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SmartPlant 2D SymbolsUsers Guide

Version 6.0 Service Pack 1 September 2005 DSP3D-PE-200033D


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Table of Contents

SmartPlant 2D Symbols Users Guide 3

Table of Contents

Preface.................................................................................................................................7

SmartPlant 3D Documentation Set...............................................................................7Administrative Guides ........................................................................................................ 7User's Guides ...................................................................................................................... 8Reference Data Guides ....................................................................................................... 9Third-Party Guides.............................................................................................................. 9

Documentation Comments .........................................................................................10

2D Symbols: An Overview ..............................................................................................11

What's New in 2D Symbols?......................................................................................12Symbol Naming Conventions: An Overview.............................................................13

Edge Names: An Overview .............................................................................................. 18Profile Cross-Sections....................................................................................................... 20Slots .................................................................................................................................. 26Collars and Clips............................................................................................................... 28Character and Keyword Restrictions: An Overview......................................................... 30Key Points: An Overview ................................................................................................. 35Key point numbering conventions.................................................................................... 36Load Points ....................................................................................................................... 43

Open and Set Up the Symbol File ..............................................................................45Manage Layers.................................................................................................................. 45Set Display Settings .......................................................................................................... 46

Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview .........................................48Creating Profile Cross Sections Common Tasks .............................................................. 48Draw the Simple Physical Representation........................................................................ 50Dimension the Simple Physical Representation ............................................................... 51Draw the Detailed Physical Representation...................................................................... 53Dimension the Detailed Physical Representation............................................................. 54Define Dimension Variables............................................................................................. 55Name Profile Edges .......................................................................................................... 56Define Cardinal Points...................................................................................................... 57Define Symbol Representation ......................................................................................... 58Define Symbol Properties ................................................................................................. 59

Creating Openings: An Overview ..............................................................................61Creating Openings Common Tasks............................................................................62

Sketch and Constrain Opening Construction Elements .................................................... 63Sketch and Constrain Opening Geometry......................................................................... 63Create Opening Group ...................................................................................................... 64Define Opening Symbol Properties .................................................................................. 64Create Opening Symbol Representation........................................................................... 67

Testing Symbol Geometry: An Overview..................................................................68Adding Symbol Data to the Catalog: An Overview ...................................................71

Adding Symbol Data to the Catalog ................................................................................. 71Modify Excel Workbook .................................................................................................. 72Bulk Load Database with Data ......................................................................................... 73


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4 SmartPlant 2D Symbols Users Guide

Command Reference .......................................................................................................77

Getting Started............................................................................................................77Menu Bar and Menus........................................................................................................ 77Ribbons and Dialog Boxes: An Overview........................................................................ 77Toolbars ............................................................................................................................ 78

Using the Keyboard: An Overview................................................................................... 79Using the Mouse: An Overview ....................................................................................... 81General Concepts........................................................................................................84

Selecting Elements: An Overview.................................................................................... 84Drawing Basic Elements: An Overview ........................................................................... 85Transforming Elements: An Overview............................................................................. 96Grouping Elements: An Overview.................................................................................. 108Placing Elements in Precise Locations: An Overview.................................................... 109Using the Variable Table: An Overview......................................................................... 110Using Layers to Arrange Elements: An Overview ......................................................... 113Measuring Distances and Areas: An Overview .............................................................. 114Drawing with Relationships: An Overview.................................................................... 115

Using Relationships as You Draw: An Overview .......................................................... 118Applying Relationships to Change Existing Elements: An Overview............................ 120Applying Colors and Patterns to Closed Boundaries: An Overview.............................. 123Dimensioning Drawing Elements: An Overview ........................................................... 125

File Menu..................................................................................................................133New Command (File Menu) ........................................................................................... 133Open Command (File Menu) .......................................................................................... 134Save Command ............................................................................................................... 135Save As Command (File Menu) ..................................................................................... 136Properties Command (File Menu) .................................................................................. 137Sheet Setup Command (File Menu)................................................................................ 144Print Command............................................................................................................... 149

Exit Command (File Menu) ............................................................................................ 158Edit Menu .................................................................................................................159

Undo Command.............................................................................................................. 159Redo Command ..............................................................................................................160Cut Command (Main Toolbar) ....................................................................................... 160Copy Command (Main Toolbar) .................................................................................... 161Paste Command .............................................................................................................. 162Delete Command (Edit Menu)........................................................................................ 163Select All Command (Edit Menu) .................................................................................. 164Properties Command (Edit Menu) .................................................................................. 164

View Menu ...............................................................................................................172Background Sheets Command........................................................................................ 172

Zoom Area Command (View Menu).............................................................................. 173Zoom In Command (View Menu) .................................................................................. 174Zoom Out Command (View Menu)................................................................................ 175Fit Command (View Menu)............................................................................................ 176Pan Command (View Menu) .......................................................................................... 177Toolbars Command (View Menu) .................................................................................. 177

Format Menu ............................................................................................................178Format Line Command................................................................................................... 178Format Text Box Dialog Box .........................................................................................179


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Format Dimension Command......................................................................................... 186Format a Dimension or Annotation ................................................................................ 194

Tools Menu...............................................................................................................196PinPoint Command (Tools Menu) .................................................................................. 196Character Map Command............................................................................................... 200Variables Command (Tools Menu) ................................................................................ 202

Display Manager Command (Tools Menu) .................................................................... 218Layers Command (Tools Menu)..................................................................................... 223Layer Groups Command (Tools Menu).......................................................................... 228Delete Layer Command (Edit Menu).............................................................................. 230Measure Distance Command .......................................................................................... 230Measure Area Command ................................................................................................233Alignment Indicator Command ...................................................................................... 234Maintain Relationships Command.................................................................................. 234Relationship Handles Command..................................................................................... 235SmartSketch Settings Command (Tools Menu).............................................................. 236Custom Commands Command (Tools Menu) ................................................................ 241Options Command (Tools Menu) ................................................................................... 242

Add-Ins Command (Tools Menu)................................................................................... 249Help Menu ................................................................................................................273

User Assistance............................................................................................................... 273Help Command ............................................................................................................... 273About Command (Help Menu) ....................................................................................... 274

Draw Toolbar............................................................................................................275Draw Toolbar: An Overview .......................................................................................... 275Select Tool ...................................................................................................................... 276Line/Arc Continuous Command..................................................................................... 279Place Doubleline Command ........................................................................................... 286Connector Command ...................................................................................................... 288Tangent Arc Command................................................................................................... 296Arc by 3 Points Command.............................................................................................. 298Arc By Center Point Command ...................................................................................... 299Curve Command ............................................................................................................. 301FreeForm Command ....................................................................................................... 306FreeSketch Command..................................................................................................... 307Circle by Center Point Command ................................................................................... 312Circle by 3 Points Command .......................................................................................... 313Tangent Circle Command ............................................................................................... 314Ellipse by Center Point Command.................................................................................. 315Ellipse by 3 Points Command......................................................................................... 317Rectangle Command....................................................................................................... 318Point Command .............................................................................................................. 320

