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Project and Catalog File Upgrade ......................................................................................................... 10
New Catalog.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Create a catalog ............................................................................................................................. 12
Create an empty catalog ................................................................................................................ 12
Create a catalog from legacy file data ............................................................................................ 14
Create a catalog from legacy folder data ....................................................................................... 15
Create a catalog from Excel file data ............................................................................................. 16
New Project ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Create a project .............................................................................................................................. 17
Open ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Save ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Save As ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Recent Files .......................................................................................................................................... 19
About ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Exit Structure Editor .............................................................................................................................. 19
Glossary ..................................................................................................................................................... 92
The View tab is explained in Catalog View Tab (on page 38).
Project File
Contains the libraries for CADWorx Structure. This is a .sprj file, located in [Product
Folder]\Structure\Library, and can only be accessed through the Structure Editor. You can
update these libraries by changing the base catalog attached to the project. You can also
update the individual components using the Edit Component dialog box. CADWorx
Structure uses the project file data when creating a model.
The areas highlighted in red are referenced throughout this manual. Windows, such as the
Project Libraries, are referenced by the window name. Please take a moment to get familiar
with the interface.
The View tab is explained in Project View Tab (on page 54).
Keywords
You can use keywords in library descriptions which allows information to automatically insert
when placing members. You can use Keywords anywhere within the Part Number, Tag, Short
Description, and Long Description fields.
User Defined Keywords:
You can create user defined keywords associated with user defined columns inside Structure
Editor. You can create these user defines keywords in the catalog tables and projects by clicking
Custom Data in Properties.
Status Bar
Located at the bottom of the Structure Editor, displaying the word Ready as well as whether the
caps lock (CAP), number lock (NUM), or scroll lock (SCRL) is active. When you select an item,
the bar's Ready status changes to the amount of items selected, such as 13 items selected.
When you select an item in the Main Table List View, the item with its value displays in the
status bar next to CAP.
Help
Click the question mark in the upper right corner of the Structure Editor to open the help file.
File
The File menu commands are used to create, save, and open catalogs and projects in
the structure editor.
New Catalog - Creates a new catalog. For more information, see New Catalog (on
page 11).
New Project - Creates a new project. For more information, see New Project (on page
17).
Open - Opens previously created projects or catalogs. For more information, see Open
(on page 18).
Save - Saves current project or catalog. For more information, see Save (on page 18).
Save As - Saves current project or catalog with a new name. For more information, see
Save As (on page 18).
Recent Files - Opens recently opened files. For more information, see Recent Files (on
page 19).
About - Displays information about the Structure Editor. For more information, see
About (on page 19).
Exit CADWorx Structure Editor - Exits the Structure Editor. For more information, see
Exit Structure Editor (on page 19).
New Catalog
CADWorx Structure Editor File: New Catalog
Creates a new catalog with a specific layout for materials and components.
Name
Specifies the name of the new catalog.
Type
Specifies the type of catalog. The following catalog options are available:
Global Catalog (.scat)
Builds a catalog for an entire industry. This catalog is the base catalog. Global
catalogs are used when an entire industry, such as the oil industry, has all the same
information.
Industry Catalog (.sids)
Builds a catalog for a specific industry.
Company Catalog (.scmp)
Builds a catalog for a specific company.
Base Catalog
Specifies the catalog that the new catalog pulls its information from.
Description
Specifies the description of the catalog.
Location
Specifies the folder where the catalog saves.
Units
Specifies the units of measure that are to be used in the catalog. The following unit options
are available:
English/Inch
Uses the imperial system with nominal inch input.
Metric/Metric
Uses the metric system with metric input.
Template
Specifies a steel template for the catalog. The template designates the catalog as an AISC.
AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction)
Create a catalog
When creating a catalog in the Structure Editor, you can populate a catalog in the following
ways:
Create an empty catalog, and then add data to the catalog using the Add Table panel
features, such as Add a new material table (on page 24) and Create a new category and
data table (on page 27). These features require you to add your data manually to the
catalog. For more information, see Create an empty catalog (on page 12).
Create an empty catalog, and then use the Import Catalog Data panel to import data from
files containing structure data. For more information, see Create a catalog from legacy file
data (on page 14).
Create an empty catalog, and then use the Import Catalog Data panel to import data from
folders containing structure data. For more information, see Create a catalog from legacy
folder data (on page 15).
Create an empty catalog, and then use the Import Catalog Data panel to import data from
Excel files containing structure data. For more information, see Create a catalog from Excel
file data (on page 16).
10. Click the Home tab, and then click Material Table on the Add Table panel.
Alternatively, right-click Material Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Material
Table .
The New Material Table dialog box displays.
20. Click Data Table on the Add Tables panel. Alternatively, right-click Data Tables in
10. Click Import From Data File on the Import Catalog Data panel.
The Import Catalog Data dialog box displays.
11. Click Add File.
The Open dialog box displays.
12. Select a file to import, and then click Open.
The data displays.
13. Click the arrow next to the member type, and then select the check box for each member
group to import.
14. Click the plus sign of the member group to expand its contents so that all of the properties
are visible.
15. Map the properties as needed. To view a description of each property, see Catalog
Properties (on page 62), and Data Tables Properties (on page 64).
