The Modify Note Position window allows you to define the position of the Note on the drawing deliverable.The selection also displays the Positioning Control window. Refer to Positioning Control for further information.
You are prompted to Modify Position (Distance[0]) Snap :

The support name displays at the top of the Note Position window.
Position
You can pick a note position using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Alternatively, select the position axis from the Position drop-down lists, choose from East/West, North/South and Up/Down. You can then input the explicit position values in the Position fields.
Lock
Select the check boxes to lock the explicit position of the note.
wrt
Input the name of the element to which all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to. The default wrt is world.
Position
You can pick a note position using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Alternatively, select the position axis from the Position drop-down lists, choose from East/West, North/South and Up/Down. You can then input the explicit position values in the Position fields.
Lock
Select the check boxes to lock the explicit position of the note.
wrt
Input the name of the element to which all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to. The default wrt is world.
Click Apply to modify the note position or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Note Position window.
Position
You can pick a note position using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Alternatively, select the position axis from the Position drop-down lists, choose from East/West, North/South and Up/Down. You can then input the explicit position values in the Position fields.
Lock
Select the check boxes to lock the explicit position of the note.
wrt
Input the name of the element to which all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to. The default wrt is world.

Positioning Control
Modify Note Position
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Modify Position (Distance[0]) Snap :
Note Position
Position
Position
East/West
North/South
Up/Down
Position
Lock
wrt
Apply
Cancel
Note Position


Sets the frame view direction on special supports for use in drawing production.
Special support frameworks created in the Supports application have their frame direction set automatically and this is used to define the main view direction in automated drawing production. The Special Frame Direction window provides more specific control of this, and allows you to set a view direction on structures added manually to special supports.

CE
Click to select the existing special support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Note:
The field is populated if the special support is already selected.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Special Support Structure :
The CE field is populated with the name of the identified special support.
Frame View Direction
Input a value in the field to define the frame view direction. For example, input W WRT /* to define a West direction with respect to the World element.
CE
Click to select the existing special support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Special Support Structure :
The CE field is populated with the name of the identified special support.
Frame View Direction
Input a value in the field to define the frame view direction. For example, input W WRT /* to define a West direction with respect to the World element.
Click Apply to set the special support frame view direction or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Special Frame Direction window.
CE
Click to select the existing special support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Note:
The field is populated if the special support is already selected.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a special support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Special Support Structure :
The CE field is populated with the name of the identified special support.
Frame View Direction
Input a value in the field to define the frame view direction. For example, input W WRT /* to define a West direction with respect to the World element.
Note:
The field is populated if the special support is already selected.
Note:
The setting can be used in conjunction with View Direction, available on the Support Editor window, which sets the view direction to be opposite. The Supports Drawing application automatically changes a stored frame direction of West, South or Down to East, North or Up respectively. This can be overridden using View Direction to force the main view to be West, South or Down. Refer to View for further information.

View
Special Frame Direction
CE
Note
:
Identify By Cursor
Pick Special Support Structure :
CE
Frame View Direction
W WRT /*
Apply
Cancel
Special Frame Direction
Note
:
View Direction
Support Editor
View Direction
View


Sets the support ancillary material.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Set Ancillary Material window.

CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Ancillaries
The column is populated with a list of ancillaries for the currently selected support.
Ancillary Code
The column is populated with the ancillary Code for each item in the list.
Ancillary Type
The column is populated with the ancillary type for each item in the list.
Material
Select from the drop-down list to modify the material for an individual ancillary element.
Set material of all general type ancillaries to:
Select from the drop down list to modify the material used for all General ancillaries in the Ancillary Type column.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Ancillaries
The column is populated with a list of ancillaries for the currently selected support.
Ancillary Code
The column is populated with the ancillary Code for each item in the list.
Ancillary Type
The column is populated with the ancillary type for each item in the list.
Material
Select from the drop-down list to modify the material for an individual ancillary element.
Set material of all general type ancillaries to:
Select from the drop down list to modify the material used for all General ancillaries in the Ancillary Type column.
Click Reset to revert to the values when changes were last applied or when the when the Set Ancillary Material window was opened.
Click Apply to modify the ancillary materials or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Set Ancillary Material window.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Ancillaries
The column is populated with a list of ancillaries for the currently selected support.
Ancillary Code
The column is populated with the ancillary Code for each item in the list.
Ancillary Type
The column is populated with the ancillary type for each item in the list.
Material
Select from the drop-down list to modify the material for an individual ancillary element.
Set material of all general type ancillaries to:
Select from the drop down list to modify the material used for all General ancillaries in the Ancillary Type column.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Pick Support :
Note
:

CE
Identify By Cursor
Pick Support :
Select Support
Ancillaries
Ancillary Code
Ancillary Type
Material
Set material of all general type ancillaries to:
General
Ancillary Type
Reset
Apply
Cancel


Sets the material for sections, joints, plates, boxes or primitives.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Set Gensec/Joint/Plate Material window.

CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Structures
The column is populated with a list of structures for the currently selected support.
Structure Type
The column is populated with the structure type for each item in the list.
Material
Select from the drop-down list to modify the material used for an individual structural element.
Set material of all structures to:
Select from the drop down list to modify the material used for all structural elements in the Structures column.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Structures
The column is populated with a list of structures for the currently selected support.
Structure Type
The column is populated with the structure type for each item in the list.
Material
Select from the drop-down list to modify the material used for an individual structural element.
Set material of all structures to:
Select from the drop down list to modify the material used for all structural elements in the Structures column.
Click Reset to revert to the values when changes were last applied or when the Set Gensec/Joint/Plate Material window was opened.
Click Apply to modify the structural materials or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Set Gensec/Joint/Plate Material window.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Structures
The column is populated with a list of structures for the currently selected support.
Structure Type
The column is populated with the structure type for each item in the list.
Material
Select from the drop-down list to modify the material used for an individual structural element.
Set material of all structures to:
Select from the drop down list to modify the material used for all structural elements in the Structures column.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Pick Support :
Note
:

CE
Identify By Cursor
Pick Support :
Select Support
Structures
Structure Type
Material
Set material of all structures to:
Structures
Reset
Apply
Cancel


References a support steelwork member to a bedplate or an anchor.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Bed/Anchor Plate References window.

The framework support name displays at the top of the Bed/Anchor Plate References window.
Set Reference
Click to reference a bedplate or an anchor using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify base/anchor plate to reference
The reference displays in the list of available references.
Clear Reference
Click Clear Reference to remove the currently selected reference from the list of available references.
Set Reference
Click to reference a bedplate or an anchor using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify base/anchor plate to reference
The reference displays in the list of available references.
Clear Reference
Click Clear Reference to remove the currently selected reference from the list of available references.
Click Cancel to close the Bed/Anchor Plate References window.
Set Reference
Click to reference a bedplate or an anchor using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify base/anchor plate to reference
The reference displays in the list of available references.
Clear Reference
Click Clear Reference to remove the currently selected reference from the list of available references.

Pick Support :
Bed/Anchor Plate References
Bed/Anchor Plate References
Set Reference
Identify base/anchor plate to reference
Clear Reference
Clear Reference
Cancel


Creates and modifies snipes on support structural members. A snipe is a cut angle on the support structural member, such that a corner is removed.

This feature currently only works with angular support structural members. For example, steelwork profiles of type GENSEC and gtype ANG. Two cases are catered for:
Snipe on end of leg attached to stiffener
Snipe on free end of support structural member.
Snipe on end of leg attached to stiffener
Snipe on end of leg attached to stiffener
Snipe on free end of support structural member.
Snipe on free end of support structural member.


Snipe on End of Leg Attached to Stiffener

When the support structural member is attached to a stiffener the following calculations are used, where
SL =
Snipe length on the leg of the framework
FL =
Length of leg
M1 =
Control gap for back-to-back. The default is 10 mm.
M2 =
Length in the opposite direction of M1 on flange of stiffener
M3 =
Distance between flange top outside edge of stiffener and leg point connected with the flange top of stiffener (default = 25 mm)
When L > M1 + FL + M2 and M2 >= 25mm, Snip is not provided on support leg as below.
When L > M1 + FL + M2 and M2 < 25mm Snip is to be provided on support leg as below
When L =< M1 + FL and M2 (=M1 + FL - L) =< 0 (zero) mm Snip is to be provided on support leg as below
SL =
Snipe length on the leg of the framework
FL =
Length of leg
M1 =
Control gap for back-to-back. The default is 10 mm.
M2 =
Length in the opposite direction of M1 on flange of stiffener
M3 =
Distance between flange top outside edge of stiffener and leg point connected with the flange top of stiffener (default = 25 mm)
When L > M1 + FL + M2 and M2 >= 25mm, Snip is not provided on support leg as below.