Text Box Command........................................................................................................ 321Fillet Command .............................................................................................................. 336Chamfer Command......................................................................................................... 338Trim Command............................................................................................................... 342Trim Corner Command................................................................................................... 343Extend to Next Command............................................................................................... 344Fill Command ................................................................................................................. 345Create Symbol Command............................................................................................... 349


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Dimension Toolbar ...................................................................................................350Dimension Toolbar: An Overview.................................................................................. 350SmartDimension Command............................................................................................ 351Distance Between Command.......................................................................................... 369Angle Between Command .............................................................................................. 373Axis Command ............................................................................................................... 373

Coordinate Dimension Command................................................................................... 375Symmetric Diameter Command ..................................................................................... 376Measure Distance Command .......................................................................................... 378Measure Area Command ................................................................................................381Character Map Command............................................................................................... 382Leader Command............................................................................................................ 383Balloon Command .......................................................................................................... 385Dimension Text Command (Dimension Toolbar) .......................................................... 389

Change Toolbar ........................................................................................................392Change Toolbar: An Overview....................................................................................... 392Move Command .............................................................................................................393Offset Command............................................................................................................. 396Rotate Command ............................................................................................................398Mirror Command ............................................................................................................ 400Align Command.............................................................................................................. 402Scale Command .............................................................................................................. 404Rectangular Pattern Command ....................................................................................... 407Delete Command (Edit Menu)........................................................................................ 409Bring to Front Command................................................................................................ 410Send To Back Command ................................................................................................ 411Pull Up Command .......................................................................................................... 411Push Down Command .................................................................................................... 412Group Command............................................................................................................. 413UnGroup Command (Change Toolbar) .......................................................................... 416

Relationship Toolbar ................................................................................................417Relationship Toolbar: An Overview............................................................................... 417Connect Command.......................................................................................................... 418Horizontal/Vertical Command........................................................................................ 419Parallel Command........................................................................................................... 419Perpendicular Command................................................................................................. 420Tangent Command.......................................................................................................... 421Colinear Command ......................................................................................................... 422Concentric Command ..................................................................................................... 422Symmetric Command ..................................................................................................... 423Equal Command .............................................................................................................424Lock Command............................................................................................................... 425

Relationship Handles Command..................................................................................... 425Alignment Indicator Command ...................................................................................... 426Maintain Relationships Command.................................................................................. 427

Index................................................................................................................................428


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Preface


PrefaceThis document is a user's guide for the SmartPlant3D task and provides commandreference information and procedural instructions.

SmartPlant 3D Documentation Set

The SmartPlant3D documentation set is available as Adobe

PDF files. The content

of the PDF files is the same content as online Help. To access these PDF documentsin the software, click Help > Printable Guides.

The documentation set is divided into four categories:

Administrative guides contain information about installing, configuring,

customizing, and troubleshooting SmartPlant 3D.

User's guides provide command reference and how-to information forworking in each SmartPlant 3D task.

Reference data guides define the reference data workbooks. Not all tasks

have reference data.

Third-party guides from other vendors for software that works withSmartPlant 3D.

Administrative GuidesSmartPlant 3D Installation Guide- Provides instructions on installing andconfiguring the software on both the client and server computers.

SmartPlant 3D/IntelliShip Programmer's Guide- Provides information about customcommands, naming rules, and symbol programming.

SmartPlant 3D Reference Data Guide- Provides instructions about the Bulkloadutility, codelists, and the reference data common to several disciplines.

SmartPlant 3D Symbols Reference Data Guide- Provides information about the

Visual Basic Part Definition Wizard and the three-dimensional symbols used in alltasks.

SmartPlant 3D The Engineering Framework Reference Guide- Provides informationabout installing, configuring, and using The Engineering Framework with SmartPlant3D.


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SmartPlant 3D Troubleshooting Guide- Provides information on how to resolveerrors that you may encounter in the software by documenting troubleshooting tips,error messages, and to do list messages.

User's GuidesCatalog User's Guide- Provides information about viewing, editing, and creatingreference data and select lists (codelists).

Common User's Guide- Provides information about defining workspaces, navigatingin the model, precision input, filtering, manipulating views, and running reports.

Drawings and Reports User's Guide- Provides information about creating drawingand report deliverables.

Electrical User's Guide- Provides information about routing electrical cable,

cableway, cable tray, and conduit.

Equipment and Furnishings User's Guide- Provides information about placingequipment.

Grids User's Guide- Provides instructions for creating coordinate systems, elevationgrid planes, vertical grid planes, radial cylinders, radial planes, grid arcs, and gridlines.

Hangers and Supports User's Guide- Provides instructions on placing piping, duct,cableway, and conduit supports in the model.

HVAC User's Guide- Provides instructions for routing HVAC duct.

Piping User's Guide- Provides instructions for routing pipe and placing valves, taps,and pipe joints.

Project Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for setting up thedatabases, creating permission groups, backing up and restoring project data,assigning access permissions to the model, managing interference detection, definingand managing locations for Global Workshare, controlling duplication andconsolidation of plants, tools for synchronization, regeneration of report databases,and version upgrade.

Space Management User's Guide- Provides instructions for placing volumes (such asdrawing volumes, obstruction zones) in the model.

Structural Analysis User's Guide- Provides instructions for defining loads, loadcases, load combinations, and the importing and exporting of analytical data.


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Structure User's Guide- Provides instructions for placing structural members such as:beams, columns, braces, slabs, openings, stairs, ladders, equipment foundations, andhandrails.

Systems and Specifications User's Guide- Provides instructions for creating systemsand their hierarchies and selecting which specifications are available for each systemtype.

SmartPlant 2D Symbols User's Guide- Provides instructions for creating crosssection symbols.

Reference Data Guides

Drawings and Reports Reference Data Guide- Provides information about reportsreference data.

Electrical Reference Data Guide- Provides information about electrical cable,cableway, cable tray, and conduit reference data.

Equipment and Furnishings Reference Data Guide- Provides information aboutequipment reference data and name rules.

Hangers and Supports Reference Data Guide- Provides information about hangersand supports reference data.

HVAC Reference Data Guide- Provides information about HVAC reference data.

