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In the Pilot, the project structure is represented as a tree. Using the context menu you can customize the default tree by creating new folders.
Folders are created, renamed and deleted using the same method in all modes Model, Drawings and Documents.
Model mode: Create new buildings and add folders for the building levels.
Example
All the levels in the superstructure are grouped in a folder called Superstructures and all the levels in the infrastructures are grouped in another folder named
Infrastructures.
Drawings mode: For every building, the elevations, the reinforcement drawings, and the specific user drawings are grouped by category in folders:
Elevations, Reinforcement drawings, New drawings.
Documents mode: You can create new folders (using the same method as in the Drawings mode) for the layouts or the bills of materials. The folders are
moved from one folder to another using drag and drop.
1. Right click on a folder (or a Building if you are working in the Model mode).
2. Select Add a folder from the context menu. The folder name can be edited.
3. Input the name for the created folder.
4. Press [Enter].
Remark:
In the Model mode, folders can have levels, but levels cannot contain folders.
Folder properties
Folder name
The name for the new folder
Level height
To avoid specifying the altitudes of the floors which will be created in a folder, make sure that Level altitude is not checked.
Upper Altitude
This parameter allows setting the value for the upper altitude.
Lower Altitude
This parameter allows setting the value for the lower altitude.
Remarks:
A folder for which the upper and lower altitude are defined will contain all levels that are between the two specified altitudes. For example, if the lower
altitude defined for a folder is 12 m, then all created levels that have an altitude over 12 m, are grouped in the new folder.
When deleting a level, the associated folders are deleted, except when the folders contain an isometric view, a floor plan, a user view or a reinforcement
drawing.
Name
Name
The name of the new folder.
Before starting a new Advance project, it is necessary to select the working units, the format and the number of decimal places to be used for the element
characteristics (geometric features, mechanical features). These settings affect all dialog boxes and Smartbars.
The working units correspond to the units selected in the startup dialog box and appear in all dialog boxes.
The selected units are grouped in a "unit style" which is automatically saved in a .uts file in the "Support" folder.
Type
The Type column sets the measurement units for the selected characteristic (lengths, forces, etc.).
Example:
Length: Meter
Forces: Newton
Angles: Degree
Stress: Pascal
Precision
Sets the number of decimal places for linear measurements.
Example: 0.000 means that the values are specified with the decimal precision 3.
Format
Sets the format for the measurement units. The values include Decimal, Architectural and Engineering.
3. Click Apply.
Example:
Suppose the following working units are defined:
angles: radians
opening dimensions: centimeters.
Wall opening:
Column:
Remark:
To modify the default units, close Advance and delete the Standard.uts file. Otherwise, the default values correspond to the units selected in the drawing, but the
displayed units correspond to the previously selected one.
Example:
1. Select Inch in the startup dialog box. The Pilot displays the default values of the level altitude in Inches (119'').
2. Close Advance.
3. Start Advance and select Meters this time. The default unit for the level altitude is 3m in this case. The Pilot, displays the default value of the level altitude
118.110'' which is 3m converted into Inches.
4. Open the Working units definition dialog box. The view units are from the previous definition (corresponds to inches).
5. Change the display units manually. The Pilot displays 3m - the default value in Meters.
Warning
When drawing an element in the graphic window, you work with the units selected when you created a new .dwg file.
Remark:
As the layers must be defined according to a standard, you need to assure that the correspondent option is active in the dialog box.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The manager of the layers naming standards appears.
2. Input the new standard name.
3. The tables below the dialog box allows you to define your rules. Modify the existing data for every element category: model, views and documents. You can
add new fields or modify the existing values as described below.
4. Click Save as. The program will propose you to choose a folder and a file name. The file extension is <.std>.
5. Input the standard name.
6. Click Save.
7. Click OK.
In each table, the last column is empty and allows you to add a new field.
1. Click the last column.
2. Input the parameter name (or choose an existing parameter in the drop-down list).
3. In the bottom cell, you can input a value or select a fonction for the parameter.
2. Click . A dialog box holding the list of all defined functions appears.
3. Select a function.
4. Click OK.
1. In the dialog box Standard's layer name, click the tab Fields. The available fields list is displayed at left.
In the Standard's layer name dialog box, click the Functions tab.
The available functions list is displayed at left.
To delete a function :
1. Select the function to delete.
2. Click Delete.
3. A warning message appears. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
There is also the possibility to define some exceptions for certain fields. These layer names do not respect the rules; there are just simple identifiers specified by
the user.
1. In the Standard's layer name dialog box, click the Exceptions tab.
2. Click the last empty line.
3. In the column Object select the object to be treated as an exception.
4. In the column Goes to input the layer name.
The layers and the layers names can be defines automatically. To see the layer name:
1. Select the element.
Warning
To have the layers named according to the standard, make sure that you have enabled the corresponding option in the Preferences dialog box.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The dialog box Project Preferences appears.
2. Select the Structural tab.
Example
Suppose the minimum fusion angle is 30.
The angle is superior to the minimum value, therefore the junction takes
place.
The angle is smaller than the minimum value, therefore there is no junction
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The dialog box Project Preferences appears.
2. Select the Drawing annotation tab.
3. To display in centimeters the dimensions of the elements with small sizes and in meters the dimensions of bigger elements:
if the distances are higher then 1m, they are expressed in meters
if the distances are lower then 1m, they are expressed in centimeters.
In the Decimal numbers area, input the decimal numbers to apply when the dimension is in meters.
To not display the ending zeros, check Remove trailing zeros.
If you check mm in exponent the dimensions millimeters will be displayed on the exponent.
Example:
Drawing units: cm A dimension of 2.12345 meters is displayed:
scale: 1
precision: 0.000
If the option Suppress null exponents is also checked, the concerned exponents are not displayed.
4 The reinforcement symbols can be placed in a orthogonal position, arbitrary or to a specified distance by checking the corresponding options in the
Reinforcement symbol creation area.
Check Limited positioning and the reinforcement symbol will be placed only in an orthogonal position.
If Fixed bar distance is checked, the reinforcement symbol will be placed at a specified distance.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The dialog box Project Preferences appears.
2. Select the Regulations tab.
Rules
Select the rules (for bars, fabrics and bar shapes) to use at the reinforcement drawings creation. The Advance user's interface adapts and allows selecting bars
and fabrics from the selected reinforcement rules. For example, when creating a bar, only the diameters corresponding to the selected rule are available.
However, it is possible to change the rule for the project. This operation is not advised, but in this case, the reinforcement elements created before this rule
change will be unaltered and they will preserve the parameters of the previous rule.
You can also specify the maximum bar length. The program warns you if the bars exceeded this value. However, the program does not prevent you from using it.
It is just a warning in case of error.
Fabrics
Use a bounding box for numbering fabrics - The numbering does not take into account the exact size of the fabrics.
Round fabric dimensions - This option allows specifying if the fabric dimensions must be rounded to the specified value. After renumbering, the fabrcs with the
following dimensions are regrouped and their dimensions are rounded.
Input hooks
Select the hook length definition mode: input the unfolded length of the bar hooks.
Length Calculation
Select the bar length calculation method:
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The dialog box Project Preferences appears.
2. Select the Display tab.
4. In the Lap displacement box type the desired distance for previewing two overlapped bars.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The dialog box Project Preferences appears.
2. Select the Numbering tab.
3. In the Numbering area, specify the numbering method for bars and meshes: letters or numbers. You can also use the same serial number or different serial
numbers for bars or meshes identification.
Different series for bars and fabrics: select different representation for bars and fabrics (numbers or letters).
Same series for bars and fabrics: same numbering method representation (letters or numbers) for bars and fabrics.
4. In the Mark suffix for varying distributions area select the representation for the suffix (Capital letters, small letters or numbers).
5. In the Bar mark configuration area select the information display in the bar mark (bar size, length, prefix, number or suffix).
In the Max. mark length field set the maximum number of characters that appear in the bar symbol.
6. In the After bar modification area select the numbering behavior in case a bar is modified.
Modify all the bars with the same mark: if a bar is modified (diameter, steel grade, shape) then all the bars with the same mark are modified.
Assign a new bar mark: a new bark mark is assigned to the modified bar.
Ask each time: Advance displays a message asking you if all the bars with the same mark should be modified or a new bark mark should be assigned.
Remark: The message is not displayed if the bars with the same mark are modified identically.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The dialog box Project Preferences appears.
2. Select the Layer naming tab.
You have the option to activate or deactivate the layer name manager:
3. Check the Automatic layer name management for models and documents box.
1. AC > Tools > Advance Settings: . The User Preferences dialog box appears.
2. Select the General options tab.
Browsing
Option Function
Explore exclusive level Browsing between levels while keeping on display the active level only
Display inactive levels and buildings in gray Inactive levels are displayed in gray
Curve input
There are two methods to define curved segments in structural and reinforcement elements:
Arrow mode
- the element curvature is defined by setting the bulge.
Radius mode:
- the element curvature is defined by setting the radius.
Display modeling errors: displays the errors that appear during the model creation.
Verify the distribution of specific bars: activates the Reo watch- the tool that verifies if the reinforcement is correctly distributed.
1. AC > Tools > Advance Settings: . The User Preferences dialog box appears.
2. Select the Display tab.
a color by the type of elements - elements of the same type are displayed in the same color
a color by material - elements with the same material are displayed in the same color
a color by section - elements with the same section are displayed in the same color
a color by volume
a color by thickness - slabs with different thickness are displayed in different colors
Colors legend: displays the colors legend accroding to the selected criteria.
1. AC > Tools > Advance Settings: . The User Preferences dialog box appears.
2. Select the AutoUCS tab.
Remark
The options Curvilinear and Chord are identical if you approach a straight object.
1. AC > Tools > Advance Settings: . The User Preferences dialog box appears.
2. Select the Cursor tab.
Tooltips on/off: displays a set of properties in the elements tooltips on mouse over. You can select the information to display in the tooltip.
Examples:
See video
1. AC > Tools > Advance Settings: . The User Preferences dialog box appears.
2. Select the Visual elements tab.
3. In the Automatic start area select the corresponding option for the commands to be launched automatically after the bar creation.
Reinforcement symbol: starts automatically the symbol creation after creating a bar.
Bending detail: to display automatically a bending detail when creating the bar.
Bending detail annotation: starts automatically the bending detail annotation creation.
Distribution dimension: starts automatically the creation of distribution dimension for the bar distribution.
1. AC > Tools > Advance Settings: . The User Preferences dialog box appears.
2. Select the Save tab.
3. If you want to exchange a DWG file containing the structural Advance elements with a user which does not have Advance, check the option
Save the hatches (proxy).
Warning :
If you check this option, all the hatches are saved as line shapes. Notice that the file increases considerably.
To optimize the file size, it is recommended to let this option unselected if the file is not useful for Advance users.
1. AC > Tools > Advance Settings: . The User Preferences dialog box appears.
2. Select the Conversion tab.
Parallel factor:
Fp interferes in the tolerance cone definition relative to the parallelism of 2 AutoCAD lines. Inside this cone, the 2 AutoCAD lines are
considered parallels. Therefore these lines can be converted into Advance entities.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model materials dialog box appears.
2. The dialog box contains 3 tabs, one for each type of material: Steel, Concrete, Timber. The functionality is the same regardless of the type.
Button Function
Close Closes the dialog box and saves the modifications.
Help Displays the Online help.
Create Creates a new material in the selected material category (Steel, Concrete or wood Tab).
Delete Deletes the selected material.
Purge Purges from the list the materials unused in the current model.
Libraries Manage the libraries associated to the list.
3. Click Libraries to manage the set of the materials libraries linked to the current project.
You can find the material manager in the top part of the dialog box.
The commands associated to these materials libraries management are the following:
Button Function
Link Link an external library of materials to the materials' pool of the current project.
Unlink Unlink an external library to the pool of materials in the current project
Import Import the selected materials of the current library to the pool.
Export Export the materials from the pool to the current library.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model materials dialog box appears.
2. Click Create.
3. Input the material new name.
4. Click OK.
How to modify the display units for the structure elements materials
Advance allows the user to change the display and the drawing units. These changes affect the materials library.
Example:
For the following set of display units,
Volumic mass
kg/m3
(µ)
Young's
MPa MPa MPa
module (E)
Characteristic
compression
strength of MPa
concrete
(Fc28)
Elastic limit
MPa
(fy)
breaking
stress on Mpa
traction (fu)
Weight Kg Tone
MegaPascal
Stresses Kg/cm
(N/mm2)
These modifications are applied with pre-established units to the elastic and mechanical characteristics for each material as in the next table.
Characteristic
compression strength of MPa Kg/cm2
concrete (Fc28)
breaking stress on
MPa Kg/cm2
traction (fu)
The precision modification in the Advance units dialog box involves the modification of the precision in the material dialog box. If you choose 4
for the Force units, the values depending on this unit will have the precision 4.
The imperial units
If you start Advance with an inch specified unit and in the Advance units settings window you choose inches also, then in the materials library,
the elastic and mechanical characteristics units will be transformed into inches automatically.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model materials dialog box appears.
2. Select the line with the material that you wish to delete.
3. Click Delete. A confirmation message appears.
4. Click OK.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model materials dialog box appears.
2. Click Purge. A confirmation message appears.
3. Click OK.
The materials that are not used in the model are purged automatically.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model materials dialog box appears.
2. Click Libraries. The second window of the Description of model materials dialog box appears.
3. Click a tab in this second panel, then click the materials that you wish to import.
4. Click Import.
Then, the materials are automatically imported to the current materials pool.
Use this command to complete the libraries with your custom materials.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model materials dialog box appears.
2. Click Libraries. The second window of the Description of model materials dialog box appears.
3. In the materials pool, click the materials you wish to export.
4. Click Export.
Then, the selected materials are automatically exported to the current library.
This command is required when you use libraries of materials created by other users or your own custom libraries.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model materials dialog box appears.
2. Click Libraries. The second panel of the Description of model materials dialog box appears.
3. Click Link. A standard open file dialog is displayed on the screen. Select the .mdb file corresponding to the library that you wish to link.
4. Click OK to validate.
To unload the library, select it in the drop-down list, then click Unlink.
A library is a standard Access file. You can therefore create or modify it in MS Access. However, you should strictly use the pre-established
structures of your .mdb libraries.
To modify a library file under Access:
1. Open your library file under Access, e.g. Materiaux.mdb. The next dialog box appears:
2. Double click on the data table concerning the materials type to complete: Concrete, Wood, or Steel.
3. You can add a line, or modify an existing line.
input a name,
input the material features in the columns foreseen to this effect: Planar mass, Volumic mass, Young Module, Poisson Coefficient... etc.
Warning
Don't add any more columns, don't reverse columns and respect SI units.
Don't modify the FamilyDescription data sheet.
If necessary, you can modify the Definition data sheet cells.
Note:
Create a new catalog under Access :
The volumes (applicable to the isolated footings, defined by an attach point, an angle and the volume)
The sections (applicable to beams, columns and continuous footings gotten by extrusion of the section along the neutral fiber of the
element). The sections used in an Advance Concrete project come from a library or can be customized. In this case, the library must be
imported into the model first.
The thicknesses (applicable to walls and slabs gotten by extrusion of their contour by the thickness).
The set of defined geometries (volume, section and thickness) of a project is contained in a geometries library. These geometries can be shared
by different objects.
For example: in a project, all the beams with the rectangular section 20x50 make reference to an unique section stored in the geometries library.
This allows to improve the memory space used by the software in a considerable way.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
Three tabs allow to access the list of available geometries:
The section tab: defined geometries of beams, columns and continuous footings
A graphic representation of the selected geometry in the left panel is proposed in the central panel of the dialog box.
To zoom the graphic representation in the central panel:
To manage the geometries settings pool, use the buttons in the right panel:
Button Function
Purge Purge in the pool the geometries not used in the current model
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
The new element created with this methods appears then in the dialog box pool.
8. Click Close.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
5. From the Profession drop-down list select your professional tools. The proposed defined sections are related on your activity domain.
6. From the Type drop-down list select the desired type of the defined section.
7. Input the dimensions of the section in the table and select its representation color.
8. Click Add.
The new section created by this method appears in the pool of the dialog box.
9. Click Close.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
5. Select the wanted section type in the explorer: for example: CHS NF A 49-501.
6. In the grid, select the lines corresponding to the sections that you wish to add: for example CHS 101 .6x10. Your selection can be a multiple
one.
7. Click Import.
The new sections created with this method appear then in the pool of the dialog box.
8. Click Close.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
3. Click Add to create a new defined geometry. A new window of the dialog box appears.
4. From the Profession drop-down list select your professional tools.
5. From the Type drop-down list select the desired type of the defined thickness.
6. Input the thickness in the grid and select its representation color.
7. Click Add.
The new created thickness appears in the pool of the dialog box.
8. Click Close.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
The selected section is then updated relative to the new inputted parameters.
6. Click Close.
User sections are created starting from AutoCAD elements. The user must have a previously done contour that uses lines, polylines, polygons or
circles.
Remarks:
2. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
7. Click Add. The new created section appears in the sections list.
You can modify any created section by clicking Modify. This section can be purged or deleted like any another section.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
2. Select the geometries to delete.
3. Click Delete. A confirmation message appears.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Close.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
This command is required when you use the libraries of sections created by some other users or your own custom libraries.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of defined geometry dialog box appears.
6. To unlink a library:
7. Click Close.
A library is a standard Access file. You can therefore create or modify it in MS Access.
However, you should respect the pre-established format of your .mdb libraries. To modify a library file under Access: 1. Open your library under
Access, e.g. Section Otua.mdb. The next dialog box appears:
2. Double click on the data table concerning the type of section to modify. 3. You can add a line, or modify an existing line. Input a name, input
the features of the section in the columns foreseen to this effect:
Warning
Don't add any more columns, don't reverse columns and respect the units. Don't modify the FamilyDescription data sheet. If necessary, you
can modify the Definition data sheet cells.
Note:
To create a new catalog under Access :
In Access, open an existing catalog. Save it with the new catalog name Modify the existing data
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
The dialog box is constituted of 2 tabs: one for the Door, the other for the Windows. Their running is identical.
Button Function
Close Closes the dialog box and saves changes
Help Access the dialog box context help
Add Add a door or a window to the library
Modify Modify the currently selected door or window
Rename Rename a door or a window
Copy Copy the selected door or window
Delete Delete the selected door or window
Purge Purge from the pool the unused doors and windows in the current model
Properties Modify door or window properties
Button Function
Link Link an external door and window library to the current project.
Unlink Unlink an external door and window library from the current project
Import Import the doors and windows selected from the library into the current project
Export Export the doors and windows from the pool to the current library
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. Click Add. A second window appears.
4. Select the Libraries tab.
Remark:
The corresponding windows and doors library will be displayed according to the selected unit system (metric or imperial).
For example:
In metric (meters, centimeters, millimeters...) : the default windows library is: Windows metric.mdb. The same logic applies for doors.
In imperial (inches, feet...) : the default windows library is: Imperial windows.mdb. The same logic applies for doors.
5. Click Link to use an additionnal library. This operation allows you to select a wider variety of doors and windows.
6. Select the library in the drop-down list. For example, select: Windows.mdb.
7. On the right side of the dialog box select the opening type, for example, choose Circular lintel.
8. Select the different openings you wish to import. (Keep CTRL button pressed while clicking on several items to make a multiple selection)
9. Click Import.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. Click Add. A second window appears.
4. Select the Defined tab.
5. Select the opening type in the list, for example Lintel in bent arc.
6. In the grid, input the opening attributes (height, width,...).
7. Click Add.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. Click Modify. A second window appears.
4. Select the Libraries tab.
5. In the available openings, click the opening to be modified.
6. Select the opening type in the second window of the dialog box, for example Right lintel.
7. Select the new opening in the list.
8. Click Import. The opening selected in the list will be automatically replaced with the one selected in the library.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. Click Modify.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. In the openings pool, select the opening to be renamed.
4. Click Rename. An input window appears.
5. Input the new opening name.
6. Click OK.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. In the openings pool, select the opening to be copied.
4. Click Copy. An input window appears.
5. Input the copied opening name.
6. Click OK.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. In the openings pool, select the opening to be deleted.
4. Click Delete. A confirmation message appears.
5. Click OK.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. Click the Purge.A confirmation message appears.
4. Click OK.
The unused doors and windows for the model are deleted.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. Click on the opening to be modified.
4. Click Properties. The following dialog box appears:
The openings library and the available openings are automatically updated.
Use this command to fill in the libraries with your custom doors and windows.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. Click Add. A second window appears.
4. Select the Libraries tab.
5. In the second window of the dialog box, select the opening type, for example Right lintel.
6. In the available openings list, select the opening you want to export.
7. Click Export.
This command is required when using other users sections libraries or to create your own custom libraries.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Description of model doors and windows dialog box appears.
2. Select the Doors or Windows tab.
3. Click Add. A second window appears.
4. Select the Libraries tab.
To link a library :
To unlink a library :
A library is a standard Access file. You can therefore create or modify it in MS Access. You should however strictly use the pre-established
structures of your libraries *.mdb.
To modify a library file under Access:
1. Open your library file, ex. Door.mdb. The next dialog box appears:
2. Double click on the data table concerning the lintels type to complete : Right Lintel, Inclined Lintel, Lintel in Broken Arc or Lintel in Circular
Arc.
3. You can add a line, or modify an existing line. You can add a line, or modify an existing line. Input a door or window name and its
corresponding features in the appropriate columns.
Warning
Don't add a column, don't reverse columns and respect the symbols and units.
Don't modify the FamilyDescription data sheet.
If necessary, you can modify the Definition data sheet cells.
Note:
Create a new catalog under Access :
To manage the piles library, use the buttons in the right column:
Button Function
Add Adds a new row in the library.
Delete Deletes the selected pile types.
Close Close the "Pile library" dialog box.
This command is used when using piles libraries created by other users or your own custom libraries.
2. Click .
3. In the open file dialog box select the .mdb file corresponding to the library to link.
4. Click OK.
Remark:
To define the different hatch styles by material :
Click OK.
The Representation styles description dialog box displays the default defined attributes.