When L > M1 + FL + M2 and M2 < 25mm Snip is to be provided on support leg as below

When L =< M1 + FL and M2 (=M1 + FL - L) =< 0 (zero) mm Snip is to be provided on support leg as below

SL =
Snipe length on the leg of the framework
FL =
Length of leg
M1 =
Control gap for back-to-back. The default is 10 mm.
M2 =
Length in the opposite direction of M1 on flange of stiffener
M3 =
Distance between flange top outside edge of stiffener and leg point connected with the flange top of stiffener (default = 25 mm)
When L > M1 + FL + M2 and M2 >= 25mm, Snip is not provided on support leg as below.
When L > M1 + FL + M2 and M2 < 25mm Snip is to be provided on support leg as below
When L =< M1 + FL and M2 (=M1 + FL - L) =< 0 (zero) mm Snip is to be provided on support leg as below


Snipe on Free End of Support Structural Member

When the support structural member is not attached to a stiffener the following calculation is used:


The snipes described in Snipe on Free End of Support Structural Member have been added to angle support structural members of all templates in databases MDS/DESITMPL-DIN and MDS/DESITMPL-DIN-ORI. The list of modified templates is as follows:
XFT03
XFT11
XFT34A
XFT04
XFT18
XFT34B
XFT05
XFT19
XFT36
XFT06
XFT21
XFT37
XFT07
XFT29
XFT38
XFT08
XFT31
XFT39
XFT09
XFT32
XFT40
XFT10
XFT33
XFT42
XFT03
XFT11
XFT34A
XFT04
XFT18
XFT34B
XFT05
XFT19
XFT36
XFT06
XFT21
XFT37
XFT07
XFT29
XFT38
XFT08
XFT31
XFT39
XFT09
XFT32
XFT40
XFT10
XFT33
XFT42

XFT03
XFT11
XFT34A
XFT04
XFT18
XFT34B
XFT05
XFT19
XFT36
XFT06
XFT21
XFT37
XFT07
XFT29
XFT38
XFT08
XFT31
XFT39
XFT09
XFT32
XFT40
XFT10
XFT33
XFT42

Snipe on Free End of Support Structural Member
Snipe on Free End of Support Structural Member


Snipes can be created automatically when a support framework is created or modified, they can also be created manually.


If the support leg is attached to a stiffener and the configuration conforms to the conditions described in Snipe on End of Leg Attached to Stiffener, snipes are automatically created when a support framework is created or modified (using the support framework window).
The snipe size is automatically calculated as follows:
If the support leg is already connected by a joint to the stiffener, then the snipe is not created, whereas the connection by joint is not allowed by the application if the snipe already exists.
Snipes created in this way can be modified or deleted. Refer to Manually Create Snipes for further information.
When the calculated size is less than the minimum allowable, the snipe is not created. The minimum snipe is set at 10mm and cannot be changed.
If the calculated size is greater than the maximum allowable, then the maximum size is used instead. The maximum size depends on the angle size and is calculated as the difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is intended/created and the thickness of the angle leg.
When the calculated size is less than the minimum allowable, the snipe is not created. The minimum snipe is set at 10mm and cannot be changed.
When the calculated size is less than the minimum allowable, the snipe is not created. The minimum snipe is set at 10mm and cannot be changed.
If the calculated size is greater than the maximum allowable, then the maximum size is used instead. The maximum size depends on the angle size and is calculated as the difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is intended/created and the thickness of the angle leg.
If the calculated size is greater than the maximum allowable, then the maximum size is used instead. The maximum size depends on the angle size and is calculated as the difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is intended/created and the thickness of the angle leg.

Snipe on End of Leg Attached to Stiffener
Manually Create Snipes
Snipe on End of Leg Attached to Stiffener
Manually Create Snipes


Manually creates a support framework snipe.
You are prompted to Pick Section :
Click to identify the support structural member using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Snipes window.

The Snipes window allows you to create, modify, delete, position and size snipes.
CE
Click to select the existing support structural member as the current element. Alternatively you can input a name in the field.
Pick section end
Click to identify the end of the support structural member to be associated with the Snipe using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted Pick SNIPE edge or leg of end of angle where you want it to be created:
The 3D view indicates the position of the Snipe and that it has not been created. Click Apply to create the Snipe.
Enable disable/automatic creation of snipes
Click Auto to identify the end of the support structural member to be associated with the snipe using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted Pick SNIPE edge or leg of end of angle where you want it to be created:
The 3D view indicates the position of the snipe and that it has been created.
You can continue to identify additional support structural member ends to be associated with Snipes.
Click Auto again to disable the functionality.
Select Sniped End
Select the Start option button to associate the start of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.
Select the End option button to associate the end of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.
Select Angle Leg
Select the Top option button to associate the top of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.
Select the Left option button to associate the top of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.
Snipe Length
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the snipe length.
The Supports application checks the entered values. If a value is less than the minimum (fixed at 10mm) then it is reset to the minimum size. If it is greater than the maximum, it is reset to the maximum size. The maximum size depends on the angle size and is calculated using the difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is intended/created and the thickness of the angle leg.
Snipe Height
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the snipe height.
The Supports application checks the entered values. If a value is less than the minimum (fixed at 10mm) then it is reset to the minimum size. If it is greater than the maximum, it is reset to the maximum size. The maximum size depends on the angle size and is calculated using the difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is intended/created and the thickness of the angle leg.
Lock
Click Lock to lock the values of the Snipe Length and Snipe Height fields. If you input a value into one of the fields, the other field is populated with the same value, by default
Click Lock again to disable the functionality.
Apply to All
Select the check box to create snipes on all available surfaces of the support structural member. The number of snipes to be created is indicated adjacent to the check box.

CE
Click to select the existing support structural member as the current element. Alternatively you can input a name in the field.

Pick section end
Click to identify the end of the support structural member to be associated with the Snipe using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted Pick SNIPE edge or leg of end of angle where you want it to be created:
The 3D view indicates the position of the Snipe and that it has not been created. Click Apply to create the Snipe.

Enable disable/automatic creation of snipes
Click Auto to identify the end of the support structural member to be associated with the snipe using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted Pick SNIPE edge or leg of end of angle where you want it to be created:
The 3D view indicates the position of the snipe and that it has been created.

You can continue to identify additional support structural member ends to be associated with Snipes.
Click Auto again to disable the functionality.

Select Sniped End
Select the Start option button to associate the start of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.
Select the End option button to associate the end of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.

Select Angle Leg
Select the Top option button to associate the top of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.
Select the Left option button to associate the top of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.

Snipe Length
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the snipe length.
The Supports application checks the entered values. If a value is less than the minimum (fixed at 10mm) then it is reset to the minimum size. If it is greater than the maximum, it is reset to the maximum size. The maximum size depends on the angle size and is calculated using the difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is intended/created and the thickness of the angle leg.

Snipe Height
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the snipe height.
The Supports application checks the entered values. If a value is less than the minimum (fixed at 10mm) then it is reset to the minimum size. If it is greater than the maximum, it is reset to the maximum size. The maximum size depends on the angle size and is calculated using the difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is intended/created and the thickness of the angle leg.

Lock
Click Lock to lock the values of the Snipe Length and Snipe Height fields. If you input a value into one of the fields, the other field is populated with the same value, by default
Click Lock again to disable the functionality.

Apply to All
Select the check box to create snipes on all available surfaces of the support structural member. The number of snipes to be created is indicated adjacent to the check box.
Click Create to create a snipe.
Click Modify to modify an existing snipe.
Click Delete to delete an existing snipe.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Snipes window.

The new JLDATU, PLDATU and FIXING elements are added to the owning GENSEC and display in the Model Explorer.

CE
Click to select the existing support structural member as the current element. Alternatively you can input a name in the field.
Pick section end
Click to identify the end of the support structural member to be associated with the Snipe using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted Pick SNIPE edge or leg of end of angle where you want it to be created:
The 3D view indicates the position of the Snipe and that it has not been created. Click Apply to create the Snipe.
Enable disable/automatic creation of snipes
Click Auto to identify the end of the support structural member to be associated with the snipe using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted Pick SNIPE edge or leg of end of angle where you want it to be created:
The 3D view indicates the position of the snipe and that it has been created.
You can continue to identify additional support structural member ends to be associated with Snipes.
Click Auto again to disable the functionality.
Select Sniped End
Select the Start option button to associate the start of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.
Select the End option button to associate the end of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.
Select Angle Leg
Select the Top option button to associate the top of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.
Select the Left option button to associate the top of the currently selected support structural member with the Snipe.
Snipe Length
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the snipe length.
The Supports application checks the entered values. If a value is less than the minimum (fixed at 10mm) then it is reset to the minimum size. If it is greater than the maximum, it is reset to the maximum size. The maximum size depends on the angle size and is calculated using the difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is intended/created and the thickness of the angle leg.
Snipe Height
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the snipe height.
The Supports application checks the entered values. If a value is less than the minimum (fixed at 10mm) then it is reset to the minimum size. If it is greater than the maximum, it is reset to the maximum size. The maximum size depends on the angle size and is calculated using the difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is intended/created and the thickness of the angle leg.
Lock
Click Lock to lock the values of the Snipe Length and Snipe Height fields. If you input a value into one of the fields, the other field is populated with the same value, by default
Click Lock again to disable the functionality.
Apply to All
Select the check box to create snipes on all available surfaces of the support structural member. The number of snipes to be created is indicated adjacent to the check box.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support structural member is already selected.

Pick Section :
Note
:
Snipes
Snipes
CE
Pick section end
Pick SNIPE edge or leg of end of angle where you want it to be created:
Apply
Enable disable/automatic creation of snipes
Auto
Pick SNIPE edge or leg of end of angle where you want it to be created:
Auto
Select Sniped End
Start
End
Select Angle Leg
Top
Left
Snipe Length
Snipe Height
Lock
Lock
Snipe Length
Snipe Height
Lock
Apply to All
Create
Modify
Delete
Cancel
Snipes


Creates spools for the steelwork erection procedure. The framework design is split into logical sections (spools) ready for fabrication.The ADP drawing displays which spool the steelwork section belongs to in the material list.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Framework Spooling window.

CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Spool
Select a spool from the drop-down list.
Members
The list of available members displays the content of the currently selected spool.
New
Click to create a new spool. The next available number is assigned to the spool, by default.
Remove
Click to remove a spool. A Confirm window displays asking you to OK the action. Click Yes to remove the spool, the content of the spool is added to Spool 1.
You can remove only the last spool in the sequence.
Add
Click to add a section to the currently selected spool. You must select a support section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify GENSEC
Renumber
Click to renumber the spool.
Highlight
Click to highlight the currently selected spool members in the 3D view.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Spool
Select a spool from the drop-down list.
Members
The list of available members displays the content of the currently selected spool.
New
Click to create a new spool. The next available number is assigned to the spool, by default.
Remove
Click to remove a spool. A Confirm window displays asking you to OK the action. Click Yes to remove the spool, the content of the spool is added to Spool 1.
You can remove only the last spool in the sequence.
Add
Click to add a section to the currently selected spool. You must select a support section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify GENSEC
Renumber
Click to renumber the spool.
Highlight
Click to highlight the currently selected spool members in the 3D view.
Click Cancel to close the Framework Spooling window.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Spool
Select a spool from the drop-down list.
Members
The list of available members displays the content of the currently selected spool.
New
Click to create a new spool. The next available number is assigned to the spool, by default.
Remove
Click to remove a spool. A Confirm window displays asking you to OK the action. Click Yes to remove the spool, the content of the spool is added to Spool 1.
You can remove only the last spool in the sequence.
Add
Click to add a section to the currently selected spool. You must select a support section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify GENSEC
Renumber
Click to renumber the spool.
Highlight
Click to highlight the currently selected spool members in the 3D view.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Pick Support :
Note
:
Framework Spooling
CE
Identify By Cursor
Pick Support :
Select Support
Spool
Members
New
Remove
Yes
Add
Identify GENSEC
Renumber
Highlight
Cancel
Framework Spooling


Sets the pipe stress interface data for an ancillary.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to modify or <ESC> to finish :
Click to identify the ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Data window.

CE
Click to select the existing ancillary as the current element.
The ancillary name displays in the field.
Identify
Click to identify an ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to modify or <ESC> to finish :
The Ancillary field is populated with the name of the identified ancillary.
Pipe Stress Interface Data
You can update the data attribute fields for the ancillary.
CE
Click to select the existing ancillary as the current element.
The ancillary name displays in the field.
Identify
Click to identify an ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to modify or <ESC> to finish :
The Ancillary field is populated with the name of the identified ancillary.
Pipe Stress Interface Data
You can update the data attribute fields for the ancillary.
Click Apply to apply the modifications to the Data window.
Click OK to apply the modifications and close the Data window.
Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Data window.
CE
Click to select the existing ancillary as the current element.
The ancillary name displays in the field.
Identify
Click to identify an ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify ancillary to modify or <ESC> to finish :
The Ancillary field is populated with the name of the identified ancillary.
Pipe Stress Interface Data
You can update the data attribute fields for the ancillary.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the ancillary is already selected.

Identify ancillary to modify or <ESC> to finish :
Note
:
Data
CE
Identify
Identify ancillary to modify or <ESC> to finish :
Ancillary
Pipe Stress Interface Data
Apply
Data
OK
Data
Cancel
Data


Sets the trimmer requirements for supports.
You are prompted to Pick Support or <ESC> to finish :
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You can continue to identify additional supports.
Press ESC to end the selection process and display the Set Trimmer window.

The Set Trimmer window displays all the identified supports and the current trimmer requirement status.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The CE is added to the list of available supports.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support or <ESC> to finish :
The identified support is added to the list of available supports.
Support
The column displays the support name.
Trimmer
The column displays the trimmer requirement status.
TRUE indicates a trimmer is required.
FALSE indicates a trimmer is not required.
Select All Supports
Select the check box to apply or remove a trimmer requirement for all supports in the list of available supports.
Apply Trimmer
Select from the drop down list to apply a trimmer requirement to the currently selected support. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the addition. Click Yes to add the trimmer steel requirement.
Remove Trimmer
Select from the drop down list to remove a trimmer requirement from the currently selected support. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the trimmer steel requirement.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The CE is added to the list of available supports.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support or <ESC> to finish :
The identified support is added to the list of available supports.
Support
The column displays the support name.
Trimmer
The column displays the trimmer requirement status.
Select All Supports
Select the check box to apply or remove a trimmer requirement for all supports in the list of available supports.
Apply Trimmer
Select from the drop down list to apply a trimmer requirement to the currently selected support. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the addition. Click Yes to add the trimmer steel requirement.

Remove Trimmer
Select from the drop down list to remove a trimmer requirement from the currently selected support. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the trimmer steel requirement.

Click Cancel to close the Set Trimmer window.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The CE is added to the list of available supports.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support or <ESC> to finish :
The identified support is added to the list of available supports.
Support
The column displays the support name.
Trimmer
The column displays the trimmer requirement status.
TRUE indicates a trimmer is required.
FALSE indicates a trimmer is not required.
Select All Supports
Select the check box to apply or remove a trimmer requirement for all supports in the list of available supports.
Apply Trimmer
Select from the drop down list to apply a trimmer requirement to the currently selected support. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the addition. Click Yes to add the trimmer steel requirement.
Remove Trimmer
Select from the drop down list to remove a trimmer requirement from the currently selected support. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the trimmer steel requirement.
TRUE indicates a trimmer is required.
FALSE indicates a trimmer is not required.
TRUE indicates a trimmer is required.
TRUE indicates a trimmer is required.
FALSE indicates a trimmer is not required.
FALSE indicates a trimmer is not required.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Pick Support or <ESC> to finish :
Note
:
ESC
Set Trimmer
Set Trimmer
CE
Identify By Cursor
Pick Support or <ESC> to finish :
Support
Trimmer
Select All Supports
Apply Trimmer
Yes
Remove Trimmer
Yes
Cancel
Set Trimmer


Creates a support group for two or more supports. The first support group member can be created from a trunnion or a framework support.
You are prompted to Identify support framework to create a group or <ESC> to finish:
Click to identify the first support group member using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
The support group is created, additional supports can then be added to the support group

An identifier [1] is added to the support name.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Identify support framework to create a group or <ESC> to finish:
Note
:


Adds the currently selected support to an existing support group.
If the first support group member is a trunnion, only hangers can be added to the group.
If the first support group member is a framework support, hangers or trunnions can be added to the group.
You are prompted to Identify group to add support to:
Click to identify the first support group member using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

The added support group member is renamed to be identical to the first support group member and an identifier [2] is added.

If the currently selected element is not a support, an error message displays summarizing the problem.

Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

Identify group to add support to:


Removes a support from a support group.
You are prompted to Identify support to remove from a group or <ESC> to finish:
Click to identify the last support group member using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

The removed support group member is renamed to be unique and the identifier [2] is removed.

If the selected element is not the last support member in the support group, an error message displays summarizing the problem.

Click to identify the last support member in the support group using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Note:
Only the last support group member can be removed from the support group.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Note
:
Identify support to remove from a group or <ESC> to finish:
Note
:


Displays a support illustration.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window.

The top of the View Multi Discipline Standard window displays the number of sheets and the currently displayed sheet number.
Click to display the previous sheet of the illustration.
Click to display the next sheet of the illustration.

Click to display the previous sheet of the illustration.

Click to display the next sheet of the illustration.
The bottom of the View Multi Discipline Standard window displays the name of the support.
Click Cancel to close the View Multi Discipline Standard window.
If the currently selected element is not a support, an error message displays summarizing the problem.

You are prompted to Identify a support
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Click to display the previous sheet of the illustration.
Click to display the next sheet of the illustration.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Pick Support :
Note
:
View Multi Discipline Standard
View Multi Discipline Standard
View Multi Discipline Standard
Cancel
View Multi Discipline Standard
Identify a support


Displays support dimension tags in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You can continue to select additional supports.
Press ESC to end the selection process and display the dimension tags for the selected supports.
Repeat the command to remove the dimension tags from the 3D view.

If the currently selected element is not a support, a Message window displays instructing you to pick a valid support member.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Pick Support :
Note
:
ESC
Message


Displays pipe rests in the 3D view.
All pipe rests are highlighted in the 3D view with a pin.
Repeat the command to remove the pin from the pipe rests in the 3D view.


Displays dimension tags for pipes and branches in the 3D view. The functionality also displays the position and function type of supports on the pipe.
You are prompted to Pick Pipe Branch(es) or <ESC> to finish :
Click to identify the branch using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You can continue to identify additional branches on the pipe.
Press ESC to end the selection process and display the dimension tags for the selected branches.
Repeat the command to remove the dimension tags from the 3D view.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the Branch is already selected.