Piping Reference Data Guide- Provides information about piping reference data

including piping specifications, piping specification rules, piping parts, pipingsymbols, and name rules.

Space Management Reference Data Guide- Provides information about spacemanagement reference data.

Structure Reference Data Guide- Provides information about structural referencedata and name rules.

Third-Party Guides

AText Reference Guide- Provides information about alternative text for isometricdrawings. This guide is from Alias, the makers of ISOGEN.

Option Switches Reference Guide- Provides information about the ISOGEN optionswitches for isometric drawings. This guide is from Alias, the makers of ISOGEN.


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Symbol Keys Reference Guide- Provides information about the symbol keys forisometric drawings. This guide is from Alias, the makers of ISOGEN.

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2D Symbols: An Overview


2D Symbols: An OverviewThe 2D Symbols utility is used to create symbols and facilitate using these symbols ina modeling environment. The main purpose of 2D Symbols is to graphically create aflexible symbol definition so that it can be used to place different objects in a model.You use 2D Symbols to create:

The graphic representation or inputs of the symbol.

Named symbol geometry, such as edge names used to orient the symbol inthe 3D environment and to constrain different types of symbols to eachother.

Parameters, such as driving dimensions.

Geometric constraints (relationships) that specify which reference data

parameters control which part of the symbol.

Multiple representations, which can be selected in the model to control

how the symbol is displayed.

Additional auxiliary graphic objects to create and constrain symbols.These auxiliary objects do not become a part of symbol output geometry.

2D Symbols also completes the first step in adding a new cross-section to the catalogdefinition by loading symbol representations and the path to the original symbol fileinto rigidly formatted Microsoft Excelfiles. The Microsoft Excel files are then usedfor bulk loading the symbols into the catalog database.

Related Topics

Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview, page 48 Define Cardinal Points, page 57 Define Mapping Points Dialog Box, page 251 Edge Names: An Overview, page 18 Key Points: An Overview, page 35 Name Edges of Profile Contour Dialog Box, page 250 Name Profile Edges, page 56


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What's New in 2D Symbols?

Version 6.0

Menus and toolbars were simplified and made more consistent with

SmartSketch. Add-in toolbars were enhanced.

The opening template has been improved.


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Symbol Naming Conventions: An Overview

A variety of names are used to create a proper symbol definition; not all names typesare required in each symbol type. Some name formats are hard-coded into the

software and must be used exactly as specified; the other name formats are user-definable.

Name Type Used by: User-definable format?

Edge Names Profiles, Slots, Collars, End Cuts,Measurement, Chamfers.

No (Profiles, Flange Cuts,Web Cuts, Measurement)

Yes (Slots, Collars,Chamfers)

Graphic Inputs Profiles, Slots, Collars, Brackets, EndCuts, some Corner Features,

Measurement, Chamfers.

No

Layers All symbols Sometimes - see Layersbelow

SymbolRepresentation

All symbols No

SymbolParameters

All symbols No

User Attributes All symbols Yes

Key Points Profiles No

Flange CutPoints

Flange End Cuts No

Web Cut Points Web End Cuts No

Edge Names

Edge names are:

Hard-coded into the software for profiles, and bounded and boundingedges for end cuts.

User-definable for slots and collars and end cut edges (for example,

WebFace1, FlangeFace1).

For more information on profiles, slots, collars, measurement, and chamfers, seeEdgeNames: An Overview, page 18.See Creating End Cuts: An Overview, page ??? fordetails on end cuts.


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Graphic Inputs

Graphic inputs, as described for each symbol creation procedure, must be named asshown. The software looks for the input name as part of symbol placement.

Symbol Required Graphic Inputs Optional Graphic

InputsProfiles

Slots StiffenerBasePlate

Collars StiffenerSlotBasePlate

Openings

Chamfers PartOppositePart

MeasurementSymbols

Various. Depends on the purpose of themeasurement symbol

Edge Features CurveOrigin

Sketched Features

Corner Featureswith GraphicInputs

Support1Support2

Corner Features

without GraphicInputs

Brackets Support1Support2

Support3Support4Support5

Web End Cuts BoundedBounding

Flange End Cuts BoundedBoundingFlangeCutPoints

Layers

There are two types of layers:

Required layers for symbol output that are not user-definable.

Optional layers for symbol organization.


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Symbol Required Layers Recommended

Optional Layers

Brackets TrimBy (if one of the supports is used tobound the bracket)

ConstructionsDimensionsInputs

OutputsPoints (if more visiblepoints are needed)TestGeometryz_Comments

Collars BasePlaneCrossSectionPlane (only required whenneeded for proper symbol definition)

ConstructionsDefaultDimensionsInputsPoints (if more visiblepoints are needed)TestGeometryz_Comments

End Cuts CrossSectionPlane (only required whenneeded for proper symbol definition)ProfileSketch

ConstructionsDefaultDimensionsInputsPointsTestGeometryz_Comments

Features AlongCorner (applies only to corner

features and only required when neededfor proper symbol definition)ProfileSketch

Constructions

DimensionsInputsOutputsPoints (if more visiblepoints are needed)TestGeometryz_Comments

Openings ConstructionsDefaultDimensionsPoints (if more visiblepoints are needed)TestGeometryz_Comments


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Profiles ConstructionsDefaultDimensionsPointsSimple Physical

SymbolicTestGeometryz_Comments

Slots BasePlaneCrossSectionPlane (only required whenneeded for proper symbol definition)ProfileSketch

ConstructionsDefaultDimensionsInputsPoints (if more visiblepoints are needed)TestGeometryz_Comments

Chamfers ConstructionsDefaultDimensionsInputsPoints (if more visiblepoints are needed)TestGeometryz_Comments

MeasurementSymbols

ConstructionsDefault

DimensionsInputsPoints (if more visiblepoints are needed)TestGeometryz_Comments

Note

z_Comments: Geometry, text, labels, and balloons can be added tosymbols to aid in symbol maintenance. However, to avoid confusing the

software, these non-essential elements must be placed on a separate layer.The name of the layer must be alphabetically last in the layer list. Thelayer name z_Comments is recommended for these elements.

Symbol Representation

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Symbol Required Symbol Representations

Profiles DefaultSimple Physical

Symbolic(See Profile Symbol Representations

Slots SlotSlotProfileSketchCurve

Collars Clip

Openings Default

Chamfers Contour

Measurement DrivenDimensions

Sketched Features CutCurve

Edge Features CutCurveEdgeProfileSketchCurve

Corner Features CutCurveEdgeProfileSketchCurve

Brackets Contour

Web Cuts WebCutWebCutPointsWebCutProfileSketchCurve

Flange Cuts FlangeCut

FlangeCutProfileSketchCurve

Symbol Parameters and User Att ributes

Symbol parameters and user attributes are user-definable. The names will vary fromcompany to company. The naming conventions delivered with the base catalog can beviewed on the CustomInterfaces worksheet of each symbol type's bulkload workbook.