6. You can modify the following attributes: line style, line color, hatch style, hatch color...
7. If you make some changes, click on Apply to save them.
8. Click Close.
A mixed style is a representation style (for example, ST1 wall) with AutoCAD attributes added (for example, the color).
You can use a mixed style to emphasize a certain element.
To understand the characteristics of a mixed style element, we propose you the following example:
1. Select a specific element. For example: a wall.
2. Modify its attributes in the AutoCAD ribbon. For example, the line color: . The result is the following:
3. Select the element and click the icon . The Properties dialog box appears.
4. Click the Representation tab. Notice that:
5. Input grtcrepresentation in the command line. The dialog box Representation styles description appears.
6. Modify the line color. For example: magenta.
7. Uncheck the option Apply to mixed styles and click on Apply.
After clicking Apply, the contours of the previous element are not modified, since it is about a mixed style element:
8. Input grtcrepresentation in the command line. The dialog box Representation styles description appears.
9. Select the Apply to mixed styles option and click Apply.
After clicking Apply, the contours of the previous element are not modified. For example here: the contours pass from red to magenta:
This feature is applied mainly to cuts and sections. It allows the program to calculate and to draw the cut of elements using the hatches that
have been previously defined for every material. It is important to define these values in a style, in this manner every new cut will propose by
default the defined hatch type. To be more precise, you can associate a hatch style for every element type (Beam, column, ...) and for every
material. In the example below, the element Beam of Concrete is drawn with a ANSI31 hatch with a 0.5 scale.
Remark:
The settings can be saved from a project to another.
For more info, see the chapter Create a cut.
Defined representation styles can saved and lused later in other projects.
1. Load the reference project (old project).
2. Open the representation style dialog box.
3. Select the folder and the file name and click Save. The file extension is <.rsf>.
4. Close this study (file or model).
5. Load a new study.
6. Click Load to close the dialog box.
7. The program asks you to specify a folder and a file having the extension <.rsf>. Therefore, select the previously saved file.
The styles are loaded in the new project.
8. Click Apply and close the dialog box.
To simplify the drawing display, it is sometimes useful not to display the hatches. It has a double advantage: increased refresh speed and
drawing legibility.
Click Display/Hide all hatches in the left bottom part of the dialog. Apply and close the dialog box.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings . The Bars library dialog box appears.
To manage the bar library, use the buttons in the right panel:
Button Function
Close Closes the dialog box and saves changes
Help Access the dialog box context help
Add Add a new line in the library
Delete Delete the bar types selected in the library
Link Link to the bar library
Details Opens a panel containing an explanatory image
2. Select Steel grade. The available steel grades correspond to the rule selected in the User Preferences dialog box. Only the bars corresponding
to the chosen steel grade are displayed.
3. Select the values representation type. You can represent them according to the nominal diameter or to the chosen units.
Remark:
If the imperial input units are chosen, then the values in the library will be transformed.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings . The Bars library dialog box appears.
2. Click Add.
A new line appears in the table that can be filled in with the desired values.
3. Click Close.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings . The Bars library dialog box appears.
2. In the table, select the bar line you want to delete.
3. Click Delete.
A confirmation message appears.
4. Click Yes.
This command is required when you use the bars libraries created by some other users or your own custom libraries.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings . The Bars library dialog box appears.
2. Click Link.A standard open file dialog is displayed on the screen. Select the .mdb file corresponding to the library that you wish to link.
3. Click OK.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Fabric library dialog box appears.
To manage the mesh library, use the buttons in the right panel:
Button Function
Close Closes the dialog box and saves changes
Help Access the dialog box context help
Add Add a new line in the library
Delete Delete the mesh types selected in the library
Link Load a mesh library
Remark:
If the imperial input units are chosen, then the values in the library will be transformed.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Fabric library dialog box appears.
2. Click Add.
A new line appears in the table that can be filled in with the desired values.
3. Click Close to apply the changes and close the dialog box.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Fabric library dialog box appears.
2. In the table, select the mesh line you want to delete.
3. Click Delete.
A confirmation message appears.
4. Click Yes.
This command is required when you use the mesh libraries created by some other users or your own custom libraries.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Fabric library dialog box appears.
2. Click Link.
A standard open file dialog is displayed on the screen. Select the .mdb file corresponding to the library that you wish to link.
3. Click OK.
Remark:
Some settings from the project files can only be applied at startup:
Units
Country
Layer Naming Standard
The advantage is that configuration files can be exchanged by users. The work is only performed once.
Displaying priorities
The priorities allow managing the object representations on the drawing. If Object 1 with priority N intersects Object 2 with N-1 priority, the
material is taken from the Object 2 and the Object 1 remains intact.
The default priorities are in the following order:
Column > Wall > Beam > Isolated or continuous footing > Slab.
The element Smartbar displays the priority level:
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click Project and select Priorities
3. Click Close.
Remark:
To modify the priorities use the command grtcdefault.
The type of reinforcement elements: fabrics, bent fabrics, straight bars, frames, etc.
The type of material for the reinforcement elements
The element distribution
The Automatic Reinforcement Wizard allows assigning the reinforcement cage to an object, from the modeling step. The reinforcement elements
are displayed when creating an automatic reinforcement drawing. The reinforcement elements are placed automatically in all the views of the
reinforcement drawing.
The main elements affected by the automatical reinforcement are: the square, oblong or circular beam, the beam, the lintel, the footing, the hole
and the opening of door and square / oblong window in a wall or the square / oblong hole in a slab, the hole and the circular opening of door
and window in a wall or the circular hole in a slab.
4. Click OK.
The Automatic Reinforcing Wizards dialog box displays the attributes defined by default. You can modify the following attributes: number of
bars, the diameter, etc.
5. Click Apply to save the changes.
6. Click Close.
Remark:
A style used in a drawing cannot be purged.
Remark:
A style used in a drawing cannot be deleted.
For the objects properties (Beam, column, window, reservation...) default values can be defined. Due to this procedure you gain a considerable
time: each new created element has the desired properties.
2. Select an element type in the drop-down list Selected element, for example Beam.
3. Input the set of the object properties: material, geometry, justification, angle, level, rabbets...
Remark:
1. For column, isolated footing, door, window, wall and slab opening, polygonal opening, sill, lintel - the Fitting management option is
deactivated.
2. All the others elements (walls, columns, etc.) do not have a simplified representation.
3. For the slab and wall opening and for the polygonal opening, it is possible to display the symbol by checking View symbols.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Elements default values dialog box appears.
2. Select an element type in the drop-down list Selected element, for example Beam.
3. Click the Priorities tab.
The priorities allow to manage the objects representations on the drawings. For example, an object 1 with priority N splits an object 2 with N-1
priority. The material is taken from the object 2 and the object 1 remains intact.
For example, the columns cut up the walls. So, the columns have a priority superior to walls.
Therefore, by default, in Advance, the elements are arranged from the most important to the less important ones:
Column > Wall > Beam > Isolated or continuous footing > Slab.
So, the slabs are cut up by all the other objects.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Elements default values dialog box appears.
2. Select an element type in the drop-down list Selected element, for example Beam.
3. Click the tab Jonctions.
4. Input the default values for the junction thresholds. The default values must be according to the maximal limit specified in the Fitting
management parameters dialog box.
5. Click OK to validate and close the dialog box.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Elements default values dialog box appears.
2. Select an element type in the drop-down list Selected element, for example Beam.
3. Click the tab Loads.
4. Input the required value for a load type: punctual, distributed, triangular left, triangular right.
5. Click OK to validate and close the dialog box.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Elements default values dialog box appears.
2. Select an element type in the drop-down list Selected element, for example Beam.
3. Click Automatic reinforcement.
4. Choose the automatic reinforcement style for the object (in this case Rectangular).
After having selected an object reinforcement type, it is also possible to modify the hypotheses to change the initially selected reinforcement.
Remark:
If we make a change in this dialog, we get a mixed style. To modify the rectangular style you must do the changes in the dialog
Automatic Reinforcement Objects.
5. Click OK to validate and close the dialog box, thus the reinforcement type is automatically applied to the object in the modeling step.
Layers management
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Advance Concrete allows you to manage the layers associated with the model, the model drawings or the layouts.
For example, you can create a specific layer containing the complementary details of the views (concrete set, details view). Unlike the objects
placed on the Advance native layers, the objects placed on this layer will be ignored in case of auto-updating the view.
Besides, grouping objects by layer allows you to better manage their display and to modify them faster.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Link/Unlink layers dialog box appears.
2. On the left side of the dialog box, select a tab (Model, Drawings or Documents): here Model
3. In the tree, click on the element you wish to attach a layer (the element appears highlighted). This one can be a level, a view, a drawing,
according to the chosen tab.
4. In the layers list, click on the layer or the layers you intend to link: here MyLayer.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Link/Unlink layers dialog box appears.
2. On the left side of the dialog box, select a tab (Model, Drawings or Documents): here Model.
3. In the tree, click on the element of which you want to unlink a layer (the element appears highlighted). This one can be a level, a view, a
drawing, according to the chosen tab.
In the layers list, click on the layer you intend to unlink: here MyLayer. Then, click on the layers unlink arrow .
In the tree, click on the layer you intend to unlink: here MyLayer. Then, click the layers unlink arrow .
you can also select a layer in the tree, right click and choose Unlink the layer in the contextual menu.
5. Click Close.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Link/Unlink layers dialog box appears.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Link/Unlink layers dialog box appears.
2. Before deleting a layer, check if it is not linked to any Level, Drawing, or Document.
3. In the layers list, select the layer to delete.
Using this command, you can find to which layer a given object belongs.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Link/Unlink layers dialog box appears.
A layer marked red is defined like being the default layer or "current defined". You can select another layer as "current defined" layer.
1. AC Tools > Advance Settings: . The Link/Unlink layers dialog box appears.
2. In the left side of the dialog box, select a tab (model, view or document): here Model.
3. In the tree, select the layer you intend to define by default.
4. Right click and choose Define current in the contextual menu.
You can also double click the layer you wish to define as current layer.
5. Click Close.
Pilot context menu: Right click Project and select Lines representation management
1. In the Pilot, right click Project and select Lines representation management from the context menu.
2. In the dialog box, input the line scale current value used in the Drawings and Model modes.
The line scale current value in the Documents mode is available in the Plan properties dialog box.
3. Click OK.
The properties are automatically taken into account and the project name is automatically updated in the pilot.
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click on Project and select New building.
1. Select a building.
2. Right click and select Properties from the context menu.
Activating a building
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Several buildings can be managed simultaneously. To facilitate the handling of the buildings, it is possible to make them visible by activating
them. In the Model mode, new elements (beams, columns, walls, slabs, etc. ) are automatically created in the active level of the active building.
Only one building can be active at a time. A building can be therefore visible, but non-active. On the other hand, an active building is always
visible.
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click on a building and select Enable
The icon appears in front of the active building. The inactive buildings are marked with .
Remarks :
Double clicking a building in the Pilot, activates the building and displays it in an isometric 3D view.
Activating a view or a level of a building also activates the building.
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click on a building and select View
2. You can:
check the option: Automatic determination of footings. In this case, the determination of the footings dimension depends only on the
supporting geometry element.
Select the appropriate values from the 3 drop-down lists to fill in the equation "if the wall thickness is [>, < or = ] the following thickness
[...], then the isolated foundation section must be [...]"
Click OK to add a rule that will be respected.
Do the same thing to input the rules for the footings under the columns, in the Column column.
3. Click OK.
You can then select them and modify their properties.
If you impose the dimensioning rule, many rules can be appliqued on the same element.
1. To choose how Advance will respond in case of contradictory rules, check the options corresponding to the method to apply:
2. Click OK.
The created foundation is an isolated footing with a rectangular base. A preliminary sizing of the footing is automatically made by Advance
according to the column section. The isolated footing has the same orientation angle as the column. By default, these are made of material
defined as default.
The created foundation is a continuous footing with a rectangular section. A preliminary sizing of the footing is automatically made by Advance
according to the wall thickness. If the wall is justified, the footing has the same justification properties. It also follows the same curvature
radius as the wall.
Building properties
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Each building is associated to a detailed properties sheet, which allows to modify the set of these data and attributes.
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click on a building and choose Properties
Command line: grtcbproperties
In the Pilote, click on a building and choose Properties in the contextual menu.
In the properties dialog box, make the necessary settings:
Click OK.
This concept of levels is simple, but it requires explanations using examples. You can see the used examples by clicking on the following link :
Altimetry implementation of a building.
A level has an inferior and a superior level. Every structural element (formwork) is placed relatively to this inferior or superior level. For example,
the beam is placed relative to the superior altitude of the level, while the footing is placed relative to the lower level. You can displace the altitude
of an element by modifying the level parameters. This setting allows you for example, to define the altitude of the beam relative to the lower level
or relative to the mean building level (MBL). However, some structural elements (wall, column) are placed relative to the inferior and superior
level. It is normal because these elements are defined between 2 altitudes.
Deleting a building
See Also...
The command is accessible only in the Model mode. It deletes the building with all its levels, the corresponding drawings and layouts.
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click a building and select Delete
Remark:
If the project has only one building, this command is deactivated.
2. Check the complete list of the elements created in the selected level (beam, wall, slab, windows . . .), the identifier, the geometry, and the
material for each element.
Tips...
You can also copy active level. For this click . Thus you duplicate an active level immediately. It only remains to modify the properties of
this level, if you wish.
Activating a level
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This command activates a selected level. The active level is the level in which the model elements are created. The active levels are opposed to
the visible levels. A level could be visible without being activated. It means that it is displayed to the screen but you cannot create entities on it.
This principle is valid for views (cut, elevations ...).
Below is described the access to this command; you know that, in case of a building, you can make only one operation to activate a level and
enable the others: double clicking on the icon of the wanted level.
From the drop-down list of the smartbar, select the level to activate, for example Level 1 (+3.00 m).
View a level
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This command displays the elements of the selected level in the graphic area of the active level. Thus, you can have a representation of several
levels, and not only of the active level, when you use the AutoCAD 3D views.
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click on a Level and select View.
Level properties
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Each level is associated to a detailed sheet of properties allowing to modify the set of these data, attributes, and to view the elements of the
level.
3. Check the complete list of the elements created in the selected level (beam, wall, slab, windows . . .), the identifier, the geometry, and the
material for each element.
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click on an active level and choose Select
Deleting a level
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This command deletes the selected level and all its elements.
Warning
For every level of the Model mode, there are correspondent views and drawings in the Drawings mode. All views and drawings corresponding or
connected to the deleted level are also deleted.
Remark:
To separate the drawings from a level and not to lose them when deleting the level, see also the Advance layer management functionality.
Layers Category.
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click on a level and choose Delete
Ribbon: AC Model > Management: . The level is copied above the active level.
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click on a level and choose Recopy at top.
Command line: grtclcopytop. The level is copied above the active level.
Ribbon: AC Model > Management: . The level is copied below the active level.
Pilot context menu: In the Model mode, right click on a level and choose Recopy at top.
Command line: grtclcopybottom. The level is copied below the active level.
Create a grid
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A grid makes easier to place the objects on the layout.
The grid is displayed in the calculated views also. The bubbles can be moved.
input the point coordinates in the command line, then click on [Enter],
or click the point in the plan.
input the angle value in the command line, then click on [Enter],
or move the mouse to click the wished grid position.
1. Click the grid to select it. The following smartbar appears on the top of the graphical area:
2. In the X area, enter: (the number of spacings between the construction lines) * (the distance between 2 lines along X)
3. In the Y area, enter: (the number of spacings between the construction lines) * (the distance between 2 linesalong Y)
4. Press [Enter].
Remark:
To define a grid composed along the same axis of several construction lines: input the dimensions of different blocks separated by a space.
Example: to define a grid composed on X by 2 blocks 3m, spaced, then 2 blocks of 6m: input 2x3 2x6
5. In the Along the Y-axis area, enter: (the number of spacings between the construction lines) * (the distance between 2 linesalong Y)
Remark:
To define a grid composed along the same axis of several construction lines: input the dimensions of different blocks separated by a space.
Example: to define a grid composed on X by 2 blocks 3m, spaced, then 2 blocks of 6m: input 2x3 2x6
6. If you wish to display only the horizontal axis (X) or the vertical axis (Y) of the grid select one of the next options:
Creation on X axis
Creation on Y axis
Creation on the X and Y-axis
7. If you want to display several horizontal axes (X), without the vertical axes (Y), or reciprocally select one of the next options:
In the Axis lenght box enter a desired lenght for the axis.
Remark:
This option is available only if the Creation on the X and Y-axis option is checked.
1. Click on the icon corresponding to the element to be modeled: wall, slab, beam, column, footing...
2. Move the mouse to the grid.
Remark:
You can use the snap functionality for the AutoCAD objects:
Click SNAP on the bottom of the screen with the right mouse button.
From the context menu select Parameters.
Check the snap modes to be used, for example:
Extremity to snap the grid intersection points
Middle to snap to the middle of the segment between 2 intersections
4. From the Axis choice drop-down list select the axis according to which you wish set the details.
In the Bubbles and texts area:
5. From the Bubble type drop-down list select the desired label for the grid axis:
Circle
Square
Oblong
None
6. From the Angle drop-down list select the angle to be imposed between the grid and the bubble.
7. From the Position drop-down list select the bubble relative to the grid origin: at the left extremity, at the right extremity, or to the both (left
and right extremities).
In the Numbering area:
8. From the Direction drop-down list select the direction of the line numbering: chronological/alphabetic order, or inverse order.
9. From the Type drop-down list select the type of numbering: alphabetical or numerical.
10. Specify the starting figure or letter for the axis numbering. This character must be homogeneous with the type selected above. If the type is
A B C D... then it is necessary to choose one or several letters. On the other hand, for the type 1 2 3 4 ..., it is necessary to choose one or several
numbers.
11. In the diagram, enter the following dimensions:
The spacing between the bubble and the beginning of the corresponding grid.
The spacing between the beginning of the grid and the first intersection met.
Remark:
Don't forget to repeat actions 4 to 11 for the second axis.
12. Click OK.
4. From the Axis choice drop-down list select the axis according to which you wish to define the representation options.
In the Bubbles and texts area:
5. From the Text Style drop-down list select the text style of the lines name.
6. From the Bubble color drop-down list select the bubble color.
7. From the Text color drop-down list select the text color of the name lines.
In the Grid area:
8. From the Line thickness drop-down list select the line thickness the grid lines.
9. From the Line style drop-down list select the line style of the grid lines.
10. From the Line color drop-down list select the line color of the grid lines.
Remark:
Don't forget to repeat actions 3 to 10 for the second axis.
11. Click OK.
Index numbering
Alphanumeric numbering
Repeated numbering
User text
Letter.Number
Letter.Letter
Create a slab
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This command creates a slab in the current level. During the creation, the slab attributes are modified using the Smartbar.
The slab is automatically created by the boundaries detection. The boundaries are defined by walls or beams.
4. Click [Escape] or [Enter] to finish the input.
During the creation, you can use the smartbar to modify the slab attributes.
Remark:
To display the slab names: select the option Span direction of slabs in the Preferences dialog box.
5. From the Material drop down list select a new material. If the desired material doesn't exist in here, click on in order to access the
materials library.
6. To modify the slab thickness A:
7. From the Upper level drop down list define a value of the slab:
Perpendicular
Vertical
9. Click OK.
Remarks :
Dead loads D
Imposed loads L
Loads after partition placing AP
Remark:
These loads apply perpendicularly on the element.
4. Click OK.
1. Select a slab.
directions:
Longitudinal:
Transversal:
Line:
Customized:
This option allows you to select a symbol in the library.
5. Select the symbol direction: Horizontal, vertical or the next selected edge.
For the line symbol type, in Symbol line you can modify the symbol line settings distribution, as follows:
For the line symbol type, in Symbol line you can modify the symbol line settings distribution, as follows:
2. From the Line color drop down list, select the color of the line.
3. From the Line style drop down list, select the style of the line.
4. From the Line thickness drop down list, select the thickness of the line.
5. From the Dimension style drop down list, select the dimension style of the line.
6. Click Close.
In the Cut representation area define section cuts of the slab.
The slab symbol can be represented in transversal and longitudinal sections.
2. From the Line color drop down list, select the color of the line.
3. From the Line style drop down list, select the style of the line.
4. From the Line thickness drop down list, select the thickness of the line.
5. From the Dimension style drop down list, select the dimension style of the line.
6. Click Close.
In the Cut representation area define section cuts of the slab.
The slab symbol can be represented in transversal and longitudinal sections.
Check the Transv. cut box to set a transversal section for the slab.
Check the Long. cut box to set a longitudinalsection for the slab.
Create a beam
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This command creates beams in the current level. During the creation, you have the possibility to modify the beams properties by using the
smartbar.
This command allows to draw a curved beam from its center. The drawing is made in the trigonometric direction from the starting point to the
ending one.
The ending point is situated on a imaginary half straight line drawn between the centre and the third indicated point (x3). The curved beam
should not pass through this (x3) third point.
During the creation, you can use the smartbar to modify your beam features.
This command allows you to draw one curved beam from three points specified on its circumference. You can create a curved beam defined by
three points in clockwise or counterclockwise sense.
During the creation, you can use the smartbar to modify your beam features.
Remark:
You can also specify a bending radius in the smartbar or you can use the Definition tab from the beam properties dialog box.
4. If the selection is unique, you can modify column identifier in the Name tab.
5. Choose a new material in the drop-down list. If the desired material doesn't exist in here, click on in order to access the materials library.
6. To modify the Section A of your beam, you can:
Centered justification
Right justification (in the beam creation 1-2 direction)
Left justification (in the 1-2 direction of the beam creation)
Custom justification. In this case, input the value (positive for right justification, negative for left justification).
10. Input the value for the beam Superior level E in the Value field. The level can be defined relative to several references:
Or when giving a height relative to the origin point (UCS reference mark).
11. Choose the way to bound the beam to the roof sides:
Perpendicular
Vertical
Create a column
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This command creates columns in the current level. During the creation, you have the possibility to modify the columns properties using the
smartbar.
