possible to create a wall with AVEVA E3D Design using the Walls & Floors application. On the Walls & Floors tab, in the Create group, select Compound Wall from the Walls drop-down menu.

Naming
Create Assemblies
Modify Wall Element
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Group
CE
Building
Create
Wall
Create Element
Create Element
Create Wall
Naming
Create Wall
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 Wall
None
Create Assemblies
Apply
Wall
Modify
Wall
Wall
Building Applications
Modify Wall Element
Note:
AVEVA E3D Design
Walls & Floors
Walls & Floors
Create
Compound Wall
Walls


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

The material can be modified the same way it was selected in the Creation window.
To confirm the change, click Apply.
To create a new wall with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Wall window is then displayed.
Click Dismiss to discard any input and close the Modify Wall window.
Click Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes.

Modify Wall
Creation
Apply
Repeat
Create Wall
Dismiss to discard any input and close the Modify Wall window
Refresh


Referring to the hierarchy, a straight wall element must reside below an existing wall element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Wall element is the CE.

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

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Straight Wall 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 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 Wall Specification (Default) window is displayed:

By default the default profile specification is selected but the user can select an alternative specification from the column element. for further information on the Default Profile Specification, refer to Create/Modify Element Window for further information.
Click Apply to confirm the specification or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Wall Specification (Default) window.
To copy the section of another wall, click Pick Profile to Copy and select the other wall.
The user can also modify the width and height properties of the column element, from the Create Straight Wall window, click Properties and the Modify Properties window is displayed.

The thickness and height of the wall element can be input directly in to the Thickness and Height fields or click Measure Thickness, 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 Thickness 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, click Cancel.
By default the Height of new column element is 3000, but the user can change the Height, input the required height into the Height field.
Click Measure Height and 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.

There are several methods to determine the top and bottom levels of the wall:
Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. If the height is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts.
Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and click Pick Top Level. The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control window is displayed. If the height is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of Top Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element.
Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, click Padlock to unlock it. The top level adapts.
Click Measure Height and the user is prompted to Measure Height: Pick Start (Snap) Snap: in the graphical view, after the selection has been made the Height field is automatically populated. The bottom level adapts.
Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the height is locked or if the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts.
Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and click Select Structural Element. The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control window is displayed. If the height is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element.
To prevent the height adapting to level modifications, click Padlock to lock the height.
The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. A cone shows the top level of the wall in the graphical view.
By default the Length of new wall 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 graphical view, after the selection has been made the Length field is automatically populated.
Click Flip start and end position to reverse the start and end positions of the wall.
Click Use end position for start to set the end position of the previously created wall as the start position of the current wall.

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 walls’s start or end 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 wall.
The Start Position section of the window is used to establish the start position of the wall. It can be populated several ways:
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 to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick an existing element to establish the start point. To avoid modifying a desired value in a field, click Padlock to lock. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. Its length is always calculated between both positions.
The End Position section of the window is used to establish the end position of the wall. It can be populated several ways:
Establish the correct direction from the option lists and type the coordinates.
Click Graphical Pick End 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 to invoke the Positioning Control window to graphically pick an existing element to establish the end point. To avoid modifying a desired value in a field, click Padlock to lock. If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. Its length is always calculated between both positions.
The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, click Padlock to unlock it. The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing length. To avoid changing the desired direction, click Padlock to lock it.
Alternatively, to select the direction in the graphical view click Pick surface or edge to define direction. Select an object in the graphical view and slide the cursor to the desired face. The direction is perpendicular to the selected face. The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing length. To reverse the direction, click Reverse Direction. To avoid changing the desired direction, click Padlock to lock it.
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 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.
Activating the Connectivity
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 wall is automatically connected to the selected element.
The name of the connected element is shown with a yellow background.

If the connectivity is activated, the position and the miter of this end are adjusted.
If the user does not select a straight wall, nor a column or straight beam, but the end is in the same position as the end of a wall, column or beam, a second form of connectivity can be used. If the connectivity is activated, the miter of both ends is adjusted.