Symbol parameters and user attributes are related in the following ways:

Symbol parameter names are mapped to user attribute names in the

catalog.

Symbol parameter names are assigned within each symbol file.

User attribute names are assigned within each symbol type's bulkload file,although it can be added to the bulkload file by the symbol file via theAdd to Catalogcommand.

Symbol parameter names are unique within each symbol file, but can beduplicated between symbol files within the same symbol type (that is,


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symbols defined by the same bulkload file and within the same class nodeof the catalog).

User attribute names are unique within each symbol type.

Within each symbol type, a user attribute name can only have one symbolparameter name assigned to it.

Within each symbol type, a symbol parameter name can appear multipletimes as long as each occurrence is assigned to a different user attributename.

To avoid adding multiple names that define the same types of parameters to thecatalog, you should develop naming conventions before you start creating your 2-Dsymbols.

It is usually best to give symbol parameters and user attributes the same names foreasy cross-reference.

Key PointsKey point numbers are not user-definable. For more information, see Key Points: AnOverview, page 35.

Edge Names: An Overview

The geometry of a symbol consists of one or more closed contours comprised oflines, arcs, and other graphics. In order for the software to know which line or arccorresponds to which part of your symbol, you must name each geometric element.

Edge names are:

Standard for each type of symbol

Internal to the symbol, but are associated with symbol representations,which are exposed externally through the catalog

Hard-coded values in the software for profiles. That is, only anadministrator can change the edge names described here.

User-definable for slots and collars and end cut edges (for example,WebFace1, FlangeFace1). The names shown below were designed to worklogically with the profile edge names and are recommended but not

required.

Used to associate symbol representations to each other (for example,associate a slot to a cross-section):


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Profile Cross-Sections

The following standard edge names are used:

A profile cross-section, with the exception of pipe and round tube, must have at leastthe following four edge names defined:

Top

Bottom

Web_Left

Web_Right

Within the standard names, each type of profile cross-section uses a specific subset ofedge names.


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I-beams

Includes W and S types.

T

Includes W, S, and M types and fabricated Ts.


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I-to-T

Angle

Includes equal and unequal leg angles.


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Fabricated angle

Channel

Includes S and M types.


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Channel cut

Flat bar


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Bulb

Bulb T

Pipe

Includes pipe, tube, and round bar


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Rectangular tube

Slots

The following edge names are recommended for penetrations (slots). Because slotsare referenced from profile symbol representations, slot edge names are based on thereferenced profile geometry.

Within the standard names, each type of slot uses a specific subset of edge names.


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Open slots (A slots)

Connected slots (C slots)


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Slit slots (I slots)

Collars and ClipsThe following edge names are recommended for collars. Because collars arereferenced from profile and slot symbol representations, collar edge names are basedon the referenced profile and slot geometry.

Tight collars


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Non-tight col lars or col lars on connected slots

Collars for built-up profiles

Only the collar edge names around the built-up portion of the profile are shown.Other edge names are the same as for tight and non-tight collars.

Clips


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Related Topics

Add Point Properties Command, page 251 Add to Catalog Command, page 264 Edge Names: An Overview, page 18 Integrity Check Command, page 255

Name Edges of Profile Contour Dialog Box, page 250 Name Geometry Command, page 250 Name Profile Edges, page 56 Output Test Command, page 252 Symbol Properties Command, page 256 Symbol Representation Command, page 263

Character and Keyword Restrictions: An Overview

SmartPlant 3D reference data includes: symbol files; rules written in Visual Basic;and Excel bulkload files used to create and populate SQL tables in the catalog

database. The text-string names in reference data are used by several applicationssuch as SQL Server, Visual Basic, 2D Symbols, and Solid Edge. The text strings mustconform to the character and key word restrictions of these applications.

If illegal characters or reserved keywords are used, SmartPlant 3D database views inSQL are corrupted. This affects reports and drawing labels using the specific views.For example, a report that attempted to use a slot parameter with an illegal characterwould fail. The views are not used by the detailing rules so this slot parameter wouldnot cause a problem with detailing.

Restricted Text Strings

In 2D Symbols, restrictions apply to parameter names and symbol file names.

In Excel bulkload files, restrictions apply to the following text strings:

Worksheet Text String Comments

All Sheet Name Blank spaces in part classsheets are deleted by thebulkload software. Otherillegal characters are notremoved. We recommendthat you treat the sheet

name as restrictedCustomInterfaces InterfaceName

AttributeNameTypeSymbolParameter


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Data Sheets PartClassTypeParametersItem NamesProgid's

PROGID's must followVisual Basic PROGIDnaming rules(project.Class).

ClassNodeType ObjectName

R-Hierarchy RelationSourceRelationDestination

R-ClassNodeDescribes RelationSourceRelationDestination

Text strings that provide description data, such as Part Description or MaterialDescription, may contain blanks.

Al lowed Characters

Restricted text strings should follow these rules for character usage:

Allowed Characters Not Allowed

The first character must be:

A letter

An underscore (_)

The first character cannot be:

A number

A letter Blanks

A number (

$ )

_(underscore) {}

Reserved Keywords in SQL Server 2000 and ODBC

Restricted text strings must not be any of the following keywords reserved by SQLServer 2000, SQL-92, and ODBC. For example, a restricted text string ADD is notallowed because ADD is a reserved keyword. However, the restricted text stringADD_Radius is allowed.