Pick Pipe Branch(es) or <ESC> to finish :
Note
:
ESC


The Supports application allows you to create standard supports for pipework, cable trays, (both piping based cable trays (BRAN) and cable trays (CTRAY) created by the Cabling System) and HVAC. The application is highly interactive, enabling you to design supports with the minimum of effort. It is also highly configurable, allowing you to define project related defaults to control the design of supports and to determine the range and types of ancillary support components that can be used on the project.
The standard supports in this application, which are designed using structural sections, are template driven. A default set of structural templates based on British Standard Steelwork Sections is supplied with the application. All of these templates can be configured to suit the needs of an office or project to adopt a relevant national standard for steelwork sections. Refer to Framework Template Administration for further information.
Ancillaries are items that are attached to the supported object. For example, u-bolts, bolt-on shoes, anchors, and slip-units. The ancillaries associated with the template reflect those available with, or, suitable for, the standard. If the available templates do not reflect what you want to build, either ask your administrator to work with AVEVA Solutions to get your requirement designated as a new standard (and hence a new template) or create as a special support. A good example of a special, support is an additional brace to an existing template. This must be designed as, or converted to, a special with the extra brace added in using the standard Structures application. Otherwise a new template/standard is required.
Vessel Supports are identified as template/standard driven.
Ancillaries for cable tray and HVAC, sometimes referred to as fixings, are deemed to be the responsibility of the relevant contractor and are not dealt with in this application.

Framework Template Administration
Framework Template Administration


The administrator is responsible for initial setup of the default DATASETS stored in AVEVA Catalog, the default files associated with the Supports application (refer to the Supports Administrator Guide for further information) and setup of the structural steel sizes associated with the framework templates. The Supports application is supplied with a British Steel set of framework templates, which the administrator can modify to suit the specific requirements of the project.

Supports Administrator Guide
Supports Administrator Guide


The Supports application is supplied with a catalog and specification. The range of bore and components in the catalog are fixed and should be adequate for all projects. The catalog supplied and associated ‘/MDS’ specification must not be modified by the administrator or any other user.


This section describes the project setup for MDS.


This section describes the projects and databases for MDS.


The Supports application is supplied as part of AVEVA E3D Design. The Supports application relies upon certain project databases within the supplied APS (AVEVA Project Sample) and ACP (AVEVA Catalog Project) projects along with any client specific project data.
Project APS:
Contains sample databases that are intended to be copied into client projects and configured to suit your own needs.
The APS project also hosts the installation version of the MDU database. MDU can be configured to enable creation of user defined ancillaries.
Project ACP:
Contains AVEVA Supports catalogue data. The data contained within ACP is not intended to be modified.
Project CPL and PSL:
If a manufacturer’s interface is used for hanger design, then the
/MDS/HANGERS database is not used, and the manufacturer’s projects can be selected instead.
Project APS:
Contains sample databases that are intended to be copied into client projects and configured to suit your own needs.
The APS project also hosts the installation version of the MDU database. MDU can be configured to enable creation of user defined ancillaries.
Project ACP:
Contains AVEVA Supports catalogue data. The data contained within ACP is not intended to be modified.
Project CPL and PSL:
If a manufacturer’s interface is used for hanger design, then the
/MDS/HANGERS database is not used, and the manufacturer’s projects can be selected instead.

Project APS:
Contains sample databases that are intended to be copied into client projects and configured to suit your own needs.
The APS project also hosts the installation version of the MDU database. MDU can be configured to enable creation of user defined ancillaries.
Project ACP:
Contains AVEVA Supports catalogue data. The data contained within ACP is not intended to be modified.
Project CPL and PSL:
If a manufacturer’s interface is used for hanger design, then the
/MDS/HANGERS database is not used, and the manufacturer’s projects can be selected instead.

AVEVA E3D Design


This section describes the supplied databases for MDS.


Database Name
Db Number
Description
MDS/CATA
7320
Catalogues and specifications
MASTER/MDSDICT
7323
MDS LEXICON database
MDS/PROP
7328
Properties database
Database Name
Db Number
Description
MDS/CATA
7320
Catalogues and specifications
MASTER/MDSDICT
7323
MDS LEXICON database
MDS/PROP
7328
Properties database

Database Name
Db Number
Description
MDS/CATA
7320
Catalogues and specifications
MASTER/MDSDICT
7323
MDS LEXICON database
MDS/PROP
7328
Properties database

Database Name
Db Number
Description


Database Name
Db Number
Description
MDS/DRAFT
7322
DRAFT libraries/templates
MDS/DESITMPL-BS
7324
Framework templates for BS steel
MDS/DESITMPL-PSL
7326
Hanger templates for Pipe Support Ltd
MDS/DESITMPL-GRI
7327
Hanger templates for Grinnell
MDS/DESITMPL-AISC
7329
Framework templates for AISC Steel
MDS/DESI-SPECIAL-TMPL-BS
7330
Project special framework templates for BS Steel
MDS/DESI-SPECIAL-TMPL-DIN
7331
Project special framework templates for DIN Steel
MDS/DESI-SPECIAL-TMPL-AISC
7332
Project special framework templates for AISC Steel
MDS/DESITMPL-PIHASA
7333
Framework templates for Pihasa
MDS/WELDS
7334
Weld templates DATASETS database
MDS/DESITPML-DIN
7350
Framework templates for DIN Steel
MDS/MDSAPPDEFAULTS
7351
MDS Application Defaults database
MDS/DESITMPL-BS-ORI
7352
Orientated Framework templates for BS Steel
MDS/DESITMPL-AISC-ORI
7353
Orientated Framework templates for AISC Steel
MDS/DESITMPL-DIN-ORI
7354
Orientated Framework templates for DIN Steel
MDU/CATA
7355
MDS Catalogue for USER DEFINED Ancillaries
MDS/DESITMPL-OGLAEND
7356
Framework templates for Oglaend
Database Name
Db Number
Description
MDS/DRAFT
7322
DRAFT libraries/templates
MDS/DESITMPL-BS
7324
Framework templates for BS steel
MDS/DESITMPL-PSL
7326
Hanger templates for Pipe Support Ltd
MDS/DESITMPL-GRI
7327
Hanger templates for Grinnell
MDS/DESITMPL-AISC
7329
Framework templates for AISC Steel
MDS/DESI-SPECIAL-TMPL-BS
7330
Project special framework templates for BS Steel
MDS/DESI-SPECIAL-TMPL-DIN
7331
Project special framework templates for DIN Steel
MDS/DESI-SPECIAL-TMPL-AISC
7332
Project special framework templates for AISC Steel
MDS/DESITMPL-PIHASA
7333
Framework templates for Pihasa
MDS/WELDS
7334
Weld templates DATASETS database
MDS/DESITPML-DIN
7350
Framework templates for DIN Steel
MDS/MDSAPPDEFAULTS
7351
MDS Application Defaults database
MDS/DESITMPL-BS-ORI
7352
Orientated Framework templates for BS Steel
MDS/DESITMPL-AISC-ORI
7353
Orientated Framework templates for AISC Steel
MDS/DESITMPL-DIN-ORI
7354
Orientated Framework templates for DIN Steel
MDU/CATA
7355
MDS Catalogue for USER DEFINED Ancillaries
MDS/DESITMPL-OGLAEND
7356
Framework templates for Oglaend

Database Name
Db Number
Description
MDS/DRAFT
7322
DRAFT libraries/templates
MDS/DESITMPL-BS
7324
Framework templates for BS steel
MDS/DESITMPL-PSL
7326
Hanger templates for Pipe Support Ltd
MDS/DESITMPL-GRI
7327
Hanger templates for Grinnell
MDS/DESITMPL-AISC
7329
Framework templates for AISC Steel
MDS/DESI-SPECIAL-TMPL-BS
7330
Project special framework templates for BS Steel
MDS/DESI-SPECIAL-TMPL-DIN
7331
Project special framework templates for DIN Steel
MDS/DESI-SPECIAL-TMPL-AISC
7332
Project special framework templates for AISC Steel
MDS/DESITMPL-PIHASA
7333
Framework templates for Pihasa
MDS/WELDS
7334
Weld templates DATASETS database
MDS/DESITPML-DIN
7350
Framework templates for DIN Steel
MDS/MDSAPPDEFAULTS
7351
MDS Application Defaults database
MDS/DESITMPL-BS-ORI
7352
Orientated Framework templates for BS Steel
MDS/DESITMPL-AISC-ORI
7353
Orientated Framework templates for AISC Steel
MDS/DESITMPL-DIN-ORI
7354
Orientated Framework templates for DIN Steel
MDU/CATA
7355
MDS Catalogue for USER DEFINED Ancillaries
MDS/DESITMPL-OGLAEND
7356
Framework templates for Oglaend

Database Name
Db Number
Description


The following manufacturer’s interfaces can be used instead of the standard MDS hanger interface:
CPL - Witch Hanger from Carpenter & Paterson Ltd (supplied)
PSL - PS Designer from PSL
LIS - LICAD from Lisega (not supplied)
CPL - Witch Hanger from Carpenter & Paterson Ltd (supplied)
CPL - Witch Hanger from Carpenter & Paterson Ltd (supplied)
PSL - PS Designer from PSL
PSL - PS Designer from PSL
LIS - LICAD from Lisega (not supplied)
LIS - LICAD from Lisega (not supplied)


This section describes the LISEGA (LIS) Project Setup.
The LISEGA (LIS) project is not supplied by AVEVA.
Project setup is required to use the LISEGA supports third party hanger interface.
It is necessary to download the latest LISEGA databases from the LISEGA website.
A new AVEVA E3D Design project must be created using AVEVA Administration™. The project must be given an appropriate name and project code. For example, LISEGA and LIS.