4. If the selection is unique, you can modify column identifier in the Name tab.
5. Choose a new material in the drop-down list. If the desired material doesn't exist in here, click on in order to access the materials library.
6. To modify the column section, you can choose:
7. Input the orientation angle B to the column in the Angle (SCG) B area if necessary.
8. Input the multiplication factor of the section to create a tapered column. The column section dimensions are modified by this factor.
Example:
To create a column with the code R20x30 for the rectangular section, input 2 as the multiplication factor.
9. Select the eccentricity type of column (Centre or one of the 8 cardinals points) in the drop-down list.
10. Input the value for the column superior level C and inferior level D in the Value field. Each level can be defined relative to several
referentials:
11. Input a distance or an angle in the Direction X and Direction Y area to create an inclined column.
12. Define the upper and lower levels for the inclined columns.
Horizontal level
Perpendicular level
13. Click OK to apply the changes made and close the dialog box.
Create a wall
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This command creates walls in the current level. During the creation, you can modify the wall properties in the smartbar.
This command allows to draw a curved wall from its centre. The drawing is made in the trigonometric direction from the starting point to the
ending one.
The ending point is situated on a imaginary half straight line drawn between the centre and the third indicated point (x3). It is not necessary
that the curved wall pass through this (x3) third point.
During the creation, use the smartbar to modify your wall attributes.
This command allows you to draw one curved wall from three points specified on its circumference. You can create a curved wall defined by
three points in clockwise or counterclockwise sense.
During the creation, use the smartbar to modify your wall attributes.
4. If the selection is unique, you can modify the wall identifier in the Name area.
5. Choose a new material in the drop-down list. If the desired material doesn't exist in here, click on to access the materials library.
6. To modify the Thickness A of your wall, you can:
7. Input the bending radius of the wall, in the Radius B tab if necessary.
8. Select the wall C justification type in the drop-down list:
Centered justification
Justification at right (in the 1-2 direction of the wall creation)
Justification at left (in the 1-2 direction of the wall creation)
Custom justification. In this case, input the value (positive for right justification, negative for left justification).
9. Fix the wall upper level D and lower level E in the Value field. Each level can be defined relative to several referentials:
10. Click OK to apply the changes and to close the dialog box.
Advance allows you to create walls including slopes according to the following diagrams: with two slopes, with one slope or bent.
1. Select the wall(s) to modify.
2 Slopes
1 Slope
Bent
Adjusting an element
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This tool trims linear elements (e.g., beams, walls, footings) using an AutoCAD line, polyline or circle. It is used for adapting the extremities of
walls, beam and footings to a contour.
Remarks:
Splitting a slab
See Also...
As the project evolves, new support elements are created, and the slabs require a new cut. The split tool adapts the slab without erasing and
recreating them. Any slab shape can be created as the tool uses the AutoCAD polyline.
5. Press Enter.
6. Delete the line, the polyline or the arc.
The slab is split.
Remark:
You can set properties for each slab.
Break an element
See Also...
This tool is used to cut walls, beams and continuous footings, to create sub-elements and to update their numbering. For example, to save time,
create a beam throughout the structure and cut it into several sub-components.
4. Press Enter.
8. Press Enter.
For each point input, the selected element is broken and, a water joint symbol added.
In the Max step height (H) box, enter the maximum height of the stepped footing.
In the Step lenght (L) box, enter the lenght of the stepped footing.
4. Click OK.
The stepped footing has been applied to the foundation.
The foundations have the same ground level.
4. If the selection is unique, you can modify the isolated footing identifier in the Name tab.
5. Choose a new material in the drop-down list. If the desired material doesn't exist in here, click on in order to access the materials library.
6. To modify the Volume of your isolated footing, you can choose:
7. Input the orientation angle A to the isolated footing, in the Angle (GCS) A area, if necessary.
8. Choose the eccentricity type of the isolated footing (Center or one of the 8 cardinal points) in the drop-down list.
9. Input the value for the isolated footing superior level B in the Value field. This level can be defined relative to several references:
10. Click OK to apply the changes made and close the dialog box.
1. AC Model > Foundation: . The command demand of a Point or [on Wall] is displayed.
2. Input W in command line and press [Enter].
4. Select the wall under which you intend to create a continuous footing.
This command allows to draw a continuous curved footing from its centre. The drawing is made in the trigonometric direction from the starting
point to the ending one.
The ending point is situated on a imaginary half straight line drawn between the centre and the third indicated point (x3). It is not necessary
that the continuous curved footing pass through this (x3) third point.
During the creation, you can use the smartbar to modify your continuous footing attributes.
This command allows you to draw a continuous curved footing from three designated points on its circumference in the hourly direction or in the
trigonometric direction.
During the creation, you can use the smartbar to modify your continuous footing attributes.
4. If the selection is unique, you can modify continuous footing identifier in the Nom tab.
5. Choose a new material in the drop-down list. If the desired material doesn't exist in here, click on in order to access the materials library.
6. To modify the Section of your continuous footing, you can:
7. Input the bending radius B for the continuous footing in the Radius B field.
8. Choose the continuous footing C justification type in the drop-down list. Choose between:
Center justification
Right justified (in the 1-2 direction of the footing creation)
Left justified (in the 1-2 direction of the footing creation)
Custom justification. In this case, input the value (positive for right justification, negative for left justification).
9. Input the value for the continuous footing superior level D in the Value field. This level can be defined relative to several references:
10. Click OK to apply the changes and to close the dialog box.
This command allows you to draw a bedding continuous curved footing from its centre. The drawing is made in the trigonometric direction from
the starting point to the ending one.
The ending point is situated on a imaginary half straight line drawn between the centre and the third indicated point (x3). It is not necessary
that the curved bedding pass through this (x3).
While creating, you can use the smartbar to modify the bedding continuous footing properties.
This command allows you to draw a bedding continuous curved footing from three points designated on its circumference in the hourly direction
or in the trigonometric direction.
While creating, you can use the smartbar to modify the bedding continuous footing properties.
Remark:
The contour of the drill depth area can not be modified. You have to delete it and to create a new one.
To edit manually the drill depth area uncheck the option ''Use the drill depth area'' from the Pile properties dialog box - Definition tab.
This command creates piles under a structure. During the creation, you have the possibility to modify the piles properties using the smartbar.
From the Material drop down list, select a material or click in order to access the materials library.
In the Angle field, enter the pile angle
To edit manually the drill depth area (C), uncheck the Use drill depth area option. The Depth field, from the Pile type area will become
active. Enter the desired depth for the pile.
4. In the Pile type area define the section, anchor, depth and cut height of the pile.
Section: The section can be circular or square. Select the section type and specify the pile size (the square dimension or the circle
diameter).
The anchor length, the height and the cut height are defined relative to the level lower reference layout.
5. For the inclined piles, input a value between 0 and 1 for the slant.
Symbols manager
The pile different types are represented by different symbols. To modify the symbols, access Symbols manager.
All the piles types used in the model are listed on the left side of the dialog box.
You can:
Change the pile symbol
1. Select a pile type.
2. Click Symbol. A dialog box with all piles symbols appears.
3. Select the desired symbol.
4. Click OK.
5. In the dialog box Pile type manager click OK to apply the changes made and close the dialog box.
Delete a pile type
1. Select the pile type to delete.
2. Click Delete. A confirmation message appears.
3. Click Yes.
Creating a window
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This command creates windows in walls. The Window object depends entirely on the Wall object. Thus, when you move a wall, the window is
moved with it. If you delete a wall, the window linked to the wall will also be deleted.
Remark:
Windows can be moved along the wall while using the grip points. A window cannot be drawn outside the limits of its parent wall.
3. Click Definition tab, and then you can modify the areas:
5. For the curved walls, it is possible to customize the opening representation tables by clicking on the Tables. They can be parallel or radial.
5. Click OK.
During the creation, you can modify the point of attachment of your cursor relative to the window:
Button Function
left :
centered:
right :
Creating a door
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This command creates doors in walls. The Door object depends entirely on the Wall object. Thus, when you move a wall, the door is moved with
it. If you delete a wall, the door linked to the wall will also be deleted.
Remark:
Doors can be moved along the wall using the grip points. A door cannot be drawn outside the limits of its parent wall.
6. Thick. Profile: Enter a profile width for each side of the window. This option is available only for the types of windows with opening direction
representation.
7. For the curved walls, it is possible to customize the opening representation tables by clicking on the Tables. They can be parallel or radial.
8. Click OK.
During the creation, you can modify the attachment point of your cursor relative to the door:
Button Function
left :
centered:
right:
5. Click OK.
1. AC Model > Openings: click to create an opening in a slab or for an opening in a wall.
2. Select a wall or a slab.
3. Place the opening using the snap modes on the objects.
4. Click on the desired location.
5. If the openings have rabbets, place with the mouse the area where the rabbet is placed.
Remark:
The openings can be moved all along the wall or the slab using the grip points. A hole cannot be drawn outside the limits of its wall or slab
parent.
For example, to create a circular hole, choose in the Section field and input its diameter (instead of # sign).
6. Input the distance from the wall base to the opening in the Sill A field.
Remark:
In the case of a slab hole, you can specify the angle value in the Angle (GCS) field and choose the hole justification type (Center or one of the 8
cardinal points) in the drop-down list.
Depression at left
Depression at right
on the left
on the right
Warning
Slab opening depression is not enabled on roof bound slabs.
10. Check Adjusting in slope for adjusting the rabbets and depressions in slope.
For a pyramidal adjusting between the rabbet and the hole, check this option.
For example:
11. In the case of a slab hole, choose the cut type at the roof sides:
straight
vertical
You can define the thickness, the slope, the offset and the depth of the standard opening using the next parameters:
Thk on right of the hole (A): modifies the thickness of the slab.
Slope: sets the fall of the elevator pit.
Offset (B): modifies the size of the elevator pit on the slab.
Depth (C): displays the depth of the elevator pit defined at the creation time.
Remark:
The Depth (C) box can not be modified after the elevation pit was created.
Remark:
The openings can be moved on the slab by using the grip points. A hole cannot be drawn outside the limits of its parent slab.
Crossing - the hole crosses the slab or the wall on its width
Depression at left, or Depression at right. In these 2 cases, specify the depression depth.
6. You can add a rabbet to your opening by checking Rabbet box. Then, the rabbet attributes are available. Choose:
Warning
Slab opening depression is not enabled on roof bound slabs.
8. Activate Adjustment in slope check box, for a pyramidal adjustment between the rabbet and the opening.
For example:
straight
vertical
3. If the selection is unique, you can modify the beam opening identifier in the Name tab.
4. To modify the Section of your opening, you can:
Depression: Choose the left or right depression and input the depth.
Centered justification
Above justification (the opening is created above the line)
Below justification (the opening is created below the line)
8. Input the value for the opening Upper level in the Value field. The level can be defined relative to several references:
9. Click OK.
Create a sill
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This command creates supports on the lower part of the wall's openings (doors, windows, holes). The Sill object is entirely depending on its
parent object. So, when you move a window, the sill is also moved. If you delete a window, the sill linked to the window is also deleted.
3. Click the Definition tab, you can then modify by specifying new values:
Material: Choose a new material in the drop-down list. If the desired material doesn't exist in here, click on in order to access the
materials library.
Section: To modify the section of your lintel, you can choose:
Select a section in the drop-down list.
Input the section code, for exemple, R20x50or 20x50 (Column with rectangulae section 20x50 cm).
4. Click OK.
Create a lintel
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This command creates the lintels above the wall openings (doors, windows or openings). The object Lintel is completely depending on its object
parent (doors, window or library). Thus, when you move a window, the lintel is also moved. If you delete a window, the lintel linked to the
window will be deleted also.
3. Click the Definition tab, you can then modify by specifying new values:
Material: Choose a new material in the drop-down list. If the desired material doesn't exist in here, click on in order to access the
materials library.
Section: To modify the section of your lintel, you can choose:
Select a section in the drop-down list.
Input the section code, for example R20x50 or 20x50 (Column with rectangular section 20x50 cm).
4. Click OK.
Creating stairs
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This command creates stairs with one or two flights in the current level.
All the geometric properties of the stairs must be set at the moment of the creation.
The created stair is a beam with a custom section and can be automatically reinforced.
You have the possibility, at the moment of the creation, to modify the properties of the beams, using the Smartbar.
Step dimensions
2. In the Step area, input the dimensions of the middle treads. The first and the previous tread have different heights.
Height (A): Input the step height of the stair.
Button Function
Straigth cut
Sets the width (a), the indentation height (b) and width (c) of the last
step.
Horizontal cut
Sets the width (a) and the height (b) of the stair.
Sets the width (a), the height (b), the indentation height (c) and width
(d) of the stair platform.
Button Function
Sets the width (a) and the height (b) of a stair platform.
Straigth cut
Sets the width (a) of the platform and the indendation heigth (b) and width (c) of
the stair.
Sets the width (a) of the stair platform, theindentation height (b), width (c) and
upper height (d) of the stair.
Sets the width (a) and the height (b) of the stair platform, the width (c) and upper
height (d) of the stair and the tilt indendation lower (e).
Sets the width (a) and the heigth (b) of the stair platform, width (c) and height (d)
indentation.
6. Click OK.
This command allows you to create a courved stair using as the starting point its center. The drawing is created in the trigonometric sense from
the starting point to the ending one.
The starting point is located on the half right of the imaginary drawn between the center and the third point (x3). It is not necessary that the
courved stair pass through this third point (x3).
1. Create the starting point of the stair (x1).
2. In the command line the following message appears: End point or [CEntre/3P]. Enter CE on the command line and press [Enter] to validate.
3. Select the center (x2).
4. Specify then the ending point of the stair (x3).
This command allows you to create a courved stair starting by three points specified on its circumference. You can create a courved stair defined
by three points in clockwise or counterclockwise sense.
1. Define the starting point of the stair (x1).
2. In the command line the following message appears : [CEntre/3P]. Enter 3P and press [Enter] to validate.
3. Define the second point of the passage point of the courved stair (x2).
4. Indicate the extremity of the stair (x3).
Remark:
You can also specify a bending radius using the Smartbar or using the Definition tab from the properties dialog box.
Simple identification
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The structure elements have a location number assigned to their creation, however the location numbers of objects can be assigned after
section. The automatic identification by elements is possible when using the simple identification tool.
1. Display and select tool palette: . The following dialog box appears.
Multiple identification
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The structure elements have a location number assigned to their creation, however the location numbers of objects can be assigned after
section. The automatic identification by general plan view is possible while using the multiple identification tool.
1. Display and select tool palette: . The following dialog box appears.
The following properties (Height, Length and Angle) are available for preview only.
3. Choose the arrows style in the drop-down list.
4. Click OK.
You can also use the smartbar.
How to modify the definition properties for the roof or for the sloped shape
4. Input the level value in the Value field. The level can be defined relative to several references:
5. Input the width for each margin if necessary. The dimensions are numbered. You get a preview for the specified values. The preview displays
the margins numbers and also their continuity.
6. Select the group in which the roof or the sloped shape is located. The groups are marked with letters from A to Z.
Warning
Only the roofs or sloped shapes that are within the same group can be combined.
4. Choose the representation attributes for the roof or for the sloped shape: color, line style, line thickness.
5. Select the line type for the discontinuity of the ridges and the horizontal ridges.
6. Select the slopes annotation type in the drop-down list. The annotation of the slope can show the angle or the height.
7. Choose the eave color. Check Display eave line and choose the display color in the drop-down list.
8. Check Display the cut part to display the cut part.
Remarks:
The roof or the slopes shapes is not exported to a 2D standard DWG file.
Remarks :
All the openings types can be copied from a level to another. If the corresponding element (slab or wall) is found in the level target, the
opening is copied, otherwise Advance displays a warning message.
The visual elements and the reinforcement elements are not compatible with this function.
Every element is associated to a detailed sheet of properties allowing to modify the set of these data and attributes and to
visualize the elements of the level.
Remark:
The Wall element has specific properties relating to the roof shape. Report at page Create an wall.
Smartbar :
Element contextual menu: Select one or several elements using the mouse, for example the walls. Then right click and choose Wall properties f
4. Input the set of the object properties: material, geometry, justification, angle, level, rabbets...
5. Click OK.
Remark
The values of the dimensions are expressed in the units system chosen at the time of your project units settings.
If your selection is an heterogeneous one, the values that differ between the different selected elements are not displayed.
4. You can select a standard representation style or user defined in the Name list.
Remarks:
1. For beams, a simplified representation style is available. This style can be applied on views or on the calculated drawings, on the
model and on the view in plan.
2. The simplified representation can be interrupted at the extremities. In this case, you can specify the distance in the Distance
of interruption.
Example:
Standard representation
Simplified representation
Wall with fusion and junction Walls without fusion and junction
6. Once the representation entered, click OK to save the changes and close the dialog box Properties.
All the attributes that don't come from the representation style are displayed in green.
Remark:
The thresholds are disponibile only for the elements: Slab, Beam, Column, Isolated footing, Continuous footing, Wall.
4. Input the junction threshold value for each the extremities. The default values are those that have been entered in the dialog box
<Setup settings>.
6. You have a preview of the selected elements and of the zoom functions. Thus, you visualize in real time the impact of your modifications
Below is an example of how to use the thresholds. If the two circles in the extremity of the element cross themselves, then, the junction
operates. The radius of the circle corresponds to the value chosen in the dialog box below.
Remark:
You can add loads on all the structural elements before exporting them to the calculation software. These loads apply perpendicularly or vertica
The loads can be displayed in the Preferences dialog box, the Display tab and if you select the Loads on elements option.
To add a load :
a. click on Add.
b. click in the Type area and select from the drop-down list the load type to be applied:
punctual, distributed, triangular left or triangular right.
c. input the load properties in the proposed columns.
d. Click OK to validate and close the dialog box.
5. For a slab, column, an isolated or continuous footing, the following dialog box appears:
a. input the value for permanent load D, imposed load L and load after partition AP.
Remark:
These loads apply vertically on the element.
The local section is a transversal cut through the object (slab, beam, wall, isolated footing, continuous footing, door opening, window openi
1. Select an element on which you want to create a local cut, for example a beam.
2. On the Smartbar, click .
4. Check Cut on this object to create automatically a local section for the selected element. Now you can modify the local section propert
It is possible to apply a reinforcement scenario to every structural element : columns, beams, isolated footings and openings.1. Select the e
2. In the Smartbar, click .
4. Choose the automatic reinforcement style for the object (in this case Rectangulaire).
You can modify the number of bars, the bar diameter, etc. This will modify the representation style in Mixt. To modify the representation sty
3. Click the Priorities tab. This tab is available for the elements : Slab, Beam, Column, Isolated footing, Continuous footing, Wall.
5. Click OK.
6. You have a preview of the selected elements and of the zoom functions. Thus, you visualize in real time the impact of your modifications.
1. Click .
2. Keep the left mouse button pressed and move the cursor vertically.
3. Move the cursor above the point situated in the middle of the drawing area to do a zoom in on the picture.
4. Move the cursor above the point situated in the middle of the drawing area to do a zoom out on the picture.
Panoramic
1. Click .
2. Release the left mouse button, move the cursor symbolized by a hand to do a panoramic on the drawing.
Window
1. Click .
1. Click .
The priorities allow to manage the objects representations on the views. For example, an object 1 with priority N splits an object 2 with N-1
For example, the columns cut up the walls. So, the columns have a priority superior to walls.
Therefore, by default, in Advance, the elements are arranged from the most important to the less important ones: Column > Wall > Beam > Isola
If your selection is an heterogeneous one, the values that differ between the different selected elements are not displayed.
For example, select a certain number of heterogeneous feature beams (materials, section, angle, radius..). No value appears in the dialogue box.
If you modify the curvature radius and if you validate by OK, the beams sections won't be modified. On the contrary, if you select a section in the
Create a fillet
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The AutoCAD "Fillet" command can be used on the linear elements (beams, walls, continuous footings):
AutoCAD's icon:
The Position number: input the bar position number. This number is unique by drawing. It cannot affect another different bar (diameter or
different shape). For more info, please check the numbering chapter.
The diameter and the steel grade: select the diameter and the steel grade of the bar. Diameters differ according to the selected steel grade
type. The available steel grades depend on the current chosen reinforcement rule. Check Define general options chapter for more
information regarding the available reinforcement rules.
The offset or the justification: select the distance between the reference point and the centre of the bar.
Two distances can be defined: on X axis and on Y axis. The negative values are allowed to specify a following -X or -Y
offset.
The shape code: select the shape code for the current reinforcement rule. A preview is also available to identify the correct shape code.
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The labels allows you to sort the elements. Then, you can use the search tools or the
multicriteria selection ones to find and select this elements or to create a list of reinforcement elements with the same label.
according to the option defined in the Display tab of the Preferences project configuration menu: linear, filled exact contour, exact hollow
Or you can specify the bar section display customization by choosing one of the 4 representations.
In the Scale field, input a scale value for the selected representation type.
This command creates straight bars. During the creation, you can use the smartbar to modify the bar attributes.
This command creates a curved bar from its centre. The drawing is made in the trigonometric direction from the starting point to the ending one.
The end point is situated on a half imaginary right drawn between the center and the third indicated point (pt3). It is not necessary that the
curved bar pass through this (pt3).
This command creates one curved bar by three points specified on its circumference. You can create a curved bar defined by three points in
clockwise or counterclockwise sense.
How to create a straight bar by middle point, starting point and ending point
How to create a straight bar by middle point, the distance from starting point and ending point
How to create a straight bar by middle point and the distances from starting point and ending point
How to create a straight bar by middle point and the bar length
6. Input on the keyboard or indicate with the mouse the bar orientation angle.
7. Click a side of the bar to specify its orientation.
How to create a straight bar by middle point, the distance until the starting point and the total length
The Bar mark: enter the bar mark. This mark is unique by drawing. It cannot affect another different bar (diameter or different shape). For
more info, please check the numbering chapter.
The Prefix: set a prefix for the bar symbol. The prefix is an identification mark for the bar symbol.
The diameter and the steel grade: select the diameter and the steel grade of the bar. Diameters differ according to the selected steel grade
type. The available steel grades depend on the current chosen reinforcement rule. Check Define general options chapter for more
information regarding the available reinforcement rules.
