Creates a Ring Wall (WALL) which is a soft type element of a Generic Section (GENSEC), used to represent a wall created by extruding a catalogue profile, spine shape which follows a circular arc (up to a full circle).

The Circle Definition part of the Ring Wall window, defines whether the wall is a full circle or a semi circle.
You must then select how the ring wall is created, from the Create Methods part of the Ring Wall:
Through 3 points
Click to create a ring wall which passes through three defined points. You are prompted to define three points in the 3D view.
Derived from a picked item
Click to create an offset ring wall on a structure that already exists. You are prompted to pick an item in the 3D view.
Fillet
Click to create a ring wall with a specified radius between two picked tangent lines.
Tangential to 3 lines
Click to creates a ring wall which forms the tangents to three straight lines.
Fixed radius, tangential to a circle
Click to create a ring wall with a specified radius which touches another ring wall at one point.
Fixed radius, passing through 2 points
Click to create a ring wall with a specified radius which passes through two picked points and curves towards a picked direction.
Tangential to a circle
Click to create a ring wall which intersects a ring wall that already exists.
Tangential to 2 circles
Click to create a ring wall which touches two other ring walls tangentially.
Derived diameter
Click to create a ring wall from three defined points.
Derived diameter on working plane
Click to create a ring wall on the working plane. The wall is created irrespective of the distance above the working plane and the wall parameters are defined.
Fixed diameter
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed diameter around a single point.
Fixed diameter on working plane
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed diameter around a single point. The wall is created on the working plane irrespective of the distance the single point is above the working plane.
Derived radius
Click to create a ring wall to a predetermined radius.
Derived radius on the working plane
Click to create a ring wall to a predetermined radius. The wall is created on the working plane irrespective of the distance the predetermined radius points are above the working plane.
Fixed radius
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed radius.
Fixed radius on the working plane
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed radius. The wall is created on the working plane irrespective of the distance the fixed radius points are above the working plane.
Define explicitly
Click to create a ring wall explicitly.
A Confirm window displays:
Click OK to replace the Define Ring Section, the Create Wall (Ring) window displays.
Or click No to close the Confirm window.
Refer to Create Ring Wall Explicitly for further information.

Through 3 points
Click to create a ring wall which passes through three defined points. You are prompted to define three points in the 3D view.

Derived from a picked item
Click to create an offset ring wall on a structure that already exists. You are prompted to pick an item in the 3D view.

Fillet
Click to create a ring wall with a specified radius between two picked tangent lines.

Tangential to 3 lines
Click to creates a ring wall which forms the tangents to three straight lines.

Fixed radius, tangential to a circle
Click to create a ring wall with a specified radius which touches another ring wall at one point.

Fixed radius, passing through 2 points
Click to create a ring wall with a specified radius which passes through two picked points and curves towards a picked direction.

Tangential to a circle
Click to create a ring wall which intersects a ring wall that already exists.

Tangential to 2 circles
Click to create a ring wall which touches two other ring walls tangentially.

Derived diameter
Click to create a ring wall from three defined points.

Derived diameter on working plane
Click to create a ring wall on the working plane. The wall is created irrespective of the distance above the working plane and the wall parameters are defined.

Fixed diameter
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed diameter around a single point.

Fixed diameter on working plane
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed diameter around a single point. The wall is created on the working plane irrespective of the distance the single point is above the working plane.

Derived radius
Click to create a ring wall to a predetermined radius.

Derived radius on the working plane
Click to create a ring wall to a predetermined radius. The wall is created on the working plane irrespective of the distance the predetermined radius points are above the working plane.

Fixed radius
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed radius.

Fixed radius on the working plane
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed radius. The wall is created on the working plane irrespective of the distance the fixed radius points are above the working plane.

Define explicitly
Click to create a ring wall explicitly.
A Confirm window displays:
Click OK to replace the Define Ring Section, the Create Wall (Ring) window displays.
Or click No to close the Confirm window.
Refer to Create Ring Wall Explicitly for further information.

Through 3 points
Click to create a ring wall which passes through three defined points. You are prompted to define three points in the 3D view.
Derived from a picked item
Click to create an offset ring wall on a structure that already exists. You are prompted to pick an item in the 3D view.
Fillet
Click to create a ring wall with a specified radius between two picked tangent lines.
Tangential to 3 lines
Click to creates a ring wall which forms the tangents to three straight lines.
Fixed radius, tangential to a circle
Click to create a ring wall with a specified radius which touches another ring wall at one point.
Fixed radius, passing through 2 points
Click to create a ring wall with a specified radius which passes through two picked points and curves towards a picked direction.
Tangential to a circle
Click to create a ring wall which intersects a ring wall that already exists.
Tangential to 2 circles
Click to create a ring wall which touches two other ring walls tangentially.
Derived diameter
Click to create a ring wall from three defined points.
Derived diameter on working plane
Click to create a ring wall on the working plane. The wall is created irrespective of the distance above the working plane and the wall parameters are defined.
Fixed diameter
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed diameter around a single point.
Fixed diameter on working plane
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed diameter around a single point. The wall is created on the working plane irrespective of the distance the single point is above the working plane.
Derived radius
Click to create a ring wall to a predetermined radius.
Derived radius on the working plane
Click to create a ring wall to a predetermined radius. The wall is created on the working plane irrespective of the distance the predetermined radius points are above the working plane.
Fixed radius
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed radius.
Fixed radius on the working plane
Click to create a ring wall with a fixed radius. The wall is created on the working plane irrespective of the distance the fixed radius points are above the working plane.
Define explicitly
Click to create a ring wall explicitly.
A Confirm window displays:
Click OK to replace the Define Ring Section, the Create Wall (Ring) window displays.
Or click No to close the Confirm window.
Refer to Create Ring Wall Explicitly for further information.

Create Ring Wall Explicitly
Circle Definition
Ring Wall
Create Methods
Ring Wall
Through 3 points
Derived from a picked item
Fillet
Tangential to 3 lines
Fixed radius, tangential to a circle
Fixed radius, passing through 2 points
Tangential to a circle
Tangential to 2 circles
Derived diameter
Derived diameter on working plane
Fixed diameter
Fixed diameter on working plane
Derived radius
Derived radius on the working plane
Fixed radius
Fixed radius on the working plane
Define explicitly
Confirm
OK
Create Wall (Ring)
No
Confirm
Create Ring Wall Explicitly


Creates a User Defined Wall (GWALL, a soft type element of a Panel (PANE), used to represent a cross-section (usually horizontal) which is extruded (usually vertically) to represent, for example a structural column.

You can create a set of vertices in a number of ways, specific to other attributes necessary to relate these vertices to a 3D representation.
Floors, Screeds and User Defined Walls (GWALL) are soft types of panel, and are created from the same window. In the latter case, the thickness of the panel is equivalent to the height of the user-defined wall.
Refer to Create Floor for further information.

Create Floor
Create Floor


Creates a Compound Wall (CWALL) which can be used as an alternative administrative element in the design hierarchy.


Creates a floor, screed, negative extrusion, compound floor or compound screed.
Floor elements are not part of the catalogue and are therefore a 2D user defined shape extruded through a thickness. These elements are intended to represent any sheet material but in general are used to represent concrete slabs.
The planar area of the floor is defined by a Panel Loop (PLOO) element. A Panel Loop is itself defined by linking together a set of panel vertex (PAVE) elements, each of which has a specific position in the 2D co-ordinate system of the panel. Each panel edge is defined by a line joining adjacent vertices.
The floor thickness is defined by setting the height attribute of the PLOO element which represents the distance through which the 2D panel loop is extruded to form the floor panel.


Creates a Floor (FLOOR) element. Floors are soft types of panel, and are created from the same window as User Defined Walls and Screeds.
Make sure a suitable default floor specification and a default storage area at the current building level are defined. A Compound Floor (CFLOOR) element can also be used as a suitable storage area.

Set the Justification to Bottom (this allows you to position the bottom face of the floor on the top of the supporting sections).
Set the Thickness, if a floor specification has been set, the default thickness is shown, entering a new value is permitted.
If a Confirm window displays, click Yes to override the default thickness value and change it to Unset.
Click No to disregard the entered thickness value and retain the default value.
By default, Representation is set to Predefined: Default. These settings (Levels and Obstruction) affect the way items display in 3D views and how they are dealt with when checking for clashes between design items.
For example: you can define four vertices, V1-V4, to define the overall area of the floor which is shown shaded in the diagram. Refer to Component Visibility, Drawing Level and Obstruction for further information

The Create Methods part of the Create Floor window allows you to define each vertex.
Derived points from graphic picks
Allows you to pick a point graphically with the Positioning Control window.
Derive points from centres & plines
Allows you to construct a point from the intersection of two Plines with a floor that already exists.
Trace boundary of another extrusion/panel
Allows you to create vertices which follow the shape of a floor that already exists.
Explicitly defined position
Allows you to specify a position by entering explicit co-ordinates.
Point offset from previous
Allows you to specify a distance and direction which define a point relative to the position of the vertex that precedes it.
Define arc fillet
Allows you to construct a fillet arc with a specified radius between two picked tangent lines.
Derived arc passing through three points
Allows you to construct a fillet arc that passes through three picked points.
Fixed radius arc, passing through 2 points
Allows you to construct a fillet arc with a specified radius, that passes through two picked points, which curves towards a picked direction.

Derived points from graphic picks
Allows you to pick a point graphically with the Positioning Control window.

Derive points from centres & plines
Allows you to construct a point from the intersection of two Plines with a floor that already exists.

Trace boundary of another extrusion/panel
Allows you to create vertices which follow the shape of a floor that already exists.

Explicitly defined position
Allows you to specify a position by entering explicit co-ordinates.

Point offset from previous
Allows you to specify a distance and direction which define a point relative to the position of the vertex that precedes it.

Define arc fillet
Allows you to construct a fillet arc with a specified radius between two picked tangent lines.

Derived arc passing through three points
Allows you to construct a fillet arc that passes through three picked points.

Fixed radius arc, passing through 2 points
Allows you to construct a fillet arc with a specified radius, that passes through two picked points, which curves towards a picked direction.
For the purpose of this user guide, two options are used to illustrate the principles:
Click Derive Points From Graphic Picks. The Positioning Control window displays and indicates that you are now in event-driven graphics mode, ready to pick the position of the first vertex.
From the Positioning Control window, select Element then Intersect, you are prompted to ‘Define vertex (Intersection [1]) Snap:’
Pick the column and either of the beams whose intersection coincides with V1 in the diagram. From the Create Methods part of the Create Floor window, ‘No vertices currently defined’ is automatically changed to ‘1 Vertices defined (no Floor created)’. After the definition of this first vertex, Remove Previous Point becomes active. From this, you are able to delete the previous vertex definition.
Repeat this point-picking procedure to define V2 and V3, in that order. As soon as you have defined three vertices, the plane of the new floor is shown in the 3D view (as a triangle) and a FLOOR element added into the Model Explorer.
From the Create Methods part of the Create Floor window, ‘1 Vertices defined (no Panel created)’ is automatically changed to ‘3 Vertices defined (Panel created)’.
Once the third vertex is defined, an axis aid displays at the default floor origin. It shows the floors axis system. The Y (North) direction is defined by the direction from vertex 1 to vertex 2.