ARE FOREIGN PROCEDURE

AS FORTRAN PUBLICASC FOUND RAISERROR

ASSERTION FREETEXT READ

AT FREETEXTTABLE READTEXT

AUTHORIZATION FROM REAL

AVG FULL RECONFIGURE


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BACKUP FUNCTION REFERENCES

BEGIN GET RELATIVE

BETWEEN GLOBAL REPLICATION

BIT GO RESTORE

BIT_LENGTH GOTO RESTRICT

BOTH GRANT RETURN

BREAK GROUP REVOKE

BROWSE HAVING RIGHT

BULK HOLDLOCK RIGHT

BY HOUR ROLLBACK

CASCADE IDENTITY ROWCOUNT

CASCADED IDENTITY_INSERT ROWGUIDCOL

CASE IDENTITYCOL ROWSCAST IF RULE

CATALOG IMMEDIATE SAVE

CHAR IN SCHEMA

CHAR_LENGTH INCLUDE SCROLL

CHARACTER INDEX SECOND

CHARACTER_LENGTH INDICATOR SECTION

CHECK INITIALLY SELECT

CHECKPOINT INNER SESSIONCLOSE INPUT SESSION_USER

CLUSTERED INSENSITIVE SET

COALESCE INSERT SETUSER

COLLATE INT SHUTDOWN

COLLATION INTEGER SIZE

COLUMN INTERSECT SMALLINT

COMMIT INTERVAL SOME

COMPUTE INTO SPACE

CONNECT IS SQL

CONNECTION ISOLATION SQLCA

CONSTRAINT JOIN SQLCODE

CONSTRAINTS KEY SQLERROR

CONTAINS KILL SQLSTATE


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CONTAINSTABLE LANGUAGE SQLWARNING

CONTINUE LAST STATISTICS

CONVERT LEADING SUBSTRING

CORRESPONDING LEFT SUM

COUNT LEVEL SYSTEM_USER

CREATE LIKE TABLE

CROSS LINENO TEMPORARY

CROSS LOAD TEXTSIZE

CURRENT LOCAL THEN

CURRENT_DATE LOWER TIME

CURRENT_TIME MATCH TIMESTAMP

CURRENT_TIMESTAMP MAX TIMEZONE_HOUR

CURRENT_USER MIN TIMEZONE_MINUTECURSOR MINUTE TO

DATABASE MODULE TOP

DATE MONTH TRAILING

DAY NAMES TRAN

DBCC NATIONAL TRANSACTION

DEALLOCATE NATURAL TRANSLATE

DEC NCHAR TRANSLATION

DECIMAL NEXT TRIGGERDECLARE NO TRIM

DEFAULT NOCHECK TRUE

DEFERRABLE NONCLUSTERED TRUNCATE

DEFERRED NONE TSEQUAL

DELETE NOT UNION

DENY NULL UNIQUE

DESC NULLIF UNKNOWN

DESCRIBE NUMERIC UPDATE

DESCRIPTOR OCTET_LENGTH UPDATETEXT

DIAGNOSTICS OF UPPER

DISCONNECT OFF USAGE

DISK OFFSETS USE

DISTINCT ON USER


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DISTRIBUTED ONLY USING

DOMAIN OPEN VALUE

DOUBLE OPENDATASOURCE VALUES

DROP OPENQUERY VARCHAR

DUMMY OPENROWSET VARYING

DUMP OPENXML VIEW

ELSE OPTION WAITFOR

END OR WHEN

END-EXEC ORDER WHENEVER

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CLOB LOCALTIME SETS

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Related Topics

Symbol Naming Conventions: An Overview, page 13

Key Points: An Overview

When creating symbol geometry, points can be used for many purposes in geometryconstruction. Key points have specific roles beyond geometry creation.

Key points are:

Standard across all types of profile symbols

Internal to the symbol, but are associated with symbol representations

which are exposed externally to the catalog

Located on a geometric element (for example, an edge on the web, or themid axis) or at the intersection of two geometric elements (for example, atthe intersection of a web edge and a flange edge)

Defined on an idealized profile shape (that is, without any fillets or radii)

Constrained to profile geometry


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Multiple point names can be assigned to a key point, with each point name serving adifferent purpose.

Key point numbering conventions

Key points are numbered consistently among all types of profile cross-sectionswithout regard to the number of geometric elements. This assures consistent behaviorin the software when changing cross-sections on a placed profile system. As a result,some points are coincident on some cross-sections. Key point numbering is based onan I-beam profile because it is the most complex shape; numbering for other profilesis derived from the I-beam.

I-beam

Includes rolled and built-up cross-sections.


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S-beam

T

Includes Ts and I-to-Ts. Midpoint is from top of flange.


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Fabricated T

Midpoint is from bottom of flange.

S-T

Midpoint is from top of flange.


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Angle

Midpoint is from top of flange.

Fabricated angles

Midpoint is from top of flange:


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Midpoint is from bottom of flange:

Channel


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S-channel

Flat bar


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Bulb

Pipe

Includes pipe, tube, and round bar.


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Rectangular tube

Half-round

Load Points

A load point, also referred to as a cardinal point, defines the location where thesoftware displays the profile cross-section on the member. There are 15 load pointsdefinable for a cross-section symbol, but only one can be used at a time when theprofile is placed.


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The local y-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section defineload points 11 and 14. The local z-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity pointof the section define load points 12 and 13. The location of load points 10 (center-of-gravity) and 15 (shear center) depend on the section shape.

The complete list of load points is:

1 Bottom Left

2 Bottom Center

3 Bottom Right

4 Center Left

5 Center

6 Center Right

7 Top Left

8 Top Center

9 Top Right

10 Centroid

11 Centroid Bottom

12 Centroid Left

13 Centroid Right

14 Centroid Top

15 Shear Center

If you want different text descriptions than what is shown for load points, they mustbe defined on the CrossSectionCardinalPointssheet of the AllCodeLists.xlsworkbook, and bulkloaded into the catalog. Only the text descriptions can bemodified; the numeric values and their locations are hard coded. Refer to the

SmartPlant 3D Reference Data Guide.

Related Topics

Define Cardinal Points, page 57 Define Mapping Points Dialog Box, page 251 Key Points: An Overview, page 35


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Open and Set Up the Symbol File1. Click Start > All Programs > Intergraph SmartPlant 3D > 2D Symbols .

2. Select the template to start with by clicking File > New.

Tips

You can also start with an existing symbol file similar to the neededsymbol. Click File > Openand select the file.

An existing symbol file cannot be opened in 2D Symbols by double-

clicking it. Double clicking the file will open it in the Drawing Editor.

Templates are delivered to the [ProductDirectory]\Common2D\Symbol2d\Templates folder by default.

3. Click File > Save Asand save the symbol file with a new name to a differentworking folder. Verify that the extension of the file is .sym.

Caution

Do not save your symbols in a folder that is under the softwaredelivery folder. If you ever reload the software, your custom symbolsfiles may get deleted. Always save you symbols to a folder that isbacked up regularly.

4. Right-click in the graphic view, and if required, select Grid Displayand GridSnapto assist in drawing the symbol.

Manage Layers1. Click Tools > Layersto display the Layertoolbar.

2. Click Layer Status to open the Layer Displaydialog box.


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3. Clear Active layer onlyand Occupied only, and select all layers if necessary sothat they are bold.

4.

Click Apply. All layers display.

5.

Click Close.