The username, password and other aspects of the project can be modified using AVEVA Administration™.
A LISEGA team can be created for the new project.
Placeholder databases must be created for the LISEGA databases (downloaded from the LISEGA website).
Create the following databases in the new LIS project.
lis6993_0001:
Name
LS_CATA
Owning team
LISEGA
Database Type
Catalogue
Access Mode
Multiwrite
DB Number
6993
lis6994_0001:
Name
H&S_DICT
Owning team
LISEGA
Database Type
Dictionary
Access Mode
Update
DB Number
6994
lis6993_0001:
Name
LS_CATA

Owning team
LISEGA

Database Type
Catalogue

Access Mode
Multiwrite

DB Number
6993
lis6994_0001:
Name
H&S_DICT

Owning team
LISEGA

Database Type
Dictionary

Access Mode
Update

DB Number
6994
When the databases have been created, it is necessary to copy the downloaded LISEGA databases over the top of the placeholder databases in the %lis000% folder. For example, C:\Users\Public\Documents\AVEVA\Projects\E3D2.1\LISEGA\lis000
When the databases have been overwritten, the LISEGA databases can be included in an engineering project.
lis6993_0001:
Name
LS_CATA
Owning team
LISEGA
Database Type
Catalogue
Access Mode
Multiwrite
DB Number
6993
lis6994_0001:
Name
H&S_DICT
Owning team
LISEGA
Database Type
Dictionary
Access Mode
Update
DB Number
6994
Important: LISEGA administers project databases separately to AVEVA. There may be discrepancies between the LISEGA projects and the provided information. If differences occur, please contact LISEGA support for further information.

Important:
AVEVA E3D Design


This section describes the project database setup for MDS.


The databases used by the Supports application are split into two classes:
The following diagram displays the relationships between the different databases required for use in the Supports application.

                  *

                  One of the databases listed in each class is required to be used in an MDB.

                  **

                  These databases are optional and should be used in addition to their like named counterpart.
                     For example, MDS/DESITMPL-BS-ORI should be used with MDS/DESITMPL-BS.

                  ***

                  Optional databases provided by the hanger manufacturers to be used in conjunction
                     with their design interfaces.

One of the databases listed in each class is required to be used in an MDB.
These databases are optional and should be used in addition to their like named counterpart.
                     For example, MDS/DESITMPL-BS-ORI should be used with MDS/DESITMPL-BS.

Optional databases provided by the hanger manufacturers to be used in conjunction
                     with their design interfaces.

                  *

                  One of the databases listed in each class is required to be used in an MDB.

                  **

                  These databases are optional and should be used in addition to their like named counterpart.
                     For example, MDS/DESITMPL-BS-ORI should be used with MDS/DESITMPL-BS.

                  ***

                  Optional databases provided by the hanger manufacturers to be used in conjunction
                     with their design interfaces.

AVEVA controlled reference libraries. These databases are maintained by AVEVA and generally regarded as being non-user definable. These databases should be included in customer projects as foreign imports from the AVEVA ACP project.
User definable template and configuration databases. These databases contain client/project specific customized supports data. Basic versions of these databases should initially be copied into a client project from the APS project and then modified to suit. You are then free to include the customized versions of these databases either in a local project or by foreign project reference.
AVEVA controlled reference libraries. These databases are maintained by AVEVA and generally regarded as being non-user definable. These databases should be included in customer projects as foreign imports from the AVEVA ACP project.
AVEVA controlled reference libraries. These databases are maintained by AVEVA and generally regarded as being non-user definable. These databases should be included in customer projects as foreign imports from the AVEVA ACP project.
User definable template and configuration databases. These databases contain client/project specific customized supports data. Basic versions of these databases should initially be copied into a client project from the APS project and then modified to suit. You are then free to include the customized versions of these databases either in a local project or by foreign project reference.
User definable template and configuration databases. These databases contain client/project specific customized supports data. Basic versions of these databases should initially be copied into a client project from the APS project and then modified to suit. You are then free to include the customized versions of these databases either in a local project or by foreign project reference.


Client application/supports defaults are stored in an instance of the MDS/APPDEFAULTS database. This database is customizable and can be stored locally within a project environment or referenced from a foreign project.
From time to time, AVEVA updates the database schema in the MDS/APPDEFAULTS. The Supports administrator can update the customized versions of the project when necessary. Tools are provided to achieve this and are contained within AVEVA Catalog. Refer to Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases for further information.

Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases
Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases


When the Supports application creates a reinforcing pad on a tube element, it automatically sets the MTOREF attribute to the SPREF of the LSTU to allocate material for the pad. Currently there is no method to set the required length apart from the MTOLENGTH attribute of the detail reference of the lstu spref. It is recommended that this attribute is set to the maximum length of a reinforcing pad so that the maximum length is ordered in all cases.


The length of a reinforcing pad can be displayed on an Isometric drawing.

The reinforcing pad is displayed as a miscellaneous component.
The reinforcing pad must be associated with an EXTT dataset. The example displays the EXTT attribute associated with an AT29 reinforcing pad. The EXTT dataset can be added using the Model View window. Refer to Model View for further information.

Model View
Model View
Model View


This section describes the configuration checklist for MDS.


The table contains all the steps an administrator must check when attempting to configure the Supports application for a project’s requirements.
Step
Description
1
Launch AVEVA Catalog, as a user that has permissions to modify the catalogue and display the Supports Admin Data window.
Modify the defaults:
Model Application Defaults. For example, clearance, overlap, pipe slope.
Application Support Type. For example, FT03 is not needed by project.
Replacement Support Name. For example, FT09 displays in Model and Draw application as PS132.
Support Descriptions. For example, a pedestal support for an elbow is described as a Duck Foot.
Available Support Ancillaries. For example, AT01 is not allowed on Support Type FT08.
Modify the Hangers Configuration Description and Configuration name (optional).
Remove configurations that are not used on the Project (optional). NOT RECOMMENDED.
2
Launch AVEVA Catalog, as a user that has permissions to modify the catalogue and display the Supports Ancillary Data window.
Complete all dimensions (design parameters), weight, minimum and maximum values required by the project
3
Modify the project specification to match settings used in step 2. For example the pipe class ‘CS’ for carbon steel to match the :MDSPipeMat uda at specification level in the project.
4
Launch AVEVA Catalog, as a user that has permissions to modify the catalogue and display the Supports Admin Data window.
Modify the support zone identification (Zone ID) settings.
5
Modify DES-SUPP-NAMES* in the project default directory for:
Auto naming files.
6
Structural Design Templates - Refer to the Framework Template Administration section for further information.
7
Hanger Design Templates - Check that the Template represents the configuration defined in the Supports Admin Data and Supports Hanger Data windows. Not required if using a Supports Hanger Manufacturer Interface.
8
Drawing Backing Sheets ‑ Create/modify to suit project requirements.
Step
Description
1
Launch AVEVA Catalog, as a user that has permissions to modify the catalogue and display the Supports Admin Data window.
Modify the defaults:
Model Application Defaults. For example, clearance, overlap, pipe slope.
Application Support Type. For example, FT03 is not needed by project.
Replacement Support Name. For example, FT09 displays in Model and Draw application as PS132.
Support Descriptions. For example, a pedestal support for an elbow is described as a Duck Foot.
Available Support Ancillaries. For example, AT01 is not allowed on Support Type FT08.
Modify the Hangers Configuration Description and Configuration name (optional).
Remove configurations that are not used on the Project (optional). NOT RECOMMENDED.
2
Launch AVEVA Catalog, as a user that has permissions to modify the catalogue and display the Supports Ancillary Data window.
Complete all dimensions (design parameters), weight, minimum and maximum values required by the project
3
Modify the project specification to match settings used in step 2. For example the pipe class ‘CS’ for carbon steel to match the :MDSPipeMat uda at specification level in the project.
4
Launch AVEVA Catalog, as a user that has permissions to modify the catalogue and display the Supports Admin Data window.
Modify the support zone identification (Zone ID) settings.
5
Modify DES-SUPP-NAMES* in the project default directory for:
Auto naming files.
6
Structural Design Templates - Refer to the Framework Template Administration section for further information.
7
Hanger Design Templates - Check that the Template represents the configuration defined in the Supports Admin Data and Supports Hanger Data windows. Not required if using a Supports Hanger Manufacturer Interface.
8
Drawing Backing Sheets ‑ Create/modify to suit project requirements.

Step
Description
1
Launch AVEVA Catalog, as a user that has permissions to modify the catalogue and display the Supports Admin Data window.
Modify the defaults:
Model Application Defaults. For example, clearance, overlap, pipe slope.
Application Support Type. For example, FT03 is not needed by project.
Replacement Support Name. For example, FT09 displays in Model and Draw application as PS132.
Support Descriptions. For example, a pedestal support for an elbow is described as a Duck Foot.
Available Support Ancillaries. For example, AT01 is not allowed on Support Type FT08.
Modify the Hangers Configuration Description and Configuration name (optional).
Remove configurations that are not used on the Project (optional). NOT RECOMMENDED.
2
Launch AVEVA Catalog, as a user that has permissions to modify the catalogue and display the Supports Ancillary Data window.
Complete all dimensions (design parameters), weight, minimum and maximum values required by the project
3
Modify the project specification to match settings used in step 2. For example the pipe class ‘CS’ for carbon steel to match the :MDSPipeMat uda at specification level in the project.
4
Launch AVEVA Catalog, as a user that has permissions to modify the catalogue and display the Supports Admin Data window.
Modify the support zone identification (Zone ID) settings.
5
Modify DES-SUPP-NAMES* in the project default directory for:
Auto naming files.
6
Structural Design Templates - Refer to the Framework Template Administration section for further information.
7
Hanger Design Templates - Check that the Template represents the configuration defined in the Supports Admin Data and Supports Hanger Data windows. Not required if using a Supports Hanger Manufacturer Interface.
8
Drawing Backing Sheets ‑ Create/modify to suit project requirements.