The covers: select the distance between the reference points and the outside bar edge. Advance allows you to distinguish the different
covers using a specific note.
When the cover is associated to an edge, a letter can be used to define this edge:
When the cover is associated to an extremity, a number can be used to define this extremity:
According to the curvature expression mode chosen in the General Options tab in the Preferences configuration window, input the radius
or the displacement for the selected bar.
The shape code: select the shape code for the current reinforcement rule. A preview is also available to identify the correct shape code.
Click the aSa button to define the abbreviation for the shape code or to adjust the overall lenght of a bar.
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The labels allows you to sort the elements. Then, you can use the multicriteria selection
search tools to find and select this elements or to create a list of reinforcement elements with the same label.
How to create a rectangular frame specifying the two points of the diagonal of the element
3. Then, click on the corner in which you want to place the hooks.
6. Then, click on the corner in which you want to place the hooks.
The Position number: input the bar position number. This number is unique by drawing. It cannot affect another different bar (diameter or
different shape). For more info, please check the numbering chapter.
The diameter and the steel grade: select the diameter and the steel grade of the bar. Diameters differ according to the selected steel grade
type. The available steel grades depend on the current chosen reinforcement rule. Check Define general options chapter for more
information regarding the available reinforcement rules.
The covers: select the distance between the reference points and the outside bar edge. Advance allows you to distinguish the different
covers using a specific note. When the cover is associated to an edge, a letter can be used to define this edge:
The shape code: select the shape code for the current reinforcement rule. A preview is also available to identify the correct shape code.
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The labels allows you to sort the elements. Then, you can use the multicriteria selection
search tools to find and select this elements or to create a list of reinforcement elements with the same label.
This command creates a circular frame in a few mouse clicks. During the creation, you can use the smartbar to modify the bar attributes.
How to create a circular bar by specifying the center and the radius
The Position number: input the bar position number. This number is unique by drawing. It cannot affect another different bar (diameter or
different shape). For more info, please check the numbering chapter.
The diameter and the steel grade: select the diameter and the steel grade of the bar. Diameters differ according to the selected steel grade
type. The available steel grades depend on the current chosen reinforcement rule. Check Define general options chapter for more
information regarding the available reinforcement rules.
The covers: input the distance between reference points and the outside edge of the bar.
The radius: input the value for the selected circular bar.
The shape code: select the shape code for the current reinforcement rule. A preview is also available to identify the correct shape code.
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The labels allows you to sort the elements. Then, you can use the multicriteria selection
search tools to find and select this elements or to create a list of reinforcement elements with the same label.
In this way, you can draw a pin by clicking a point first and then selecting a point bar or by selecting a point bar first and then clicking a point.
The Position number: input the bar position number. This number is unique by drawing. It cannot affect another different bar (diameter or
different shape). For more info, please check the numbering chapter.
The diameter and the steel grade: select the diameter and the steel grade of the bar. Diameters differ according to the selected steel grade
type. The available steel grades depend on the current chosen reinforcement rule. Check Define general options chapter for more
information regarding the available reinforcement rules.
The covers: select the distance between the reference points and the outside bar edge. Advance allows you to distinguish the different
covers using a specific note. When the cover is associated to an edge, a letter can be used to define this edge:
When the cover is associated to an extremity, a number can be used to define this extremity:
The shape code: select the shape code for the current reinforcement rule. A preview is also available to identify the correct shape code.
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The labels allows you to sort the elements. Then, you can use the search tools or the
multicriteria selection ones to find and select this elements or to create a list of reinforcement elements with the same label.
Like this, you can draw a stirrup first clicking a point and then selecting a point bar or first selecting a point bar and then clicking a point.
The Position number: input the bar position number. This number is unique by drawing. It cannot affect another different bar (diameter or
different shape).
The diameter and the steel grade: select the diameter and the steel grade of the bar. Diameters differ according to the selected steel grade
type. The available steel grades depend on the current chosen reinforcement rule. Check Define general options chapter for more
information regarding the available reinforcement rules.
The covers: select the distance between the reference points and the outside bar edge. Advance allows you to distinguish the different
covers using a specific note. When the cover is associated to an edge, a letter can be used to define this edge:
When the cover is associated to an extremity, a number can be used to define this extremity:
The shape code: select the shape code for the current reinforcement rule. A preview is also available to identify the correct shape code.
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The labels allows you to sort the elements. Then, you can use the multicriteria selection
search tools to find and select this elements or to create a list of reinforcement elements with the same label.
Create a L bar
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This command creates a L bar in a few mouse clicks. During creation, you can use the smartbar to modify your L bar attributes.
Remark:
For the numerical input of the second segment of the bar, place the cursor on the side you want to place the last segment of the bar.
Remark:
You can specify the dimension of the last bar segment. To do this, the last point to click :
The Position number: input the bar position number. This number is unique by drawing. It cannot affect another different bar (diameter or
different shape). For more info, please check the numbering chapter.
The diameter and the steel grade: select the diameter and the steel grade of the bar. Diameters differ according to the selected steel grade
type. The available steel grades depend on the current chosen reinforcement rule. Check Define general options chapter for more
information regarding the available reinforcement rules.
The covers: select the distance between the reference points and the outside bar edge. Advance allows you to distinguish the different
covers using a specific note. When the cover is associated to an edge, a letter can be used to define this edge:
When the cover is associated to an extremity, a number can be used to define this extremity:
The shape code: select the shape code for the current reinforcement rule. A preview is also available to identify the correct shape code.
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The labels allows you to sort the elements. Then, you can use the multicriteria selection
search tools to find and select this elements or to create a list of reinforcement elements with the same label.
Creating a U bar
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This command creates a U bar by a few mouse clicks. During the creation, you can use the smartbar (Smartbar) to modify the bar attributes.
3. Specify the third point of the U in the desired direction and input graphically the length of segments.
4. Click a point on the desired side to define the U direction and the segment lengths.
The Position number: input the bar position number. This number is unique by drawing. It cannot affect another different bar (diameter or
different shape). For more info, please check the numbering chapter.
The diameter and the steel grade: select the diameter and the steel grade of the bar. Diameters differ according to the selected steel grade
type. The available steel grades depend on the current chosen reinforcement rule. Check Define general options chapter for more
information regarding the available reinforcement rules.
The covers: select the distance between the reference points and the outside bar edge. Advance allows you to distinguish the different
covers using a specific note. When the cover is associated to an edge, a letter can be used to define this edge:
When the cover is associated to an extremity, a number can be used to define this extremity:
The shape code: select the shape code for the current reinforcement rule. A preview is also available to identify the correct shape code.
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The labels allows you to sort the elements. Then, you can use the multicriteria selection
search tools to find and select this elements or to create a list of reinforcement elements with the same label.
3. Press [Enter] or enter C (Close) in the command line to finish the polygon definition.
4. Click a side of the bar to specify the orientation.
The Position number: input the bar position number. This number is unique by drawing. It cannot affect another different bar (diameter or
different shape). For more info, please check the numbering chapter.
The diameter and the steel grade: select the diameter and the steel grade of the bar. Diameters differ according to the selected steel grade
type. The available steel grades depend on the current chosen reinforcement rule. Check Define general options chapter for more
information regarding the available reinforcement rules.
The covers: select the distance between the reference points and the outside bar edge. Advance allows you to distinguish the different
covers using a specific note. When the cover is associated to an edge, a letter can be used to define this edge:
Remark:
For certain types of polygonal bar (ex : the shear bars), it is sometimes necessary to input a negative value for the lateral covers of certain bar
ending segments and to place the bar on the correct side of formwork edge.
When the cover is associated to an extremity, a number can be used to define this extremity:
The type: specify the polygonal bar type. You can choose between Frame or Polygonal. If selecting other values for the drawing, the
crosses of the fillet radius are different.
The shape code: select the shape code for the current reinforcement rule. A preview is also available to identify the correct shape code.
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The labels allows you to sort the elements. Then, you can use the multicriteria selection
search tools to find and select this elements or to create a list of reinforcement elements with the same label.
Remark:
The point bar has some specific properties relative to filling. Report at page Create a point bar.
Smartbar:
Elements context menu: Select one or several bars (of the same type) using the mouse, for example the straight bars. Then, right click and
choose Straight bar properties in the context menu.
Command line: grtcbarproperties
4. Input the set of the bar properties: The position number, diameter, the cover, the shape code ...
In the bar properties dialog, select the Hooks and anchors tab and then you can modify each hook:
The hook angle: Select the hook angle at the extremity of the bar or input it manually.
The hook length: input the hook length at the extremity of the bar. By default, these are supplied in the library.
2. For the straight bars, U and L bars, it is possible to specify the hook angle and the anchor angle at the extremity of the bar.
In the bar properties dialog, select the Hooks and anchors tab and you can modify the following value:
The hook angle: select the hook angle at the extremity of the bar.
Hook length: you can choose to specify the hook length at the extremity of the bar. By default, these are supplied in the library.
Warning
The hook length definition and the bar length are different. See the image below:
Anchor length: you can choose to specify manually the anchor length at the extremity of the bar. By default, these are supplied in the
library.
For the straight bars, U bars, L bars, and polygonal bars it is possible to specify the lengths for the segments composing the bar.
1. Select the bar to consider.
4. Then you can modify the lengths of bar segments by specifying in the table the desired value for each segment.
Mode Arrow: the polygonal bar curvatures are expressed with the help of the arc arrow.
Mode Radius: the polygonal bar curvatures are expressed with the help of the arc radius.
When the user input an erroneus radius for the polygonal bar, an error message is displayed.
Each reinforcement element is displayed on the screen by using the setting from its representation style.
4. Select the representation style in the drop-down list: standard or other default styles to characterize bars. You can choose between:
Anchor
Binding
Longitudinal
Resistance
Transversal
In no case, you cannot modify here the content of the style: line color, line style, line thickness. The properties are read-only.
5. If the selected bar is partially represented, you can choose bar limiters in the Bar limiters drop-down list. The latter modifies the
representation style in Mixt.
You can create new styles to specify the color, the style and the thickness of bar representation line. For this, check the project representation
styles settings.
6. For the straight bars, U bars, L bars and polygonal bars, you can add bar ending symbols at the extremities of bars. In certain specific
representation cases, you can choose their angle.
Remarks:
1. This symbol is not a hook. If the selected bar is belonging to a linear or variable distribution having the representation mode
Central bar turned with 90°, then the representation of the bar extremities won't be affected.
Specific symbol can be added at the extremities of a bar to simulate the threads and couplers creation. These symbols are also represented in
the bending details and in the bending lists.
1. Click the Representation tab.
2. In the Coupler and thread area, check the option corresponding to the extremity of the wished bar.
3. Select the symbol name in the drop-down list.
You can also modify directly the extremities of the bars using the smartbar (Smartbar).
1. Select the bar to consider.
Examples :
None
Hook
3. Input the value for the hook angle, the anchor length, ...(according to the previous choice).
This application is possible for the straight bar, the pin, the polygonal, L and U bar. You can place limiters using the grip that appears when the
bar is selected.
Remark:
Limiters cannot intersect.
This command cuts straight bars and polygonal bars. You would get several bars with overlapping.
Remark:
Cut a bar and the distribution bars are automatically cut.
4. Check Split at max length to split a bar into segments of maximal length (the length defined in the preferences dialog box).
5. Specify the extremity where you start doing the division.
6. Select the overlapping type by clicking on the corresponding tab. Then, you can input the segments lengths.
Offset
Option Result
Vertical
Option Result
Horizontal
1. AC Reinforcement > Bars: . A bar shape appears "hooked " to the mouse cursor.
2. Place the bar specifying the points requested by its shape.
1. AC Reinforcement > Bars: . A bar shape appears "hooked " to the mouse cursor.
2. To change the shape, input S (change Shape) in the command line and press [Enter] to confirm.
3. Input the new shape code and press [Enter] to confirm. The bar shape appears "hooked" to the mouse cursor.
How to modify the lengths of the segments composing the bar shape
During the creation, you can modify the length of each segment composing the bar shape:
1. AC Reinforcement > Bars: . A bar shape appears "hooked " to the mouse cursor.
3. Modify the lengths of the bar segments by specifying in the table the desired value for each segment.
4. Check Segment length on bar definition to display each segment length.
5. Click Place bar directly on drawing. The bar shape with the specified segments lenghts appears "hooked" to the mouse cursor.
6. Draw the bar location.
The Position number: input the bar position number. This number is unique by drawing. It cannot affect another different bar (diameter or
different shape). For more info, please check the numbering chapter.
The diameter and the steel grade: select the diameter and the steel grade of the bar. Diameters differ according to the selected steel grade
type. The available steel grades depend on the current chosen reinforcement rule. Check Define general options chapter for more
information regarding the available reinforcement rules.
The view: Choose a view from the predefined 3D views: top, below, left, right, in front and back.
The shape code: Choose the 3D bar shape.
The offsets on X and Y: select the distance between the reference points and the outside bar edge.
The Justification bar shape: you can modify the position of the bar according to the reference point:
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The label allows you to classify the elements. Then, you can use the search tool or the
multicriteria selection one to find, to select this element or to create a reinforcement list with this label for the reinforcement.
The shape code: Select a 3D bar shape. A preview is available to identify the correct shape code.
4. Modify the lengths of the bar segments by specifying in the table the desired value for each segment.
This command creates a linear bar distribution. This command applies to all bar types. A linear distribution allows defining graphically the
number of bars and the spacing between these bars. This distribution can follow a line, an arc or a circle. The lengths of bars are constant even
when it's possible to become free of this constraint.
Warning
Deleting a definition bar expects the deletion of distributions associated to that bar. You have the possibility to hide or redisplay the definition bar from a
distribution (see the context menu when clicking on a bar distribution).
Remarks :
1. A linear distribution becomes variable if you modify the length or the position of a bar.
2. The bars in the linear distribution are bounded to the definition bar. The modification of the definition bar supposes the recalculation of the
elements lengths from the attached linear distributions.
3. It is not possible to delete the definition bar of a bar or a bent mesh distribution. Deleting this bar means the removal of its distributions. On
the other hand, it is possible to hide (or to redisplay) the definition bar.
Anytime during the creation you can use the smartbar (Smartbar) to modify the distribution properties.
Remark:
For the polygonal, L and U bars the bars representation can be lines or points. To represent a bar as a point, select one of the cut arrows.
Warning : There are situations when the program cannot calculate the variation of a segment in the direction of the view: an erroneous
result is provided then. In this case Advance gives a warning message.
4. Define now the distribution mode (clicking two points, along a line, an arc or a circle).
This distribution basis corresponds to the direction of the bar distribution.
Click the first and the last point of the distribution line or
5. Choose then the distribution dimension moving the mouse on all sides of the distribution line and clicking a point.
To center the distribution, type CE in the command line and press [Enter].
6. A fake bar (the original definition bar copy) is displayed as "hooked" to the distribution. The fake bar is oriented by moving the mouse on one
side and the other of the distribution line. Select the bar pose direction by clicking a point on the desired direction.
7. Press on [Escape] to finish the input otherwise, Advance proposes you to create a new distribution of this bar.
The length of a bar can be modified using the grip points from the extremities of a bar.
The grip point from the middle of the bar allows you to move the bar.
Remarks :
For the polygonal, L and U bars, the bars representation can be lines or points. To represent a bar as a point, select one of the cut arrows.
Remark:
Being connected to an AutoCAD line, the distribution representation is modified when the line is moved or changed.
Example:
Extremities margins : input the left and right boundaries as well as the distribution justification as in the example below:
Left distribution
Right distribution
Middle distribution
Quantity: input the quantity of the bars to be placed between the starting and the ending point of the distribution. You can choose from
the following options:
By space: Space between bars in distribution.
By number: Number of distribution bars.
By quantity: Combination of number and spacing as in the following example:
Example 1: 10 bars having a 20 cm spacing = 10*20. There are 11 bars having a 20 cm spacing.
Example 2: 5 bars having a 20 cm spacing and 3 bars having a 30 cm spacing = 5*20 3*30.
Caquot symmetrical: select the first value to be taken into account in the Caquot set to start the distribution and the
maximal spacing value to be taken into account. These are the values used by the algorithm
The values of the Caquot series are the followings: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 20, 25, 35, 60.
For example, if you start with 11 and finish with 20, you can have: 3x11, 3x13, 5x20,
This value of 385cm is bigger than 365cm - the half distance between the two definition points. In this case, you
can give up at the last bar.
The resulted distribution will be:
Offset: input the lateral offset relative to the linear distribution reference line.
To count the bars of the distribution in the bars list, make sure that the button To count is checked in the Smartbar.
Input the value for Elements number. The number of bars in distribution will be multiplied by this factor and will be
incremented in the bars lists.
Angle: input the distribution angle. The bars are turned around the base point. The base point is located on the distribution
line. The offset on the selected dimension is taken into account.
Remark:
For a variable linear distribution, after changing the angle, the distribution elements are resized relative to contour.
Therefore, the quantities are modified.
4. Select the distribution representation mode: All bars, Extremities bars, Central bar, Central bar turned with 90°.
Remark:
You can select the bars to be displayed by using the context menu and right clicking a distribution bar.
5. According to the previous choice, you can also display or not the central line.
The central line representation can be modified specifying its color, thickness, line style and dimension style
Remarks :
1. You can Select the bars to display using the context menu and right clicking on a distribution bar.
2. The line position can be modified.
Click the grip from the middle of the line. The grip becomes red and allows the line position
modification moving the cursor.
Also you can display or not the positioning lines of the intermediate bars. This possibility is
accessible in any representation case except All bars.
No intermediate lines
6. In the drop-down list Limiters styles, you can choose limiters styles if bars are partially displayed.
7. Check the option Swedish representation. It is useful specially for the polygonal bars representation
as they are displayed as straight bars, their segments being represented by symbols. These symbols
position is determined by the definition and the view direction. Theoretical, to every change of
direction corresponds a symbol on the distribution bar. Each segment can be represented by a
continuous or a by dotted line. You can modify the segments aspect by selecting a line type.
Remark:
Example:
This functionality is available if the distribution is defined from the straight, polygonal, U or L bars and
if the chosen representation mode is [Central bar turned with 90°].
1. Click a distribution represented in [Central bar turned with 90°] mode to select it.
2. You can place the limiters using the grip points at the extremity of the bar that appear when
selecting the bar. Click an extremity grip point. The grip point becomes red and allows the limitation of
the distribution bar by moving the cursor.
Remark:
1. If several bars are displayed, then every bar will have its own limiters.
2. When you select the bars to be displayed from a distribution, then the distribution bars
are displayed entirely.
3. The modification of the display mode will hide the limiters, but their position will be
stored. When the display mode [Central bar turned with 90°] is restored, the limited
bars will be displayed again.
4. The command grtcreparttrim deletes the limiters of the cut element.
This tab allows you to modify the display the 2 extremities of the bars in the distribution. For any
extremity you have a frame with the chosen hook angle. The preview is updated according to the
choice. By default, the display corresponds to the in chosen rule, but if you wish you have the
possibility to change it.
4. Check Bars symbols if you want to display the symbols on bars in the distribution.
5. Choose the symbol to display on the bar.
The triangles point out the position of bars layers. The triangle indicates the inside of the structural
element. For a slab, it indicates the lower layers or the superior layers. For a wall, it indicates the
front face or the rear face.
The symbol representation convention is the following: you place the triangles or the symbols going
from outside to inside of the structural element.
- means that bars are situated on the first layer.
- means a bars distribution in a second layer.
- three triangles suppose a distribution of bar in the third layer.
- this symbol supposes a double bars distribution: in the same time on the lower and superior layer
or in the same time on the front and rear face.
Example :
The picture below shows a bar with a triangle in top and in bottom. It shows that a distribution of bars
is planned for a lower and superior layer or, in the case of a wall, on the front or rear face.
You can use another symbol, by choosing User block in the list box after you have created your own
user block.
In the following dialog box, select another block symbol:
The two arrows allows to modify the bar orientation as at the time of creation. The result is displayed
in the preview area. The distribution and the bar are displayed as in the model.
Remark:
This option is saved as preference in the registries and for that, it stays activated in all the sessions.
Warning
Deleting a definition bar expects the deletion of distributions associated to that bar. You have the possibility to hide or redisplay the definition bar from a
distribution (see the context menu when clicking on a bar distribution).
Warning :
There are situations when the program cannot calculate the variation of a segment in the direction of the view. In this case Advance gives a
warning message.
The message:
Select contour dimension perpendicular onto the bars or [2 POints]
appears in the command line.
4. It is necessary now to define the distribution contour. There are two methods:
click the contour points and press [Enter] to close the polygonal contour
or select a polyline: on the command line, type P and press [Enter]. Select the polyline then.
or a line defined by two points: type PO(points) in the command line and press [Enter] to confirm. Click then the two points.
Extremities margins : input the left and right boundaries as well as the distribution justification as in the example below:
Quantity: input the quantity of the bars to be placed between the starting and the ending point of the distribution. You can choose from
the following options:
Offset: input the lateral offset relative to the linear distribution reference line.
To count the bars of the distribution in the bars list, make sure that the button To count is checked in the Smartbar.
Input the value for Elements number. The number of bars in distribution will be multiplied by this factor and will be incremented in the
bars lists.
Angle: input the distribution angle. The bars are turned around the base point. The base point is located on the distribution line. The offset
on the selected dimension is taken into account.
Step value: Sets a new arrangement for the distributed bar cuts.
The LongBar and ShortBar buttons set a new representation style for the distributed bars.
This command locks the segments that the user does not wish to modify.
1. Select the variable distribution.
2. Right click and select Lock bar from the context menu.
Locks are displayed on the bar legs.
3. Click on the lock to close/open the bar legs.
4. Press Enter.
Remark:
The command can also be accessed from:
Advance context menu: Reinforcement > Bars > Select bar variation
Element context menu: Right click on the bar and choose Select varying bar legs.
The quantitative distribution is taken into acount in lists and adds itself to the others distributions if necessary.
Warning:
The distribution can be definied on several bars, but it can not be definied on several meshes.
Click the point where you want to place the quantitative distribution.