Click Apply to create the straight wall. the Modify Straight Wall window replaces the Creation window. Enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it.
To cancel the creation of the straight wall click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Straight Wall window.
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Note:
Use Pick Top Level and Select Structural Element for the top and bottom levels to establish a connection with the floors above and below the straight wall.
Note:
To use the second type of connectivity, select a p-point on the slab instead of the end of the other wall/beam/column.
Note:
To avoid the modification of wall justification, create the wall in the same direction around a slab.

Naming
Create/Modify Element Window
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Wall
CE
Building
Create
Straight Wall
Create Element
Create Element
Create Straight Wall
Naming
Create Straight Wall
Name
Naming
Use gaps in naming sequence
first available name
previous available name
next available name
last available name
Name
Error
Apply
Material
Pyrocrete
Material
Catalogue
Building
Catalogue
Catalogue
Wall Specification (Default)
Default Profile Specification
Create/Modify Element Window
Apply
Cancel
Wall Specification (Default)
Create Straight Wall
Properties and
Modify Properties
Thickness
Height
Measure Thickness
‘Measure property dimension start (Snap) Snap:’
‘Measure property dimension end (Snap) Snap:’
Measure Height
OK
Modify Properties
Default
Reset
Cancel
Height
Click Measure Height
Measure Height: Pick Start (Snap) Snap:
wrt
Top Level
Positioning Control
Height
Click Measure Height
Measure Height: Pick Start (Snap) Snap:
wrt
Bottom Level
Positioning Control
Bottom Level
Note:
Length
Measure Length
Measure Length: Pick Start (Snap) Snap:
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
Activating the Connectivity
Building
Note:
Apply
Modify Straight Wall
Creation
Name
Dismiss
Create Straight Wall
Note:


All the tasks associated with the modification of the straight wall element can be performed from the Modify Straight Wall window.

The functionality of this window is identical to the Create Straight Wall window. Refer to Create Straight Wall for further information.
To copy the section of another wall, click Pick profile to copy and select the other wall. To modify the section, click Catalogue. The Wall Specification window is displayed with the selected wall as the CE.

Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list.
Select the section using the Generic Type drop-down list.
Choose the alignment of the wall using the Justification, Member Line, and Joint Line drop-down lists.
Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties window displayed when you click Properties.
To adjust the ends of the straight walls and beams and the columns connected to the wall, select the Re-trim all attached sections option.

Click Apply to change the wall section, then Cancel to delete any input and close the Wall Specification window.
The properties can be altered using Properties.
Text in red indicates that the wall is connected to the end of the named wall or beam.
Text in yellow indicates that the wall is connected along the named wall or beam.
Text in green indicates that the wall is connected to the named floor.
If the connectivity is activated, the position and miters of the ends are adjusted.
To confirm the change, click Apply.
Note:
The modification is made immediately; before the Straight Wall Modification window is confirmed.
Note:
If the connectivity hinders you in making the desired change, you can disconnect the end using Disconnect Walls.

Create Straight Wall
Modify Straight Wall
Create Straight Wall
Catalogue
Specification
Generic Type
Member Line
Joint Line

Modify Properties
Properties
Re-trim all attached sections
Apply
Cancel
Note:
Straight Wall Modification
Properties
Note:
Disconnect Walls
Apply


Functionality is available to split walls within the structural model. To do this, on the Building tab, in the Modify group, select Split to display the Split vertically window.

When the wall is split, two wall sections are displayed in the model. One section maintains the name and database reference number of the original wall element.
The other section now has a new database reference and therefore requires a unique name. A suitable name for the new wall element can be entered in the Split vertically window.
The Position section of the window allows the user to define the split point.
The user can specify a distance from either the start or end of the wall, based on the original walls length. Alternatively, the user can click Graphical select make a graphical selection. The Positioning Control window then becomes active.
Once a suitable Name has been provided and a split point defined, click Apply to split the wall element.
Click Dismiss to cancel the action and close the window.
Walls can also be split horizontally, from the Split vertically window, click Split horizontally to display the Split horizontally window.

Like splitting vertically, two wall sections are displayed in the model.
The original wall element is maintained and a new wall element requiring a unique name is now created.
Top and bottom level information for the original wall is also displayed on the window. The level at which the split is required can be entered directly into the Split Level textbox.
The user can make a graphical selection of the split level by clicking Pick split level. The Positioning Control window then becomes active.
Once a suitable Name has been provided and a split level defined, click Apply to split the wall element.