16. Click Convert.
The converted file displays with the date of conversion.
17. Click Close.
18. Click File > Save to save the changes to the catalog.
If you have data that matches a previously imported file, the software creates a
new data table and adds a value to the end of the name, such as Angle (L)1.
10. Click Import From Data File on the Import Catalog Data panel.
The Import Catalog Data dialog box displays.
11. Click Add Folder.
The Browse For Folder dialog box displays.
12. Select a folder to import, and then click OK.
The data displays.
13. Click the arrow next to the member type, and then select the check box for each member
group to import. By default all member data is selected.
14. Click the plus sign of the member group to expand its contents so that all of the properties
are visible.
15. Map the properties as needed. To view a description of each property, see Catalog
Properties (on page 62), and Data Tables Properties (on page 64).
16. Click Convert.
The converted file displays with the date of conversion.
17. Click Close.
18. Click File > Save to save the changes to the catalog.
If you have data that matches a previously imported file, the software creates a
new data table and adds a value to the end of the name, such as Angle (L)1.
10. Click Import From Data File on the Import Catalog Data panel.
The Import Catalog Data dialog box displays.
11. Click Add Excel File.
The Open dialog box displays.
12. Select an Excel file to import, and then click Open.
The data displays.
13. Click the arrow next to the member type, and then select the check box for each member
group to import.
14. Click the plus sign of the member group to expand its contents so that all of the properties
are visible.
15. Map the properties as needed. To view a description of each property, see Catalog
Properties (on page 62), and Data Tables Properties (on page 64).
16. Click Convert.
The converted file displays with the date of conversion.
17. Click Close.
18. Click File > Save to save the changes to the catalog.
If you have data that matches a previously imported file, the software creates a
new data table and adds a value to the end of the name, such as Angle (L)1.
New Project
CADWorx Structure Editor File: New Project
Creates a new project enabling you to design libraries containing the necessary steel shapes.
Name
Specifies the name of the project.
Default Catalog
Specifies a default catalog to attach to the project.
Long Desc Format Setup
Specifies the appearance of the long description attached to the members.
Part Number Format Setup
Specifies the appearance of the part number attached to the members.
Short Desc Format Setup
Specifies the appearance of the short description format attached to the members.
Tag Format Setup
Specifies the appearance of the tag format attached to the members.
For more on the <Description Type> Format Setups, see Description Format Dialog Boxes
(on page 55).
Layer Manager
Specifies the layers for the project. For more information, see Layer Manager (on page 57).
Description
Specifies the description of the project.
Location
Specifies the folder location where the project saves.
Create a project
8. Click Layer Manager, add or edit the layers you need, and then click OK. For more
information, see Layer Manager (on page 57).
9. Type a description of the project in the Description box.
10. Click the Location ellipsis to browse, select a location to save the new project, and then
click OK.
11. Click OK to create the project.
The project creates and displays under Project Libraries in the Main List View.
Open
CADWorx Structure Editor File: Open
Opens an existing project or catalog.
Save
CADWorx Structure Editor File: Save
Saves the catalog or project changes. This command is only available if you make changes to a
product or catalog.
Save As
CADWorx Structure Editor File: Save As
Saves the catalog or project, but gives you the option to rename the file, and select where the
file saves.
Recent Files
CADWorx Structure Editor File: Recent Files
Provides a list of previously opened files. This command enables you to reopen files you have
previously worked with.
Click File, and then select a Recent Files from the list.
The selected file opens.
About
CADWorx Structure Editor File: About
Displays the version and copyright date for the CADWorx Structure Editor.
Clipboard - Enables you to cut, copy, and paste between fields within the Structure Editor. For
more information, see Clipboard Panel (on page 20).
Add Table - Enables you to add tables to a catalog. For more information, see Add Table Panel
(on page 22).
Import Catalog Data - Enables you to import legacy data. For more information, see Import
Catalog Data Panel (on page 30).
Transfer Data - Enables you to transfer project and catalog data. For more information, see
Transfer Data Panel (on page 33).
Export Data Panel - Enables you to export data to either a text document or an Excel
document. For more information, see Export Data Panel (on page 37).
Exit Structure Editor - Closes the Intergraph CADWorx Catalog and Structure Editor.
Clipboard Panel
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Clipboard
Paste - Pastes text from the clipboard into the project or catalog. For more information,
see Paste (on page 20).
Copy - Copies highlighted text from the project or catalog text areas to the clipboard. For
more information, see Copy (on page 21).
Cut - Cuts highlighted text from the project or catalog text areas and places it on the
clipboard. For more information, see Cut (on page 21).
Paste
Copy
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Clipboard > Copy
Keyboard: CTRL+C
Copies highlighted text from the project or catalog. Use Paste (on page 20) to place copied text
when required.
Highlight the text to be copied, right-click it, and then select Copy. Alternatively, click the
Home tab, and then click Copy on the Clipboard panel.
Cut
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Clipboard > Cut
Keyboard: CTRL+X
Cuts highlighted text from the project or catalog. Use Paste (on page 20) to place cut text.
Highlight the text to be cut, right-click it, and then select Cut. Alternatively, click the Home
tab, and then click Cut on the Clipboard panel.
Undo
Keyboard: CTRL+Z
Undoes a change in the project or catalog.