As a demonstration, V4 is positioned relative to V3. Click Point Offset From Previous. The Define vertex window displays in which you can specify the required offset.

Set the Direction and the Distance, click Apply to create the vertex, or click Dismiss to discard any information and close the Define vertex window.
The Create Methods part of the Create Floor window, is automatically changed to ‘4 Vertices defined (Floor created)’.
If required, you can modify the floor vertices immediately, to do this, select the Display modification form check box.
Click OK to complete the floor creation operation.
Once the floor element is created, the Model Explorer now includes one FLOOR, one PLOO and four PAVE elements.
Derived points from graphic picks
Allows you to pick a point graphically with the Positioning Control window.
Derive points from centres & plines
Allows you to construct a point from the intersection of two Plines with a floor that already exists.
Trace boundary of another extrusion/panel
Allows you to create vertices which follow the shape of a floor that already exists.
Explicitly defined position
Allows you to specify a position by entering explicit co-ordinates.
Point offset from previous
Allows you to specify a distance and direction which define a point relative to the position of the vertex that precedes it.
Define arc fillet
Allows you to construct a fillet arc with a specified radius between two picked tangent lines.
Derived arc passing through three points
Allows you to construct a fillet arc that passes through three picked points.
Fixed radius arc, passing through 2 points
Allows you to construct a fillet arc with a specified radius, that passes through two picked points, which curves towards a picked direction.
Derive Points From Graphic Picks
Point Offset From Previous.
Derive Points From Graphic Picks
Derive Points From Graphic Picks
Point Offset From Previous.
Point Offset From Previous.
Note:
The first vertex defined for a new floor becomes the origin (as displayed) by default. You can change this if required.

Component Visibility, Drawing Level and Obstruction
Justification
Thickness
Confirm
Yes
No
Representation
Component Visibility, Drawing Level and Obstruction
Create Methods
Create Floor
Derived points from graphic picks
Positioning Control
Derive points from centres & plines
Trace boundary of another extrusion/panel
Explicitly defined position
Point offset from previous
Define arc fillet
Derived arc passing through three points
Fixed radius arc, passing through 2 points
Derive Points From Graphic Picks
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Element
Intersect
Define vertex (Intersection [1]) Snap
Create Methods
Create Floor
‘No vertices currently defined’
‘1 Vertices defined (no Floor created)’
Remove Previous Point
Note:
Create Methods
Create Floor
‘1 Vertices defined (no Panel created)’
‘3 Vertices defined (Panel created)’.
Point Offset From Previous
Define vertex
Direction
Distance
Apply
Dismiss
Define vertex
Create Methods
Create Floor
‘4 Vertices defined (Floor created)’
Display modification form
OK


Creates a Screed (SCREED) element, Screeds are soft types of panel, and are created from the same window as Floors and User defined Walls.
Make sure a suitable default floor specification and a default storage area at the current building level are defined. A Compound Floor (CFLOOR) or Compound Screed (CSCREED) element can also be used as a suitable storage area.

The functionality available from the Create Screed window is identical to the functionality available from the Create Floor window. Refer to Create Floor for further information.
Once the screed element has been created, the Model Explorer now includes one FLOOR, one PLOO and four PAVE elements.

Create Floor
Create Screed
Create Floor
Create Floor


Creates a Negative Extrusion (NXTR) by positioning PAVE elements to form a Loop (LOOP) and then extruding them. A negative extrusion represents a negative volume, that is, a hole.
A negative extrusion is owned by the floor/screed through which the hole is positioned.

The display of the negative extrusion volume in the 3D view can be modified. Refer to Component Visibility, Drawing Level and Obstruction for further information.
To achieve the correct justification and orientation for the negative extrusion relative to the owning floor/screed, from the Settings part of the window, click Surface. Then pick the upper face of the floor/screed.
The hole penetrates into the panel thickness from this surface.
Set Hole Depth (equivalent to the thickness of the negative extrusion). A large depth makes it easy to see the volume of the negative extrusion once created. A depth slightly greater than the floor/screed thickness would normally suffice, since the application automatically adds 1mm to make sure that the hole always cuts through the referenced surface. The settings pane of the Create Negative Extrusion window is populated.
Use any combination of the methods used to create and modify negative extrusion vertices. Refer to Measure Distance for further information. You can now create the four vertices needed to define the required hole round the column. For ease of positioning, V1 and V2 can be aligned with the outer face of the column (although any position beyond the floor/screed edge is satisfactory).
When the four vertices are created, click OK to display the Loop Vertex Editor window. The functionality of the Loop Vertex Editor window is explained. Refer to Modify Floor/Screed Definition for further information.
When created, the negative extrusion appears as an outline volume superimposed on the design in the graphical view. If positioned correctly, the upper face slightly protrudes from the top face of the floor/screed.
Note:
To get a better view, zoom in close to the floor/screed and the column of interest and look along (and slightly above) the floor/screed.

Component Visibility, Drawing Level and Obstruction
Measure Distance
Modify Floor/Screed Definition

Component Visibility, Drawing Level and Obstruction
Settings
Surface
Note:
Hole Depth
Create Negative Extrusion
Measure Distance
OK
Loop Vertex Editor
Loop Vertex Editor
Modify Floor/Screed Definition


Creates a Compound Floor (CFLOOR) which can be used as an administrative element in the hierarchy as a storage area for all compound floor elements.


Creates a Compound Screed (CSCREE) which can be used as an administrative element in the hierarchy as a storage area for all compound screed elements.


Sets the wall connection status.


Connects two wall ends. The selected wall ends are connected to make a corner.
A connection between two wall ends is facilitated by a Primary Joint (PJOI) element. The PJOI is owned by a Primary Node (PNOD) element, which is positioned on the justification line of the owning wall at the intersection between the attached and owning walls.
You are prompted to First wall end:
Click to identify the first wall end.
You are then prompted to Second wall end:
Click to identify the second wall end.
The wall connection process is repeated, allowing you to create multiple connections. Press ESC to end the command.

First wall end:
Second wall end:
ESC


Connects a wall end to any point on an intersecting wall.
A connection between an attached wall end to any point of an owning wall is facilitated by a Secondary Joint (SJOI) element. The SJOI is owned by a Secondary Node (SNOD) element, which is positioned on the justification line of the owning wall at the intersection between the attached and owning walls.
You are prompted to Identify wall end to be connected to
Click to identify the wall to connect the wall end to.
You are then prompted to Identify wall end to be connected
Click to identify the wall to be connected.
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to connect multiple wall ends to the first wall end selection.
Press ESC to connect the wall end to the intersecting wall.

Identify wall end to be connected to
Identify wall end to be connected
ESC


Aligns the attached wall ends of the currently selected owning wall in line with the Z axis if the wall position has been modified. All SNOD elements are realigned to the correct position.


Disconnects multiple wall ends.
You are prompted to Identify wall end to be disconnected.
Click to identify the first wall end to be disconnected.
You are then prompted to Identify wall end to be disconnected.
Click the identify the second wall end to be disconnected.
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to disconnect multiple wall ends.
Press ESC to disconnect the wall ends.

Identify wall end to be disconnected.
Identify wall end to be disconnected


Deletes unwanted nodes and joints when a connected wall is deleted from the 3D model.


Removes unwanted SNOD and SJOI elements when a connected wall is deleted from the 3D model.
Select the Mark Joint for Deletion, Delete Node if empty check boxes as required.
On the Tidy Joints window, click CE to identify the elements to be checked as the CE.
The joint for deletion is labelled in the 3D view and the number of joints to delete displays in the Tidy Joints window.

Mark Joint for Deletion
Delete Node if empty
Tidy Joints
CE
Tidy Joints


Removes unwanted SJOI elements when a connected wall is deleted from the 3D model.
Select the Mark Nodes for Deletion check box as required.
On the Tidy Nodes window, click CE to identify the elements to be checked as the CE.
The node for deletion is labelled in the 3D view and the number of nodes to delete displays in the Tidy Nodes window.

Mark Nodes for Deletion
Tidy Nodes
CE
Tidy Nodes


Displays the wall end connection status for all walls in the 3D view. The connection types that are highlighted in the 3D view can be defined.

CE
Click to identify the currently selected element as the working element.
Both ends connected
Select the check box to highlight the walls that are connected at both ends in the 3D view.
Click the colour palette to modify the highlight colour in the 3D view.
Neither end connected
Select the check box to highlight the walls that are not connected at either end in the 3D view.
Click the colour palette to modify the highlight colour in the 3D view.
One end unconnected
Select the check box to highlight the walls that are connected at one end in the 3D view. The end that is not connected is indicated.
Click the colour palette to modify the highlight colour in the 3D view.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected element as the working element.
Both ends connected
Select the check box to highlight the walls that are connected at both ends in the 3D view.
Click the colour palette to modify the highlight colour in the 3D view.
Neither end connected
Select the check box to highlight the walls that are not connected at either end in the 3D view.
Click the colour palette to modify the highlight colour in the 3D view.
One end unconnected
Select the check box to highlight the walls that are connected at one end in the 3D view. The end that is not connected is indicated.
Click the colour palette to modify the highlight colour in the 3D view.
Click Cancel to close the Highlight Connections window, the highlighted connections are removed from the 3D view.

CE
Click to identify the currently selected element as the working element.
Both ends connected
Select the check box to highlight the walls that are connected at both ends in the 3D view.
Click the colour palette to modify the highlight colour in the 3D view.
Neither end connected
Select the check box to highlight the walls that are not connected at either end in the 3D view.
Click the colour palette to modify the highlight colour in the 3D view.
One end unconnected
Select the check box to highlight the walls that are connected at one end in the 3D view. The end that is not connected is indicated.
Click the colour palette to modify the highlight colour in the 3D view.

CE
Both ends connected
Neither end connected
One end unconnected
Cancel
Highlight Connections


Creates a Single Wall Fitting (FITT) which is used to represent any type of geometric entity that is owned by, and positioned relative to, a wall. Typically, the catalogue might include wall fittings which represent, for example, doors, windows, fire protection and electrical fittings.
All of the tasks that are associated with the creation of a wall fitting are initiated from the Wall Fittings window which acts as a task hub.

Aid lines also display in the 3D view to indicate the origin for the fitting.
All the tasks that are associated with the creation or modification of wall fittings are initiated from a central Wall Fittings window which acts as task hub. Dependant on selections made in the Wall Fittings window you are presented with further windows which prompt input.
By default the Create Standard option (single fitting) is selected.
From the Specification Data part of the Wall Fittings window, by default Electrical Fittings is selected. If another type of wall fitting is required, select from the drop-down list of available options.