Framework Template Administration
Step
Description
AVEVA Catalog
Supports Admin Data
Model
Model
Draw
AVEVA Catalog
Supports Ancillary Data
AVEVA Catalog
Supports Admin Data
Framework Template Administration
Supports Admin Data
Supports Hanger Data


This section describes the framework template administration for MDS.


This section describes the template modification rules for MDS.


Supports application Structural Design Templates may be configured to an alternative National Standard for Steelwork Sections than the British Standard supplied as default. This may be a different size from the same steelwork standard or a different size from a different standard.
Apply the following rules when replacing the default size to make sure the Supports application functions correctly:
When a framework is created, the template is copied to the datum support (the first pipe identified will be the datum support) and then the framework is stretched and re-sized, depending on the method of creation used. For example, Cursor, Dimensions or Clearance. Therefore the initial positioning and orientation of the sections within the structure are critical.
An example of replacing the default steelwork size is shown in Framework Setup.
The origin of each template must remain in the same position when the steelwork size is modified. The example shown in this section has the origin on the back mark of the cross bar. Move the origin to align with the back when the size is changed. This makes sure that the origin is placed in the correct position in relationship to the datum ancillary (ANCI) when the framework is generated.
DO NOT modify the position of the section starts and ends in relationship to the structure orientation.
Use the naming convention described in Framework Naming Conventions.
There is a limit of fifty structural templates per support type.
All structural sections defined as GENSEC elements in the default templates will have a numerical value set against their design parameter attribute. For example, the default value for design parameter number 1 of GENSEC ‘/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1-BAR-1’ is set to ‘1140’. This value is the maximum allowable length for this particular GENSEC. The value is checked against the actual length of a GENSEC element, named <structurename>-BAR-1, and is created automatically during the creation of a Pipe Support by the Supports application. Clients may modify this attribute in their template database as part of their configuration.
Where a template contains internal joints, it may be necessary to modify the specification reference to a handed joint when a mirror operation is performed. To do this, set the uda :MdsMirror to the spref required for a mirrored joint, when the joint is created in the template.
The origin of each template must remain in the same position when the steelwork size is modified. The example shown in this section has the origin on the back mark of the cross bar. Move the origin to align with the back when the size is changed. This makes sure that the origin is placed in the correct position in relationship to the datum ancillary (ANCI) when the framework is generated.
The origin of each template must remain in the same position when the steelwork size is modified. The example shown in this section has the origin on the back mark of the cross bar. Move the origin to align with the back when the size is changed. This makes sure that the origin is placed in the correct position in relationship to the datum ancillary (ANCI) when the framework is generated.
DO NOT modify the position of the section starts and ends in relationship to the structure orientation.
DO NOT modify the position of the section starts and ends in relationship to the structure orientation.
Use the naming convention described in Framework Naming Conventions.
Use the naming convention described in Framework Naming Conventions.
There is a limit of fifty structural templates per support type.
There is a limit of fifty structural templates per support type.
All structural sections defined as GENSEC elements in the default templates will have a numerical value set against their design parameter attribute. For example, the default value for design parameter number 1 of GENSEC ‘/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1-BAR-1’ is set to ‘1140’. This value is the maximum allowable length for this particular GENSEC. The value is checked against the actual length of a GENSEC element, named <structurename>-BAR-1, and is created automatically during the creation of a Pipe Support by the Supports application. Clients may modify this attribute in their template database as part of their configuration.
All structural sections defined as GENSEC elements in the default templates will have a numerical value set against their design parameter attribute. For example, the default value for design parameter number 1 of GENSEC ‘/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1-BAR-1’ is set to ‘1140’. This value is the maximum allowable length for this particular GENSEC. The value is checked against the actual length of a GENSEC element, named <structurename>-BAR-1, and is created automatically during the creation of a Pipe Support by the Supports application. Clients may modify this attribute in their template database as part of their configuration.
Where a template contains internal joints, it may be necessary to modify the specification reference to a handed joint when a mirror operation is performed. To do this, set the uda :MdsMirror to the spref required for a mirrored joint, when the joint is created in the template.
Where a template contains internal joints, it may be necessary to modify the specification reference to a handed joint when a mirror operation is performed. To do this, set the uda :MdsMirror to the spref required for a mirrored joint, when the joint is created in the template.
Note:
External joints to support frameworks also use the :MdsMirror mechanism.

Framework Naming Conventions
Framework Setup
Framework Naming Conventions
<structurename>
-BAR-1
Note
:
Framework Setup


This section describes the framework setup for MDS.


Replacing the Default Steelwork Section Size

The Supports application is supplied with a default set of frameworks based on British Steelwork standards. The project can modify the steelwork sizes and the following example explains how the administrator makes the alternatives available. In the example, support type FT09 option 1, which uses 60x60x8 angle British Steel Standard is changed to 2x2x3/8 AISC Standard.

Properties


Modifying the Design Template’s Minimum/Maximum Lengths

All structural sections defined in the Design Template Database have their design parameter set to the maximum usable length. The Supports application issues a warning to the user when the Support Integrity Checker is actioned at the end of each creation or modification process. This check is only a warning and the user is allowed to complete the support. The warning indicates to the user that either the support is stressed or the steelwork size needs increasing.
It is also possible to define a minimum length by setting design parameter 2. For example, if the design parameters of a section are set to 1000 100, the maximum length is 1000 and the minimum length is 100.


Create template internal joints using standard structural connections. If a joint needs to be ‘handed’ for mirrored frameworks, use the uda :MdsMirror at the catalogue join element to store the joint reference.


Modifying the Appearance of Joints and Fittings on the Supports ADP Drawing

If you do not want a template joint or fitting to appear on the Supports ADP drawing, set the FIXING function attribute to DUMMY. Joints and fixings are then ignored on the drawing material list and are not tagged in the graphical views. Use this attribute when a joint, which has no physical properties, is used to cut-out a section.


This section describes the naming conventions for MDS.


Make sure each framework conforms to the following naming conventions. This enables the Supports application to navigate to the appropriate element and customize the application for both the Model and Draw stages of support production. Failure to apply these naming conventions may cause the applications to fail to produce supports.
APPLDW
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS
APPLDA
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/DATA/{type}
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/DATA/FT
ZONE
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype}
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09
STRU
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype}/{option}
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1
FRMW
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype}/{option}-FRMW1
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1-FRMW1
GENSEC
CROSSBAR

/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype/{option}-BAR-1
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1-BAR-1

VERTICAL MEMBERS (if required)

/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype}/{option}-V1 or V2
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1-V1
SUBS
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype}/{option}-SUBS1
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT29/1-SUBS1
JLDATU
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype]/{option}-V1/S1
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/10-V1/S1
PLDATU
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name/{frameworktype}/{option}-V1/S1/PLDAT
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/10-V1/S1/PLDAT
FIXING
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype/{option}-V1/S1/IJOINT1
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/10-V1/S1/IJOINT1
There are two zones for each of these framework types: FT03, FT04, FT14, FT15, FT18, and FT19. Each one is supplied with the suffix -H or -V. For example, /SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT03H.
The suffix allows the orientation of members within the structure to be different when used with vertical or horizontal lines.
Type
Name format
Example
APPLDW
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS
APPLDA
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/DATA/{type}
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/DATA/FT
ZONE
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype}
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09
STRU
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype}/{option}
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1
FRMW
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype}/{option}-FRMW1
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1-FRMW1
GENSEC
CROSSBAR
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype/{option}-BAR-1
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1-BAR-1
VERTICAL MEMBERS (if required)
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype}/{option}-V1 or V2
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/1-V1
SUBS
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype}/{option}-SUBS1
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT29/1-SUBS1
JLDATU
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype]/{option}-V1/S1
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/10-V1/S1
PLDATU
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name/{frameworktype}/{option}-V1/S1/PLDAT
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/10-V1/S1/PLDAT
FIXING
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/{name}/{frameworktype/{option}-V1/S1/IJOINT1
/SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT09/10-V1/S1/IJOINT1

Model
Draw


This section describes the available templates for MDS.


Extending the Number of Steelwork Framework Types Available

The supplied set of templates contain, typically, four options for each framework. To extend this number, create extra structures using the naming convention in Framework Naming Conventions. To reduce the number of framework types, delete unwanted structures from the design template database. The supplied specification handles up to fifty options per framework type.

Framework Naming Conventions
Framework Naming Conventions


This section describes the template options for MDS.


Each standard has the ability to add up to a maximum of six cross bars. In some circumstances the office or project standard may not want a particular standard to allow cross bar creation. Control this by setting the :Mdsbars attribute at the template zone level. Use a ‘true’ setting to allow cross bar creation and ‘false’ to prevent it.