Remove Row
Removes rows from the table.
Right-click the row to be removed, and then select Remove Row.
Remove Row is only available by right-clicking on a row and is unavailable on the
Clipboard panel.
Material Table - Adds a new material table file to the Material Tables folder in Catalog
Data. For more information, see Material Table (on page 23).
Data Table - Adds a data table file to a Data Tables selected category in Catalog Data.
For more information, see Data Table (on page 26).
Collapse All
Collapses all the table lists.
Properties
Displays the Properties view.
Export Table To Text Excel
Exports data to a text document or Excel document. For more information, see Export Table
To Text Excel (on page 37).
Add to base catalog
Adds the selected table file to the base catalog.
Commit to Base Catalog
Commits the changes to the table in the base catalog.
Update from Base Catalog
Updates the selected table with changes made to the base catalog.
Review Table Links
Enables you to check and change the details of the catalog from the base catalog. For more
information, see Review Table Links Dialog Box (on page 51).
Material Table
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Add Table > Material Table .
Adds a new material table file to the Material Tables folder in Catalog Data. The material table
records the materials data for all the structure members used with CADWorx Structure. You can
use this command to create different material tables for use in CADWorx Structure.
Name
Specifies the table name.
Description
Specifies the description of the table.
Comptypes
Specifies the applicable component types.
When you set component types in the material table, that material becomes
available for selection on the steel in the Material Assignment Setup.
Density
Specifies the material density.
PTN
Specifies the part number of the material.
For all right-click and editing features, see Edit Table Features (on page 22).
1. Click the Home tab, and then click Material Table on the Add Table panel.
Alternatively, right-click Material Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Material
Table .
The New Material Table dialog box displays.
2. Type the name of the table in the Name box.
3. Type the description of the table in the Description box.
4. Click OK.
The new material table displays in the Main Table List View with the name you typed at the
top left, and is also added to Catalog Data under the Material Tables folder.
5. Click File > Save to save the changes to the catalog.
Insert Row
1. Double-click the new table.
An empty table displays in the Main Table List View.
2. Right-click the Main Table List View, and then click Insert Row.
An empty row displays with the fields to enter.
3. Type the required information in each box. Press TAB to navigate to the next box.
4. Repeat the previous two steps to add more data.
5. Click File > Save to save the changes to the catalog.
Data Table
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Add Table > Data Table
Adds structure member data to a Data Tables category in Catalog Data. For more information,
see Data Tables folder (on page 38).
Steel Shape list
Specifies the steel member shape data table to create.
Wide Flange
Select to create a table for wide flange members.
Channels
Select to create a table for channel members.
Angles
Select to create a table for angle members.
Tee Shapes
Select to create a table for tee shape members.
Square Tubing
Select to create a table for square tubing members.
Round Bar
Select to create a table for round bar members.
Flat Bar
Select to create a table for flat bar members.
Pipe
Select to create a table for pipe members.
Z Shape
Select to create a table for Z shape members.
Angles_Double
Select to create a table for double angle members.
Channels_Lip
Select to create a table for channel with lip members.
Angles_Lip
Select to create a table for angle with lip members
Plate
Select to create a table for plates.
Name
Specifies the table name.
Part Number
Specifies the part number assigned to the table.
Description
Specifies the description of the table.
For all right-click and editing features, see Edit Table Features (on page 22).
For descriptions of each column and category, see Data Tables Properties (on page
64).
1. Click Data Table on the Add Tables panel. Alternatively, right-click Data Tables in
Insert Row
1. Double-click the new data table.
An empty data table displays in the Main Table List View.
2. Right-click the Main Table List View, and then click Insert Row.
An empty row displays with the fields to enter.
3. Type the information in each box. Press TAB to navigate to the next box.
4. Repeat the last two steps to continue to add rows.
5. Click File > Save to save the changes to the catalog.
Import From Data File - Imports data from a folder, file, or Excel file. For more
information, see Import From Data File (on page 30).
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Import Catalog Data > Import From Data File
Imports legacy data from a file.
Add Folder
Imports data from a folder.
Add File
Imports data from a file.
Add Excel File
Imports data from an Excel file.
Icon
Displays an image of the member shape.
Group
Displays the group name of the member, such as Angles.
File Name
Displays the location and file name of the information that the software imports into the
Structure Editor.
Field Name
Displays the property that the value places when you import.
Legacy Name
Displays the name of the property from the legacy file.
Description
Displays a description of the Field Name.
Filter
Displays options for filtering the list of members for import.
Select All
Select this option to search all files contained in the data when running search filter.
Show Rows with value that
Logic Condition Operator 1
Select a condition for the filter.
Search box
Type the information you want to search in the Search box.
Match Case
Matches the case of a letter and finds it in the data based on the information you
type in the Search box.
Logic Condition Operator 2
Select a second condition for the filter.
Search box
Type the information for the software to find.
Match Case
Matches the case of a letter and finds it in the data based on the information you
type in the Search box.
Convert
Converts the legacy data to the current version's library data.
View Log File
Displays the log file for the legacy import.
4. Click the arrow next to the member type, and then select the check box for each member
group to import. By default all member data is selected.
5. Click the plus sign of the member group to expand its contents so that all of the properties
are visible.