Specification Data
The Current Selection part of the Wall Fittings window, by default is empty. Dependant upon the selection of specification made, you are presented with a list of fittings available for selection from the catalogue.
No Selection
If required, you can create a fitting without a specification (to be used when you want to create an arbitrary fitting for positioning purposes or where a compound fitting needs to be created which has its own specific sub-fittings). To do this, select the No Selection check box.
Default
When the Default check box is selected, only the fittings from the default specification are available for selection.
Auto
When the Auto check box is selected, the fitting is automatically selected, where only one fitting is available for selection.
If both the Default and Auto check boxes are selected, the default fitting is automatically selected.
Once the Specification Data has been defined, the required fitting can be selected from the Wall Fitting window.
The Owning Type part of the Wall Fittings window is automatically populated with the types available for selection under the specification.
Click the required type and it displays in the Current Selection window.
The Owning Type window automatically changes to the Type window which displays a list of fittings. Click to select one of the items. The selected item displays in the Current Selection window and a sub-section item displays in the Type window.
Click the next selection in the Type window and the selected sub-section item appears in the Current Selection window.
When the selection process is complete the Type window changes to Selection Complete.

Properties
To modify the properties of the fitting, click Properties to display the Modify Properties window. The name of the CE displays, by default.
The functionality available for modification depends on the type of wall fitting selected:
Electrical Fittings: You can modify the Pline offset, which uses the Pline of a wall to calculate the offset between two elements that already exist.

Click Default to return to the default setting.
Click Reset to return to a previous setting.
Click OK to accept the modified properties.
Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Modify Properties window.
Fire Protection: You cannot modify any properties.
Standard Windows: You can modify the inset from the Modify Properties window, the Inset from the wall face can be set manually or select Measure Inset from the wall face to pick the inset in the 3D view.

The Open Angle refers to the window opening angle in the representation of the window in the 3D view.
Click Default to return to the default setting.
Click Reset to return to a previous setting.
Click OK to accept the modified properties.
Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Modify Properties window.
Standard Door: You can modify the inset from the wall face, from the Standard Door Modify Properties window. The Inset from the wall face can be set manually or picked in the 3D view, select Measure Inset from the wall face.

The Open Angle refers to the door opening angle in the representation of the door in the 3D view.
Click Default to return to the default setting.
Click Reset to return to a previous setting.
Click OK to accept the modified properties.
Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Modify Properties window.
Example Openings: You can modify the dimensions for the opening. From the Example Opening Modify Properties window for General Rectangular Hole for Walls the X dimension, Y dimension, X offset dimension and Y offset dimension can be set manually or picked in the 3D view. Select the appropriate option.

From the Modify Properties window for General Circular Hole for Walls only the diameter can be Input or measured.
Click Default to go back the default setting.
Click Reset to return to a previous setting.
Click OK to accept the modified properties.
Plotfile
To view a pictorial representation of the wall fitting, from the Wall Fittings window, select Plotfile, to display the Plotfile window. The plotfile functionality depends on the type of wall fitting selected:

Electrical Fittings
Plotfile functionality is available.
Fire Protection
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Standard Window
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Standard Door
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Example Openings
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Reload
Returns to the default window.
Electrical Fittings
Plotfile functionality is available.
Fire Protection
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Standard Window
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Standard Door
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Example Openings
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Reload
Returns to the default window.
Positioning
From the Positioning part of the Wall Fittings window, you must specify the distance offset from the outside or inside of the wall.
The location of the fitting on the wall is set by the input of the distance along the wall and the elevation. These two dimensions are measured from the origin of the owning wall indicated by the aid line in the graphic display.
To position the fitting directly on the wall, click Position fitting to display the Positioning Control window. You are prompted to Position Fitting (Snap) Snap. Refer to Positioning Control for further information.
Sub-Fitting Orientation
The Sub-Fitting Orientation part of the Wall Fittings windows allows you to orientate a sub-compound fitting relative to the owning compound fitting.
Input the direction of the Z axis of the fitting in the Sub-Fitting Direction (Z) field.
Input the rotation of the fitting about its Z axis in the Rotation Angle (Z axis) filed.
Click Apply to create the wall fitting or click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Wall Fittings window.
Compound Wall Fitting
Creates a Compound Wall Fitting (CMFI) which can own a number of Wall Sub-Fittings (SBFI).
All of the tasks that are associated with the creation of a compound wall fitting are initiated from the Wall Fittings window which acts as a task hub. By default, Create Compound is selected.

The procedure to create the compound fitting is the same as for the standard fitting. Refer to Create Wall Fittings for further information.
Wall Sub-Fitting
Creates Wall Sub-Fitting (SBFI) components which can be owned by a Compound Wall Fitting (CMFI) and can be modified as a group. For example, if a power switch is created as a compound wall fitting, sockets can be created as wall sub-fittings owned by the switch. If the switch position is changed the sockets move with it.
All of the tasks that are associated with the creation of a wall sub-fitting are initiated from the Wall Fittings window which acts as a task hub. By default, Create Sub-Compound is selected.
The procedure to create the sub-compound fitting is the same as for the standard fitting. Refer to Create Wall Fittings for further information.
Electrical Fittings
Plotfile functionality is available.
Fire Protection
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Standard Window
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Standard Door
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Example Openings
Plotfile functionality is not available.
Reload
Returns to the default window.
Note:
The sub-fitting orientation functionality is only available when the CE is a sub-fitting.

Positioning Control
Create Wall Fittings
Create Wall Fittings
Wall Fittings
Wall Fittings
Create Standard
Wall Fittings
Electrical Fittings
Specification Data
Current Selection
Wall Fittings
No Selection
No Selection
Default
Default
Auto
Auto
Default
Auto
Specification Data
Wall Fitting
Owning Type
Wall Fittings
Current Selection
Owning Type
Type
Current Selection
Type
Type
Current Selection
Type
Selection Complete
Properties
Properties
Modify Properties
Electrical Fittings
Default
Reset
OK
Cance
Modify Properties
Fire Protection
Standard Windows
Modify Properties
Inset from the wall face
Measure Inset from the wall face
Open Angle
Default
Reset
OK
Cance
Modify Properties
Standard Door
Modify Properties
Inset from the wall face
Measure Inset from the wall face
Open Angle
Default
Reset
OK
Cance
Modify Properties
Example Openings
Modify Properties
Modify Properties
Default
Reset
OK
Plotfile
Wall Fittings
Plotfile
Plotfile
Electrical Fittings
Fire Protection
Standard Window
Standard Door
Example Openings
Reload
Positioning
Positioning
Wall Fittings
Position fitting
Positioning Control
Position Fitting (Snap) Snap
Positioning Control
Sub-Fitting Orientation
Note:
Sub-Fitting Orientation
Wall Fittings
Sub-Fitting Direction (Z)
Rotation Angle (Z axis)
Apply
Dismiss
Wall Fittings
Compound Wall Fitting
Wall Fittings
Create Compound
Create Wall Fittings
Wall Sub-Fitting
Wall Fittings
Create Sub-Compound
Create Wall Fittings


Creates a Single Floor Fitting (PFIT) which can be used to represent any type of geometric entity that is owned by, and positioned relative to, a floor.
All of the tasks that are associated with the creation of a single floor fitting are initiated from the Floor Fittings window which acts as a task hub.

Aid lines display in the 3D view to indicate the origin for the fitting.
The functionality available from the Floor Fittings window is identical to that available from Wall Fittings window (refer to Create Wall Fittings for further information) with the exception of the Positioning part of the window.
Reference Datum
The reference datum allows you to specify the positioning of the fitting within the thickness of the floor/screed and the direction of fitting with respect to the floor/screed.

From the Positioning part of the Floor Fittings window, select the reference datum from the drop-down list.
The location of the fitting on the floor is set by the input of the X Position and Y position. These two dimensions are measured from the origin of the owning wall indicated by the aid line in the graphic display.
Select Position fitting to display the Positioning Control window, you are prompted to Position Floor Fitting (Snap) Snap to position the fitting directly on the floor. Refer to Positioning Control for further information.
Click Apply to insert the floor fitting or click Cancel to discard any information and close the Floor Fittings window.
Compound Floor Fitting
Creates a Compound Floor Fitting (CMPF) which can own a number of Floor Sub-Fittings (SBFI).
All of the tasks that are associated with the creation of a compound floor fitting are initiated from the Floor Fittings window which acts as a task hub. By default, Create Compound is selected.

The functionality available is identical to floor fittings. Refer to Create Floor Fittings for further information.
Floor Sub-Fitting
Creates Floor Sub-Fitting (SBFI) components which can be owned by a Compound Floor Fitting (CMPF) and can be modified as a group. For example, if a table is created as a compound floor fitting, chairs can be created as floor sub-fittings owned by the table. If the table position is changed the chairs move with it.
All of the tasks that are associated with the creation of a floor sub-fitting are initiated from the Floor Fittings window which acts as a task hub. By default, Create Sub-Compound is selected.
The functionality available is identical to floor fittings. Refer to Create Floor Fittings for further information.

Create Wall Fittings
Positioning Control
Create Floor Fittings
Create Floor Fittings
Floor Fittings
Floor Fittings
Wall Fittings
Create Wall Fittings
Reference Datum
Positioning
Floor Fittings
Position fitting
Positioning Control
Position Floor Fitting (Snap) Snap
Positioning Control
Apply
Cancel
Floor Fittings
Compound Floor Fitting
Floor Fittings
Create Compound
Create Floor Fittings
Floor Sub-Fitting
Floor Fittings
Create Sub-Compound
Create Floor Fittings


Modifies the wall definition, specification, origin, justification or start/end position.
The functionality is identical whichever element is selected to be modified with one exception, the modification of the definition of a STWALL and WALL.


Modifies the position, length and direction of a straight wall.
By default the Start position of the current element displays as East, North and Up coordinates with respect to the world.

Click Select CE to identify the currently selected element as the working element. Alternatively, click Pick a Wall to select a different wall, you are prompted to Pick Wall to Modify: The name of the selected element displays in the Modify STWALL window.
The Start position is indicated in the 3D view.
The Position options allow you to specify the point on the element to which the position coordinates apply. You can specify Start, End or Centre from the drop-down list.
Dependant on the option specified, modification of coordinates has an effect on the CE. Refer to Coordinates for further information.
Start
Relocates the start position of the element to the specified coordinates, and leaves its end position unchanged.
End
Relocates the end position of the element to the specified coordinates, and leaves its start position unchanged.
Centre
Relocates the entire element, locates its centre at the specified coordinates and modifies the start and end positions.
Start
Relocates the start position of the element to the specified coordinates, and leaves its end position unchanged.
End
Relocates the end position of the element to the specified coordinates, and leaves its start position unchanged.
Centre
Relocates the entire element, locates its centre at the specified coordinates and modifies the start and end positions.
To define a position by reference to design items that already exist, use the Positioning Control window and the cursor to identify the required position using a cursor pick in the 3D view. Refer to Positioning Control for further information.
The Settings option allows you to change the length and direction of the wall.
The End Direction option allows you to change the end direction to Perpendicular or you can Maintain the original direction.
Click Apply to modify the straight wall or click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Modify STWALL window.
Start
Relocates the start position of the element to the specified coordinates, and leaves its end position unchanged.
End
Relocates the end position of the element to the specified coordinates, and leaves its start position unchanged.
Centre
Relocates the entire element, locates its centre at the specified coordinates and modifies the start and end positions.