Creation of Standard in the Horizontal or Vertical Plane

Some standards allow the creation of a support in the horizontal or vertical plane. In some circumstances the office or project standard may not allow both. Control this by setting the :MdsHV attribute at the template zone level.
:MdsHV
Description
BOTH
Allows creation in the horizontal and vertical plane
HORI
Allows creation in the horizontal plane only
VERT
Allows creation on the vertical plane only
:MdsHV
Description
BOTH
Allows creation in the horizontal and vertical plane
HORI
Allows creation in the horizontal plane only
VERT
Allows creation on the vertical plane only

:MdsHV
Description
BOTH
Allows creation in the horizontal and vertical plane
HORI
Allows creation in the horizontal plane only
VERT
Allows creation on the vertical plane only

:MdsHV
Description


At each section within the template, design parameter 1 is set to the maximum length allowed. The support integrity checker monitors this value against the actual length and issues a message to the user when the support has been completed. If the :MdsCheck attribute is set to true, the user is not allowed to complete the support without making the section length less than the maximum allowed. If the :MdsCheck attribute is set to false, a warning is issued and the support is completed.


When a support is created, it uses the application overlap default, obtained from the Supports Application Defaults window.

This value is used to overlap the steelwork for welding (as per the rules defined for each standard).

This value can be overridden on each bar of the template by setting the :MdsOlap attribute. If the uda :MdsOlap is set to OVERLAP, the application uses the overlap value stored in the uda :MdsOnum instead of the global steelwork overlap value.

Supports Application Defaults


The vertical GENSEC is extended past the cross bar by the application overlap value, in order to weld the GENSEC together. In some circumstances the vertical member may need to be flush with the top of the cross bar. To achieve this, set the uda :MdsOlap value at the vertical GENSEC to OVERLAP and the uda :MdsOnum value to -100 (if the cross bar depth is 100).
The following example is the standard/default configuration with the :MdsOlap unset <default>.

The following example assumes a common template GENSEC size of 100x100x8 angle. The vertical GENSEC uda :MdsOlap value is set to OVERLAP and the :MdsOnum value is set to -100, (the depth of the cross bar being 100).


Mitred templates can be created using a combination of appropriate overlap overrides and bar end plane manipulation.
The following example describes the modification of an FT09 template standard to include miterd internal faces.

The example displays a horizontal bar and two vertical legs of a profile sized 70mm x 70mm x 6mm. The bar and vertical legs have been extended so that each end is flush with the steelwork adjacent to it. The horizontal bar justification p-line is CBOT and the vertical bars are justified to the NA p-line.
To miter the framework, two steps are required:


Modify End Plane Direction - Horizontal Bar

The horizontal bar ends must be modified so that they are cut in the required plane directions for a 45-degree miter. The plane directions are controlled by the DRNEND and DRNSTART attributes on the GENSEC element. The attributes set the plane normal direction of each end of the GENSEC.
The example displays the settings:

The bar ends are cut in the desired direction to produce a miter.
Note:
The plane normal origin is set at the end point of the justification line of the GENSEC (CBOT in this case).

Note
:


When the end directions have been defined for the horizontal bar, the overlap values must be overwritten. When the FT09 standard is built, the ends of the bar are extended so that they are initially flush with the outside of each vertical bar. The bar must be offset at each end to move the miter plane from the built position to the required position.
The example displays the CBOT p-line as the plane origin at either end of the GENSEC. When the FT09 standard is built, the CBOT is initially extended to the outside face of each vertical bar. In order to move the miter plane into the correct position, an offset distance equal to the width of the vertical bar must be applied. In this case the vertical bar width is 70mm).

The offset override can be applied by setting attribute values on the horizontal bar. The overlap values are applied at both ends of the horizontal bar:
Note:
The OVERLAP keyword instructs the software to override the system overlap value.

Note
:


Modify the End Plane Direction - Vertical Bars

Modifications can be made to vertical bars. In this case, the bars are justified to the neutral axis p-line (NA) instead of CBOT.
The example displays the settings:


Modify the End Overlaps - Horizontal Bar

The vertical bar ends must be modified to ensure that the miter plane is positioned correctly when the framework is built.
In this case, the offset value is not the same as the horizontal bar because the NA p-line is being used as the justification line. This means that the offset distance is measured from the NA p-line to the outside leg of the vertical bar and the length of the vertical bars must be reduced by this amount during the framework build. In the example, the distance between the NA p-line end to the outside face of the bar is 50.7mm.
The example displays the settings:.

The modifications ensure that a mitered framework is built when the selected standard is created.

The template administrator can manually modify bar lengths in the template to display a representative view of the template as it is built in the model.
The example displays a template that has been modified to look more like the framework as it is generated in the Supports application. The bar lengths have been manually altered to show the appropriate miter.

Note:
The layout of the template members may not look the same as the built support. The example displays template members when modifications are made.
Note: Manual adjustments do not have any impact on the way the framework is built in the model.

Note
:
Note
:


Each support framework has the functionality to control the minimum and maximum pipe bore allowed for the template at the owning ZONE and the individual template STRU elements. Setting the minimum and maximum bore at the owning ZONE of the templates defines the minimum and maximum bore for the entire framework. It is also possible to set the minimum and maximum bore at the STRU for each individual framework template. For example, if the first template for FT09 is 60x06x8 angle, the :MdsMaxBore to is set to 100 and the :MdsMinBore to is set to 50, a pipe cannot be added to the support which is less than 50 or greater than 100. If the support is created on a pipe that is larger or smaller than this range, the template is not available upon creation and the Supports application attempts to select the next valid template in the list. The minimum and maximum bore must be set at the owning ZONE for the templates and must encompass the size range of all the individual templates below it.


The support framework can be configured to set the minimum and maximum dimension values for each pipe bore allowed on the framework. This is achieved by setting the MdsRange: UDA of the template STRU.
Note:
Allowable dimensions and their effect on the framework differ between standards. Detailed information about allowable dimensions for each standard are contained within the SupportConfiguration.xml file. Refer to Dimension Customization for further information.

Dimension Customization
Note
:
Dimension Customization


The example displays an FT35 framework template which is configured by setting four dimensional values.

The MDSRange UDA for the first template is set to:
This is interpreted as:

The example contains 2 dimension ranges separated by the ' \ ' character. Each range is made up of 4 values separated by the ',' character. The comma separated range values are:
Description
The dimension is controlled by this range.
The minimum length of the dimension.
The maximum length of the dimension.
The pipe bore that the dimension values apply to.
Example
1
0
914
50
For the example template and the range in the above table we can say the following: For pipe bores up to 50mm, dimension 1 must be between 0 and 914mm.
It is possible to define a dimension range for more than one dimension at a time. In the above example, Range 2 defines values for multiple dimensions. Multiple dimension assignments are always encapsulated by brackets () and are separated by the '/' character.
Description
The dimension is controlled by this range. Additional '/' character separated values encapsulated in brackets define multiple dimension ranges.
The minimum length of the dimension.
The maximum length of the dimension.
The pipe bore that the dimension values apply to.
Example
(3/4)
0
610
50
The values in Range 2 mean that for pipe bores up to 50mm, dimensions 3 and 4 must be between 0 and 610mm.
Field 1
Field 2
Field 3
Field 4
Description
The dimension is controlled by this range.
The minimum length of the dimension.
The maximum length of the dimension.
The pipe bore that the dimension values apply to.
Example
1
0
914
50
Field 1
Field 2
Field 3
Field 4
Description
The dimension is controlled by this range. Additional '/' character separated values encapsulated in brackets define multiple dimension ranges.
The minimum length of the dimension.
The maximum length of the dimension.
The pipe bore that the dimension values apply to.
Example
(3/4)
0
610
50
Note:
Dimension 2 is omitted as it does not need to be checked.

Note
:
Field 1
Field 2
Field 3
Field 4
Description
Example
Description
Example


It is possible to set range values for dimensions so that when larger bore pipes are used on the framework, the allowable dimensions can be reduced as necessary. For example, the range used for SIngle Bore Ranges can be modified if larger pipes are used by adding additional dimensional ranges. Refer to Example: Single Bore Ranges for further information. In this case, additional values for 100mm pipe bores are created.

Range 1 and Range 3 both set a dimensional range for dimension 1 of the framework. If the framework supports 50mm bore pipes, the dimension 1 range is 0 - 914mm as defined by Range 1. If the framework supports 100mm bore pipes, the dimension 1 range is 0 - 500mm as defined by range 3.
Note:
For a mixture of pipe bores used on a framework, the largest pipe bore is always used to apply the appropriate range values.

Example: Single Bore Ranges
Example: Single Bore Ranges
Note
:


The Supports application can automatically orientate the support structure steel members of a framework type support, dependant on the orientation of identified stiffeners. The correct orientation is achieved by utilizing appropriate templates. Each standard template has four alternatives as depicted in the example for an FT08 support frame.

The alternative templates are named in the form:
where suffix, is a configuration code based on the orientation of the stiffeners. For example, /SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT08/1/1, /SUPPORT/FRAMES/BS/FT08/1/2.
Only templates that are built up from angle profiles have oriented alternatives.
The user-defined attribute (uda) :MdsTmplOri is included in the MDS project MASTER/MDSDICT, which is used to store the orientation of stiffeners as an integer. This uda is available at STRU level and the default value is "0".
/{standard_template_name}/{suffix}

suffix


This section describes the project special templates for MDS.