6. Map the properties as needed. To view a description of each property, see Catalog
Properties (on page 62), and Data Tables Properties (on page 64).
7. Click Convert.
The converted file displays with the date of conversion.
8. Click Close.
9. Click File > Save to save the changes to the catalog.
If you have data that matches a previously imported file, the software creates a new
data table and adds a value to the end of the name, such as Angle (L)1.
1. Click Import From Data File on the Import Catalog Data panel.
The Import Catalog Data dialog box displays.
2. Click Add File.
The Open dialog box displays.
3. Select a file to import, and then click Open.
The data displays.
4. Click the arrow next to the member type, and then select the check box for each member
group to import.
5. Click the plus sign of the member group to expand its contents so that all of the properties
are visible.
6. Map the properties as needed. To view a description of each property, see Catalog
Properties (on page 62), and Data Tables Properties (on page 64).
7. Click Convert.
The converted file displays with the date of conversion.
8. Click Close.
9. Click File > Save to save the changes to the catalog.
If you have data that matches a previously imported file, the software creates a new
data table and adds a value to the end of the name, such as Angle (L)1.
1. Click Import From Data File on the Import Catalog Data panel.
The Import Catalog Data dialog box displays.
2. Click Add Excel File.
The Open dialog box displays.
3. Select an Excel file to import, and then click Open.
The data displays.
4. Click the arrow next to the member type, and then select the check box for each member
group to import.
5. Click the plus sign of the member group to expand its contents so that all of the properties
are visible.
6. Map the properties as needed. To view a description of each property, see Catalog
Properties (on page 62), and Data Tables Properties (on page 64).
7. Click Convert.
The converted file displays with the date of conversion.
8. Click Close.
9. Click File > Save to save the changes to the catalog.
If you have data that matches a previously imported file, the software creates a new
data table and adds a value to the end of the name, such as Angle (L)1.
Catalog Data - Copies data from one catalog to another catalog. For example, the
source catalog data can be copied to the target catalog. For more information, see
Catalog Data (on page 34).
Project Data - Copies data from one project to another project. For example, the source
project data can be copied to the target project. For more information, see Project Data
(on page 35).
Assembly Template - Copies assembly template data from one project to another
project. For example, you can copy the stairs assembly data to another project. For more
information, see Assembly Template (on page 36).
Catalog Data
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Transfer Data > Catalog Data
Copies data from one catalog to another catalog. For example, the source catalog data can be
copied to the target catalog.
Source
Specifies the source file for the catalog transfer.
Target
Specifies the target file for the catalog transfer.
1. Click the Home tab, and then click Catalog Data on the Transfer Data panel.
You can conduct data transfers for projects, and catalogs while working in a
catalog or a project.
The Would you like to use the current catalog for target? dialog box displays.
This only displays when you have a catalog open.
2. Click Yes to use the current catalog.
OR
Click No to use a different catalog.
The Transfer Catalog Data dialog box displays.
Select Open Catalog , next to the small Target box, to transfer to an existing catalog.
The Open dialog box displays depending on your selection.
Select the source catalog and then click Open.
The data displays in the small and large Target boxes.
6. Click and drag the table file information from the Source box to the Target box.
Alternatively, you can right-click a source, and then Copy/Paste the source into the Target
box.
Project Data
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Transfer Data > Project Data
Copies data from one project to another project. For example, the source project data is copied
to the target project.
Source
Specifies where the information comes from for the project transfer.
Target
Specifies where the information goes to for the project transfer.
1. Click the Home tab, and then click Project Data in the Transfer Data panel.
Data transfers for projects and catalogs can be conducted while working in a
catalog or a project.
The Would you like to use the current project for the target? dialog box displays.
This only displays when you have a project open.
2. Select Yes to use the current project.
OR
Select No to use a different project.
The Transfer Project Data dialog box displays.
3. Click Open next to the small Source box.
The Open dialog box displays.
4. Select a project to copy data from, and then click Open.
The data displays in the large and small Source boxes.
5. Select New to create and transfer to a new project.
The New Project dialog box.
Complete using the information in New Project (on page 17).
OR
Select Open next to the small Target box to transfer to an existing project.
The Open dialog box displays.
Select the source project, and then click Open.
The data displays in the small and large Target boxes.
6. Click and drag the library information from the Source box to the Target box.
Data can be copied from the loaded source project to the loaded target project by
dragging or by using right-click Copy/Paste functionality across the component listings.
Target project data can be deleted by selecting the applicable data with right-click and
Delete, or by pressing DELETE.
Assembly Template
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Transfer Data > Assembly Transfer
Copies assembly data from one project to another project. For example, you can copy the stairs
assembly data to another project.
Source
Specifies where the information comes from for the project transfer.
Target
Specifies where the information goes for the project transfer.
1. Click the Home tab, and then click Assembly Template in the Transfer Data panel.
Data transfers for projects and catalogs can be conducted while working in a
catalog or a project.
The Would you like to use the current project for the target? dialog box displays.
This only displays when you have a project open.
2. Select Yes to use the current project.
OR
Select No to use a different project.
The Transfer Assembly Template dialog box displays.
5. Click Open Project next to the small Target box to transfer to an existing project.
The Open dialog box displays.