Coordinates
Positioning Control
Select CE
Pick a Wall
Pick Wall to Modify:
Modify STWALL
Start
Position
Start
End
Centre
Coordinates
Start
End
Centre
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Settings
End Direction
Perpendicular
Maintain
Apply
Cancel
Modify STWALL


Modifies the curve, position and orientation of a ring wall.
By default, the Positioning Control window displays. Refer to Positioning Control for further information.

By default, the Start and End positions, and the orientation of the current element are displayed in the Modify Wall (Ring) window.
Click Select to define the CE or to pick a curved section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
The Settings options allows you to change the radius of the ring wall.
The Angles option allows you to change the point on the circle of the ring wall where the Start and End are located.
In the Position and Orientation window, click the Position drop-down menu to select the Origin, Radius or Start and End Angles to change. If required, use the Lock check boxes to fix the current co-ordinate along any axis.
The Orientation option allows you to change the orientation of the wall. The settings are mirrored by the axes that display the 3D view. Only the Y and Z axes can be changed.
Click Apply to accept the changes or click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Wall (Ring) window.

Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Modify Wall (Ring)
Select
Settings
Angles
Position and Orientation
Position
Lock
Orientation
Apply
Dismiss
Modify Wall (Ring)


Modifies the wall specification using available elements from the structural catalogue.
All of the tasks that are associated with the modification of a wall specification are initiated from the Wall Specification window which acts as a task hub.

The functionality available from the Wall Specification window is identical to that available from the Default Wall Specification window. Refer Wall Specification for further information.

Wall Specification
Wall Specification
Wall Specification
Default Wall Specification
Wall Specification


Modifies the vertex position of the wall origin.
You are prompted to Pick near vertex for new origin
Click to identify the wall vertex origin using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

Pick near vertex for new origin


Modifies the wall pline justification.

To change the justification select the required Pline justification from the drop-down list. Refer to Wall Specification for further information.
To select the justification manually from the 3D view click Justification, you are prompted to Identify Pline to justify to, select the pline using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
To maintain attachment to an attached wall select the Re-trim attached wall check box.
Click Apply to accept the changes or click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Wall Justification window.
The modification procedure for the wall Member Line and Joint Line is the same.

Wall Specification
Wall Specification
Identify Pline to justify to
Re-trim attached wall
Apply
Dismiss
Wall Justification
Member Line
Joint Line


Flips the wall element 180 degrees.


Modifies the floor definition, justification, thickness, negative extrusion, origin or specification.


Modifies the PLOO geometry of a floor/screed.
The Loop Vertex Editor window allows you to move, add and delete vertices, edges and arcs. The vertices can be expanded or contracted by a specified amount.
A group of vertices can be selected to be copied and inserted in a different part of the loop. Tools are provided to modify the group, for example, move the origin or mirroring, before the group is inserted.

From the Loop Vertex Editor window, you can select these options.
Control > CE
Click to modify the CE. The CE name displays at the top of the window. Navigating to another floor/screed and selecting this option makes the new CE the floor/screed being edited by the window.
Control > Close
Click to close the Loop Vertex Editor window.
Settings > Confirm
When Confirm is selected, you must click Modify at the bottom of the window to implement each modification. When Confirm is not selected, each modification is implemented immediately.
Settings > Confirm on delete
When Confirm is selected, you must confirm each deletion in order to complete the command. When Confirm is not selected, deletions are implemented immediately.
Settings > Tag Edges
When Tag Edges is selected, each edge is tagged with the number of the vertex at its start.
Settings > Display Axes
When Display Axes is selected, the axes of the floor/screed are displayed at the first vertex.
Settings > Free rotate
When Free rotate is selected, groups of vertices can be orientated automatically when moved from one edge to another.
Utilities > Remove coincident
Vertices are deleted by this option when where more vertices have the same position.
Control > CE
Click to modify the CE. The CE name displays at the top of the window. Navigating to another floor/screed and selecting this option makes the new CE the floor/screed being edited by the window.
Control > Close
Click to close the Loop Vertex Editor window.
Settings > Confirm
When Confirm is selected, you must click Modify at the bottom of the window to implement each modification. When Confirm is not selected, each modification is implemented immediately.
Settings > Confirm on delete
When Confirm is selected, you must confirm each deletion in order to complete the command. When Confirm is not selected, deletions are implemented immediately.
Settings > Tag Edges
When Tag Edges is selected, each edge is tagged with the number of the vertex at its start.
Settings > Display Axes
When Display Axes is selected, the axes of the floor/screed are displayed at the first vertex.
Settings > Free rotate
When Free rotate is selected, groups of vertices can be orientated automatically when moved from one edge to another.
Utilities > Remove coincident
Vertices are deleted by this option when where more vertices have the same position.
The options in the Mode Selection part of the Loop Vertex Editor window allow the modification of a single vertex, an edge or a group of vertices.
Select all
Allows the selection of all vertices in the loop so they can be modified as a group.
Select group to modify
Allows the selection of a number of individual vertices so that they can be modified as a group.
Select edge to modify
Allows the selection of an edge to be modified. The adjacent Edge area displays the current edge number.
Select point to modify
Allows the selection of a vertex to be modified. The adjacent Vertex area displays the current vertex number.
Create points
Allows the creation of a new vertex which is allocated the next number in the sequence after the current vertex.
Select all
Allows the selection of all vertices in the loop so they can be modified as a group.
Select group to modify
Allows the selection of a number of individual vertices so that they can be modified as a group.
Select edge to modify
Allows the selection of an edge to be modified. The adjacent Edge area displays the current edge number.
Select point to modify
Allows the selection of a vertex to be modified. The adjacent Vertex area displays the current vertex number.
Create points
Allows the creation of a new vertex which is allocated the next number in the sequence after the current vertex.
The Vertex/Edge part of the Loop Vertex Editor window contains a Select option and a counter that displays the current vertex or edge depending on the current mode. If Select edge to modify is selected, the counter label changes to Edge and the counter displays the current edge.
The Select vertex/edge option allows you to pick a vertex in the 3D view. The adjacent Vertex/Edge counter displays the current vertex/edge number which is also tagged in the 3D view. You can navigate to a specific vertex or edge by typing its number in the text box or by using the up/down arrows to step through the list.
When a group of vertices are modified, the options in the Group part of the Loop Vertex Editor window become active. These allow the modification of the current group.
Reverse group definition
Reverses the group definition by renumbering all the group vertices in the opposite direction (clockwise or anticlockwise).
Move start forwards
Moves the open-side of the group and the origin for the vertex numbering one place forward.
Move start backwards
Moves the open-side of the group and the origin for the vertex numbering one place backwards.
Reverse group definition
Reverses the group definition by renumbering all the group vertices in the opposite direction (clockwise or anticlockwise).
Move start forwards
Moves the open-side of the group and the origin for the vertex numbering one place forward.
Move start backwards
Moves the open-side of the group and the origin for the vertex numbering one place backwards.
The Expand/Contract part of the Loop Vertex Editor window expands or contracts a group as specified.
Expand Group moves each edge of the group outwards by the distance specified in the Expand/Contract text box normal to its own direction.
Contract Group moves each edge of the group inwards by the distance specified in the Expand/Contract text box normal to its own direction.
Select the Retain Fillet Radius check box to preserve the fillet radius of expanded/contracted curves. If the check box is not selected, the fillet radius of curves is expanded/contracted. The fillet radius is expanded/contracted if a curve has a positive fillet radius value. The fillet radius is not expanded/contracted if a curve has a negative or zero fillet radius value. If the fillet radius is too small for the boundary offset, the fillet radius is automatically modified to 0mm.
If an edge is modified, the functionality in the Line area become active. These options allow the modification of the current edge.
Extend start of line
Moves the Start vertex along the edge direction to align it through a picked position. Use the Positioning Control options to pick the required position. Refer to Positioning Control for further information. Alternatively, if a line is selected the End vertex is moved along the edge direction until it intersects the picked line. These operations can change the edge length.
Extend end of line
Moves the End vertex along the edge direction to align it through a picked position. Use the Positioning Control options to pick the required position. Refer to Positioning Control for further information. Alternatively, if a line is selected the Start vertex is moved along the edge direction until it intersects the picked line. These operations can change the edge length.
Make line parallel
Moves the free vertex around the reference vertex to align the edge with a picked line. The operation maintains the edge length.
Extend start of line
Moves the Start vertex along the edge direction to align it through a picked position. Use the Positioning Control options to pick the required position. Refer to Positioning Control for further information. Alternatively, if a line is selected the End vertex is moved along the edge direction until it intersects the picked line. These operations can change the edge length.
Extend end of line
Moves the End vertex along the edge direction to align it through a picked position. Use the Positioning Control options to pick the required position. Refer to Positioning Control for further information. Alternatively, if a line is selected the Start vertex is moved along the edge direction until it intersects the picked line. These operations can change the edge length.
Make line parallel
Moves the free vertex around the reference vertex to align the edge with a picked line. The operation maintains the edge length.
The options in the Rotate part of the Loop Vertex Editor window allows the rotation of groups of vertices in these ways:
Rotate anticlockwise rotates the edge anticlockwise, through the rotation angle specified in the Angle text box, about the reference end. The operation maintains the edge length.
Rotate clockwise rotates the edge clockwise, through the rotation angle specified in the Angle text box, about the reference end. The operation maintains the edge length.
The Modify part of the Loop Vertex Editor window enables you to perform operations on the current group selection.
Insert selected
Moves a vertex group by inserting it at a different position in the loop sequence. Use the vertex selector to navigate to the required point in the sequence. The group is inserted after the current vertex.
Mirror
Moves the current vertex, edge or group such that the new positions are derived by reflecting the original positions about a picked line (for example, an edge or a pline).
Delete selection
Deletes a group, edge or vertex from the loop definition.
Define/Modify arc
Manipulates a fillet arc at the current loop vertex. When selected the Modified Arc window displays, the Loop Vertex Editor window becomes temporarily inactive.
Insert selected
Moves a vertex group by inserting it at a different position in the loop sequence. Use the vertex selector to navigate to the required point in the sequence. The group is inserted after the current vertex.
Mirror
Moves the current vertex, edge or group such that the new positions are derived by reflecting the original positions about a picked line (for example, an edge or a pline).
Delete selection
Deletes a group, edge or vertex from the loop definition.
Define/Modify arc
Manipulates a fillet arc at the current loop vertex. When selected the Modified Arc window displays, the Loop Vertex Editor window becomes temporarily inactive.