Input the convenient option [S, R, A, F or M] and press [Enter]
S (Scale): allows to define the distribution scale (by default this will be 1). Select the scale, then go to the beginning at the step 3.
R (Rotation): allows to define a distribution rotation angle (by default this one being 0). Select the rotation angle, then go to the beginning at
the step 3.
A (Align): allows aligning the distribution. Repeat the 3 step.
M (Mirror): allows to inverse the symbol position. Repeat the 3 step.
F (Finish): allows to quit the function directly and to validate the symbol position.
You can place the symbol by clicking a point.
Warning:
The selected bars must have the same type and the same position number as the first bar selected. Otherwise, the distribution is created on the
first selected bar.
4. Input the distance to the symbol line and press [Enter]. By default this will be 0.1.
The following message appears in the command area:
Point or [Scale/Rotation/Mirror/Finish]:
5. Input the first letter of the convenient mode [S, R, A, or F] and press [Enter]:
Quantity: input the bars quantity and the spacing between them.
Remark:
For the point bars, this property is not available.
Remark:
The hooks and the length are available only for the point bars.
To count the bars of this the distribution in the bars list, be sure that the button To count is checked.
Here, you can choose what text must be displayed for the distribution. You have the possibility to set the content of this distribution as for a
simple annotation. The text contains an attributes list or simple texts.
You can set the following fields:
To edit the text, click Edit to open the AutoCAD standard editor.
To insert a new attribut, click Insert and select from the list the necessary attributes.
Several possible settings concerning the link line between the bubble and the element on which the distribution is applied (presence or
not, line style, display or not the arrow).
These options are available but for the multiple distributions on point bars.
1. Select the quantitative distribution.
Line type
Sets the line type.
Option Representation
With arrow
Without arrow
Circle
4. Click OK to validate.
Last panel
Several options are available for the last panel:
Remark:
If the quantitative distribution of the bent meshes produces a specific last panel, then the annotation is duplicated to take into acount this last
panel:
To take into account in the nomenclature these bent meshes from this distribution, make sure the option To count is checked.
In the field Elements number input the multiplication factor.
Remark:
Delete or add the dimension of the lines supposed to modify the length distribution.
Now, you can select the distribution and modify its properties.
The Cut type name: input the cut name. This name will be displayed on the object.
The Elements number: input the multiplication factor. In the list, all bars of distributions will be multiplied by this value.
The Distribution length: input the length of the bar distribution. This length integrates the hooks for the point bars.
Select the cover and the hook angle in the drop-down list
Input an overlapping value - useful when the distribution is longer than the maximum length of the bar. In this situation certains bars
formed by two or more segments.
a. Ratio: The extension length as ratio for the total distribution length
b. As a fixed distance
In the cut distributions types, it is possible to add the attribute linear meter (ml) for the point bars. If you check Distribution length in linear
meters, this value will be found in the list in linear meter.
Remark:
The list models for bars contain a new notable value.
Transversal bars
the overlapping type: The values can come from the mesh library. On the other hand, if you want a custom overlapping, you can input the
overlapping length according to the chosen shape sense.
the last panel length: You can modify the last panel length by choosing custom cut or delete last panel. Then you can input the dimensions
in the Length field.
Another possibility to establish the last panel dimension is to choose a ration in the drop-down list. In this case, the length
in the properties box is calculated again.
To take into account at list creation the bent meshes of this distribution, make sure the option To count is checked.
Remark:
You can use the smarbar. By clicking one of the buttons you can display and modify another parameters group.
Several settings are possible concerning the title (presence or not, text style).
Check Display title to choose which information should be displayed instead on the distribution. The information contains a list of attributs.
Cut name : check this option to display the cut name in the distribution. Select the text style in the drop-down list.
Distribution length: check this option to display the length of the cut type distribution. Select the text style in the drop-down list.
Elements number: check this option to display the multiplication factor in the distribution. Select the text style in the drop-down list.
4. To draw a line below the distribution reference marks, check Reference mark underlined.
Button Function
Underlined
Not underlined
5. Check the corresponding option to display the lines at the bars positions.
6. A left framed indicates the available distribution elements.
For every element you can modify the symbol (view the symbol).
7. Check Bending detail to display the bending details for every bar type in the cut distribution. The bending detail is added at each line
extremity.
By clicking Bending detail properties you can access the bending detail proprietes, but you cannot modify them.
Several settings can be made for the information displayed on the dimension line (present or not, text style).
Cut name - Length: displays the cut name and the length of the distribution.
Remark:
4. Input the justification for the free bar relative to the input point indicating the distances along the global X and Y-axes.
according to the option defined in the Display tab of the Preferences project configuration menu: linear, filled exact contour, exact hollow
contour or exact hollow contour with filled bars sections.
Or you can specify the bar section display customization by choosing one of the 4 representations.
In the Scale field, input a scale value for the selected representation type.
The bar stays hooked to the mouse pointer ready to be positioned and distributed.
4. It is necessary now to click the distribution points.
For every bar you can choose a rotation angle. The rotation angle it is the angle between the X local axis and the X global axis.
5. Click [Escape] or [Enter] to finish the input or if no, Advance will propose you to click a new distribution point.
Here you can modify the properties for every bar from the distribution.
4. Select the bar from distribution specifying its number. You can do it using the keyboard or using the arrows . The bars are numbered
accordingly the order of creation.
6. Choose from the drop-down list the bar justification type. You can choose between:
Center justification
Above justification
Justification below
7. Input the rotation angle for the selected bar. This is the angle ngle between the X local axis and the X global axis.
8. To count the bars of this the distribution in the bars list, be sure that the button To count is checked.
9. Click OK to validate the input.
Remarks :
1. The dimension of bars from the distribution can be modified using the grip points situated at the extremities. If a bar is stretched
using the grip points, the distribution one-by-one becomes a distribution with variable length bars.
2. The position of bars from the distribution can also be modified.
according to the option defined in the Display tab of the Preferences project configuration menu: linear, filled exact contour, exact hollow
contour or exact hollow contour with filled bars sections.
Or you can specify the bar section display customization by choosing one of the 4 representations.
In the Scale field, input a scale value for the selected representation type.
5. Click inside the area to be preserved. If it is an open contour, then let Advance close it.
Remarks :
After having the cut of the bars, the hooks disappear, but it is necessary to be able to add some on certain bars.
The cut frames are cut on the two sides.
This command allows you to select the bar that will be displayed in the simplified representation of a linear or a linear variable distribution. By
default, the central bar is displayed, but also another bar or several others can be displayed.
1. Select a distribution that does not have all the bars displayed.
This command allows displaying a symbol at the beginning and at the end of a distribution of bars to allow identifying them better. This option is
available for bars that were cut using the function grtcreparttrim.
Button Function
Ortho
Contour
Angle
no aNgle
No Symbol
Edit a distribution
See Also...
In a linear or a linear variable distribution of a polygonal bar, in Sweedish representation mode, the polygonal bars are represented as straight
bars. The specific symbols allows to distinguish the segments.
For each segment you can indicate manually the line type (dotted or continous) and the symbols. It applies only to the distributions in the
Sweedish representation mode.
4. Modify the continuous and dotted segments appearance by selecting the line type.
5. Click OK.
This command hides the reinforcement elements: definition bars, bars distributions (linear, linear variables, free distributions, "one by one"
distributions) and bent meshes distributions.
Remark:
It is not possible to delete the definition bar of a bar or a bent mesh distribution. Deleting this bar means the removal of its distributions. On the
other hand, it is possible to hide (or to redisplay) the definition bar.
Warning
When all the distributions are deleted or exploded, the hidden bars are deleted.
The definitions, the point or section distributions and the meshes cuts are hidden.
The definitions, the point or section distributions and the meshes cuts are hidden.
Warning
When all the distributions are deleted or exploded, the hidden bars are deleted.
The definitions, the point or the section distributions and the meshes cuts are displayed.
The definitions, the point or the section distributions and the meshes cuts are displayed.
Create a mesh
See Also...
This command creates a mesh. During the creation, you can use the smartbar to modify the bar attributes.
6. Press [Escape] to finish, otherwise, Advance proposes you to create a new mesh.
Remark:
It is possible to place a new mesh taking into account the overlapping values because the grip points corresponding to these values
are available on the existing meshes.
Now you can select the mesh and modify its properties.
Remark:
Remark:
The pose angle can be also modified in the smartbar. During the creation, this one indicates the angle between the definition line and
the X-axis.
Justification: Select the mesh eccentricity type (Center or one of the 9 cardinals points) in the listbox.
No. layers: Input the number of the mesh layers. This number must be taken into consideration when you calculate the number of the
meshes in the list.
Transversal and longitudinal cover: Input the distance between the insertion points and the extremities and edges (or sides).
Remark:
The transversal cover (X) has the smallest length and the longitudinal cover (Y) always has the biggest length.
The length and width: Input the value for length and width in the properties dialog. Another possibility to specify the dimensions is to
change the value in the list. In this case the value in the properties box is calculated again.
For example: for a global length of a mesh of 4.8 m, if you input 1/2 in the listbox, this one becomes 2.4 m.
Label: input the label for the selected mesh. The label, allows you to specify the element behavior. Then, you can use the search or
multicriteria selection tools to find or to select this element.
5. Click OK.
the representation style: choose from the liste standard, Bottom layer, Top layer. All these styles are available only for the Presentation 3
of meshes.
the representation type: If the type Standard Presentation 3 doesn't suit you, you can choose other styles (presentation 1, presentation 2,
presentation 4, presentation 5) to represent the meshes.
the General parameters for the choosen style: you can choose the text style of the position number and the line style of the mesh.
to choose a tooltip type for the position number, check the corresponding case. You can choose: Circle, Diamond or Square.
For the Square type the justification type can be modified as follows:
At center
Top left
Top right
Bottom left
Bottom right
At center
Up
Down
To display the annotation, check Display annotation. In this case, select the text style for the annotation, display or not the mesh type and
its 'length x largeur' in the annotation.
To display the layers number, check N° layers in annotation. This option is available only for the representations 1, 2 and 3.
For the representations 3 and 4, you can change the diagonal direction and display the span direction of panel.
To change the diagonal direction, check Inverse diagonal option.
To set the span direction of panel:
Line
1. Select Line.
2. Click ....
3. In the window, input the line color, style, thickness and length.
User block
1. Select User block in the drop-down list. A dialog box appears:
Several representation types are available for meshes. For every type (different than the standard type) there is a specific set of
advanced parameters.
To access these parameters:
1. Select the mesh with the mouse.
4. Click Advanced parameters. A dialog box with parameters for every chosen representation type appears.
Representation 1
Representation 2
Remark:
For the meshes simplified representation, the two main wires can be aligned by selecting the grip situated at their
intersection and positioning it where you want.
Representation 4
In this representation, the annotations are situated along the direction of X and Y-axis of the meshes.
In the Bars in the first plan, choose the bar that will be placed in the first layer.
One layer
Two layers
Representation 5
Remark:
It is not possible to add meshes in the representation. The mesh cut must be deleted and then recreated.
The symbol tool works on this mesh representation.
4. Define the side where you want to place the meshes relative to the base line.
Remark:
5. Define the side where you want to place the meshes relative to the base line.
7. Click OK.
In the case of several meshes representation, there are as many annotations as the selected meshes. You can customize, create a symbol or take
an already existing symbol in the current library. These properties apply to all location symbols. For more info see the chapter Symbols
properties.
Remark:
The symbols can be also modified independently in the property page. These properties apply only to the selected symbol. You can undo this
changes using grtcmeshcutregen.
You can also use the icon in the smartbar to access the symbol lybrary.
4. Select the representation style in the drop-down list: standard or a user defined style.
In any case, you cannot modify the style content here: line color, line style, line thickness. The properties are read-only.
You can create new styles to specify the colour, the style and the thickness of the mesh representation line in the cut. For this, check the project
representation styles settings.
5.Click OK.
Regenerate symbols
See Also...
The symbol tool works on meshes represented as lines (in cuts).
You can delete the unnecessary symbols. You can also modify the properties for every symbol :
distance to the representation line and symbol position (using the grip points)
display the snap lines and the arrow from the line extremity, arrow style
6. Specify the hooks side with a mouse click. This input is completely similar to the input of a polygonal bar.
3. Click OK.
You can also use the smartbar.
2. On the Smartbar, click . In the following dialog, click the Definition tab:
The cover is defined for every side and for every extremity of the bent mesh.
Mesh type: list of available meshes types coming from the Meshes.mdb library, corresponding to the current reinforcement rule.
Bending direction: two possible choices: Longitudinal or Transversal.
Button Function
Transversal
Longitudinal
The Label: associate a label and a mesh, you can use the search tools or select multicriteria selection to find, to select or to produce a list of bars
associated to that label.
2. On the Smartbar, click . In the following dialog, click the Segments lg tab.
Then you can modify the lengths of the bar segments by specifying in the table the value for every segment. The mesh adjusts automatically to
these new dimensions.
2. On the Smartbar, click .In the following dialog, click the Representation tab:
3. Select the representation style in the drop-down list: standard or a user defined style.
In any case, you cannot modify the style content here: line color, line style, line thickness. The properties are read-only.
You can create new styles to specify the color, the style and the thickness of bar representation line. For this, check the project representation
styles settings.
Mesh outline
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This command creates an automatic outline for meshes. Define an outside contour, the innner contours, a distribution method and in several
seconds, the meshes are placed. It is possible to modify this outline anytime because the program preserves the links between the created
meshes.
When the user creates or modifies an opening in a slab on the surface of which he distributed the panels, this distribution adjusts to it.
It is however possible to modify each mesh independently.
The mesh panel appears "hooked" to the mouse cursor before the previously defined angle.
4. Place the insertion point of the first mesh.
The mesh type: the list of the available mesh types is loaded from the Meshes.mdb library corresponding to the current reinforcement rule
Pose angle: it represents the angle between the local Y axis of the created meshes and the global X axis.
The covers: select the distance between the reference points and the outside bar edge.
Justification: Select the insertion point for the first mesh (one of the 9 insertion points) from the drop-down list.
No. layers: Input the number of the mesh layers. This is the number that will be taken into account when the number of meshes in the list
will be calculated.
The cover: Input the cover relative to the interior or outside contours.
Outline method: Select the distribution method:
1. Longitudinal extension
2. Transversal extension
4. Scrap Reusage
5. Offset: The panels are placed with a transversal or a longitudinal overlapping. The transversal overlapping is specified in
the library and the longitudinal overlapping is calculated according to the surface.
Cut zone contour: You have the possibility to trim the panel following the contour
Overlapping: You also have the possibility to choose between an automatic meshes overlapping (with values read from the library) and a
custom overlapping where it's necessary to specify the longitudinal and transversal values.
Length: Input the length of the first mesh panel.
Width: Input the width of the first mesh panel.
Another possibility to define the dimensions is to change the value in the drop-down list. In this case the value in the properties box is calculated
again.
For example: for a mesh of 4.8 m global length. If you input 1/2 in the drop-down list, it becomes 2.4 m.
The label: input the label for the selected bar. The label allows you to classify the elements. Then, you can use multicriteria selection
search and the selection tool to find, to select this element or to create a reinforcement list with this label for the reinforcement.
Remark:
It is possible to modify the contour, to add or delete openings and cavities. The outline is recalculated.
This command creates a mesh row. This function allows you to create very easily rows of meshes on supports, on edges of slabs,... For that, it is
enough to specify the bending direction and the distribution contour (line, arc, circle or formwork contour). The rows of panels allow to control
the overlapping, the offsets...
Note:
This command is similar to the command for the bent meshes distribution creation but without using the representation in the section.
Or
3. Define now the distribution mode (clicking two points, along a line, an arc, a circle or a formwork contour).
This distribution basis corresponds to the meshes row direction.
Click the first and the last point of the distribution line or:
4. Choose the distribution dimension by moving the mouse on all sides of the distribution line and then clicking.
To place the bent meshes centered on the line, input CE in the command line.
Or
3. Input O (One panel) in the command line and press [Enter] to confirme.
Mesh type: In the Mesh list, select the mesh type to place. The list of available mesh types is loaded from the Meshes.mdb library
corresponding to the current reinforcement rule.
The length and the width: Input the value for length and width in the properties dialog. Another possibility to define the dimensions is to
change the value in the drop-down list. In this case the value in the properties box is calculated again.
For example: for a mesh global length of 4.8 m, if you input 1/2 in the drop-down list, the length becomes 2.4 m.
Update outline
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While working on reinforcement projects, it might be necessary to modify the mesh properties, the contour and to delete the openings and
cavities of the created outline. To take into account these modifications, the outline must be recalculated.
Remark:
A button for update the outline is also available in the smartbar. To update the area, it is enough to select it and to click .
1. Select the outline by selecting its dotted contour lines with a click.
2. Right click and select Add an opening / cavity from the context menu.
4. Specify the opening/cavity contour to be added.
by automatic detection
The contour must be drawn in advance by automatic detection.
1. Input D on the command line and press [Enter] to confirm.
2. Click anywhere inside the contour to be detected.
by specifying a polygonal contour
1. Create point by point outside the contour as you woulusually draw an AutoCAD polyline.
2. Press [Enter] to close the contour.
create a contour with a rounded side
1. Select the opening you want to delete. To select the opening, it is enough to select its contour drawn in dotted lines by clicking.
2. Right click and select Delete an opening / cavity from the context menu.
The opening is deleted and its contour displayed in dotted lines appears in red. Now, you must update the mesh outline.
A bent mesh, like a bar, is composed of a definition and a distribution. The definition of a bent mesh allows viewing the mesh bending, whereas
the distribution allows viewing its global placement. The distribution allows taking into account in the list numbering as many meshes as there
are.
Click the first point of the distribution line ou [LIne / Arc / Circle / One panel]
4. It is necessary now to define the distribution line. This distribution line corresponds to the mesh distribution direction. Click the first point of
the distribution line or input LI(ne) in the command line if you rather want to select a reference line.
5. Click the second point.
6. Choose the distribution dimension by moving the mouse on all sides of the distribution line and then clicking.
the transversal offset relative to the distribution line as in the example below:
the distribution cover relative to the distribution line as in the example below:
the justification of the first point of the bent mesh positioning as in the example below:
the panel width: The values can come from the meshes library. On the other hand, if you want a custom length, in the list Type, select
Customized and input the length.
the overlapping type: The values can come from the mesh library. On the other hand, if you want a custom overlapping, you can input the
overlapping length according to the chosen bending direction:
You can also modify the last panel length by choosing a custom cut.
To take into account in the nomenclature these bent meshes from this distribution, make sure the option To count is checked.
5. Click OK.
During the creation you can use the smartbar (Smartbar) to modify the bent mesh distribution attributes.
the General parameters for the choosen style: you can choose the text style of the position number
to choose a tooltip type for the position number, check the corresponding case. You can choose from these options: Circle, Diamond or
Square.
To display the annotation on the mesh diagonal check Display annotation. In this case, select the text style for the annotation, display or
not the mesh type and its 'length x largeur' in the annotation.
5. Click OK.
3. Click OK.
4. Type the name of the ACStyle file.
5. Click Save.
Tips
You can view the meshes and the scraps after optimization:
This functionality allows to view the mesh scraps after a surface distribution. It allows the user to reuse the scraps and in this way to optimize
the total quantity. You can also optimize manually the surface distribution by deleting a mesh and place an available scrap instead of the deleted
one.
Note:
The rectangles subtracted from the stock panel are rough cuts of the pattern meshes rounded up according to the rule set in the
Preferences dialog.
You can group manually the mesh panel scraps placed on the surface. The program lists all the available scraps and now you can select to place
a rest or to replace an existing mesh with one made from a rest.
Note:
The scraps and the selected meshes must have the same number of layers.
Advance displays how to cut the selected panel from the scrap material. Press [Tab]; the panel can be justified on every definition point.
1. From the menu, select Options. The Available mesh rests dialog box appears.
2. Select the line color, style and thickness to represent the scraps and the meshes.
2. Input the starting value for the numbering in the Starting from number field.
3. Choose the bars that are going to be renumbered. The following options are available :
If the option the current bars and meshes selection is checked, only the selected bars are renumbered. The starting from number value is
used like a starting number.
If the option all bars is checked, the renumbering applies to all bars and meshes of a drawing. The starting from number value is used as a
starting number.
If the option a selection of is checked, it is enough to specify a lower and an upper limit values corresponding to the envelope of the
elements that have to be renumbered. The starting from number value is used as a starting number.
4. Click OK.
Remark:
To identify the bars or the meshes, you can also use letters. The identification mode (in letters or in numbers) must be specified in the
Preferences - Reinforcement rule dialog box.
This command applies a multiplication factor to a definition bar. The multiplication factor is taken into account in the reinforcement lists.
Different multiplication factors can be applied to the same definition bar.
After having entered all the information required to display your first view, press Next to define another one.
Example:
To display a linear distribution in 3D, you can select the definition bar in the front view and the distribution in the left or right view. A
coordinate system is represented with the origin in the base point. The view direction is also represented.
Click Finish.
Remark:
If you selected a reinforcement drawing view, the view direction, base point and the objects are automatically selected.
You can find on top of the dialog box the tools to view in shaded or linear mode and tools for a dynamic checking (3D orbit, panoramic).
Button Function
View the perspective mode
Do a panorama
Orbit
1. Click .
2. Keep the left mouse button pressed and move the cursor vertically.
3. Move the cursor above the point situated in the middle of the drawing area to do a zoom in on the picture.
4. Move the cursor above the point situated in the middle of the drawing area to do a zoom out on the picture.
Panoramic
1. Click .
2. Release the left mouse button, move the cursor symbolized by a hand to do a panoramic on the drawing.
Zoom all
1. Click .
2. The drawing is recentered automatically in the window
Orbit
1. Click .
2. Keep the left mouse button pressed and move the cursor to turn the 3D object in the preview window.
Define an angle
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This command defines an angle parameter for the dynamic reinforcement solution.
The angle can be defined between two lines or vectors.
A line: select the Line option, then select a line from the drop-down list or click to define a new line.
or
A vector: select the Vector option, then select a vector from the drop-down list or click to define a new vector.