6. Select the source project, and then click Open.
The data displays in the small and large Target boxes.
7. Click and drag the assembly information from the Source box to the Target box.
You can copy data from the loaded source project to the loaded target project by
dragging or by using right-click Copy/Paste across the component listings. You can delete
target project data by right-clicking the applicable data and selecting Delete, or by pressing
DELETE.
Export Table To Text Excel - Exports the table selected to a text document. For more
information, see Export Table To Text Excel (on page 37).
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Export Data > Export Table To Text Excel
Exports data from the selected table to a text document.
1. Open a catalog file, and then select a table.
2. On the Home tab, click Export Table To Text Excel on the Export Data panel.
Alternatively, right-click and select Export Table To Text Excel.
The Save As dialog box displays.
3. In the Save As Type list, select Text Files (*.txt) or Excel Files (*.xls).
4. Select or create a folder to save the document, and then click Save.
The document saves to the selected folder.
To view the document open it in Windows Explorer.
Display - Displays the Catalog Data, Base Catalog Data, Properties, and Component
Tables windows. For more information, see Display Panel (on page 38).
Display Panel
CADWorx Structure Editor View tab: Display
Enables you to view the following windows.
Catalog Data - Displays all the data loaded in a catalog, and enables you to manipulate the
data. For more information, see Catalog Data (on page 38).
Base Catalog Data - Displays all the information in the base catalog. For more information, see
Base Catalog Data (on page 39).
Properties - Displays the properties of all the data in the catalog. For more information, see
Properties (on page 39).
Component Tables - Lists all the components by table name and version. For more
information, see Component Tables (on page 42).
Catalog Data
CADWorx Structure Editor View tab: Catalog Data
Displays all the data loaded in a catalog, and enables you to manipulate the data. Catalog Data
displays when you open an existing catalog or create a new catalog. Selecting Catalog Data
hides or displays the Catalog Data view.
Add to catalog - Adds the selected table information from the base catalog to the open
catalog.
When you change the base catalog, the software prompts you with a Reload message box.
Click Yes to reload and update the base catalog. If you click No, you can click Refresh base
catalog to accomplish the same thing.
Properties
CADWorx Structure Editor View tab: Properties
Displays the properties of the specific data you have selected in the catalog. You can use the
Properties view to change the aspects of a library, project, catalog, or catalog table file.
Selecting the Fields ellipsis or double-clicking Custom Data brings up the New Field or Edit
Field dialog box. For more information, see New Field Dialog Box (on page 39). Each category
in Data Tables displays different data for the members. Each member data has its own specific
information under properties. Different types of available options vary by member. Some
members have available options that others do not. You can find the property explanations in
the Appendix.
See Also
Property Descriptions (on page 60)
Title
Specifies a title for the new field. The column takes the title from the text in this box and can
be edited at any time. If you change this title in Properties, the column title changes as well.
However, the Name (Keyword) remains the same. Best practice calls for the Name and the
Title to match.
Description
Specifies a description of the information in the new field. This box is simply a note for you
to understand why this field is being created.
Data Type
Specifies the type of data. The types of data allowed are Real, Integer, Text, or List. After
you click OK you can no longer edit this option.
Real
Only allows real number characters in the Default Value box.
Integer
Only allows integer number characters in the Default Value box.
Text
Only allows alpha characters in the Default Value box.
List
Enables you to create a list of items to use for the custom data. You can create data
in the list, and then select it from the Default Value list. To change this list, select
the ellipsis to the left of the Data Type list. When you select the List option, the
software activates the dialog box and then the ellipsis. For more information, see
List Items Dialog Box.
Required Input
Specifies whether the information you are creating requires input from you.
Default Value
Specifies the default value of the custom data. If the List option is selected, a list of items
displays here. This list of items is based on the data created in the List Items Dialog Box.
Attach Field to Components
Attaches the custom data field to the component. Clear the Attach Field to Components
check box if you do not want the custom data to appear in the model. Selecting this option
allows for the custom data you are creating to show up in the model. If you attach the
property to a component, you can turn that property off by opening the already added
property and clearing the check box. Any new component drawn after that point does not
contain the property.
Delete
Enables you to delete the items from the list for custom data.
Right-click Menu
New
Enables you to create new items in the list for custom data.
Edit
Enables you to rename the custom data item in the list.
Delete
Enables you to delete the items from the list for custom data.
To select the Default Value after you create a list, see New Field Dialog Box (on page 39).
7. Select the Data Type list, and then select a data type. If you select List, do the following:
a. In the List Items dialog box, click New and then type the information that you want
to appear in Custom Data.
b. Repeat step A for different items. Each line constitutes a new selection in Default
Value.
c. Click OK.
8. In the Required Input list, select Yes or No.
9. Type a default value in the Default Value box. If you selected List, that information is now
listed here. Select an item from the list.
10. To attach new custom data to the component, select the Attach Field to Components
check box. For more information, see New Field Dialog Box (on page 39).
11. Click OK.
The new field adds to the properties window.
Edit a field
1. Click the View tab, and then click Properties in the Display panel.
2. Select a field in Fields and click the ellipsis.
The Edit Field dialog box displays.
3. Update the necessary fields, and then click OK.
You can remove an attached custom data field from a component, table, or library by
clearing the Apply Fields to Components check box.