The Vertex part of the Loop Vertex Editor window displays co-ordinate data about the current vertex, edge or group depending on the Selection Mode.
Vertex X and Y co-ordinates are displayed with respect to the floor/screed origin.
Edge co-ordinates are given for the start or end of the edge. An aid displays in the 3D view indicating which is the start and which is the end. By default the START edge displays in uppercase and the end displays in lowercase. Only the START is affected by any modifications made to the currently displayed co-ordinates.
Select End to display the END of the edge in uppercase and the start in lowercase. Modifications made to the currently displayed co-ordinates only affect the END.
Modifying the length in both these cases moves the start or end accordingly.
The Aligned option displays both the START and END of the edge in uppercase.
Control > CE
Click to modify the CE. The CE name displays at the top of the window. Navigating to another floor/screed and selecting this option makes the new CE the floor/screed being edited by the window.
Control > Close
Click to close the Loop Vertex Editor window.
Settings > Confirm
When Confirm is selected, you must click Modify at the bottom of the window to implement each modification. When Confirm is not selected, each modification is implemented immediately.
Settings > Confirm on delete
When Confirm is selected, you must confirm each deletion in order to complete the command. When Confirm is not selected, deletions are implemented immediately.
Settings > Tag Edges
When Tag Edges is selected, each edge is tagged with the number of the vertex at its start.
Settings > Display Axes
When Display Axes is selected, the axes of the floor/screed are displayed at the first vertex.
Settings > Free rotate
When Free rotate is selected, groups of vertices can be orientated automatically when moved from one edge to another.
Utilities > Remove coincident
Vertices are deleted by this option when where more vertices have the same position.
Select all
Allows the selection of all vertices in the loop so they can be modified as a group.
Select group to modify
Allows the selection of a number of individual vertices so that they can be modified as a group.
Select edge to modify
Allows the selection of an edge to be modified. The adjacent Edge area displays the current edge number.
Select point to modify
Allows the selection of a vertex to be modified. The adjacent Vertex area displays the current vertex number.
Create points
Allows the creation of a new vertex which is allocated the next number in the sequence after the current vertex.
Reverse group definition
Reverses the group definition by renumbering all the group vertices in the opposite direction (clockwise or anticlockwise).
Move start forwards
Moves the open-side of the group and the origin for the vertex numbering one place forward.
Move start backwards
Moves the open-side of the group and the origin for the vertex numbering one place backwards.
Extend start of line
Moves the Start vertex along the edge direction to align it through a picked position. Use the Positioning Control options to pick the required position. Refer to Positioning Control for further information. Alternatively, if a line is selected the End vertex is moved along the edge direction until it intersects the picked line. These operations can change the edge length.
Extend end of line
Moves the End vertex along the edge direction to align it through a picked position. Use the Positioning Control options to pick the required position. Refer to Positioning Control for further information. Alternatively, if a line is selected the Start vertex is moved along the edge direction until it intersects the picked line. These operations can change the edge length.
Make line parallel
Moves the free vertex around the reference vertex to align the edge with a picked line. The operation maintains the edge length.
Insert selected
Moves a vertex group by inserting it at a different position in the loop sequence. Use the vertex selector to navigate to the required point in the sequence. The group is inserted after the current vertex.
Mirror
Moves the current vertex, edge or group such that the new positions are derived by reflecting the original positions about a picked line (for example, an edge or a pline).
Delete selection
Deletes a group, edge or vertex from the loop definition.
Define/Modify arc
Manipulates a fillet arc at the current loop vertex. When selected the Modified Arc window displays, the Loop Vertex Editor window becomes temporarily inactive.

Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Loop Vertex Editor
Loop Vertex Editor
Control > CE
Control > Close
Loop Vertex Editor
Settings > Confirm
Confirm
Modify
Confirm
Settings > Confirm on delete
Confirm
Confirm
Settings > Tag Edges
Tag Edges
Settings > Display Axes
Display Axes
Settings > Free rotate
Free rotate
Utilities > Remove coincident
Mode Selection
Loop Vertex Editor
Select all
Select group to modify
Select edge to modify
Edge
Select point to modify
Vertex
Create points
Vertex/Edge
Loop Vertex Editor
Select
Select edge to modify
Edge
Select vertex/edge
Vertex/Edge
Group
Loop Vertex Editor
Reverse group definition
Move start forwards
Move start backwards
Expand/Contract
Loop Vertex Editor
Expand Group
Expand/Contract
Contract Group
Expand/Contract
Retain Fillet Radius
Line
Extend start of line
Start
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
End
Extend end of line
End
Positioning Control
Positioning Control
Start
Make line parallel
Rotate
Loop Vertex Editor
Rotate anticlockwise
Angle
Rotate clockwise
Angle
Modify
Loop Vertex Editor
Insert selected
Mirror
Delete selection
Define/Modify arc
Modified Arc
Loop Vertex Editor
Vertex
Loop Vertex Editor
START
end
START
End
END
start
END
Aligned
START
END


Sets the direction used to justify the floor/screed relative to the plane.

Select Bottom, Centre or Top from the justification list.
Click Apply to modify the floor/screed justification or click Dismiss to discard any information and close the Set Justification window.
The in/out check box sets the direction relative to the plane.

Bottom
Centre
Top
Apply
Dismiss
Set Justification
in/out


Modifies the thickness attribute of a floor/screed element.

If the element identified as the CE is not a floor, screed or negative extrusion, a warning message displays:

Modify the thickness of the CE as required.
Click Apply to modify the thickness attribute.
Or
Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Screed Thickness window.

Apply
Cancel
Screed Thickness


Modifies the PLOO geometry of a negative extrusion.
The Loop Vertex Editor window allows you to move, add and delete vertices, edges and arcs. The vertices can be expanded or contracted by a specified amount.
A group of vertices may be selected to be copied and inserted in a different part of the loop. Tools are provided to modify the group, for example, move the origin or mirroring, before the group is inserted.

The functionality of the Loop Vertex Editor is explained. Refer to Modify Floor/Screed Definition for further information.

Modify Floor/Screed Definition
Loop Vertex Editor
Modify Floor/Screed Definition


Modifies the vertex position of the floor origin.
You are prompted to Pick near vertex for new origin
Click to identify the floor vertex origin using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

Pick near vertex for new origin


Modifies the floor/screed specification using available elements from the structural catalogue.
The functionality is only available for PANEL or one of its soft type elements. If another element is selected as the CE, a warning message displays.

The functionality available is identical to that described in default specification. Refer to Floor Specification and Wall Specification for further information.

Floor Specification
Wall Specification
Floor Specification
Wall Specification


Modifies the catalogue specification associated with each wall, floor or screed fitting.


Modifies the catalogue specification associated with each wall fitting.
All of the tasks that are associated with the modification of wall fittings are initiated from the Wall Fittings window which acts as a task hub.

By default, Modify CE displays in the drop-down menu and the CE is described.
Alternatively, select Modify PICK from the drop-down menu to modify a fitting using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Wall Fitting to Modify:
The Wall Fittings window is populated with the specification data and positioning details of the identified wall fitting.
The functionality available from the window is identical to Wall Fittings window which is used in the creation of a wall fitting. Refer to Create Wall Fittings for further information.

Create Wall Fittings
Wall Fittings
Modify CE
Modify PICK
Pick Wall Fitting to Modify:
Wall Fittings
Create Wall Fittings


Modifies the catalogue specification associated with each floor or screed fitting.
All of the tasks that are associated with the modification of floor fittings are initiated from the Floor Fittings window which acts as a task hub.

By default, Modify CE displays in the drop-down menu and the CE is described.
Alternatively, select Modify PICK from the drop-down menu to modify a fitting using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Floor Fitting to Modify:
The Floor Fittings window is populated with the specification data and positioning details of the identified floor fitting.
The functionality available from the window is identical to Floor Fittings window which is used in the creation of a floor fitting. Refer to Create Floor Fittings for further information.

Create Floor Fittings
Floor Fittings
Modify CE
Modify PICK
Pick Floor Fitting to Modify:
Floor Fittings
Create Floor Fittings


Splits a straight wall into shorter lengths where it intersects with another element.
The Split Walls window must be populated before any elements can be picked in the 3D view.

The only method to select Elements to be split on and Elements to be split in the 3D view is Pick using cursor.
From the Connections at split part of the Split Walls window, you can specify how the ends of the new shorter length walls are to be connected at the split points:
None
SNODs are not created at the split points and the wall ends are not trimmed back.
Nodes
Wall ends are connected to SNODs, but are not trimmed back.
Trimmed
Wall ends are connected to SNODs and are trimmed back to the geometry of attached items at the point of connection.
If a wall to be split is not perpendicular to a wall or section defining a split point, the cut planes are orientated automatically in the correct directions for the joints.
None
SNODs are not created at the split points and the wall ends are not trimmed back.
Nodes
Wall ends are connected to SNODs, but are not trimmed back.
Trimmed
Wall ends are connected to SNODs and are trimmed back to the geometry of attached items at the point of connection.
If a wall to be split is not perpendicular to a wall or section defining a split point, the cut planes are orientated automatically in the correct directions for the joints.
Select the Confirm before splitting check box to display a Confirm window before each split occurs.
Click Apply, you are prompted to Identify item to be split on
Click to identify the items in the 3D view which determine the split points. When the items have been identified, press ESC.
You are then prompted to Identify wall to be split
Click to identify the walls to split in the 3D view. When these items have been identified, press ESC.
If the Confirm Before Splitting check box was selected, a Confirm window displays.
Click Yes to split the walls
Or
Click No to discard any inputs and close the Confirm window.
Click Cancel to discard any information and close the Split Walls window.
None
SNODs are not created at the split points and the wall ends are not trimmed back.
Nodes
Wall ends are connected to SNODs, but are not trimmed back.
Trimmed
Wall ends are connected to SNODs and are trimmed back to the geometry of attached items at the point of connection.
If a wall to be split is not perpendicular to a wall or section defining a split point, the cut planes are orientated automatically in the correct directions for the joints.

Split Walls
Elements to be split on
Elements to be split
Pick using cursor
Connections at split
Split Walls
None
Nodes
Trimmed
Confirm before splitting
Confirm
Apply
Identify item to be split on
ESC.
Identify wall to be split
ESC
Confirm Before Splitting
Confirm
Yes
No
Confirm
Cancel
Split Walls


Divides a wall into smaller lengths using a splice.
You must specify the plane to create the splice.

The splice can be applied to the CE, the current list or elements picked from the 3D view by the selection of CE, List or Pick from the options listed on the top left of the window. If the List or Pick option is selected, all of the elements selected are spliced at their intersection with the plane.
To specify the size of the plane, input a value in the Plane size text box.
Position the plane with the Cursor or Intersection options from the window or by inputting co‑ordinates in the appropriate text boxes.
Select the Confirm before splicing check box to display a Confirm window before each splice occurs.
Click Apply, you are prompted to Identify walls to be spliced
Click to identify the walls in the 3D view. When the items have been identified, press ESC.
If the Confirm Before Splicing check box was selected, a Confirm window displays.
Click Yes to splice the walls
Or
Click No to discard any inputs and close the Confirm window.
Click Cancel to discard any information and close the Splice Wall on Plane window.