Building
Modify
Split


To use the procedures given in the Connectivity group, refer to Wall Connectivity for further information.

Wall Connectivity
Wall Connectivity


Referring to the hierarchy, a curved wall element must reside below an existing wall element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Wall element is the CE.

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

The functionality of this window is virtually identical to the Create Straight Wall 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
Wall
CE
Building
Create
Curved Wall
Create Element
Create Element
Create Curved Wall
Create Straight Wall


The section profile that applies to the curved wall 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 wall elements are available for selection by the user:
In the Shape drop-down list select Single Arc, the single arc option allows the user to create a single-arched shaped wall 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 Wall 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: in the status bar of the 3D graphical view.
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: in the status bar of the 3D graphical view. 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: in the status bar of the 3D graphical view. 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 wall. The user is prompted to Pick PAVE: in the status bar of the 3D graphical view.
Simple Arc
Complex.
Simple Arc
Simple Arc
Complex.
Complex.
Note:
The Graphically Pick Arc requires the PAVE to have a radius greater then or equal to half the profile width for the geometry to display. If the radius is smaller, the geometry is rendered invalid and is not displayed.

Shape
Single Arc
Create Curved Wall
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 Wall window.
The Radius textbox displays the radius of single-arced shaped wall. 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 wall 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:
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
Alternatively, click Pick Arc Angle to invoke the Positioning Control window allowing the user to make graphically 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 wall. 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 wall.
The Direction textbox displays the direction of the wall (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 wall.
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 wall. 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 graphically 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 click Enter.
Click Measure Length and graphically selecting existing elements to establish the radius.
Typing a radius and click Enter.
Typing a radius and click Enter.
Click Measure Length and graphically selecting existing elements to establish the radius.
Click Measure Length and graphically selecting existing elements to establish the radius.
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.
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.
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 Wall
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 Modify window replaces the Create window.

Click Apply to create the curved wall. The Modify Curved Wall window replaces the Create Curved Wall 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 wall, click Dismiss. If the user navigates to another element, the Modify Curved Wall window closes automatically.

2D Editor
Shape
Modify
Create
Apply
Modify
Curved Wall
Create Curved Wall
Name
Dismiss
Modify Curved Wall


If the end of the wall 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 wall element can be performed from the Modify Curved Wall window.

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

Modify Curved Wall
Create Curved Wall
Apply
Repeat
Create Curved Wall
Modify Curved Wall
Dismiss
Refresh


General walls can be used where the wall geometry is irregular, complex, or varies in thickness. General walls require the user to define the wall footprint as the cross-sectional shape of an extrusion. The cross sectional shape is then extruded through the wall height.
Referring to the hierarchy, a general wall element must reside below an existing wall element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Wall element is the CE.

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

Naming, material definition, and wall height can be selected in a similar manner to creating a straight wall.
The cross sectional shape of the wall element can be defined using the mechanisms contained in the Shape section of the window. As general walls are often implemented where complicated geometry is encountered, the 2D Contour Editor (available under the Complex shape option) is frequently utilized.

The 2D Contour Editor window allows the user to define a series of points, in a single plane, that are used to define the footprint of the general wall.
Once the wall footprint has been established the user can position and orientate the wall. Refer to Create Straight Wall for further information.
Once all required information has been entered click Apply to create the General Wall. The hierarchy section of the Building Applications window is automatically updated.
The Create General Wall window is closed and the Modify General Wall window is displayed.

Create Straight Wall
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Wall
CE
Building
Create
General Wall
Create Element
Create Element

Create Straight Wall
General Wall


To modify a general wall, navigate to the wall component. If the general wall is rectangular or circular in shape, the window used to modify the non-catalogued walls appears.

The material, height, shape, position and orientation can be modified the same way they are selected in the Creation window.
Click Apply to confirm the modification, Repeat to create a new wall component with the same parameters, Dismiss to close the Modify General Wall window or Refresh to discard any modification and display the original attributes.
To modify a connected element, select it in the Go to connected element drop-down list at the bottom of the Building Applications window. The application automatically navigates to the element and a Modification window is displayed.