6. Create layers by entering the name in the text box of the Layertoolbar.

Notes

For the recommended layers to use in each type of symbol, see Symbol

Naming Conventions: An Overview, page 13.Most of the layers areincluded in the template files, but not required. However, when usedproperly, layers provide a good correlation between the geometry, groups,and symbol representations that are created, aid in controlling the display

within 2D Symbols by turning layers on and off, and make it easier forothers to understand the symbol during future editing.

Steps for symbol creation assume that the recommended layers have been

created.

Set Display Settings1. Click Tools > Options.

2.

Select the Viewtab.

3.

Select the Display as printedoption.4. Click OK.

5. Click Tools > Display Manager. The Display Managerdialog box appears.

6.

Select the Layerstab.

7. Enter a Colorfor each layer. These will be the default colors for all geometrycreated on each layer, and will override individual geometry colors.


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Notes

The template files contain a default set of layer settings that you canchange according to your personal preference.

We recommend that the Line Typeand Widthboxes remain blank so that

individual geometry elements can be modified

We recommend that no settings be assigned to Dimensionsso that the

default colors for driving, driven, and error dimensions appear.


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Creating Structural Prof ile Cross Sections: AnOverview

These profile cross-sections are used in the Structure task.

Profile cross-section symbol definition using 2D Symbols allows:

Flexibility in the shape of the profile cross-section.

Referencing by other symbols such as slots and collars.

In a model, a cross-section symbol is placed on a member line and extrudedalong themember line to create the three dimensional profile of the member.

Because symbols are parametric, one symbol can be used to represent multiple cross-sections. For example, one angle symbol can be used for the entire AISC class of

angles.

Cross-section symbols must be created in the positive U-V quadrant in 2D Symbols.When a profile is placed in the model, the U-V axes are mapped to the local X-Y axesof the member.

Related Topics

Creating Profile Cross Sections Common Tasks, page 48

Creating Profile Cross Sections Common Tasks

By following these tasks in order, you can create your own cross section symbolquickly and easily.

Open the Cross Section Template

The software delivers several templates that you can use to create your customsymbols. We recommend that you use the CrossSectionTemplate.sym delivered withthe software to create cross sections. For more information, see Open and Set Up theSymbol File, page 45.

Manage Layers and Display Settings

Create the required layers, and any optional layers, for the symbol. For moreinformation, seeManage Layers, page 45.

After you have created the layers, adjust the display settings to meet your needs. Formore information, see Set Display Settings, page 46.


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Draw the Simple Physical Representation

The first step in creating your symbol is to create the simple physical representation.The software uses the simple physical representation to display the member in themodel and to calculate the member's volume and surface area. For more information,seeDraw the Simple Physical Representation, page 50.

Dimension the Simple Physical Representation

In order to control the size of your cross section when you place it in the model, youneed to dimension the symbol. This dimensioning allows you to use one symbol torepresent multiple sizes of the same cross section. For more information, seeDimension the Simple Physical Representation, page 51.

Draw the Detailed Physical Representation

The software does not use the detailed physical representation, so drawing thedetailed physical representation is optional. For more information, seeDraw theDetailed Physical Representation, page 53.

Dimension the Detailed Physical Representation

Similar to dimensioning the simple physical, the detailed physical representationneeds to be dimensioned. For more information, seeDimension the Detailed PhysicalRepresentation, page 54.

Define Dimension Variables

The Variable Tablefeature of SmartPlant 2D Symbols allows you to define andmanipulate drawing variables and their values, as well as establish functionalrelationships between the design variables. For symbols, you use the Variable Table

to set expressions for the symbol dimensions. For example, you could set the top andbottom flange dimensions to be equal and the web thickness to be 75% of the flangethickness. For more information, seeDefine Dimension Variables, page 55.

Name Profi le Edges

The geometry of your symbol consists of lines, arcs, and other elements. In order forthe software to know which line or arc corresponds to which part of your symbol, youmust name each geometric element in the symbol. For more information, seeNameProfile Edges, page 56.

Define Cardinal Points

A load point, also commonly referred to as a cardinal point, defines the locationwhere the software displays the profile cross-section on the member. There are 15load points definable for a cross-section symbol, but only one at a time is used whenthe profile is placed. For more information, seeDefine Cardinal Points, page 57.

Define Symbol Representation

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points together in unique groups. You must then define which group denotes whichsymbol representation. For more information, seeDefine Symbol Representation,page 58.

Test Symbol Geometry

To verify that the geometry is properly constrained and behaves correctly, you needto test the symbol. For more information, see Testing Symbol Geometry: AnOverview, page 68.

Define Symbol Properties

One of the most important steps of symbol creation is to map the dimensions in yoursymbol to the corresponding symbol parameter in your catalog workbook. In theStructCrossSections.xlsworkbook, the symbol parameters are listed on the CustomInterfacessheet. For more information, seeDefine Symbol Properties, page 59.

Adding Symbol Data to the Catalog

Add the part class of the symbol to the appropriate workbook from which it can beloaded into the catalog database. For more information, seeAdding Symbol Data tothe Catalog, page 71.

Draw the Simple Physical Representation1. Open the symbol.

2. Click Tools > Layersto display the Layertoolbar.

Tip

The cross section template contains several different layers. Verify thatyou create the correct graphics on the appropriate layer. For example,you should create the simple physical representation graphics on theSimple Physical layer.

3. Click Layer Status on the Layertoolbar.

4. Double-click Simple Physicalin the list to make it the active layer. Verify thatthe words Simple Physicalturn red, which indicates that is the active layer.

5. Use the Line command to draw the basic outline of your symbol.

Tip

You are not limited to the Linecommand. You can use any of the

graphic placement commands; arc, circle, rectangle, and so forth; tocreate your symbol.

6. Use the commands on the Relationshiptoolbar to constrain the different parts ofyour symbol. For example, if you are drawing a tee shaped symbol, more thanlikely you want both sides of the top flange to be the same length. Therefore, youwould use the Equal relationship on the two lines that comprise the bottom,


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outside edges of the flange to make them equal. Be careful not to over constrainyour symbol. Add relationships that are only absolutely necessary.

7.

Click File > Save.

Notes

In the Structure task, the software uses the simple physical representation

to display the member in the model.

The software uses the simple physical representation to calculate thevolume and surface of a member. For more accurate calculations, be sureto include the fillets in the simple physical representation.

Drawing Simple Physical Representation Example

Related Topics

Creating Profile Cross Sections Common Tasks, page 48 Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview, page 48

Dimension the Simple Physical Representation1. Open the symbol to dimension.

2.

Click Tools > Layersto display the Layertoolbar.

Tip

The cross section template contains several different layers. Verify that

you create the correct graphics on the appropriate layer. For example,you should create the dimensions on the Dimensions layer.