CE
List
Pick
List
Pick
Plane size
Confirm before splicing
Confirm
Apply
Identify walls to be spliced
ESC.
Confirm Before Splicing
Confirm
Yes
No
Confirm
Cancel
Splice Wall on Plane


Merges individual colinear walls to form a single wall.

Make the first wall to be picked the CE, this is the dominant wall, that is the wall that all other picked walls are merged into and whose attributes the merged walls inherit.
Click CE in the Merge Walls window.
Select the Merge from location from the drop-down menu.
Click Apply and the prompt Identify walls to be included in merge displays in the bottom left hand corner of the screen.
If ESC is pressed before at least one wall to merge has been picked, an error message displays.
If ESC is pressed before the key wall is picked an error message displays.

When all the walls have been identified click ESC.
The confirmation message displays.
Click OK to merge the walls.
The merged walls have the database Reference No. of the wall picked first (the dominant wall).
Click Cancel to discard any information and close the Merge Walls window.

CE
Merge Walls
Merge from
Apply
Identify walls to be included in merge
ESC
ESC
ESC
OK
Cancel
Merge Walls


Miters a straight wall end to another straight wall end.
You are prompted to Pick ends of wall to be mitered
You must pick two walls to be mitered, once both walls are picked, the walls are mitered automatically.

Pick ends of wall to be mitered


Extends and trims wall ends.


Sets a plane, position and orientation to extend either end of the wall to. The wall only extends along its Z axis, that is its extrusion direction, as the plane is infinite in its planar dimensions.
In the application, a plane’s direction is defined by the direction of a vector normal (that is perpendicular in all directions) to the plane. The position of the plane is defined by the start position of that vector.

The End of Section drop-down list allows you to specify which end of the wall is extended (or trimmed) to the plane. Four choices are available:
When the Extend Section - Relative window displays, a label is placed at each end of the section to identify which end is the Start and which is the End.
You can define the plane position explicitly by inputting co-ordinates in the Plane Direction East/West, North/South and Up/Down fields of the window, or with the Cursor and Intersection functionality and selection of the position in the 3D view.
The Plane Direction is set by default to Up, however any direction can be input to orientate the plane. The plane aid and direction vector in the 3D view helps you to visualize the position and direction of the plane.
Click Apply to extend the end of the current element to the plane. The position of any Secondary Nodes owned by the wall is measured from its start position. Select the Maintain Node Positions check box to make sure the Secondary Nodes stay in their original position when the start position of the wall is moved. Otherwise, the Secondary Nodes move with the start position, their Z distance attributes are maintained.
Select the Cut end(s) to plane check box to orientate the end of the wall to the plane direction after it has been extended or trimmed.
Nearest end – The default setting. The end of the wall nearest to the plane is repositioned.
Start – The start position of the wall is moved.
End – The end position of the wall is moved.
Pick – Click Apply and you are prompted to pick which end of the wall is to be re-positioned.
Nearest end – The default setting. The end of the wall nearest to the plane is repositioned.
Nearest end – The default setting. The end of the wall nearest to the plane is repositioned.
Start – The start position of the wall is moved.
Start – The start position of the wall is moved.
End – The end position of the wall is moved.
End – The end position of the wall is moved.
Pick – Click Apply and you are prompted to pick which end of the wall is to be re-positioned.
Pick – Click Apply and you are prompted to pick which end of the wall is to be re-positioned.

End of Section
Nearest end
Start
End
Pick
Extend Section - Relative
Start
End
Plane Direction
Cursor
Intersection
Plane Direction
Up
Apply
Maintain Node Positions
Z distance
Cut end(s) to plane


Lengthens or shortens a wall by moving the start or end position by a specified amount.

When the window displays, a label is placed at either end of the section to identify the Start and End locations. The Extend drop-down menu allows you to select which end of the section is extended, the choices being Start, End or Pick.
If the Pick option is selected, you are prompted to select the end of the wall to be re-positioned then click Apply.
You can move the end of a wall either by Distance or by a Proportion of the wall’s current length, by selecting the appropriate option and inputting the desired amount. Inputting a positive value lengthens the wall and inputting a negative value shortens it.
To maintain the position of any Secondary Node owned by the wall, select the Maintain Node Positions check box.

Start
End
Extend
Start
End
Pick
Pick
Apply
Distance
Proportion
Maintain Node Positions


Trims the length of an attached wall to intersect with an owning wall if a wall position has been modified.
You are prompted to Identify end to be trimmed
Click to identify the attached wall end to trim
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to select multiple attached wall ends.
Press ESC to trim the attached wall ends to the owning wall.

Identify end to be trimmed
ESC


Trims the length of all attached wall ends to intersect with a selected owning wall if a wall position has been modified.
You are prompted to Identify element attached ends are to be trimmed to:
By default, all wall ends that are attached to the selected owning wall are trimmed and the command ends automatically.

Identify element attached ends are to be trimmed to:


Splits a floor or a screed into multiple floors.
A floor/screed can only be split along the axis of an element that already exists. To introduce a split line anywhere else, create a section where the split is to occur, split the floor, then delete the section.
You are prompted to Identify PANE SCREED FLOOR GWALL to be split
Click to identify the floor/screed to split.
You are then prompted to Pick SCTN STWALL PANE SCREED FLOOR GWALL to be split on
Click to identify the structure position to split the floor/screed. Once the selections have been made the floor/screed is split.

Identify PANE SCREED FLOOR GWALL to be split
Pick SCTN STWALL PANE SCREED FLOOR GWALL to be split on


Applies a single slope to a screed element with the addition of a negative volume to the screed definition.
Only one slope can be applied to any screed element, to apply multiple slopes to an area, you must first split the overall screed into separate elements.

The Current Element part of the Screed Slope window allows you to select the screed element to apply the slope to
CE
Click to select the existing screed as the current element.
Pick Element from 3D View
Prompts you to pick a screed in the 3D view.
CE
Click to select the existing screed as the current element.
Pick Element from 3D View
Prompts you to pick a screed in the 3D view.
The Position part of the Screed Slope window allows you to position a point through which the sloped surface passes.
Origin
Refers to the lowest or highest point on the surface.
Through
The slope and direction can be changed so that the slope passes through the defined point.
Origin
Refers to the lowest or highest point on the surface.
Through
The slope and direction can be changed so that the slope passes through the defined point.
The Slope part of the Screed Slope window allows you position the slope edge points.
About Edge
Allows you to define the slope start point.
You are prompted to Pick edge to slope from db Element:
Click to identify the screed edge to be used as the slope start point using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
About Edges
Allows you to define the slope start and end points.
You are prompted to Slope edge line, first:
Click to identify the screed edge to be used as the slope start point using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Slope edge line, second:
Click to identify the screed edge to be used as the slope end point using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
By default, the slope angle is calculated between the two picked points.
About Edge
Allows you to define the slope start point.
You are prompted to Pick edge to slope from db Element:
Click to identify the screed edge to be used as the slope start point using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
About Edges
Allows you to define the slope start and end points.
You are prompted to Slope edge line, first:
Click to identify the screed edge to be used as the slope start point using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Slope edge line, second:
Click to identify the screed edge to be used as the slope end point using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
By default, the slope angle is calculated between the two picked points.
The Settings part of the Screed Slope window allows you to define the slope contour, angle and direction.
To define the slope contour, from the Type drop-down list, select Straight or Conical. The angle of the slope normal to the screed plane must now be defined, input the slope angle in degrees into the Slope field.
The direction along which the slope angle is measured from the screed plane, displays in the Direction field, by default.
Select the Lock check box to make sure that the angle is calculated so that the slope passes through the defined point.
When an area has been subdivided into individual screeds to achieve a multi-faceted surface, if required, you can align the slope with one or two abutting screed slopes.
Click Apply to display the outline of the new screed layout in the 3D view.
Click Cancel to close the Screed Slope window.
CE
Click to select the existing screed as the current element.
Pick Element from 3D View
Prompts you to pick a screed in the 3D view.
Origin
Refers to the lowest or highest point on the surface.
Through
The slope and direction can be changed so that the slope passes through the defined point.
About Edge
Allows you to define the slope start point.
You are prompted to Pick edge to slope from db Element:
Click to identify the screed edge to be used as the slope start point using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
About Edges
Allows you to define the slope start and end points.
You are prompted to Slope edge line, first:
Click to identify the screed edge to be used as the slope start point using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Slope edge line, second:
Click to identify the screed edge to be used as the slope end point using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
By default, the slope angle is calculated between the two picked points.

Current Element
Screed Slope
CE
Pick Element from 3D View
Position
Screed Slope
Origin
Through
Slope
Screed Slope
About Edge
Pick edge to slope from db Element:
About Edges
Slope edge line, first:
Slope edge line, second:
Settings
Screed Slope
Type
Straight
Conical
Slope
Direction
Lock
Apply
Cancel
Screed Slope


The Walls and Floors application provides functionality (tools) that allow you to modify the material of the CE, split or merge the CE, move walls or trace a boundary of a floor screed or negative extrusion.


Modifies the materials used in the 3D model. The material reference (Matref) attribute can be modified so that attributes such as weight and COG can be calculated and then used with the checking and reporting functionality of the application.

You can assign a material (Matref) to the CE, list or a picked element. The material part of the Set Material window is populated with a list of available materials for selection. If a material is not available for selection, refer to the administrator for further information.
From the drop-down menu select the element to be modified. It can be the CE, selected from a collection or picked with the cursor in the 3D view.
If the Cascade Material to all offspring check box is selected, any associated items (for example: fittings) have their material changed as well.
From the Materials list, select the required material.
Click Apply to change the material or click Cancel to discard any information and close the Set Material window.

Cascade Material to all offspring
Materials
Apply
Cancel
Set Material


Traces the boundary of an existing floor, screed or negative extrusion to create a new surrounding wall, floor or screed.

You must first identify the floor screed or negative extrusion that already exists, from which its boundary is to be changed:
From the Boundary Tracing window, select CE, or select Pick. You are prompted to Pick Element for Boundary Tracing: The name of the selected element displays in the Boundary Tracing window.
From the Trace part of the Boundary Trace window, select the type of element to be created - Walls, Floor or Screed.
The Offsets part of the Boundary Tracing window allows you to position the new element:
Boundary positions the edges of the new element relative to the edges of the traced element. A positive boundary offset positions the new edges outside the traced boundary, a negative boundary offset positions the new edges inside the traced boundary.
Elevation positions the vertical position of the new element.
Miter Walls check box is only available when the element to be traced is a wall element, the functionality allows you to determine if junctions between the walls are to be miterd.
Click Apply to trace the boundary.
A Confirm window displays, click Yes to retain the boundary.
Click No to abandon the trace.
Click Cancel to discard any information and close the Boundary Tracing window.