4. In the Second element area select the second element of the angle in a similar way as the first element of the angle.
5. Click OK.
5. Click OK.
Define a distance
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This command defines a distance as parameter for the dynamic reinforcement solution.
You can set the distance between two points, the distance from a point to a line or from a point to a plane. The value is taken from the model.
From the First point drop-down list select the first point or click to define a new point.
From the Second point drop-down list select the second point or click to define a new point.
4. Click OK.
From the Point drop-down list select the a point or click to define a new point.
From the Line drop-down list select the line or click to define a new line.
4. Click OK.
From the Point drop-down list select the a point or click to define a new point.
From the Plane drop-down list select a plane for the distance or click to define a new plane.
4. Click OK.
5. Click OK.
Define a factor
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This command defines a factor that can be used to define sketch points for the dynamic reinforcement solution.
4. Click OK.
5. Click OK.
Remark: The sketch points are automatically numbered (A, B, C, ...., A1, B1, C1, ...).
3. From the Line 1 drop-down list, select the first line or click to define a new line.
4. From the Line 2 drop-down list, select the second line or click to define a new line.
5. Click OK.
This command creates sketch points at the intersection of a plane with a line.
Remark: The sketch points are automatically numbered (A, B, C, ..., A1, B1, C1).
3. From the Plane drop-down list select an existing plane or click to define a new plane.
4. From the Line drop-down list select the line or click to define a new line.
5. Click OK.
The sketch point is created.
Define a line
See also...
This command defines a line parameter for the dynamic reinforcement solution.
You can define a new line by selecting two sketch points or two intersecting planes.
From the First point drop-down list select first point of the line or define a new point.
From the Second point drop-down list select the second point of the line or define a new point.
4. Click OK.
From the First plane drop-down list select the first plane coordinates or click to define a plane.
From the Second plane drop-down list select the second plane coordinates or click to define a new plane.
4. Click OK.
Remark: The sketch points are automatically numbered (A, B, C, ..., A1, B1, C1).
3. From the Line drop-down list select a line or click to define a new line.
4. From the Factor drop-down list select a factor or click to define a new factor.
5. Click OK.
Define a plane
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This command defines a plane that can be used in a dynamic reinforcement solution.
The plane can be defined by three points or by a point and a vector.
From the First point drop-down list select the first point of the plane or click to define a new point.
From the Second point drop-down list select the second point of the plane or click to define a new point.
From the Third point drop-down list select the third point of the plane or click to define a new point.
4. Click OK.
From the Vector drop-down list select a plane vector or click to define a new plane.
From the Point drop-down list select a point or click to define a new point.
4. Click OK.
Select the With distance option to select a distance from the drop-down list or click to define another distance.
Select the Full vector length option to use the full length of the translation vector.
6. Click OK.
The sketch point is created.
Define a vector
See also...
This command defines a vector for the dynamic reinforcement solution.
The defined vectors are then used to create new sketch points, angles or other vectors.
There are three methods to define a vector: by two sketch points, normal to a plane or by rotating a vector in a specified plane.
From the First point drop-down list select a point or click to define a new point.
From the Second point drop-down list select a point or click to define a new point.
4. Click OK.
2. In the Define vector dialog box enter a name for the vector parameter.
3. On the Normal to plane tab set the points of the plane.
From the Plane drop-down list select the points of the plane or click to define a new plane.
4. Click OK.
From the Vector drop-down list select a vector or click to define a new vector.
From the Angle drop-down list select the rotation angle or click to define a new angle.
From the Plane drop-down list select the rotation plane or click to define a plane.
4. Click OK.
Creation of the solution reference points: the software creates sketch points on the object geometry, which usually are not enough for the
reinforcement solution.
Creation of the reinforcement elements
Saving the solution
Defining a solution
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This command automatically creates the base reinforcement drawing and the sketch points on the object geometry.
Remark: When defining a rebar solution, select an isometric view for a better view of the sketch points.
4. Click Next.
Remark: Use the Next and Previous buttons to browse through the wizard dialog boxes and make the required settings as for a regular
reinforcement view.
5. Click Finish.
Advance automatically switches to the Drawings mode.
The program creates sketch points on the objects geometry.
6. Add new sketch points, as necessary, and reinforcement elements.
Warning: To modify the solution later or to create derived solutions, save the dwg file. When the file is re-opened it will still be in design
mode.
Views in plan are all the model representations, opposite to other generated views. There, you work on objects that dispose of grip points, of
properties...
Every modification that you realize involves a modification of your model.
You cannot create complementary entities, but you can modify entities already created.
You can use all the commands in these views:
of dimensions creation
of symbols creation
of annotations creation
4. Activate the Impact on upper level check box to display your plan view in the ascendancy of the level immediately above (wall, doors and
windows).
5. Select in the drop-down lists:
6. Input the line representation scale and the hatch representation scale.
7. Click OK.
See Also...
This command creates and calculates top or bottom views for the model.
Remark:
The automatic views in plan of the model can have sometimes some representation errors. In fact, these are not calculated, they are deducted.
This choice is voluntary, the goal being the display performances optimization for the model levels views. To get the exact representations of
views in plan, Advance provides a complementary command for the top and bottom views calculation. All the elements, all types of sections and
orientations are taken into account for this graphic calculation.
1. AC Drawings > Drawing creation: . The wizard of top/bottom views appears. It is necessary now to specify the parameters for the step 1
(definition properties):
Warning
To take into account the slab, the Altitude of the cut has to be at the slab level.
Now, you can click on Next and modify the properties of your drawing in each assistant dialog box.
9. After clicking on Finish, the top / bottom view is created. Advance passes in the Drawings mode and the view is displayed automatically on the
screen.
1. In the first step of assisted creation, check the option Create top/bottom local views.
First, you have to specify the definition parameters of the local view.
1. Check Thicken the angles to thicken the angles of the definition polyline.
2. Click Parameters. The following dialog box appears:
3. Input the cut name in the field Symbol A. For example, if you input A, the cut will be named A-A.
4. Select the text style in the proposed drop-down list.
5. If the option Display Nb or name of the layout is checked, the cut symbol on the plan view will
display automatically the name of the document where the cut appears.
The section name also contains the layout name.
The section title can include the name of the plan where the section appears.
Warning
To be available, the style must have been previously created in AutoCAD.
6. Input the symbol distance relative to the first point. The symbol position modifies consequently.
7. Now, you can click on Next and modify your drawing properties in every dialog box.
Select the representation style (Standard or other style defined by the user) or modify directly the
representation proprietes.
Remark:
If you modify directly the view properties in this dialog box, you will get a mixed style. To modify a
style parameter, you need to use the dialog box Description of representation styles.
8. Click Finish to launch the view calculation.
9. Now, you have to draw the polyline definition of the local view by specifying three points as
shown in the picture below.
Remark:
A top / bottom view that is not updated is marked by the presence of an exclamation point.
Remark:
The back cutoff plane is defined by default with the first segment of the drawn cut plan. This solution has been chosen to allow you to
input a back cutoff plane overlapping the cut plan for creating a section.
The cuts are visible in the plan views.
Switch to Drawings mode and double click on the cut you have just created to update and calculate it. An elevation that is not updated
is marked by an exclamation point. The cut calculated by this procedure is automatically displayed on the screen.
Remark:
The sections are numbered automatically: section A-A, section B-B, section C-C.... If a section is deleted, the gaps in numbering will be
automatically filled by the new drawings.
A cut is a projection of the model objects that are between two plans, a cut plan and a back cutoff plane. These plans are perpendicular to the
model XY plan.
These plans can be simple or orthogonal broken between themselves. If these plans are overlapped, we will talk about the section. In the view
above, there are 3 possible cases:
Key
1 represents the cut plan
2 represents the back cutoff plane
A cut is delimited by the inferior and superior heights. These limits are parallel plans to XY plan. Their position is defined in the cut properties
sheet.
For the objects that intersect the cut plan, you consider their projection on the cut plan. The objects that intercept the cut plan are represented
with hatch/thick line, the others in thin lines are not filled and the hidden edges are represented with dashed lines.
4. Input the Drawing name, that will designate your drawing in the pilot and will appear in the layout.
5. Select the text style title in the proposed drop-down list.
6. Click Layers. In the dialog box, view the current layer name and the name proposed for the layer in which there is the line defining the
section.
7. Choose the attributes of the definition lines by checking the adequate options:
8. Input the cut name in the field Symbol A. For example, if you input A, the cut will be named A-A.
9. Select the text style in the proposed drop-down list.
If the option Display Nb or name of the layout is checked, the cut symbol on the plan view will display automatically the name of the document
where the section appears.
The section name can include the name of the layout where the section appears.
Warning
To be available, a style must be previously created in AutoCAD.
10. You can display the arrows extremity (symmetrical or different) by checking the suitable options: Arrow extremity 1 or Arrow extremity 2.
For the arrow extremity 1 choose the style in the proposed drop-down list. These styles can be created by the user and they are AutoCAD
dimension styles.
Remark:
If in the Start assistant window, you chose a country like Australia, Canada, USA or United Kingdom, you have one more supplementary
representation mode at hand:
Symmetrical arrows
Different arrows
11. Input the Distance between the cut plan and the back cutoff plane.
12. Check your choice as one of the following 2 cases:
13. To define the lower and superior vertical limits of the section, check one of the following 3 options:
On the left part of this dialog box, you have a graphic preview of the vertical limit definition mode. This preview is a picture and therefore it
doesn't depend on the chosen values (h1, h2).
14. The piles can be represented completely or partially. In this last case, input the length to be represented in the drawing.
Piles partially represented
It's a transversal section that has the same properties as the definition and the representation of a normal section, but it can be created
automatically, it refers only to its object and takes into account the surrounding elements
It concernes the following objects: the slab, the beam, the wall, the isolated and continuous footings, the doors and windows, the slab and wall
openings, the lintel.
As currently, the local cuts are visible in Model and Drawings modes.
The local sections are created in the Pilot in the Drawings mode. These can be isolated or regrouped (see the improvement of tree in the Pilot).
3. Input the section name in the New view field, this one will designate your drawing in the Pilot.
4. If the local section must be to added to another view, select Add to the view and select from the listbox.
5. In the Label field, input a label for the selected local section.
6. Input the symbol for the cut. This symbol appears in the cut representation, in the dwg.
Remark:
If in the Start assistant window, you chose a country like Australia, Canada, USA or United Kingdom, you have one more supplementary symbol
at your disposition : Symbole B:
Warning
To be available, the style must have been previously loaded from AutoCAD.
Button Function
Symmetrical arrows
Different arrows
Lateral distance
12. Input the upper limit (h2) and the Lower limit (h1).
A cut is delimited by the inferior and superior heights. These limits are parallel plans to XY plan. Their position is defined in the cut properties
sheet.
13. To define the lower and superior vertical limits of the elevation, check one of the following 3 options:
14. Click OK to apply the changes and close the dialog box.
Remarks :
1. There is a default cut view direction: from the bottom left to the top right. You can change the cut direction manually using the grip point.
Example :
4. For visible edges, cut off elements and invisible edges (the check box Display the invisible edges must be checked), choose from the drop-
down list:
Select the hatch type and the scale for every element type and material.
7. Input the hatch representation scale, in Scale area.
8. Click OK to apply the changes and close the dialog box.
Create an elevation
See Also...
This command automatically creates elevations starting from the model.
Remarks :
The elevations are numbered automatically: elevation 1, elevation 2, elevation 3.... If an elevation is deleted, the gaps in numbering are
automatically filled by the new drawings.
It can have a lower or an upper limit, or it can concern the whole building.
Only the outside edges of the visible objects, and the edges of the objects that are in direct contact with the inner side of the objects with a
visible edge are represented.
Warning :
The position of the back cutoff plan provides the calculation of the elevation. In fact, the elements situated behind this layout are not represented.
Example :
A) If the column is behind the back cutoff plan:
Warning
To be available, the style must have been previously loaded from AutoCAD.
11. Input the symbol distance to the first point. The symbol position modifies consequently.
Warning
To be available, the style must have been previously created in AutoCAD.
11. To choose the definition mode for the lower and the upper vertical limits of the elevation, check one of the following 3 check boxes:
On the left part of this dialog box, you have a graphic preview of the vertical limit definition mode. This preview is a picture and therefore it
doesn't depend on the chosen values (h1, h2).
12. Input the elevation name in the Symbole field.
13. Select the text style and the line style of the elevation from the proposed drop-down lists.
Warning
To be available, the style must have been previously loaded from AutoCAD.
14. Click OK to apply the changes and close the dialog box.
Advance passes automatically in Drawings mode. The isometric view is automatically calculated and displayed on the screen.
Remark:
1. All created isometric views are grouped by default in a folder named Isometrics.
2. If the modifications made in the model affect the isometric view, the drawing is marked with a blue mark and need update.
You can modify the model directly from the isometric view. In the isometric drawing, click on the structural element and change its
properties in the properties bar (Smartbar). All modifications made are immediately visible in the model.
4. Enter a Name for the isometric view. This name appears in Phe pilote in Drawings mode and also on the drawing.
5. Select the title text Style.
Remark:
To make the text styles appear in the drop-down list, these must have been previously loaded by the AutoCAD's commands (Cf. The Format >
AutoCAD text styles menu).
6. To take into account the slabs, check Take into account the slabs.
7. To modify the edges representation, you can choose one of the following options:
Appy the model colours to the edges: allows to calculate the view taking into account the representation styles used by the model
structural elements.
Uniform edges: all elements are represented using the same line type
8. To hatch the elements, you can choose one of the following options:
4. In the first step of this wizard, select the arrangement of the views calculated by Advance. The different models of arrangement are arranged
Clicking on the disposition model, on the right part of the dialog box you have a graphic preview of the disposition.
To group the reinforcement drawing with a drawing already created:
In this step, you can see the way the view is calculated. Click the view.
Warning
This preview is but an image; it doesn't reflect exactly the context. Therefore it can be slightly different of what you are going to get (view direction).
For each view, on the right side of the dialog box, you can modify certain parameters - location, symbol definition, etc.
To learn more, see the views definition proprietes.
6. Now you can:
Click Finish to launch the view calculation and get the basic plan that will allow you to draw the reinforcement.
Click Next and modify the properties of your reinforcement drawing in each dialog box.
Select the representation style (Standard or other style defined by the user) or modify directly the representation proprietes.
Remark:
If you modify directly the view properties in this dialog box, you will obtain a mixed style. To modify the style parameters, use the
Representation style description dialog box.
7. After clicking on Finish, the reinforcement drawing is created. Advance passes in the Drawings mode. The reinforcement drawing is displayed
automatically on the screen.
Remark:
A non-updated reinforcement drawing is marked with an exclamation point.
1. In Documents mode, activate the layout on which you want to place a drawing.
2. Next, switch to the Drawings mode.
3. Click on the view you want to place on the layout.
4. Keep the mouse button pressed and place the drawing on the layout.
5. Place the drawing using AutoCAD classic commands.
6. To add or delete the frame around the drawing: check or uncheck the option Display frame around the drawing.
7. To step into simplified or in complete display: check or uncheck the option Simplified display of the drawing content.
8. To adapt the drawing size to the frame dimensions, click Resize the drawing relative to frame.
A cross replaces the drawing. This mode allows the plans display optimization.
9. To adapt the boundary frame to the drawing size, click Resize the boundary relative to the drawing.
10. Click OK to apply and close the dialog box.
6. For adding a title, activate the option Title dislay and input your drawing title in the Text area.
7. Select the title position relative to the drawing from drop-down list Position.
8. Select the title position in its frame from the list Centering.
9. Select a text style from the list.
Warning : Warning, to make the titles available in the list, they must have been previously loaded from AutoCAD.
10. Activate the option Modification scale factors to add the drawing representation scale to your title. From the drop-down list, choose the
representation style of the scale joint for example scale.
11. Click OK to apply the changes and close the dialog box.
The drawing is automatically resized, according to the boundary size. Therefore the drawing scale is modified.
A cross replaces the drawing. This mode allows the plans display optimization.
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This command allows you to create a file in DWG format from any Advance drawing: view in plan, cut, section, local section, foundation drawing,
reinforcement drawing, isometric or an Advance elevation. This DWG file will be composed but from innate AutoCAD entities and it imposes
using Advance to consult or modify it.
A user can read this DWG file by AutoCAD only.
1. From the pilot in the Drawings mode, right click on the name of the drawing with which you want to create a DWG file.
2. In the context menu, select Export to a DWG.
The following dialog box appears:
A layer for drawing to place the graphic elements on an unique layer by DWG file.
Apply the layer naming standard to decompose the DWG into layers according to the standard chosen in the drop-down list.
The AutoCAD elements that are on the checked layers, keep their layer. The other AutoCAD elements, that are on the not checked layers, will be
exported according to the chosen layer naming standard.
5. In the Exported objects area, choose the objects to be exported to DWG :
Remarks :
The DWG file name is by default imposed. Indeed, you select the destination folder but not the name of the DWG file to be created. For
example: la Plancher haut - Etage 1 sera exporte en Plancher haut - Etage 1.DWG
You can create several DWG files simultaneously from several views in plan, cuts or elevations : click on the [CTRL] key and on the views
to select. A DWG file will be created for selected drawing.
Group drawings
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For every building, the drawings are grouped by default in specific folders (Elevations, Reinforcement drawing, New drawings), but you can also
create new folders. For more information, see the chapter Managing tree.
Several drawings can be grouped together.
If you group one or several drawings, there are three options to place them well.
Type A in the command line and press [Enter] to validate. The first drawing (if several were selected) is linked to the mouse cursor.
Define the insertion point.
Define a reference point.
If you change the drawing scale, it is put back on the scale from this reference point
R(Rows or columns): The selected drawings can be placed in rows and columns.
To place the drawings in rows:
To place a drawing in another, in Pilote, en Drawings, drag with the mouse the drawing over the other one and define the point where you
wish to place it.
During the drawing storage, you can use the smartbar to modify its attributes. For example, you can modify its scale before dropping it.
Remark:
An update of a drawings group updates all the drawings of the groupe.
You can reach the drawing properties by a simple click on this. The properties window that corresponds to the selected drawing appears.
To delete a drawing, right click on it and choose Delete in the context menu. A confirmation message appears. Click Yes to confirm.
Remark:
The plan view can not be deleted in the group.
To update a drawing, choose Update from the context menu. The updated drawings are preceded by , while the not updated drawings,
by .
Remark:
When you create a DWG file from the grouped drawings, (export a layer per drawing), only a layer is created for the whole group,
having the group name.
After having grouped two drawings, you can choose to move, to turn or to modify the scale of all entities of a drawing. The program
doesn't store any of these modifications. When the drawing is updated, all entities are back to the initial position and scale.
Drawings management
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Drawings and reinforcement details are easy to manage. For example, you can update with a single click the drawings and details to take into
account a modification made in the model.
The drawings management is made in Drawings mode.
For every building, the drawings are by default grouped in the specific folders (Elevations, Reinforcement drawing, New drawing...), but you can
also create new folders. For more information, see the chapter Managing tree.
In the Drawings mode, double click on the drawing you want to activate.
You can also right-click on the drawing and select the Activate from the context menu.
Type grtcdactive in the command line.
In this case, the list of the different available drawings is displayed in a dialog box. The active drawings are marked by , inactive drawings are
marked by a red cross . To activate a drawing, just double-click on it.
In Drawings mode, right click on a drawing and choose Activate and update from the context menu. The drawings marked by an
exclamation point are not updated.
The list of different available drawings is displayed as dialog box. Updated views are marked by OK symbol and the non
updated ones by an exclamation point.
To activate and update a drawing, double click on it. The view is activated and the dialog box is closed.
In Drawings mode, right click on a drawing and select Delete command from the context menu.
Or type grtcddelete in command line. The list of different available drawings is displayed as dialog box.
5. Click OK.
You can save the edges by object representation to use it in a new study
1. Click Save. A standard file selection dialog box appears.
2. In the Save as area, select the saving folder.
3. In the File name area, input file name. The file extension is .htc.
4. Click Save.
The representation properties are saved. Click OK and close the dialog box.
If you defined in a project the edges by object representation mode, follow the procedure:
1. Click Load. The program asks you to specify a folder and a file with the extension .htc. Therefore, select the file previously saved.
2. Click Open.
The styles are loaded in the project. Click OK and close the dialog box.
Once your drawing created, you can modify the cut objects hatches. Make the display management in the Hatches by material dialog box. If you
want to see your modification result, you have to recalculate the reinforcement drawing. For that, see the corresponding chapter of the help.
To manage the hatches types, use the buttons from the right panel.
This button... Function
Add Add a new hatch type.
Delete Delete the selected hatch type
Modify Modify the selected hatch type
Load Load a certain hatch type from a file
Save Save the hatch type
1. Click Add.
2. Select a hatch type for an element and a material type.
3. Input the hatches representation scale in the Scale field.
4. To define the display:
5. Click OK.
3. Select the hatch type for the element type and the selected material.
4. Input the hatches representation scale in the Scale field.
5. To modify the display:
6. Click OK.
You can save the hatches by object representation to use it again in a new study.
1. Click Save. A standard file selection dialog box appears.
2. In the Save as field, select the folder to save.
3. In the File name area, input file name. The file extension is <.htc>.
4. Click Save.
The properties are saved. Click OK and close the dialog box.
If you defined in a project hachures by object representation mode, follow the procedure:
1. Click Load. The program asks you to specify a folder and a file with the extension <.htc>. Therefore, select the file previously saved.
2. Click Open.
The styles are loaded in the project. Click OK.
4. Input a new Name for the drawing; this one designates the drawing in the Pilot.
5. Click OK.
Every drawing is associated to a detailed properties sheet, which allows to modify the set of these data and attributes. If you wish to view the
result of your modification, you have to recalculate the drawing. For that, see the corresponding chapter of the online help.
Remark:
The plan views, the isometric views and the empty drawings have specific proprietes. To learn more
How to modify the representation proprietes of the cut and uncut visible objects
5. Input the visible objects representation style (Standard or a style defined by the user).
Remark:
If we make a change in this dialog box, we will get a different representation without changing the style properties. To modify the Standard style
you have to make changes in the dialog box Description of reprsentation styles.