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4. Double-click Dimensionsin the list to make it the active layer. Verify that thewords Dimensionsturn red, which indicates that is the active layer.

5. Clear the Active layer onlyoption, if active, so you can see all symbol layers, andthen click Apply.

6. Click Smart Dimension on the Dimensiontoolbar and dimension the simplephysical representation. More than likely, you will want to dimension the web andflange thickness, the overall height and width, and possibly the width of theflange from the web to the edge of the symbol. You can dimension as much or aslittle as you need to meet your requirements.

Note

If the dimensions do not appear, click View > Toolbars, select theDimensionoption, and then click OK.

7. Click File > Save.

Notes

You will use the dimensions that you define here to drive the size of thesymbol.

Simple Physical Dimension Example

Related Topics

Creating Profile Cross Sections Common Tasks, page 48 Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview, page 48


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Draw the Detailed Physical Representation1. Open the symbol.


Tip The cross section template contains several different layers. Verify that

you create the correct graphics on the appropriate layer. For example,you should create the detailed physical representation graphics on theDetailed Physical layer.


4. Double-click Detailed Physicalin the list to make it the active layer. Verify thatthe words Detailed Physicalturn red, which indicates that is the active layer.

5. Clear the Active layer onlyoption, if active, so you can see all symbol layers, andthen click Apply.

6.

Use the Line command to draw the same basic outline of your symbol that youdid on the simple physical layer. Again, you can use any of the graphic placementcommands; arc, circle, rectangle, and so forth; to create your symbol.

7. Use the commands on the Relationshiptoolbar to constrain the detailed physicalrepresentation exactly the same way you constrained the simple physicalrepresentation. Again, be careful not to over constrain your symbol. Addrelationships that are only absolutely necessary.


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Notes

In the Structure task, the software does not use the detailed physicalrepresentation. Therefore, the detailed physical representation is optional.

Drawing Detailed Physical Representation Example

Related Topics Creating Profile Cross Sections Common Tasks, page 48 Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview, page 48

Dimension the Detailed Physical Representation1. Open the symbol to dimension.


Tip

The cross section template contains several different layers. Verify thatyou create the correct graphics on the appropriate layer. For example,you should create the dimensions on the Dimensions layer.


4. Double-click Dimensionsin the list to make it the active layer. Verify that thewords Dimensionsturn red, which indicates that is the active layer.

5.

Clear the Active layer onlyoption, if active, so you can see all symbol layers, andthen click Apply.


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6. Click Smart Dimension on the Dimensiontoolbar and dimension the detailedphysical representation. If a dimension exists on the corresponding simplephysical graphic, you do not need to place the same dimension on the detailedphysical graphic. More than likely, the only dimensions that you need to add arefor the fillets.

Note

If the dimensions do not appear, click View > Toolbars, select theDimensionoption, and then click OK.


Notes

You will use the dimensions that you define here to drive the size of thesymbol.

Detailed Physical Dimension Example

Related Topics


Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview, page 48

Define Dimension Variables1. Open the symbol to work with.

2.

Click Tools > Variables.


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3. Define the variables as needed to drive your dimensions. For example, if you arecreating an I-shaped section, you may want the top and bottom flanges to be thesame thickness. Using the variable table, you set the top flange dimension to be afunction of the bottom flange dimension.


Related Topics

Creating Profile Cross Sections Common Tasks, page 48 Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview, page 48 Variables Command (Tools Menu), page 202

Name Profi le Edges1.

Click Tools > Add-Ins.

2. Select the XSectionoption, and click OK. The XSection symbol toolbar appears.

3.

On the XSectiontoolbar, click Name Geometry .4. In the Attribute Namebox, select Edge Name.

5. Select a Geometry Typein the table. The software highlights the correspondinggraphical line in the symbol.

6. In the Edge Namebox, select the appropriate edge name. For example, the leftedge of the web is chosen to correspond with the name Web_Left.

7. Click Apply.

8. Repeat until all edges of the profile in both the simple physical and detailedphysical layers are named.

Tip

It is easier to select the edges for each layer by having only one layer

at a time displayed. Click Layer Status and select Active LayerOnly. You can then display each layer individually.

9. Click OK.


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10.Click File > Save.

Caution

All edges must be named according to the naming conventions describedinEdge Names: An Overview, page 18.

Related Topics

Creating Profile Cross Sections Common Tasks, page 48 Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview, page 48 Edge Names: An Overview, page 18 Name Edges of Profile Contour Dialog Box, page 250 Name Profile Edges, page 56

Define Cardinal Points1. Open the symbol.

2.

Click Add Point Properties on the Cross Sectiontoolbar.

3. Select rows in the grid until the point to define as a cardinal point highlightsgraphically, or select the point in the SmartPlant 2D Symbols window.

4.

In the Point namebox, select Load Point.

5. In the Attribute settingbox, type the cardinal point number for the highlightedpoint.

6. Click Apply.

7. Continue defining cardinal points until you have assigned all 15 cardinal points.


Notes

The cardinal points that you define here are used by the software to placethe cross section symbol on the member line.

There are 15 cardinal points. The location of cardinal points 10 (center-of-gravity) and 15 (shear center) depend on the section shape. The local z-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section definecardinal points 11 and 14. The local y-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section define cardinal points 12 and 13.

Related Topics



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Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview, page 48 Define Cardinal Points, page 57 Define Mapping Points Dialog Box, page 251 Key Points: An Overview, page 35

Define Symbol Representation1. Open the symbol to work with.



4. Double-click Detailed Physicalin the list to make it the active layer. Verify thatthe words Detailed Physicalturn red, indicating that it is the active layer.

5. Select the Active layer onlyoption so that you see only the detailed physicallayer, and then click Apply.

6.

Using the Select tool, drag a fence around all the graphics that create thedetailed physical representation.

Important

When defining double-angle, double-channel, or similarly shapedsymbols, you must group each side separately, then group both sidetogether.

7. On the Changetoolbar, click Group .

8. Click Layer Status .

9.

Double-click Simple Physicalin the list to make it the active layer.

10.

Using the Select tool, drag a fence around all the graphics that create the simplephysical representation.

Important

When defining double-angle, double-channel, or similarly shapedsymbols, you must group each side separately, then group both sidetogether.

11.Click Group .

12.Make Load Pointsthe active layer, and then create a group out of the pointgraphics.

13.

Click Symbol Representation on the Cross Sectiontoolbar.

14.Select the point group using the Select tool.

15.Select Load Pointsfrom the Namebox.

16.Click Add.

17.Click Apply.

18.Click OK.


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19.Make Detailed Physicalthe active layer.