Boundary Tracing
CE
Pick
Pick Element for Boundary Tracing:
Boundary Tracing
Trace
Boundary Trace
Walls
Floor
Screed
Boundary Tracing
Boundary
Elevation
Miter Walls
Confirm
Yes
No
Cancel
Boundary Tracing


Structural Catalogues are used for the creation of the design model. Some of the principal features are listed for standard catalogue components. The structural catalogue can be stored and modified with AVEVA Catalog.
All profiles, joints and fittings used in the design are selected from the catalogue database by setting the specification reference for the corresponding design element so that it points to the required catalogue entry.


The structural profile catalogue only contains profiles detailed in the National Standards or other recognized national bodies, for example, Institutes of Steel Construction.
The scope of the profile catalogue includes the following considerations:
Profiles from the following national standards are included:

Australia/New Zealand
Europe
South Africa
Canada
India
UK
Chile
Japan
USA
China
Russia
Profile sizes produced by individual manufacturers that may not conform to National Standards are not included.
Cold formed profiles are included where they occur in the standards. Proprietary cold formed profiles from different manufacturers are not included.
Solid bars, of various cross section, which occur in the majority of referenced standards are included in a common separate category, for example, flat bar, circular bar.
Profile sizes produced by individual manufacturers that may not conform to National Standards are not included.
Profile sizes produced by individual manufacturers that may not conform to National Standards are not included.
Cold formed profiles are included where they occur in the standards. Proprietary cold formed profiles from different manufacturers are not included.
Cold formed profiles are included where they occur in the standards. Proprietary cold formed profiles from different manufacturers are not included.
Solid bars, of various cross section, which occur in the majority of referenced standards are included in a common separate category, for example, flat bar, circular bar.
Solid bars, of various cross section, which occur in the majority of referenced standards are included in a common separate category, for example, flat bar, circular bar.
Australia/New Zealand
Australia/New Zealand
Australia/New Zealand
Europe
Europe
Europe
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
Canada
Canada
Canada
India
India
India
UK
UK
UK
Chile
Chile
Chile
Japan
Japan
Japan
USA
USA
USA
China
China
China
Russia
Russia
Russia

National Standards


The catalogue contains a single Structural Section (STSE) element to contain all design parameter profiles.
The STSE contains a Structural Category (STCA) element for each design parameter profile Generic TYPE (GTYPE) which contains a single SPRF element, a GMSS element, a PTSS element and a DTSE element applicable to the specific profile.


Standard Profiles - Naming & Descriptions

All standard profiles are named in accordance with the nomenclature given in the appropriate standard and prefixed by an abbreviation for the standard and the profile type, for example, BS_UB254x46x37. This avoids name clashes where similar profiles are in two or more standards, for example L100x100x10.
The Description attribute of the SPRF element is populated with the name given in the appropriate standard or local convention, for example, 254x146UB37.
The SPRF Description attribute is used for profile selection. If the Description attribute is unset, the SPRF Name attribute is displayed.


The standard profile GTYPEs in the catalogue are:
Angle
Parallel Flange Tee
Box Girder
Asymmetric Plate Girder
Circular Bar
Tapered Flange Channel
C Profile
Tapered Flange I
Circular Tube
Tapered Flange Tee
Flat Bar
Tapered Flange Tapered Web Tee
Hexagonal Bar
Rectangular Tube
Parallel Flange Channel
Z Profile
Parallel Flange I

ANGL
Angle
PFT
Parallel Flange Tee
BOXG
Box Girder
PLTG
Asymmetric Plate Girder
CBAR
Circular Bar
TFC
Tapered Flange Channel
CEE
C Profile
TFI
Tapered Flange I
CTUB
Circular Tube
TFT
Tapered Flange Tee
FBAR
Flat Bar
TFTW
Tapered Flange Tapered Web Tee
HBAR
Hexagonal Bar
RTUB
Rectangular Tube
PFC
Parallel Flange Channel
ZED
Z Profile
PFI
Parallel Flange I
ANGL
ANGL
ANGL
PFT
PFT
PFT
BOXG
BOXG
BOXG
PLTG
PLTG
PLTG
CBAR
CBAR
CBAR
TFC
TFC
TFC
CEE
CEE
CEE
TFI
TFI
TFI
CTUB
CTUB
CTUB
TFT
TFT
TFT
FBAR
FBAR
FBAR
TFTW
TFTW
TFTW
HBAR
HBAR
HBAR
RTUB
RTUB
RTUB
PFC
PFC
PFC
ZED
ZED
ZED
PFI
PFI
PFI


The standard parameter list for all GTYPEs is:
No.
Parameter Description
DKEY
Data Type
1
Depth
DPTH
Geometry
2
Width A
WIDA
Geometry
3
Width B
WIDB
Geometry
4
Width C
WIDC
Geometry
5
Web Thickness
WTHK
Geometry
6
Flange Thickness A
FTKA
Geometry
7
Flange Thickness B
FTKB
Geometry
8
Radius A
RADA
Geometry
9
Radius B
RAD B
Geometry
10
Radius C
RAD C
Geometry
11
CofG X Axis Offset
CGXO
Geometry
12
CofG Y Axis Offset
CGYO
Geometry
13
Flange Thickness Centre Offset
FTCO
Geometry
14
Flange Slope (degrees)
FSLO
Geometry
15
Web Slope (degrees)
WSLO
Geometry
16
Gage Line A
GLNA
Data
17
Gage Line B
GLNB
Data
18
Gage Line C
GLNC
Data
19
Maximum Bolt Diameter A
MBDA
Data
20
Maximum Bolt Diameter B
MBDB
Data
21
Mass per Unit Length
MAUL
Data
22
Surface Area per meter
SAPM
Data
23
Cross Sectional Area
XSAR
Data
No.
Parameter Description
DKEY
Data Type
1
Depth
DPTH
Geometry
2
Width A
WIDA
Geometry
3
Width B
WIDB
Geometry
4
Width C
WIDC
Geometry
5
Web Thickness
WTHK
Geometry
6
Flange Thickness A
FTKA
Geometry
7
Flange Thickness B
FTKB
Geometry
8
Radius A
RADA
Geometry
9
Radius B
RAD B
Geometry
10
Radius C
RAD C
Geometry
11
CofG X Axis Offset
CGXO
Geometry
12
CofG Y Axis Offset
CGYO
Geometry
13
Flange Thickness Centre Offset
FTCO
Geometry
14
Flange Slope (degrees)
FSLO
Geometry
15
Web Slope (degrees)
WSLO
Geometry
16
Gage Line A
GLNA
Data
17
Gage Line B
GLNB
Data
18
Gage Line C
GLNC
Data
19
Maximum Bolt Diameter A
MBDA
Data
20
Maximum Bolt Diameter B
MBDB
Data
21
Mass per Unit Length
MAUL
Data
22
Surface Area per meter
SAPM
Data
23
Cross Sectional Area
XSAR
Data

Only the required common parameters are used to create each profile.
No.
Parameter Description
DKEY
Data Type
1
Depth
DPTH
Geometry
2
Width A
WIDA
Geometry
3
Width B
WIDB
Geometry
4
Width C
WIDC
Geometry
5
Web Thickness
WTHK
Geometry
6
Flange Thickness A
FTKA
Geometry
7
Flange Thickness B
FTKB
Geometry
8
Radius A
RADA
Geometry
9
Radius B
RAD B
Geometry
10
Radius C
RAD C
Geometry
11
CofG X Axis Offset
CGXO
Geometry
12
CofG Y Axis Offset
CGYO
Geometry
13
Flange Thickness Centre Offset
FTCO
Geometry
14
Flange Slope (degrees)
FSLO
Geometry
15
Web Slope (degrees)
WSLO
Geometry
16
Gage Line A
GLNA
Data
17
Gage Line B
GLNB
Data
18
Gage Line C
GLNC
Data
19
Maximum Bolt Diameter A
MBDA
Data
20
Maximum Bolt Diameter B
MBDB
Data
21
Mass per Unit Length
MAUL
Data
22
Surface Area per meter
SAPM
Data
23
Cross Sectional Area
XSAR
Data

No.
Parameter Description
DKEY
Data Type


Each P-line is identified by a two, three or four letter code (known as its PKEY) which identifies its relative position in the 2D profile
Standard P-lines
All GTYPES have a common set of 14 standard P-lines.
PKEY
Description
LBOT
Left Bottom
CBOT
Centre Bottom
RBOT
Right Bottom
LMID
Left Middle
CMID
Centre Middle
RMID
Right Middle
LTOP
Left Top
CTOP
Centre Top
RTOP
Right Top
NA
Neutral Axis
BNA
Bottom Neutral Axis
LNA
Left Neutral Axis
RNA
Right Neutral Axis
TNA
Top Neutral Axis
PKEY
Description
LBOT
Left Bottom
CBOT
Centre Bottom
RBOT
Right Bottom
LMID
Left Middle
CMID
Centre Middle
RMID
Right Middle
LTOP
Left Top
CTOP
Centre Top
RTOP
Right Top
NA
Neutral Axis
BNA
Bottom Neutral Axis
LNA
Left Neutral Axis
RNA
Right Neutral Axis
TNA
Top Neutral Axis
9 of the P-lines are positioned at the corners and centrelines of a bounding box drawn around the profile.

The remaining 5 P-lines are positioned at the Neutral Axis (NA) and on the bounding box, where lines drawn through the NA in X and Y directions to intersect the bounding box.

For symmetrical profiles, some P-lines are coincident. For asymmetrical profiles, no P-lines are coincident.