6. Modify the necessary parameters to adapt the settings according to your needs.
To modify the representation of the cut visible edges (or uncut), choose one of the following options:
Apply the colors and line type from the model: allows to calculate the view taking into account the representation styles used by the model
structural elements.
For example: the wall contour is by default blue in Advance. If you choose this option, it will also appear in the calculated drawing.
By object: For every type of element (wall, beam, etc...) define the style, the thickness and the line color. For that, click By object. The
dialog box Edges by object appears. To learn more
Uniform edges: all the elements are represented by the same type of lines.
To modify the visible objects hatches, choose one of the following options:
Here is an example:
7. In the Definition of hatches for the cur objects area, we can choose the hatch style for the cut elements in the same manner as for the visible
objects. There is also the possibility to select a hatch type for all the section elements.
For it:
5. Input the hidden objects representation style (Standard or a style defined by the user).
Remark:
If we make a change in this dialog box, we will get a different representation without changing the style properties. To modify the Standard style
you have to make changes in the dialog box Description of reprsentation styles.
6. Modify the necessary parameters to adapt the settings according to your needs.
To modify the hidden edges representation, you can choose one of the following options:
Do not display hidden objects: the hidden edges are not displayed in the drawing
Appy the model colours to the edges: allows to calculate the view taking into account the representation styles used by the model
structural elements.
By object: For every type of element (wall, beam, etc...) define the style, the thickness and the line color. For that, click By object. The
dialog box Edges by object appears. To learn more...
Uniform edges: All the elements are represented by the same type of lines.
For it:
Edges from the model: allows to calculate the view by taking into account the colors of the hatches used for the structural eleme
model.
No edges: the inner edges are not displayed
User edges: You can choose the way to display the lines:
Check Color from the model to display the edges using the model colors
or
Edges from the model: the edges unbedding elements are represented using the colors of the model. You can choose another line
No edges: the edges unbedding elements are not displayed
User edges: You can choose the way to display the lines:
Check Color from the model to display the edges using the model colors
Or
The options for the unbedding objects applies to sections, elevations, top/bottom views and describe what happens when
the unbedding objects don't cross themselves. For example: beam in slab, column in wall. The priorities of the elements are
always taken into account.
The option Display bars on drawingallows you to display or not the reinforcement elements on the drawing. You can
manage and define the reinforcement symbols to display on the drawing and the reinforcement elements look.
In the Definition area this button allows modifying the bars symbols on the definitions
In the Distribution field this button allows modifying the bars symbols on the
distributions
Allow to modify the representation of the bars symbols on the point distributions
2. Check the option in front of the bar type (straight bar, point bar, polygonal bar...)
3. Choose a symbol in the drop-down list. You can access the catalog of all available symbols by clicking .
4. You can define the link line display
Check Snap line if you want to create a line to link the symbol and the element.
Check Extremity arrow if you want to display the extremity arrow.
1. In the Distribution area click . The dialog box Reinforcement representation appears.
3. Choose a symbol in the drop-down list. You can access the catalog of all available symbols by clicking .
4. You can define the snap line display
Check Snap line if you want to create a line to link the symbol and the element.
Check Extremity arrow if you want to display the extremity arrow.
1. In the Distribution area click . The dialog box Reinforcement representation appears.
3. Choose a symbol in the drop-down list. You can access the catalog of all available symbols by clicking .
4. You can define the snap line display.
Remark:
The option Circle is available only for the point bars.
5. Click OK to validate.
To modify the linear distributions representation:
In the Distribution area click . The properties dialog of the linear distributions appears.
To modify the representation of the linear distributions dimensions:
In the Distribution area click . The properties dialog box of the linear distributions dimensions appears.
To modify the representation of the bars symbols on the point distributions:
The buttons in the Meshes area allows to modify the representation of symbols and of the meshes distributions.
In the Meshes/ Definition click . The dialog box Reinforcement representation appears.
To modify the representation of the mesh distributions:
In the area Meshes/ Distribution click . The properties dialog box for the mesh distribution representation appears.
To modify the representation of the bent mesh distributions:
In the area Meshes/ Distribution click . The properties dialog box for the bent mesh distribution representation
appears.
The symbols and dimensions are arranged throughout the lines of an invisible grid. The view is split into 4 frames by two
perpendicular axis crossing the view centre. The grid lines are parallel to the main axis and at a distance given in relation to
the view centre.
In the field Grid drafting positioning you can modify the distance between the first lines of the grid (x0 and y0) and the
distance between the following lines (x1 and y1).
Check Display axes to display the axes on the drawing. The axis are placed on the top and bottom views. The axes
are defined in the model.
5. Click OK.
A title can be placed automatically on every reinforcement drawing. We can make appear the name and position of each of
them.
Check Elements name to display the names of the elements in a reinforcement drawing.
Check Place levels name in the title to display the name of the level in the reinforcement drawing.
Check Quantities to display the number of the elements from every category (beams, walls...). You can display them
as title or subtitle.
Check Length and surface to display the length or the surface of the elements in a reinforcement drawing.
Check Drawings title to display a specific title for every created view. The title names are the names of the views
described in Advance, for example: left cut.
The elements with the same name can be grouped, for example P1(15x). If the option Use reinforcement label to group
elements is checked, the elements with different names can be grouped according to the reinforcement label.
In this case the title takes the following look:
An option allows you to add the level of the element beside its name. There are two available options:
If you choose origin point (default value), select a point as dimensions origin, for example the point 1 materialized on the picture below.
If you choose Current UCS : type C then [Enter]. The dimensions origin is the origin of the current reference mark.
5. Click to define the point to quote, for example the point 2 materialized on the picture below.
6. Click the point where you precisely wish to position the dimension, for example the point 3 materialized on the picture below.
7. Now, you can select the dimension and modify its properties.
Warning : the styles are available only if they have been loaded in AutoCAD previously.
4. To have a termination line, check Display dimension line box.
5. Choose the representation mode of the dimension frame:
Warning : the styles are available only if they have been loaded in AutoCAD previously.
6. You can also describe the abscissa and ordinates fields in the respective input areas. For example, you can indicate : X=<> m. In this way, m
unit will follow X coordinate.
Warning : you must always keep the signs <>, otherwise the coordinates will be no longer displayed.
A preview allows you to see the dimension appearance.
7. Click OK.
Remark:
The angle has a permanent impact on the dimension representation. To modify the angle the dimension must be deleted, then
recreated.
7. Select successively the points to quote relatively to this origin, for example the point 2 materialized in the picture below.
For every point you can reverse the arrow positioning: Input M in the command line and press [Enter].
Before mirror
After mirror
Remarks :
1. The option is available for every point. The option Mirror has an impact only on the arrow of the current dimension.
2. The option Mirror has a permanent impact on the dimension representation. To modify the direction, the dimension must be
deleted, then recreated.
The associated dimensions is automatically calculated to take into account the shift that appears.
Input the altitude in the Altitude column. In this way you can work in real dimension level, instead of relative level dimension.
Select for each dimensions, the representation styles from the Style column.
Warning : the styles are available only if they have been previously loaded in AutoCAD.
To draw a termination line, check your choise from Termination line column.
8. To modify the displayed text during the dimension creation, fill Text format tab. For example, you'll input : <> m. In this way, the m unit will
follow the level dimension value.
Warning : you must always keep the signs <>, otherwise the altitudes is no longer displayed.
9. Click OK.
You can also use the smartbar.
The level dimension consists in placing a symbol and an altitude on a number of points placed on an oriented straight line. One of the points is
considered as the altitudes origin and the associated altitude to this point can be changed. The other altitudes are calculated from the origin.
To each point of the level dimension, there is placed a symbol of a level for which you can settle the parameters.
The dimensions are updated when the origin is redefined.
The vertical dimensions origin is not the model origin. The dimensions are create by packet, while giving at every time the reference origin, then
the dimensions positions to add. All the dimensions are related between themselves.
Warning : the distances are not always positive. There is a positive and a negative part around the origin.
See the dimension properties...
Now you can select the dimension and modify its properties.
Warning : The styles are available only if they have been previously loaded in AutoCAD
5. Select the dimension representation mode:
To draw an arc above the dimension value: check the option With or without top bar.
To display an angular representation of your dimension: check the option Angular or projected representation.
To draw and quote automatically the arc radius:
check the option Angular or projected representation
then check the option Display the radius dimension.
6. Click OK.
You can also use the smartbar.
Here are some examples of arc dimensions:
3. Click .
4. Input, point by point, the dimension passage line as you input of a polyline in AutoCAD. Press [ Enter] to finish. For example, the points 1
and 2 from the scheme below.
The mesage: Dimension passage point or [Incidence angle] appears in the command line.
5. To input the dimension incidence angle:
enter A.
click a point on the drawing or enter a value on the keyboard. By default, this angle is null.
The dimension representation is parallel to the first definition segment. This phase is optional.
If you don't want to input the incidence angle: define directly the line dimension position.
6. Click a point on the drawing, or enter a value on the keyboard to define dimension line position. For example, point 3 in the figure below.
Warning : the styles are available only if they have been loaded in AutoCAD previously.
5. Select the incidence angle.
6. Modify the list of intersected elements.
The intersected elements are placed in the following categories:
AutoCAD elements
Model elements
Reinforcement elements
Formwork contour elements.
You can add or delete the elements taken into account by the intersection dimension with a simple click. The elements taken in account are
preceded by a blue [V] while those not taken into account are preceded by a red [X] .
7. To dimension the distances between axes but not between faces, check Dimension only the axes. An explanatory preview appears.
8. Click OK.
You can also use the smartbar.
If you modify the model after having placed the intersection dimensions, you must recalculate the intersection dimensions implied by your
changes.
1. Select the menu Visual elements > Dimension> Recalculate an intersection dimension
2. Select then the intersection dimensions to recalculate.
3. Press [Enter] to validate.
The intersection dimension takes into account the intersections with AutoCAD standard graphic objects, model objects, as well as
reinforcement elements and model contours. It takes into account the simple lines, as the walls and reinforcement.
You can straighten out all the parameters for the intersected objects' list. See the dimension properties...
As well, the incidence angle allows eliminating the dimension computation for the elements to sloped relative to the dimension line.
The limit incidence angle allows to ignore the elements too sloped relative to the considered definition segment.
Input this angle at the dimension creation time, on the smartbar. Example :
For a limit incidence angle of 90 in relation to the perpendicular to the right of intersection:
For a limit incidence angle of 60 relative to the perpendicular to the right of intersection : elements of which the
angle of impact is superior to 60 won't be dimensioned.
For a limit incidence angle of 45 in relation to the perpendicular to the right of intersection: , elements of which
the limit incidence angle is superior to 45 won't be dimensioned.
Remark:
The command Associative dimension remains active.
To disable the Associative dimension command: press [Escape].
You can modify the associative dimensions propreties
4.Click OK.
You can also use the smartbar
2. Click to move selected elements in the Dimension tool to display the list.
Remark:
The display order corresponds, from top to bottom, to the dimension order in the Dimensions to display list. The Preview area displays the
selected dimensions in selected order.
To dimension small openings in walls:
1. Select one or several elements from Dimensions to display.
From the Dimension style drop down list, select a dimension style.
Warning: The styles are available only if, previously, they have been loaded in AutoCAD.
To set the small openings dimension text style:
From the Small opening dimension style drop down list, select a dimension style.
In the Distance between lines area, enter the distance between the dimension lines.
Choose From the element and input the distance between snap line and element. For example, if you input:
Choose From element first dimension line and input the snap line from the fisrt dimension line. For example, if you input:
Remark:
This dialog box allows you to configure the associative dimension numerator and the denominator for the selected wall openings.
It is possible to see 2 numerators and 2 denominators variables. The variables are : Opening height, Opening width and Sill / threshold height.
Sill / threshold height allows to adjust to the opening type. If the opening is a door, threshold will be displayed. If the opening is a window, the
sill will be displayed.
3. To determin the dimension display:
Select from the drop-down list the characteristic value to display. A result preview appears in Preview.
To add a prefix or a suffix characterizing the value to display:
Click OK.
4. For setting the displayed values alignment, check your choice: Automatic line jump, Forced line jump, or Without line jump. A preview appears
on the right side.
5. To display the corresponding units for a values, choose Unit display. A preview appears on the right side.
The different dimensions types that you can use to create an associative dimension are:
total dimension
unlink dimension (wall unlink or intersections with some other objects)
the opening dimension
the openings dimension (or children objects, in a more general manner)
The associative dimension adjusts to the transformations of the associated object(s). This updating also concerns the objects' children. For
example, right after adding, modifying or deleting an opening, the dimension is automatically updated.
When an object is deleted, the associated dimension is deleted. This link mechanism is preserved even though you added or deleted some points
of a dimension line.
To create an opening dimension , click a point between two points already created.
Advance converts the dimension containing the clicked point into an opening dimension.
During the creation, you can use the smartbar to modify the dimension by points attributes. On the Smartbar, click . The dialog box for setting
the openings dimensions is displayed.
Remark:
The program creates an AutoCAD dimension. The Smartbar or the properties dialog boxes can not be displayed after the creation.
Remark:
This command can be automatically launched after the distribution creation, if the corresponding option from Preferences is selected (Right click
on Project from the Pilot).
3. Click to specify the dimension line position.
A mark for bars is placed at the same time as the dimension line.
4. Now, you can:
To choose the symbol orientation, input the letter for the convenient mode [M, O, E, A]:
M (Mirror): allows placing the symbol on the opposite side.
O (rOtation): allows to define a symbol rotation angle (by default this one being 0).
S (Scale): allows to define the symbol scale, by default this one being 1.
A (Align): allows to align the symbol on the selected distribution dimension line.
The distribution dimension line with its mark symbol is now created.
Now, you can select the dimension line and modify its properties.
Remark:
If the command has been launched automatically after the distribution creation, these will be dimensioned respecting the creation
order.
To choose the symbol orientation, input the letter for the convenient mode [M, O, E, A]:
M (Mirror): allows placing the symbol on the opposite side.
O (rOtation): allows to define a symbol rotation angle (by default this one being 0).
S (Scale): allows to define the symbol scale, by default this one being 1.
A (Align): allows to align the symbol on the selected distribution dimension line.
Now, you can select the dimension line and modify its properties.
Select from the tree the attributes that you wish to add to the annotation. Check
Click OK to validate.
9. To extend the dimension lines till the distribution bars, check Extend dimension lines.
10. Click OK.
4. To have a reference mark or a scheme, check Display the reference mark and bending detail.
5. You can access the library of all available symbols : click Library.
6. Check Reference mark mirror if you want to reverse the symbol positioning.
8. To modify the bending detail properties, click Bending details properties. A dialog box appears. You can modify the properties of the bending
detail now.
9. Click OK.
Remark:
Regroup dimensions
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This command groups the AutoCAD parallel dimensions in a set of dimensions, while fixing remarkably the deviation between the dimension
lines.
This command is accessible in the Drawings mode only.
Warning: to appear in the list box, the dimension styles must have been loaded from AutoCAD.
4. You can modify the distance between the dimension lines.
5. Click OK to validate the modification and to close.
Arrange dimensions
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When the dimensions are of a small size, the overlapped entities are rejected by AutoCAD and the arrows deletion at the dimensions
extremities are done for both dimensions.
Advance offers a competitive tool for reorganizing the dimensions. The texts don't overlap anymore and the arrows too big are replaced by
points. The overlapped entities can be moved and adjusted.
This command is accessible from the Drawings or Model mode (in case of using it for a distribution dimension).
Create a symbol
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This command places the symbols on the elements. Symbols are combinations of annotations and graphic elements. They contain a certain
number of attributes of the object to which they are linked. They are updated as the objects are modified. They move along with the object and
are deleted with the object.
Symbols are saved in libraries, which allow to be used in other projects.
This command is accessible in the Drawings mode only.
Before mirror
After mirror
1. Select a symbol.
2. Right click.
3. Choose Properties of symbol from the context menu. The following dialog box appears:
Select from the tree the attributs you wish to add to the symbol. A symbol appears in front of the selected attributes.
You have a symbol preview made in the lower part of the properties dialog box. You have also the possibility to add some text in this
preview to complete the symbol with a prefix or a suffix.
Click OK. The symbol includes the new attributes
Warning
The text between brackets and the brackets also, must hame the same character formatting. If this condition is ignored, the question mark will
appear in the symbol.
Example :
Although the "Name" is a valide property, it is not recognised.
Check Snap line if you want to create a line to link the symbol and the element.
Check Arrow at the line extremity and choose the style from the listbox.
This command places mark symbols on elements in only one operation. Symbols are combinations of annotations and graphic elements. They
contain a certain number of attributes of the object to which they are linked. They are updated as the objects are modified. They move along
with the object and are deleted with the object.
This command allows you to create automatically symbols on your plans for a set of selected objects. This tool allows you to create a symbol for
any object starting from a selection of heterogeneous objects (beam, column, slab...) in a few clicks only. Advance Concrete recognises
automatically the object type and adds the corresponding symbol on the drawing according to the selected annotation for this object type in the
Advance settings dialog box.
This command is accessible in the Drawings mode only.
6. Uncheck the checkbox situated on the left of elements for which a symbol is not necessary.
7. For every object type select the desired symbol. For example, for a slab:
Warning
Some symbols ar not compatible with the object type. In this case, the variable between < and > will not be replaced by its value.
8. If you wish to access the symbols library click on to see the available symbols list.
9. Set the symbol relative position according to the object for every object type. For example, choose the symbols positions to be in bottom
center .
10. Input the desired scale for your symbols size. For example 0.5. This parameter applies to all created symbols.
11. Click OK.
The symbols is drawn automatically. You can select the symbols and modify properties.
Remark:
Only checked elements (on the left) will be concerned by the symbol.
This command allow placing the symbols one by one on the reinforcement elements: bars, simple or bent meshes, and bars and bent meshes
distributions.
Symbols are combinations of annotations and graphic elements. They contain a certain number of attributes of the object to which they are
linked. They are updated as the objects are modified. They move along with the object and are deleted with the object.
This command is accessible only in Drawings and Model modes.
Free positioning: the symbol bar or meshes will be placed at the clicked point (without particular constraint)
Restricted positioning: the symbol bar or meshes will be placed only in an orthogonal position. In this case you can define a fixed distance.
Input D, then input the distance.
The default values for the positioning restrictions can be set in the project Preferences, Visual elements tab.
Scale allows to define the symbol scale. Select the scale, then go to the beginning at the step 3.
Rotation allows to define a rotation angle for the symbol. Select the rotation angle, then go to the beginning at the step 3.
Aligned allows to align the symbol on the selected bar. Repeat the 3 step.
Mirror allows to reverse the symbol position. Select the object then go to the beginning at the step 3.
Finish allows to quit directly the function and validate the symbol position.
Now, you can select it and modify the properties.
1. Select a symbol.
2. Right click.
3. Choose Symbol properties from the context menu. The following dialog box appears:
5. In the Name and symbol attributes area, choose a symbol in the list.
6. You can access the library of all available symbols: click Catalog.
7. To insert the attributes in the annotation, click Insert. The following dialog box appears:
Select from the tree the attributs you wish to add to the symbol. A symbol appears in front of the selected attributes.
You have a symbol preview made in the lower part of the properties dialog box. You have also the possibility to add some text in this
preview to complete the symbol with a prefix or a suffix.
Click OK. The symbol includes the new attributes
Warning
The text between brackets and the brackets also, must hame the same character formatting. If this condition is ignored, the question mark will
appear in the symbol.
Example :
Although the "Adherence" is a valide property, it is not recognised.
8. Click OK.
You can also use the smartbar.
You can set the number of digits for the display of the bar numbers.
Example :
For the bar No 1, the format can be: 1, 01, 001....
4. Click OK.
A custom note can be attached to the bar symbol. The created notes can be saved and reused for other bars.
1. Double click on the bar symbol.
2. In the Enter rebar note dialog box you can make the following settings:
Remark:
If you don't wish to add the note uncheck the Place note option.
3. Click OK.
Enter rebar notes properties:
Button Function
Load Loads a new reinforcement note
Save Saves the reinforcement note
Deletes the reinforcement note
Delete
This command allows creating a symbol for a bar or on a particular mesh included in a distribution.
1. Select a symbol.
2. Right click.
3. Choose Properties of symbol from the context menu. The following dialog box appears:
5. In the Name and symbol attributes area, choose a symbol in the list.
6. You can access the library of all available symbols: click Catalog.
7. To insert the attributes in the annotation, click Insert.
8. Select from the tree the attributes you wish to add to the symbol. A symbol appears in front of the selected attributes.
9. You have a symbol preview made in the lower part of the properties dialog box. You have also the possibility to add some text in this preview
to complete the symbol with a prefix or a suffix.
10. Click OK to validate. The symbol will include the new attributes
11. You can modify the text style of the symbol:
Warning
The text between brackets and the brackets also, must have the same character formatting. If this condition is ignored, the question mark will
appear in the symbol.
Example :
Although the "Adherence" is a valide property, it is not recognised.
Remark:
The option Circle is available only for the point bars.
5. Select the style for the line and arrow from the drop-down list.
6. Input the distance from the line to the object.
7. Input the distance between arrows.
8. Click OK.
Then, the reference line can be deleted or placed in another layer for hiding.
This command changes the targets of selected symbols and quantative distributions types.
ACTION RESULT
Remark:
If the distribution is represented by a line (for example: The bars extremities), you can link a symbol directly to that line. The values are taken
into account as if this symbol would have been placed on the distribution
Symbols are combinations of annotations and graphic elements. They contain a certain number of attributes of the object to which they are
linked. They are updated as the objects are modified. They move along with the object and are deleted with the object.
This command allows you to create new custom symbols. New symbols are saved by default in the folder \Users\[user name]
\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\AdvanceConcrete\2015\Support\Symbol. The goal is to distinguish the symbols provided by Advance installation
kit from those created by your colleagues.
This command is accessible in the Drawings mode only.
5. To position graphically the symbol insertion base point: click . You can also input directly the coordinates or check Central base point to
position the insertion point in the middle.
select the objects (line, arc, circle, ...) composing the symbol.
press [Enter] to validate.