Component Tables
CADWorx Structure Editor View tab: Component Tables
Shows a listing of all the Data Tables by TABLENAME, AUTHOR, and PTN (Part Number).
You can edit the Author of the table, as well as change the part number assigned to that table.
To view the component tables, click the View tab, and then select the Component Table
check box in the Display panel.
The Component Tables display on the Main Table List View.
Clipboard - Enables you to edit the boxes within the Structure Editor. For more information, see
Clipboard Panel (on page 20).
Library - Enables you to add libraries to the project. For more information, see Library Panel
(on page 43).
Catalog - Enables you to update the project with changes made to the base catalog. For more
information, see Catalog Panel (on page 49).
Transfer Data - Enables you to transfer project, and catalog data. For more information, see
Transfer Data Panel (on page 33).
Editing - Finds and replaces values in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Editing
Panel (on page 52).
Exit Structure Editor - Closes the Intergraph CADWorx Catalog and Structure Editor.
Library Panel
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Library
Enables you to add information to a project.
Add Library - Adds a library to the project. For more information, see Add Library (on
page 43).
Add Library
Material Table
Specifies the material table for the library.
Layer Name
Specifies the layer name. You can define layer names in the Layer Manager. For more
information, see Layer Manager (on page 57).
Layer Color
Specifies the color appearance of the steel members when drawing with this library. Select 0
- ByLayer, 1 - Red, 2 - Yellow, 3 - Green, 4 - Cyan, 5 - Blue, 6 - Magenta, 7 -
White/Black, from the list or type 0 through 255 to specify other colors.
Created By
Specifies the name of the person who created the library.
Description
Specifies the description of the library.
1. Click the Home tab, and then click Add Library on the Library panel. Alternatively,
right-click the project name in the Project Libraries pane, and then click Add Library.
The New Library dialog box displays.
2. Type the name of the new library in the Name box.
3. Use the default catalog, or click the Catalog ellipsis for a new catalog. When the Select
Company Catalog File dialog box displays, select a catalog, and then click Open.
4. Type the weight factor in the Weight Factor box.
5. The weight factor accounts for the various margins of the member weight.
6. Click the Material Table list, and then select a material table.
7. Type a layer name in the Layer Name box, select one from the list, or use the default layer
name.
8. Click the Layer Color list, and then select a layer color.
9. Type your name in the Created By box.
10. Type a description of the library in the Description box.
11. Click OK.
12. Click File > Save to save the changes to the project.
The new library displays under the project name in the Project Libraries pane.
Component Setup
Steel Shape
Specifies the shape of the member to add.
Section Data Table
Specifies the data table used for the steel section, and populates the Member Size.
Material
Specifies the material for the component. To display the material on the component, define
the Material Tables fields in the Long, Short, Tag, and Part Number Format Dialog Boxes
(on page 47).
Member Size
Specifies the size members to add.
Layer Name
Specifies the layer of the member. The layer defaults to the value set in the Layer Name of
the Library Properties. The list of layers in the Layer Name comes from the Layer
Manager. For more information, see Layer Manager (on page 57).
Color Index
Specifies the color of the steel when it displays in a drawing. You can select 0 through 255
to specify color, or you can type the number of the color.
Description
Long
Specifies the long description for the member. You can change the long description by
clicking the Long ellipsis which opens the Long Description Format dialog box. You can
also type information in the Long box, and then click Apply to add the information. Blue
words are keywords and you can select and copy them. Black text is a simple text string and
can be edited as needed. For more information, see Long, Short, Tag, and Part Number
Format Dialog Boxes (on page 47).
Short
Specifies the short description of the member. You can change the short description by
clicking the Short ellipsis which opens the Short Description Format dialog box. You can
also type information in the Short box, and then click Apply to add the information. Blue
words are keywords and you can select and copy them. Black text is a simple text string and
can be edited as needed. For more information, see Long, Short, Tag, and Part Number
Format Dialog Boxes (on page 47).
Tag
Specifies the tag information of the member. You can change the tag format by clicking the
Tag ellipsis which opens the Tag Format dialog box. You can also type information in the
Tag box, and then click Apply to add the information. Blue words are keywords and you can
select and copy them. Black text is a simple text string and can be edited as needed. For
more information, see Long, Short, Tag, and Part Number Format Dialog Boxes (on page
47).
Part Number
Specifies the part number information of the member. You can change the part number
format by clicking the Part Number ellipsis which opens the Part Number Format dialog
box. You can also type information in the Part Number box, and then click Apply to add the
information. Blue words are keywords and you can select and copy them. Black text is a
simple text string and can be edited as needed. For more information, see Long, Short, Tag,
and Part Number Format Dialog Boxes (on page 47).
Descriptions display in the Long Description, Short Description, Part Number, and Tag boxes
shown in the Details tab of the Shapes palette in CADWorx Structure. For more information,
see Shapes in the CADWorx Structure Users Guide.
The information the software displays in the Shapes palette is based on the associated
component definition in the library. The component definition in the library contains fields for
Short Description, Long Description, Tag, and Part Number. These boxes can be populated
with text data or by setting the schema in the Long, Short, Tag, and Part Number Format Dialog
Boxes (on page 47) or Description Format Dialog Boxes (on page 55).