Creation
Apply
Repeat
Dismiss
Modify General Wall
Refresh
Go to connected element
Modification


The Building application provides functionality to model representations of ladders, handrailing and stairs.
Within the application the user can model:
Steel Ladders (Vertical and Inclined)
Straight and Curved Steel Handrailing
Concrete Stairs and Landings
Steel Stairs and Landings.
Steel Ladders (Vertical and Inclined)
Steel Ladders (Vertical and Inclined)
Straight and Curved Steel Handrailing
Straight and Curved Steel Handrailing
Concrete Stairs and Landings
Concrete Stairs and Landings
Steel Stairs and Landings.
Steel Stairs and Landings.


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

To represent a ladder, the application uses a number soft element types below a Group element (GENSEC).

Below the GENSEC (used to represent the Ladder Component) a SPINE element is used to store position information and a TMPL element used to store the geometry elements.
On the Building tab, in the Create group, select Ladder in the Create Element drop-down list.
Click Create Element to display the Create Ladder window.

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Ladders 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.
The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip.
In the Assembly pane of the Create Ladder window, by default None is displayed. The user can add a selected assembly if required. Refer to Create Assemblies for further information.
Click Apply to create the Ladder element. The Modify Ladder window is displayed and the Ladder element is displayed in the Model Explorer and in the Building Applications window. Refer to Modify Ladder for further information.
To cancel the creation of the ladder, click Dismiss. If the user navigates to another element, the Modify Ladder window closes automatically.
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.
Note:
It is also possible to create a ladder with AVEVA E3D Design using the Stairs, Ladders and Handrails application. On the Stairs Ladders and Handrails tab, in the Create group, click Rung Ladder.

Naming
Create Assemblies
Modify Ladder
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Group
CE
Building
Create
Ladder
Create Element
Create Element
Create Ladder
Naming
Create Ladders
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 Ladder
None
Create Assemblies
Apply
Ladder
Modify
Ladder
Ladder
Building Applications
Modify Ladder
Dismiss
Modify Ladder
Note:
AVEVA E3D Design
Stairs, Ladders and Handrails
Stairs Ladders and Handrails
Create
Rung Ladder


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

The material can be modified the same way it is selected in the Create Ladder window. Refer to Create Concrete Flight for further information.
Click Apply to confirm the modification, Repeat to create a new ladder with the same parameters, Dismiss to close the Modify Ladder window or Refresh to discard any modifications and display the original attributes.

Create Concrete Flight
Modify Ladder
Create Ladder
Create Concrete Flight
Apply
Repeat
Dismiss
Modify Ladder
Refresh


Referring to the hierarchy, a ladder component element must reside below an existing ladder element.
From the Select Structural Element pane of the Building Applications window, make sure that the Ladder element is the CE.

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

By default in the Naming pane of the Create Ladders 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 Material drop-down list by default is set to MS-BS4360, 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.
The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip.

Naming
Select Structural Element
Building Applications
Ladder
CE
Building
Create
Rung Ladder
Create Element
Create Element
Creation Ladder
Naming
Create Ladders
Name
Naming
Material
MS-BS4360
Material


If the user requires standard stringers, select the Standard option in the Uprights drop‑down list. If the user requires reinforced stringers, select the Reinforced option.
If the user requires a cage, select the With option in the Cage drop-down list. Otherwise, select the Without option.
If the user requires an exit cage, select the With option in the Exit Cage drop-down list. Otherwise select the Without option.
If the user requires a gate, select the With option in the Gate drop-down list. Otherwise, select the Without option. Enter the distance between the axis of the ladder and the gate in the Gate distance field. To measure the distance click Measure Distance which invokes the Positioning Control window. The user is prompted to pick the start and end points.
Select the exit using the Exit drop-down list.

Enter the distance between the axis of the ladder and the rungs in the Offset field. To measure the distance click Measure Offset which invokes the Positioning Control window. The user is prompted to pick the start and end points.

Standard
Uprights
Reinforced
With
Cage
Without
Exit

Without
With
Gate
Without
Gate distance
Exit
Offset