20.Click Symbol Representation on the Cross Sectiontoolbar.

21.Select the detailed physical group using the Select tool.

22.Select Detailed Physicalfrom the Namebox.

23.

Click Add.

24.Click Apply.

25.Click OK.

26.Make Simple Physicalthe active layer.

27.Click Symbol Representation .

28.Select the simple physical group using the Select tool.

29.Select Simple Physicalfrom the Namebox.

30.Click Add.

31.

Click Apply.

32.Click OK.

33.Click File > Save.

Note

Take your time when defining symbol representations so that the correctgraphic group is assigned to the correct name.

Related Topics


Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview, page 48 Define Symbol Representation Dialog Box, page 263 Define Symbol Representation, page 58

Define Symbol Properties1. Open the symbol to work with.

2. Click Symbol Propertieson the Cross Sectiontoolbar.

3. Select the Parameterstab.

4. Select the dimension to map from the list.

5.

In the Symbol Parameterbox, type the corresponding value from the CustomInterfacessheet in the StructCrossSections.xlsworkbook. For example, if thesymbol dimension that you selected from the list were the flange thickness, youwould type FT.

6. Click Apply.

7. Continue mapping parameters from the workbook sheet to the symbol dimensionsuntil all symbol dimensions are mapped.


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8. Set any other symbol properties as needed.


Note

You may want to print the Custom Interfacessheet in the

StructCrossSections.xlsworkbook for easy reference when definingsymbol parameters.

If you have unique dimensions that are not represented on the CustomInterfacessheet, you need to add them to the sheet, with a unique SymbolParameterdesignation, before you can bulk load the symbol to thecatalog. Running the Add to Catalogcommand on the Cross Sectiontoolbar adds any new symbol parameter to the Custom Interfacessheet.

Related Topics

Creating Profile Cross Sections Common Tasks, page 48 Creating Structural Profile Cross Sections: An Overview, page 48 Define Symbol Properties, page 59


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Creating Openings: An Overview

Openings are closed-shape structural cuts which are significant to both strength andweight analyses.

Like the Sketched Feature symbol, the Openings symbol is very basic. No graphicinputs are required in the symbol file. The (0,0) origin point of the 2D Symbols file isused as the default placement point for the symbol. The symbol geometry should bedefined about the 2D Symbols file origin point and constrained using horizontal andvertical constraints in such a manner as to get predictable placement results. Openingssymbol shapes MUST be a closed contour.


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Creating Openings Common Tasks

By following these tasks in order, you can create your own opening symbol quicklyand easily.

Open and Setup Up the Symbol File

The software delivers several templates that you can use to create your customsymbols. For more information, see Open and Set Up the Symbol File, page 45.

Manage Layers and Display Settings

Create the required layers, and any optional layers, for the symbol. For moreinformation, seeManage Layers, page 45.

After you have created the layers, adjust the display settings to meet your needs. Formore information, see Set Display Settings, page 46.

Sketch and Constrain Opening Construction Elements

The first step in creating your symbol is to sketch and constrain the constructionelements. Construction elements aid in the definition and proper constraint of thefinal symbol geometry. For more information, see Sketch and Constrain OpeningConstruction Elements, page 63.

Sketch and Constrain Opening Geometry

After the construction elements are defined, define the actual opening geometry andconstrain it. For more information, see Sketch and Constrain Opening Geometry,

page 63.

Group Opening Geometry

You must group the symbol geometry together. For more information, see CreateOpening Group, page 64.

Define Symbol Properties

One of the most important steps of symbol creation is to map the dimensions in yoursymbol to the corresponding symbol parameter in your catalog workbook. For moreinformation, seeDefine Opening Symbol Properties, page 64.

Test Symbol GeometryTo verify that the geometry is properly constrained and behaves correctly, you needto test the symbol. For more information, see Testing Symbol Geometry: AnOverview, page 68.

Define Symbol Representation

Assign the group to a symbol representation. For more information, see CreateOpening Symbol Representation, page 67.


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Adding Symbol Data to the Catalog

Add the part class of the symbol to the appropriate workbook from which it can beloaded into the catalog database. For more information, seeAdding Symbol Data tothe Catalog, page 71.

Sketch and Constrain Opening Construction Elements

Construction elements are used to aid in the definition and proper constraint of thefinal symbol geometry. Because of the way openings are placed into a Draft 2D view,opening symbols can be constrained using horizontal and vertical constraints.

1. Make the Constructions Layeractive.

2. Place a point at the (0,0) origin of the 2D Symbols file, and then lock thepoint.

3. Define the necessary horizontal and vertical construction lines relative to thesymbol origin.

4. Define and constrain additional construction elements (lines, circles, and so forth)as needed.

5.

Make the Dimension Layeractive.

6. Dimension the construction elements to further constrain and aid in the definitionof the geometry.

7. Click a dimension in the graphics view, and enter the new dimension value toadjust.

Sketch and Constrain Opening Geometry

When the construction geometry has been defined and dimensioned, the final openingsymbol geometry can be created and grouped.

1. Make the Output Layeractive.


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2. Define, constrain, dimension, and trim the remaining geometry elements requiredto complete the symbol contour.

Caution

All geometry in an opening must be connected to form a closed loop.

Create Opening Group1. Shift-click to select the lines and arcs that define the contour of the opening. This

group will be the output for the symbol. Do not select points, construction lines,dimensions, or constraints.

2. Click Group from the horizontal toolbar.

Caution

The geometry for the group mustbe selected in order in a clockwisedirection. As geometry is picked the contour should always form acontinuous curve and form a closed polygon when complete.

3. Test the symbol geometry to ensure it is properly constrained and behavescorrectly by changing the values of the symbol dimensions while observing thechanges to the grouped contour. The grouped contour must remain closed andcontinuous.

4.

After testing, return all dimensions to their original or required values.

Define Opening Symbol Properties

The Define Symbol Propertiesdialog box displays all variables and their names,values, and formulas in the symbol. Symbol parameters are also defined on thisdialog box; these are the symbol properties that are externalized to the Microsoft


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Excel workbook bulkload file. Symbol parameters are externalized as either standardvariables for standard profiles or input variables for custom profiles.

1. If the Opening AddIntoolbar is not already active, click Tools > AddIns, andthen select the Opening AddInoption.

2. On the Opening Addintoolbar, click Symbol Properties to display theSymbol Propertiesdialog box.

3. Select the Parameterstab.

4. Click on each value in the dialog box (the corresponding graphical dimension willhighlight in the symbol), and type a name in the Symbol Parameterbox. ClickApplyafter entering each parameter.


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5. Click OKwhen all Symbol Parametershave been named.

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