Project special templates allow for the creation of a special support with some GENSEC members very quickly, and if necessary to complete the design of the support in the standard Supports application.
Write access is required to the project special discipline zones owned by the APPLDW, for example, /SUPPORT/FRAMES/SPECIALS/BS to create your own Project Special structural templates.
The origin of a support structure is always at the P9 of the DATUM ancillary of the current support being created. The copied members of a project special template are positioned relative to the support structure origin position.


It is mandatory that project special templates zones are stored in an APPLDW named /SUPPORT/FRAMES/SPECIALS/{name}.
Three zones are required to store the project special structure templates. Name them as follows to enable the Supports application to recognize the appropriate discipline templates:
In the Supports application, if a discipline zone exists, for example, /SUPPORT/SPECIALS/BS/PIPE, the STRU elements are displayed in the Select Project Special Template window. Otherwise you are informed that the zone /SUPPORT/SPECIALS/BS/PIPE does not exist, and the Copy Project Special operation is aborted. If the zone exists but there are no STRU elements, an empty list displays on the Select Project Special Template window.
/SUPPORT/SPECIALS/{name}/PIPE, the PIPING template zone.
/SUPPORT/SPECIALS/{name}/HVAC, the HVAC template zone.
/SUPPORT/SPECIALS/{name}/TRAY, the Cable Tray template zone.
/SUPPORT/SPECIALS/{name}/PIPE, the PIPING template zone.
/SUPPORT/SPECIALS/{name}/PIPE, the PIPING template zone.
/SUPPORT/SPECIALS/{name}/HVAC, the HVAC template zone.
/SUPPORT/SPECIALS/{name}/HVAC, the HVAC template zone.
/SUPPORT/SPECIALS/{name}/TRAY, the Cable Tray template zone.
/SUPPORT/SPECIALS/{name}/TRAY, the Cable Tray template zone.
Note:
The application dataworld associated with special supports must have the purpose set to MDSS to be registered for use with the Supports application.

Select Project Special
Select Project Special
Note
:


Filter Settings at a Piping or Tray Project Special Template

The uda :MdsHv setting at the STRU element of the project special template is the only filtering mechanism available. It can be set to HORI, VERT, or BOTH. For example, only available on horizontal pipes or trays, only available on vertical pipes or trays or available on both horizontal and vertical trays. These settings are relative to the orientation of the current pipe or tray being supported by the special support.
The list of piping and cable tray project special templates displayed, and available to the user, is the same list as the STRU members that currently exist in the appropriate discipline template zone. It is filtered according to the settings of the uda :MdsHv at the structural template, and the orientation of the pipe or tray being supported.
The selected structural template is copied into the special support being created without any modifications to the design of its members. None of the attributes at the project special STRU template or any of its members are used by the Supports application for either of these disciplines. They are not required and should not be set.
The project special templates members in the piping and cable tray disciplines are copied exactly into the special support and positioned relative to the special support origin currently being created. There is no automatic modification of the positions and length of the template members when they are copied into the support.


Filter and Build Settings at an HVAC Project Special Template

HVAC project special templates allow frameworks to be built with limited automated re-sizing for variable size ducting.


The list of HVAC templates, for the HVAC STRT element to be supported, is filtered on the settings of two uda’s. They are :MdsHv (described in Filter Settings at a Piping or Tray Project Special Template) and :MdsRange and are both attributes of the STRU template.
The second filter control, :MdsRange, is implemented for HVAC templates only. It controls whether insulation exists on the HVAC STRT element being supported. The settings are shown in the table below:
0
Restricts the STRU template to support only HVAC STRT elements that are uninsulated.
1
Restricts the STRU template to support only HVAC STRT elements that are insulated.
2, any other value, or left unset
Allows the STRU template to support HVAC STRT elements that are either uninsulated or insulated.
Having set the udas at the STRU templates, consider also :MdsCheck. Set this uda at the time the template is selected and/or built from the list displayed in the Select Project Special Template window. The options are shown in the table below:
true
Includes the insulation thickness of the HVAC STRT element in the design and build calculations of the STRU template members copied to the current HVAC Special Support.
false
(default setting)
Exclude the insulation thickness of the HVAC STRT element in the design and build calculations of the STRU template members copied to the current HVAC Special Support.

Setting
Action
0
Restricts the STRU template to support only HVAC STRT elements that are uninsulated.
1
Restricts the STRU template to support only HVAC STRT elements that are insulated.
2, any other value, or left unset
Allows the STRU template to support HVAC STRT elements that are either uninsulated or insulated.
Setting
Action
true
Includes the insulation thickness of the HVAC STRT element in the design and build calculations of the STRU template members copied to the current HVAC Special Support.
false
(default setting)
Exclude the insulation thickness of the HVAC STRT element in the design and build calculations of the STRU template members copied to the current HVAC Special Support.

Filter Settings at a Piping or Tray Project Special Template
Filter Settings at a Piping or Tray Project Special Template
Setting
Action


Like a standard framework template, HVAC special template members are added to the template relative to the origin of the template STRU.
Each of the HVAC Project Special Support templates are built on a base HVAC STRT duct sized 500mm wide x 500mm high. This is done to enable relative sizing and positioning of template members when the HVAC special template is built on a different duct size.

When the template is built, new elements are created and positioned as required for each support case.
It is possible to create GENSECS (representing framework bars), SUBS (representing items, for example, end plates) and EXTR (extrusions which can be used to represent, for example, linings).
It is possible to control the relative positions of the GENSEC, SUBS and EXTR element types (including the vertices of EXTR elements when they are applied to a duct of different size to a reference duct 500mm x 500mm. It is also possible to control the relative extension of GENSEC elements.
The control of element relative positioning and extension is controlled by the UDAs:
Both UDAs are configured as a series of character delimited instructions, a typical instruction string is:
The instruction string can be broken down into three sections (delimited by the '\' character).

:MdsConfigA
:MdsConfigB


Description
Field to control whether or not relative positioning is enabled for the current element.
An E3D model direction wrt the owning STRU. If positioning is required, any positive offsets are performed in this direction.
Distance proportion of the calculated difference between the reference HVAC duct and the supported HVAC in the model that will be used to offset the current element. For example, if a 300mm x 300mm HVAC is being supported, the difference is 300mm - 500mm = -200mm and bar positions will need to move to suit the smaller duct.
The cross-sectional dimension to be used to calculate any dimension differences between the reference HVAC and the current element.

Example
TRUE
W
0.5
WIDTH

Enable Relative Element Positioning
Move Direction
Proportion of difference from Reference Duct
HVAC Relative Dimension
Description
Field to control whether or not relative positioning is enabled for the current element.
An E3D model direction wrt the owning STRU. If positioning is required, any positive offsets are performed in this direction.
Distance proportion of the calculated difference between the reference HVAC duct and the supported HVAC in the model that will be used to offset the current element. For example, if a 300mm x 300mm HVAC is being supported, the difference is 300mm - 500mm = -200mm and bar positions will need to move to suit the smaller duct.
The cross-sectional dimension to be used to calculate any dimension differences between the reference HVAC and the current element.
Example
TRUE
W
0.5
WIDTH

Description
Example


Description
Field to control whether or not an extension change is enabled for the current element for the START or END of the GENSEC.
Distance proportion of the calculated difference between the reference HVAC duct and the HVAC being supported in the model that is used to offset the current element. For example, if a 300mm x 300mm HVAC is supported, the difference is 300mm - 500mm = -200mm and bar positions will need to move to suit the smaller duct.
Example
TRUE
0.5

Enable START/END Extension
Proportion of difference from Reference Duct
Description
Field to control whether or not an extension change is enabled for the current element for the START or END of the GENSEC.
Distance proportion of the calculated difference between the reference HVAC duct and the HVAC being supported in the model that is used to offset the current element. For example, if a 300mm x 300mm HVAC is supported, the difference is 300mm - 500mm = -200mm and bar positions will need to move to suit the smaller duct.
Example
TRUE
0.5

Enable START/END Extension
Proportion of difference from Reference Duct
Description
Example


When adding a framework bar to the template, note that the bar must be named with the convention <template STRU name> -BAR- <incremented bar number>
The :MDSConfigA UDA is set as:


Value
FALSE

Description
No relative positioning required.
No value required.
No value required.
No value required.

Enable Relative Element Positioning
Move Direction
Proportion of difference from Reference Duct
HVAC Relative Dimension
Value
FALSE
Description
No relative positioning required.
No value required.
No value required.
No value required.

Enable Relative Element Positioning
Move Direction
Proportion of difference from Reference Duct
HVAC Relative Dimension
Value
Description


Value
TRUE
0.5
Description
GENSEC start extension is required.
Bar start is extended by 0.5 x (500 - HVAC width).

Enable START extension
Proportion of difference from Reference Duct
Value
TRUE
0.5
Description
GENSEC start extension is required.
Bar start is extended by 0.5 x (500 - HVAC width).

Enable START extension
Proportion of difference from Reference Duct
Value
Description


Value
TRUE
0.5
Description
GENSEC end extension is required.
Bar end is extended by 0.5 x (500 - HVAC width).
The overview of the setup for the bar is that no relative position change is required when the bar is created as the bar is always the same position relative to the datum. However, the start and end of the bar must be extended relative to the width of the duct that the framework is created against.
Enable END extension
Proportion of difference from reference duct
Value
TRUE
0.5
Description
GENSEC end extension is required.
Bar end is extended by 0.5 x (500 - HVAC width).

Enable END extension
Proportion of difference from reference duct
Value
Description