You can configure description schemas at the project level, the library level, and the component
level. If you define a schema at any of these levels, then the software derives the description
from that level.
Component level schemas take precedence over library level schemas and library level
schemas take precedence over project level schemas. For instance, if Long in the Edit
component pane displays Wide Flange, but Wide Flange in the Components tree of the
Long Description Format dialog box displays Wide Flange New, then the information
displaying in CADWorx Structure displays as Wide Flange. If you remove the schema definition
from Long in the Edit component pane, then when you place a Wide Flange in the model, the
wide flange would display as Wide Flange New reading from the project level.
When the description format is empty at the component level, then the box under Description in
the New and Edit Component Pane reads Using Library Format. If the description format is
empty at the component level and at the library level, then the box under Description in the
New and Edit Component Pane reads Using Project Format.
Notes
Specifies any notes attached to the component.
If you receive a red exclamation or a warning triangle , hover over it with your
mouse to identify additional detail on possible data issues.
You can view the information you selected by clicking Show Data Table . The
Base Catalog Data displays data tables for each group. For more information, see Base
Catalog Data (on page 39).
5. Click the Material list, and then select a material.
6. Select or clear member sizes from the Member size list.
7. Click the Layer Name list, and then select a layer, or use the default layer.
8. Click the Color Index list, and then select a color, or use the default color.
9. Under the Description column, the software lists the steel name for the Long descriptions.
You can change the description format by typing new information or using the ellipsis.
10. Type Short, Tag and Part Number information in their respective boxes.
OR
Select the ellipsis to change the format in the Short Description Format, Tag Format, or
the Part Number Format dialog boxes. For more information, see Long, Short, Tag, and
Part Number Format Dialog Boxes (on page 47).
11. Type note information in the Notes box.
12. Click Add at the top right-hand side of the New component pane.
13. Click File > Save to save the changes to the project.
The member adds to the list in the main window.
You can copy and place members in the Main Library List View in the same library or
another library in the current project.
Catalog Panel
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Catalog
Enables you to update the project from a catalog and review the tables for update.
Update From Catalog - Updates the project from the base catalog. For more
information, see Update From Catalog (on page 50).
Review Table Links - Enables you to review and edit the table links for the catalog
update. For more information, see Review Table Links (on page 50).
1. Click the Home tab, and then click Update From Catalog on the Catalog panel.
The software prompts you to update from the base catalog.
2. Click Yes, No, or Review Update.
3. If you click Review Update, see Review Update (on page 50) & Review Table Links Dialog
Box (on page 51) to continue.
The project updates from the base catalog.
Review Update
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Catalog > Update From Catalog > Review
Update
Enables you to check and change the details of the project that to be updated from the base
catalog.
1. Click the Home tab, and then click Update From Catalog on the Catalog panel.
OR
Open a project that has had its base catalog updated.
The software prompts you to update from the base catalog.
2. Click Review Update.
The Review Table links dialog box displays.
For more information, see Review Table Links Dialog Box (on page 51).
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Catalog > Review Table Links
Displays the Review Table Links dialog box enabling you to review the links for update and
change the Source Table Name and the Source ID as needed.
1. Click the Home tab, and then click Review Table Links on the Catalog panel.
The Review Table Links dialog box displays.
2. See Review Table Links Dialog Box (on page 51) to continue.
Apply All
Saves changes from the catalog for all items in the Library list.
Force Update
Updates the item selected in the Library list.
Force Update All
Updates all items in the Library list.
Help
Displays the CADWorx help file.
Change the Source Table Name and Source IDs as needed, and then click OK to update.
Alternatively, you can click Force Update or Force Update All.
To view the Review Table Links dialog box in a catalog, your catalog must use a
base catalog and the catalog must contain data. You can access this option by right-clicking the
catalog and selecting Review Table Links.
Editing Panel
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Editing
Enables you to edit specified values.
Find and Replace - Finds and replaces specific values. For more information, see Find
and Replace (on page 52).
CADWorx Structure Editor Home tab: Editing > Find and Replace
Finds and replaces specific values in the Structure Editor data.
The Find and Replace function only works with the Long Description, Short Description,
or Tag boxes that consist of non-keyword texts. Any formatted keywords that exist in the
Long, Short, or Tag boxes are not replaced when using the Replace function. For more
information on Keywords, see Keywords in the CADWorx Structure Users Guide.
The Structure Editor classifies keywords in four categories. First, the combination of the
Fields and the table as in the case of MEMBER_CMP_TBL which calls the Member field
from the Data Table for the format. Second, a Field, such as USER_PART_NUMBER, by
itself is a keyword. In addition, when you create a user defined field with the Custom Data
option, the field name becomes a keyword. Finally, a property by itself, such as
COMPONENT_PTN, (which calls the Part Number property from the selected component),
is a keyword. For a listing of all the fields and properties in the Structure Editor, see Property
Descriptions (on page 60). You can view all Keywords in the Description Format dialog
boxes by selecting the ellipsis to the right of the boxes. For more information, see Long,
Short, Tag, and Part Number Format Dialog Boxes (on page 47) and Description Format
Dialog Boxes (on page 55).
Look in
Current Project
Searches in the current project, which includes all libraries.