3. Select the symbol to view. A preview appears in the bottom part of the dialog.
2. AC Drawings > Labels / Symbols: . A dialog box displays the content of the symbols folder.
3. Select the symbol to delete. A preview appears in the bottom part of the dialog.
4. Click Delete.
Remark:
Deleting a symbol deletes the corresponding .dwg file on the hard drive; on the contrary, deleting an annotation, deletes the
annotation from the library Annotations.mdb.
5. Click OK.
Create an annotation
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The annotation contains a certain number of attributes of the object to which it is related. It is updated when the object is modified, it follows
the object in these movements and it is deleted when the object disappears.
The annotations are saved in libraries, to be used in other projects.
This command is accessible in the Drawings mode only.
Move the mouse above the object. If the object is valid (slab, beam, wall...), the annotation attributes are updated (for example the object
name).
Click on the object to be annotated to place the annotation values.
5. After clicking on the object, the following message appears in the command line :
Point or [Scale/Rotation/Align/Mirror/Finish].
Input the first letter of the desired mode [S, R, A, M or F]:
You can use AutoCAD object snap to help you to position the annotation. If AutoCAD OSNAP is hold, the annotation
will be positioned according to object snap parameters.
For exemple: check the Extremity snap mode, to automatically position the annotation on object extremity, the closest one
to the clicked point.
Scale: to define annotation scale (by default this value is 1): input S then the scale. Repeat the 5 step.
Rotation: to define the rotation angle for an annotation, (by default is 0) : input R, then the rotation angle. Repeat the 5 step.
Justification: to choose the right alignment of an annotation : input A, then select the alignment line. Repeat the 5 step.
Mirror: to reverse the position of the annotation text input M. Repeat the 5 step.
Finish: allows to leave the function directly and to validate the annotation position.
6. Press [Enter].
Annotation properties
7. To modify the annotation position relative to the insertion point, use the Text position justification buttons.
For example
Knowing that the blue square " " corresponds to a click place :
To see the text content and the position of every annotation, there is available a preview allowing to view the attributes placed on objects.
8. Click OK.
Remark:
You can also use the smartbar of annotations. You can modify the annotation type and style text.
7. Select the desired attribute for which you want to display the unit.
input a name,
input the corresponding annotation file name.
Warning
The annotations contain some of the attributes of the object they are linked to. They are updated as the objects are modified. They move along
with the object and are deleted with the object.
This command allows automatically annotating a set of selected objects in the layout. Starting from a selection of heterogeneous objects (beam,
column, slab...), you can create a specific annotation for every object in a few clicks.
Advance Concrete recognizes automatically the object type. According to the annotation selected for this object type in the properties dialog box,
the selected annotation is created.
This command is accessible in the Drawings mode only.
5. Disable the checkbox on the left of elements for which an annotation is not necessary.
6. Select the annotation position for every element type.
7. For every object type, select the annotation name in the list; to view the lists, click on the annotation name.
To view the content of every annotation, a preview is available to allow you to understand which values will be determined for the object.
For example, for a beam:
Beam Section displays in the preview <Name>, <SectionName>ht, which means that the beam name and its section is displayed followed
by the user text "ht".
Warning
Some available annotations are not compatible with the element type; in this case they are not displayed.
8. In the Scale area, input the required scale for the annotations .
9. In the Distance area, input the distance between the element and the corresponding annotation.
10. Click OK. The selected elements are automatically annotated.
Remark: Only selected elements (the checkbox on the left) are annotated.
6. Click OK.
input a name,
input the corresponding annotation file name.
Warning
Anytime, during your project, you can access this library and change the existing annotations:
You have the possibility to add new annotations or to use the annotations provided by default with Advance Concrete. The library is named
Annotation.mdb and it is located in the ..\ProgramData\Autodesk\AdvanceConcrete\2015\Catalog\ folder. You can also copy this library in the
same folder on another workstation to use your custom annotations on a colleague's station.
This command is accessible in the Drawings mode only.
3. To delete an annotation:
Remark:
Deleting an annotation from the dialog box deletes iti from the Annotations.mdb library; on the other hand, deleting a symbol deletes the
corresponding .dwg file on the hard disk.
4. Click OK.
Remarks:
To display the bending detail for a point bar, it's necessary to create a quantitative distribution before.
This command can be automatically launched after a bar creation.
Free positioning : the bar bending detail is placed on the clicked point (without any particular constraint)
Restricted positioning : the bar bending detail is placed only in an orthogonal position, at a fixed distance. Input D, then input the distance.
S - allows defining the bending detail scale. Select the scale, then return to the beginning at the step 3.
R - allows defining a rotation angle for the bending detail. Select the rotation angle, then return to the beginning at the step 3.
A - allows aligning the symbol along the selected bar. Repeat the 3 step.
F - allows quiting the function directly.
Free positioning : the bar bending detail is placed on the clicked point (without any particular constraint)
Restricted positioning : the bar bending detail is placed only in an orthogonal position, at a fixed distance. Input D, then input the distance.
S - allows defining the bending detail scale. Select the scale, then return to the beginning at the step 3.
R - allows defining a rotation angle for the bending detail. Select the rotation angle, then return to the beginning at the step 3.
A - allows aligning the symbol along the selected bar. Repeat the 3 step.
F - allows to quit the function directly.
Representation
Standard
Unfold
Offset
The Color drop down list defines a new color for the bending detail table.
The Lineweight drop down list defines the thickness of the table.
Segments
The dimension lines are placed on the original bending detail, aligned on the bending detail segments.
Angle dimensions
The angle dimensions are displayed in the bending detail.
Fillet radius
The fillet radius are displayed in the bending detail.
Warning:
The bending detail can be displayed for all bar types, distributed or not. However, there are some situations when Advance shows an error
message and displays ### in the bending detail (e.g.: variable distribution of any bar).
5. Click OK.
Create a list
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This command creates lists on the layouts. The lists can be associated to the structural elements type (beams, columns,...) but also to the
reinforcement elements type (bars, meshes,...).
A list is created starting from a model. This model is a .dwg native AutoCAD file having the list shape. A list generator is available in Advance to
create these models.
To create a model, it's recommended to start from an existing model and modify it. This models are available in the folder
Support\Template\List.
This command is accesible only in the Model and Drawings modes.
It is possible to create the general lists by regrouping more drawings in the same time. The function is available in the « documents
» mode by selecting the requested windows.
Remark:
After the list was created, if it is necessary to modify some parameters for the bars, meshes, structural elements or also to add or to delete these
elements, the list must be updated. A not updated list becomes red.
A (All): all the elements of the selected drawings will be taken into account.
B (Bars): all the bars will be selected.
F (Meshes): all the meshes will be selected.
C (Cut fabrics): all the meshes cuts are selected.
L (bLock reference): all the blocks references are selected.
E (Structural element): all the structural elements will be selected.
S (bar Support): all the bar supports will be selected.
3. Click the Definition tab if it's not already selected. Then you can modify:
The Name of the model: select the list from the proposed list. This list corresponds to the content of the folder Support\Template\List.
The Scale: input the list scale.
Generation direction: select the header position. If you want to have the list header in the top and the content in the bottom, choose
Downwards. On the other hand, if you want to have the list header in the bottom and the content in the top, choose Upwards.
Button Function
Downwards
Upwards
Link: Select the link point of the list (Center or one of the 8 cardinals points) from the drop-down list.
To describe bars of variable length completely, check Display sub-entities. There is a specific bars list that allows this display.
Example:
Layout name: Input the layout name. This name will appear in the list, if the list contain the variable.
Layout number: If the list is created on the layout, the layout number is displayed automatically.
The Text height: input the text height of the bending detail dimensions.
Sorting method: select the sorting method. You can choose to sort the list columns specifying the sorting type :
by alphabetical order (1, 10, 2, 3 or A, B, C),
by increasing number (1, 2, 3),
by decreasing number (3, 2, 1)
Sorting column : select the sorting column from the list. This list allows you to view the variables used in the list. The sorting method
specified above is attached to a column. Choose the variable corresponding to the desired sorting column. As a general rule, variables are
used to order the columns, therefore, if you want to sort on the first column, choose the first variable.
Start page: Sets the number of the first page, if, for example, the lists will be included in a book.
Hide errors: Hides warning errors.
It is possible to add new elements in the list without being necessary to draw them. Therefore, it is possible to add or to delete lines in the body
of the list without modifying the model with these operations.
The bars list according to the ISO rules for the description of the segments length can be adapted by the user.
1. Select the list.
Input the value for the attributes to display in the foot of the list.
It is possible to add the shape illustration of a listed element next to the list in case the type of list does not display it.
1. Select the list.
4. Select Enable shape illustrations to set the illustration position next to the list.
Button Representation
Place on the
left side
Place on the
right side
Place below,
justified left
Place below,
justified right
In the Offset from list table box, enter the desired value to adjust the illustration position towards the list.
Select the Restore shape picture position to the default given by offset and alignment box, to restore the shape illustration's position.
Remark:
1. If the shape illustrations are deleted, then the entire list is deleted.
2. To disable the shape illustrations, unselect the Enable shape illustrations option.
If an element has been deleted, the list updating will delete this element automatically.
If you create a new element (a bar, for example) and the list has been created from an exhaustive and automatic selection (by pressing
[Enter] to take into account all the elements of the drawing), the updating will add this element automatically in the list.
If, on the other hand, you create a new element (a bar for example) and the list has been created from a manual and partial selection,
then it will be necessary to add manually this element to the list using the grtclistadd command.
Remark:
If the list was created from an exhaustive and automatic selection ([Enter] pressed when creating) you won't be able to access this command
through the list contextual menu.
Remark:
If certain elements cannot display certain column information, the cell of the corresponding list remains empty.
Exemple: if you add a beam in a reinforcement list, many cells of the line will remain empty.
Remark:
If the list was created from an exhaustive and automatic selection ([Enter] pressed when creating) you won't be able to access this command
through the list contextual menu.
Split to pages
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This command exports a list to Microsoft Excel. Thus, you get the benefit of this competitive software functionalities.
Note:
The lists can be exported to Excel by using the French regional settings (the comma is used as a decimal separator).
1. List generator: .
2. Select the lines and the texts for the list header. Only the AutoCAD lines and texts are allowed. The other entities are not yet.
3. Press [Enter]. The information that defines these elements as components for the list header is saved with these elements themselves.
Lists are created starting from a list template. List templates are created using the List generator.
The list generator is accessible from: Start / All Programs / Autodesk / Advance Concrete 2015 / List generator
A list is composed from a header, a body and a footer.
This list body can be drawn everywhere. The only rule is to have variables defined in cells.
1. Click .
2. Select the lines and texts for the list body. Only the AutoCAD lines and texts are allowed. The other entities are not yet.
3. Press [Enter]. The information that defines these elements as components of the list body is saved with these elements themselves.
Lists are created starting from a list template. List templates are created using the List generator.
The list generator is accessible from: Start / All Programs / Autodesk / Advance Concrete 2015 / List generator
The list footers can may contain also simple texts without variables and (or) graphical entities.
1. Click .
2. Select the lines and texts for the list footer. Only the AutoCAD lines and texts are allowed. The other entities are not yet.
3. Press [Enter]. The information that defines these elements as components for the list footer is saved with these elements themselves.
For exemple: it is possible to calculate the total weight and to multiply it by quantity <Weight>*<Quantity>. Aldvance allows you to create all
kinds of expressions.
The described tool is similar to a calculator. It allows you to create your expressions in an intuitive manner. At all the time, you have the
possibility to check if your expression is correct. An expression is composed of variables (PositionNum, ...), operators (+, *, /, ...) and functions
(sqr, div, ...). It is also possible to specify the display units of the numerical variables like weight and lenght.
This operation consist in replacing the AutoCAD text by variables. That means that before executing this command it is necessary to have
previously created and placed the AutoCAD texts that are used in the list.
Once the template AutoCAD texts created, you can use the following operations for all the list variables.
2. Create your formula by clicking the variables, the operators, and the funtions. Do not forget to specify the variable display units in the Units
table.
To place the expression without the length parameter (for example, if you work with imperial units):
Add length at the end of expression, for example:
Or
press on .
choose Place the expression without the length unit parameters from the menu.
The length unit parameter choosen in the Define working units dialog box (Architecture or Engineer) are not displayed.
To use the decimal format in the expression:
press on .
choose Use decimal format in the expression from the menu.
The length unit parameter selected in the Define working units dialog box are displayed in the list in decimal format.
The AutoCAD text is replaced now by the variable. This variable is marked by the symbols <>.
Copy drafting
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This command copies dimensions, annotations and symbols from one level to another. Advance searches an element corresponding to the
position requested and creates the visual elements.
Well used, this tool allows to accelerate the creation of the visual elements in many situations.
Let's suppose that there is a building with two levels (level 1 and level 2) and that we created a plan view for each of them. The views are similar
with the exception of a few elements.
1. Activate the first level view and create all the necessary visual elements.
Remark:
The active view must be either a plan view or a top/bottom view.
2. Select all the elements in the current view.
3. AC Drawings > Dimensions: . The list of the plan views and of the top/bottom views appears.
4. Select the destination view; for example, the plan view from the level 2.
5. Click OK.
Create a layout
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This command automatically creates layouts based on drawings. You can insert your title blocks and frames in the layout.
Layouts are defined in Documents mode.
1. In the Layout properties dialog box, activate Frame and bending lines check box.
To learn more....
Modify each drawing scale. To do this, input the new scale values in the Scale column cells.
Activate the option Frame to draw a frame around the drawings.
Activate the option Title to display the drawings titles.
Once the option Title checked, you can position the title relative to the view: (at North, at South, at West or at East).
Then, you can choose the text alignment (At center, at right, at left) in Orientation column.
5. If you intend to see on the screen the area occupied by the drawings on the layout only, check Simplified display check box.
6. Click OK.
5. You can modify each drawing author, the creation date and the description of the change made.
6. If you intend to add another entry in the history list, click Add.
A line is automatically created. The index is incremented of 1, your name and the date are automatically recovered. Now all you have to do is to
input the change description.
7. To delete an entry, click the concerned line, then click Delete. The software asks you to confirm the deletion. Click OK.
8. Click OK.
Layouts management
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You can update layouts, for example, by a simple click, to take into account a modification made on your model or your drawings.
The layouts management is made in the Documents mode.
In this case, the list of the different available layouts is displayed as a dialog box. The active layouts are marked by , the disabled ones are
marked by a red cross . To activate a disabled layout, it is sufficient to double click on it. The layout is automatically activated and the dialog
box is closed.
This command creates a DWG file format starting from an Advance Concrete layout.
This DWG file will be composed but from innate AutoCAD entities and it imposes using Advance Concrete to view or modify it. A user can read
this DWG file by AutoCAD only.
This command is accessible only in the Drawings mode.
1. In the Pilot, in the Documents mode, right click on the name of the layout to be transformed into DWG and select Exporter to DWG in the
contextual menu.
Remark:
You can also type the command grtcdexport in the command line. In this case, the list of different available layouts is displayed as a dialog box.
Select a layout and click OK or double click the layout to export. The following dialog box appears:
The AutoCAD elements that are on the checked layers, keep their layer. The other AutoCAD elements, that are on the not checked layers, will be
exported according to the chosen layer naming standard.
5. In the Exported objects area, choose the objects to be exported to DWG :
Print layouts
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This command allows printing layouts in batch mode.
The layouts printing is made in the Documents mode.
1. Layout and publish tool palette: . The list of different available layouts is displayed as a dialog box.
The updated layouts are marked by a symbol displaying the layout state. The significance is displayed in the legend.
Update layouts
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This command updates layouts by a simple click, taking into account a change made on your model or on your drawings.
The layouts management is made in the Documents mode.
1. Laout and publish tool palette: . The list of different available layouts is displayed as a dialog box.
The updated layouts are marked by a symbol displaying the layout state. The significance is displayed in the legend.
To activate and update a layout, it is enough to double click on it. The layout is automatically activated and updated and the dialog box is
closed.
To activate and update all the layouts, click OK. The layouts are update one by one and the dialog-box closes.
1. Select the current style from the list proposed on the left of the Presentation style area.
2. Click Define current. The selected style becomes current and its name is displayed above the list.
1. Click New. The properties dialog box for the created presentation style appears.
To learn more...
1. In the list proposed on the left of the Presentation style area, select the style to be modified.
2. Click Modify. The properties dialog box for the selected presentation style appears.
1. Click Modify the format and the printer. AutoCAD plotter configuration dialog box is displayed on the screen.
2. Configure your plotting options as you usually make it under AutoCAD.
3. Validate by clicking OK.
The frame
2. Click to select an already defined frame. A new dialog box is displayed on the screen:
2. To choose an already defined title block, click . A new dialog box is displayed on the screen:
modified style.
1. From the list proposed on the left of the Presentation style area, select the style to be renamed.
2. Click Rename. The following dialog box appears. The current name is displayed and selected.
1. From the list proposed on the left of the Presentation style area, select the style to be deleted.
2. In the Presentation style area, click on Delete. A confirmation dialog box appears.
3. Click Yes.
Remark:
The used style (current style or the style that has been used on the layout creation) can not be deleted.
If you defined in a project the presentation styles that you wish to reuse in another new project, it is enough to follow the procedure:
1. Click the Documents mode.
2. Access the layout properties. The following dialog box appears on the screen:
3. In the Presentation style area, click Load to close the dialog box. The program asks you to specify a folder and a file having the extension
<.gls>. Therefore select the file previously saved.
2. Access the layout properties. The following dialog box appears on the screen:
3. In the Presentation style area, click Save. The program asks you to choose a folder and a file name. The file extension is <.gls>.
1. Click Overwrite. The properties dialog box for the selected presentation style appears. Only the properties for the selected layout are modified.
Create a BOM
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This command creates a bill of material for the structural elements.
This bill of material is a Word (.rtf) file containing various customizable tables.
The Word file is created starting from a template (.dot) that contains the page styles, headers and footers that you want to use for the bill of
material creation. Therefore, it is recommended to create its own model to customize the final bill of materials to its best. No particular help is
necessary for the creation of this model because it's simply Word usage.
However, it is recommended to duplicate the model supplied with Advance named Bom.dot situated in
the ..\ProgramData\Autodesk\AdvanceConcrete\2015\Support\Template\ folder and to use it as a reference to view what styles types you can
modify.
Choose another previously created bill of material model by clicking in the File field.
Choose the destination file name and the path by clicking the in the Model field.
Choose the content of bill of materials by checking the available options :
Notations recall,
Conventions recall,
Details of elements.
4. Click OK.
General content: contains general information as notations, conventions and details of elements.
Content by material: contains detailed information for every material used by the structural elements. Below an example for only one
material, CONCRETE. For all others materials, the same table are displayed if the 3 options Detailed bill, Sums and ratios, Price are checked.
The new page jumps are automatic and calculated to optimize the used paper.
Warning : in version 5.1, the bill of materials doesn't take into account the depressions, the drops, the half-spans, ...
3. For every structural element type, you can choose the price for the material and the formwork.
4. You can also type choose the currency and the currency symbol. But normally, you have already defined it in the starting wizard.
5. Validate your changes by clicking OK and verify that you modified all values for all used materials.
To activate the tool in a permanent way: access the settings dialog box and proceed with the settings. For example, choose to use the tool
when you input a reinforced concrete element point.
If you wish to disable the tool promptly for the input in progress: Press [Escape]. You recover a classic input.
To activate the tool in a visible way, that is for a demand when specifying a point only: you can choose between:
Which is the principle of the input with the dynamic positioning tool
1. Run the command: the cursor turns into a local mini mark.
2. You can use the snap functionality for the objects:
use the permanent settings via the snap dialog box for objects (and no with the context menu).
Example: to snap the junction point between 2 walls.
Remarks :
By using the settings fixed by default, the coordinate system is adapted to the entity you move (ex : next to a wall in top view, the coordinate
system places X as being parallel and Y perpendicular to its thickness).
If the approached entity is curved, the coordinate system follows the entity curvature (the 'X' axis becomes a 'L' axis with curvilinear abscissa).
or by a click,
or input directly the coordinates from the keyboard.
Tips
For changing AutoUCS snap point, use <TAB> key.
See video
Display by type
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This command allows to restrict the display only to the selected elements types.
Remarks :
1. Any previously selected element will be unselected when the command is launched.
2. Input the numbers of the levels and/or levels group to be selected, separated by comma (ex : 1, 3-5, 7).
Available criteria
to select a interval of continuous stories, input the interval boundary-marks separated by a dash. For example: 2-6 to select the stories 2,
3, 4 , 5 and 6
to select a levels list, input the different stories separated by a comma. For example: 1, 2, 5, 9 to select the levels 1, 2, 5 and 9.
to select a interval of continuous identifiers, input the interval boundary-marks separated by a dash. For example: 2-6 to select the
elements 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
To select a identifiers list, input the different identifiers separated by a comma. For example: 1, 5, 9 to select the elements 1, 5 and 9.
Select by type
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This command allows you to select all the elements of one or several types, on the active level or on all levels. Any previously selected element
will be unselected when the command is launched.
4. Click OK.
1. Select the level in which you wish to convert the objects before launching the conversion command.
Remark:
For a polyline, if you deactivate the check boxes right next to icons and : the distances e1 and e2 will determine automatically the elements
width.
1. Select the level in which you wish to convert the objects before launching the conversion command.
If you deactivate the check boxes right next to icons and : the distances e1 and e2 will determine the elements width.
8. To delete AutoCAD entities and keep only converted elements (beams, walls,...;), check Delete basic entity(ies).
9. To make polygonal the curved elements, check the option Convert arcs in polygons.
1. Select the similar elements that you wish to convert. The selection must be homogeneous
2. Right click while the elements are still selected
3. From the context menu select Convert into ACIS solid.
4. Delete or save the original unconverted elements by choosing Y / N.
The Advance Concrete elements are then converted into ACIS solid. You can apply either :
3D AutoCAD operations
Advance Concrete commands :
Creating a cut
Create an elevation
Create an isometric view
Re-label elements
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A label can be applied to a reinforcement style. Advance Concrete can counts all the structure elements with the same label