Generic Type Specific P-lines
GTYPE specific P-lines ensure the trimming functionality is maintained.
PKEY
Description
GTYPE
Cconnect
NAL
Neutral Axis Left
PFI, PFT, TFI, TFT
ANY
NAR
Neutral Axis Right
PFI, PFT, TFI, TFT
ANY
IMID
Inside Middle
ANGL, PFC, TFC
ANY
IBOT
Inside Bottom
ANGL
ANY
AA
Circumference 0°
CTUB
ANY
BB
Circumference 15°
CTUB
unset
CC
Circumference 30°
CTUB
unset
DD
Circumference 45°
CTUB
unset
EE
Circumference 60°
CTUB
unset
FF
Circumference 75°
CTUB
unset
GG
Circumference 90°
CTUB
unset
HH
Circumference 105°
CTUB
unset
II
Circumference 120°
CTUB
unset
JJ
Circumference 135°
CTUB
unset
KK
Circumference 150°
CTUB
unset
LL
Circumference 165°
CTUB
unset
MM
Circumference 180°
CTUB
unset
NN
Circumference 195°
CTUB
unset
OO
Circumference 210°
CTUB
unset
PP
Circumference 225°
CTUB
unset
QQ
Circumference 240°
CTUB
unset
RR
Circumference 255°
CTUB
unset
SS
Circumference 270°
CTUB
unset
TT
Circumference 285°
CTUB
unset
UU
Circumference 300
CTUB
unset
VV
Circumference 315°
CTUB
unset
WW
Circumference 330°
CTUB
unset
XX
Circumference 345°
CTUB
unset
NAAA
NA 0°
CTUB
ANY
NACC
NA 30°
CTUB
ANY
NAEE
NA 60°
CTUB
ANY
NAGG
NA 90°
CTUB
ANY
NAII
NA 120°
CTUB
ANY
NAKK
NA 150°
CTUB
ANY
NAMM
NA 180°
CTUB
ANY
NAOO
NA 210°
CTUB
ANY
NAQQ
NA 240°
CTUB
ANY
NASS
NA 270°
CTUB
ANY
NAUU
NA 300°
CTUB
ANY
NAWW
NA 330°
CTUB
ANY
LTFL
Left Top Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
RTFL
Right Top Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
LBFL
Left Bottom Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
RBFL
Right Bottom Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
ITFL
Inside Top Flange Left
PFI, PLTG
unset
ITFR
Inside Top Flange Right
PFI, PFC, PLTG
unset
IBFR
Inside Bottom Flange Right
PFI, PFC, PLTG
unset
IBFL
Inside Bottom Flange Left
PFI, PLTG
unset
HTLA
Hole Top Left Gage A
PFI, PFT, TFI, TFT, TWT, TFWT, ZED, PLTG
BOLT
HTLB
Hole Top Left Gage B
PFI, PFT, PLTG
BOLT
HTLC
Hole Top Left Gage C
PFI, PFT, ANGL
BOLT
HTRA
Hole Top Right Gage A
PFI, PFC, PFT, TFI, TFC, TFT, TWT, TFWT,PLTG
BOLT
HTRB
Hole Top Right Gage B
PFI, PFT, PLTG
BOLT
HTRC
Hole Top Right Gage C
PFI, PFT
BOLT
HBLA
Hole Bottom Left Gage A
PFI, TFI, PLTG
BOLT
HBLB
Hole Bottom Left Gage B
PFI, ANGL, PLTG
BOLT
HBLC
Hole Bottom Left Gage C
PFI, PLTG
BOLT
HBRA
Hole Bottom Right Gage A
PFI, PFC, TFI, TFC, ANGL, ZED, PLTG
BOLT
HBRB
Hole Bottom Right Gage B
PFI, PLTG
BOLT
HBRC
Hole Bottom Right Gage C
PFI, PLTG
BOLT
IFAT
Inside Face Top
ANGL
unset
IFAB
Inside Face Bottom
ANGL
unset
PKEY
Description
GTYPE
Cconnect
NAL
Neutral Axis Left
PFI, PFT, TFI, TFT
ANY
NAR
Neutral Axis Right
PFI, PFT, TFI, TFT
ANY
IMID
Inside Middle
ANGL, PFC, TFC
ANY
IBOT
Inside Bottom
ANGL
ANY
AA
Circumference 0°
CTUB
ANY
BB
Circumference 15°
CTUB
unset
CC
Circumference 30°
CTUB
unset
DD
Circumference 45°
CTUB
unset
EE
Circumference 60°
CTUB
unset
FF
Circumference 75°
CTUB
unset
GG
Circumference 90°
CTUB
unset
HH
Circumference 105°
CTUB
unset
II
Circumference 120°
CTUB
unset
JJ
Circumference 135°
CTUB
unset
KK
Circumference 150°
CTUB
unset
LL
Circumference 165°
CTUB
unset
MM
Circumference 180°
CTUB
unset
NN
Circumference 195°
CTUB
unset
OO
Circumference 210°
CTUB
unset
PP
Circumference 225°
CTUB
unset
QQ
Circumference 240°
CTUB
unset
RR
Circumference 255°
CTUB
unset
SS
Circumference 270°
CTUB
unset
TT
Circumference 285°
CTUB
unset
UU
Circumference 300
CTUB
unset
VV
Circumference 315°
CTUB
unset
WW
Circumference 330°
CTUB
unset
XX
Circumference 345°
CTUB
unset
NAAA
NA 0°
CTUB
ANY
NACC
NA 30°
CTUB
ANY
NAEE
NA 60°
CTUB
ANY
NAGG
NA 90°
CTUB
ANY
NAII
NA 120°
CTUB
ANY
NAKK
NA 150°
CTUB
ANY
NAMM
NA 180°
CTUB
ANY
NAOO
NA 210°
CTUB
ANY
NAQQ
NA 240°
CTUB
ANY
NASS
NA 270°
CTUB
ANY
NAUU
NA 300°
CTUB
ANY
NAWW
NA 330°
CTUB
ANY
LTFL
Left Top Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
RTFL
Right Top Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
LBFL
Left Bottom Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
RBFL
Right Bottom Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
ITFL
Inside Top Flange Left
PFI, PLTG
unset
ITFR
Inside Top Flange Right
PFI, PFC, PLTG
unset
IBFR
Inside Bottom Flange Right
PFI, PFC, PLTG
unset
IBFL
Inside Bottom Flange Left
PFI, PLTG
unset
HTLA
Hole Top Left Gage A
PFI, PFT, TFI, TFT, TWT, TFWT, ZED, PLTG
BOLT
HTLB
Hole Top Left Gage B
PFI, PFT, PLTG
BOLT
HTLC
Hole Top Left Gage C
PFI, PFT, ANGL
BOLT
HTRA
Hole Top Right Gage A
PFI, PFC, PFT, TFI, TFC, TFT, TWT, TFWT,PLTG
BOLT
HTRB
Hole Top Right Gage B
PFI, PFT, PLTG
BOLT
HTRC
Hole Top Right Gage C
PFI, PFT
BOLT
HBLA
Hole Bottom Left Gage A
PFI, TFI, PLTG
BOLT
HBLB
Hole Bottom Left Gage B
PFI, ANGL, PLTG
BOLT
HBLC
Hole Bottom Left Gage C
PFI, PLTG
BOLT
HBRA
Hole Bottom Right Gage A
PFI, PFC, TFI, TFC, ANGL, ZED, PLTG
BOLT
HBRB
Hole Bottom Right Gage B
PFI, PLTG
BOLT
HBRC
Hole Bottom Right Gage C
PFI, PLTG
BOLT
IFAT
Inside Face Top
ANGL
unset
IFAB
Inside Face Bottom
ANGL
unset

Extra P-lines on bolt gage lines are available.
Relevant P-lines must have the Cconnect attribute set to ANY to maintain trimming functionality.
PKEY
Description
LBOT
Left Bottom
CBOT
Centre Bottom
RBOT
Right Bottom
LMID
Left Middle
CMID
Centre Middle
RMID
Right Middle
LTOP
Left Top
CTOP
Centre Top
RTOP
Right Top
NA
Neutral Axis
BNA
Bottom Neutral Axis
LNA
Left Neutral Axis
RNA
Right Neutral Axis
TNA
Top Neutral Axis
PKEY
Description
GTYPE
Cconnect
NAL
Neutral Axis Left
PFI, PFT, TFI, TFT
ANY
NAR
Neutral Axis Right
PFI, PFT, TFI, TFT
ANY
IMID
Inside Middle
ANGL, PFC, TFC
ANY
IBOT
Inside Bottom
ANGL
ANY
AA
Circumference 0°
CTUB
ANY
BB
Circumference 15°
CTUB
unset
CC
Circumference 30°
CTUB
unset
DD
Circumference 45°
CTUB
unset
EE
Circumference 60°
CTUB
unset
FF
Circumference 75°
CTUB
unset
GG
Circumference 90°
CTUB
unset
HH
Circumference 105°
CTUB
unset
II
Circumference 120°
CTUB
unset
JJ
Circumference 135°
CTUB
unset
KK
Circumference 150°
CTUB
unset
LL
Circumference 165°
CTUB
unset
MM
Circumference 180°
CTUB
unset
NN
Circumference 195°
CTUB
unset
OO
Circumference 210°
CTUB
unset
PP
Circumference 225°
CTUB
unset
QQ
Circumference 240°
CTUB
unset
RR
Circumference 255°
CTUB
unset
SS
Circumference 270°
CTUB
unset
TT
Circumference 285°
CTUB
unset
UU
Circumference 300
CTUB
unset
VV
Circumference 315°
CTUB
unset
WW
Circumference 330°
CTUB
unset
XX
Circumference 345°
CTUB
unset
NAAA
NA 0°
CTUB
ANY
NACC
NA 30°
CTUB
ANY
NAEE
NA 60°
CTUB
ANY
NAGG
NA 90°
CTUB
ANY
NAII
NA 120°
CTUB
ANY
NAKK
NA 150°
CTUB
ANY
NAMM
NA 180°
CTUB
ANY
NAOO
NA 210°
CTUB
ANY
NAQQ
NA 240°
CTUB
ANY
NASS
NA 270°
CTUB
ANY
NAUU
NA 300°
CTUB
ANY
NAWW
NA 330°
CTUB
ANY
LTFL
Left Top Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
RTFL
Right Top Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
LBFL
Left Bottom Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
RBFL
Right Bottom Flange
PLTG, BOXG
ANY
ITFL
Inside Top Flange Left
PFI, PLTG
unset
ITFR
Inside Top Flange Right
PFI, PFC, PLTG
unset
IBFR
Inside Bottom Flange Right
PFI, PFC, PLTG
unset
IBFL
Inside Bottom Flange Left
PFI, PLTG
unset
HTLA
Hole Top Left Gage A
PFI, PFT, TFI, TFT, TWT, TFWT, ZED, PLTG
BOLT
HTLB
Hole Top Left Gage B
PFI, PFT, PLTG
BOLT
HTLC
Hole Top Left Gage C
PFI, PFT, ANGL
BOLT
HTRA
Hole Top Right Gage A
PFI, PFC, PFT, TFI, TFC, TFT, TWT, TFWT,PLTG
BOLT
HTRB
Hole Top Right Gage B
PFI, PFT, PLTG
BOLT
HTRC
Hole Top Right Gage C
PFI, PFT
BOLT
HBLA
Hole Bottom Left Gage A
PFI, TFI, PLTG
BOLT
HBLB
Hole Bottom Left Gage B
PFI, ANGL, PLTG
BOLT
HBLC
Hole Bottom Left Gage C
PFI, PLTG
BOLT
HBRA
Hole Bottom Right Gage A
PFI, PFC, TFI, TFC, ANGL, ZED, PLTG
BOLT
HBRB
Hole Bottom Right Gage B
PFI, PLTG
BOLT
HBRC
Hole Bottom Right Gage C
PFI, PLTG
BOLT
IFAT
Inside Face Top
ANGL
unset
IFAB
Inside Face Bottom
ANGL
unset
Note:
Each P-line is extruded in the design model to represent a line running along the length of a section.

Note:
Standard P-lines
PKEY
Description
PKEY
Description
GTYPE
Cconnect