Current Library
Searches in the current library.
Find options
Match case
Matches the search to the case (lower or upper) in the Find what box.
Match whole word
Matches the search to the exact whole word in the Find what box.
Search Up
Matches the search moving upwards in the Structure Editor rather than downwards.
Find type
Long description
Matches the search to the long description.
Short description
Matches the search to the short description.
Tag
Matches the search to the tag data.
Long description, Short description, and Tag can be selected at the same time so
that the search finds all types associated with the text.
Find
1. On the Home tab, click Find and Replace on the Editing panel.
The Find and Replace dialog box displays.
2. Type the text you want to find in the Find what box.
3. Specify parameters for Look in, Find options, and Find type.
4. Click Find Next.
The value displays.
Replace
1. On the Home tab, click Find and Replace on the Editing panel.
The Find and Replace dialog box displays.
2. Type the text to find in the Find what box.
3. Select the Replace with check box.
The Replace with box activates.
4. Type the text to replace in the Replace with box.
5. Specify parameters in Look in, Find options, and Find type.
6. Click Find Next, and then click Replace.
OR
Click Replace.
OR
Click Replace All.
Replace All replaces every instance of the text in the Find what box
throughout the Structure Editor for the open project. Use this option with caution.
The value replaces.
Display - Displays the Project Libraries, Base Catalog Data, Project Catalog Data, and
Properties. For more information, see Display Panel.
Display Panel
CADWorx Structure Editor View tab: Display
Project Library - Displays the current project, and enables you to add, delete, and open library
data. For more information, see Project Libraries (on page 54).
Base Catalog Data - Displays all the information in the base catalog of CADWorx Structure
Editor. For more information, see Base Catalog Data (on page 39).
Project Catalog Data - Displays all the information attached to the open project. For more
information, see Project Catalog Data.
Properties - Displays the properties of all the data in the project. For more information, see
Properties.
Project Libraries
CADWorx Structure Editor View tab: Project Libraries
Displays the current project libraries, and enables you to add, delete, and open library data.
Selecting the Project Libraries check box, hides or displays the Project Libraries window.
Properties
CADWorx Structure Editor View tab: Properties
Displays the properties of the data you select in the project. You can use the Properties view to
change the aspects of a library, project, catalog, or catalog table file. Select the Fields ellipsis or
double-click Custom Data to bring up the New Field or Edit Field dialog box and add or edit
custom data and fields. For more information, see New Field Dialog Box (on page 39). You can
also access the Long Desc Format Setup, Short Desc Format Setup, Tag Format Setup,
Part Number Format Setup, Layer Manager, and Group Manager to make changes as you
need. Different types of available options vary by member. You can find the property
explanations in the Appendix.
See Also
Property Descriptions (on page 60)
Description Format Dialog Boxes (on page 55)
Layer Manager (on page 57)
Components List
Displays the available list of members and allows you to set description formats for each
member.
Component Tables drop-down
Displays the list of catalog tables to choose a format.
Component Tables
Lists the format types available for the component tables in Table Fields.
Material Tables
Lists the format types available for the material tables in Table Fields.
Library Tables
Lists the format types available for the library tables in Table Fields. This table is
not available in Part Number Format.
Table Fields
Lists the formats for the chosen table, and enables you to add the table field to the
format.
<Description Type> Format
Lists the format, and enables you to add the needed formats from the Table Fields box.
If you have added a space or text in the Format box, then you can select and edit the
space or text. Select the space or text, right-click, and then select Edit.
Format
Displays the appearance of the format. You can now add a space or text to the format.
When you click in the <Description Type> Format the space or text you have added
appears. You can then edit the information here or in the <Description Type> Format.
Blue words in Format are keywords and can be selected to copy. Black text is a simple
text string and can be edited as needed.
Example
Displays an example of the format as it would appear in the software.
Import
Imports formats from other projects.
Export
Exports formats for use in other projects.
3. Click the Long Desc, Short Desc, Tag, or Part Number Format Setup box in the
Properties window, and then click an ellipsis.
OR
Click Long Desc, Short Desc, Tag, or Part Number in the New Project window when
creating a new project.
The <Description Type> Format dialog box displays.
4. Select a component from the Components List.
You can also import a format, and then edit it as needed. If you import a format
and do not want to edit it, skip to step 9.
5. Select a table from the tables list above Table fields.
6. Use the left or right arrows to move table boxes from one field to another. Alternatively,
you can drag or double-click a format to add it from Table Fields to the format box.
7. Use the up or down arrows to move the format if needed.
To remove a format, select it, and then press DELETE.
8. To edit the format appearance, select the format in the <Description Type> Format box,
and then change the format in the Format box.
9. Click OK when finished.
You can export the format for use in other libraries.
10. Click File > Save to save changes to the project.
The <Description Type> Format dialog boxes can also be accessed using the Add
Library command from the Home tab in the Library panel.
Layer Manager
CADWorx Structure Editor View tab: Display > Properties > Layers ellipsis
Specifies the layers for a project. These layers display in the Layer list in CADWorx Structure.
Layer
Specifies a name for the layer. If a layer has a lock , you cannot delete it because it is
required by CADWorx Structure. However, you can still edit the name, color, and line type.
Layer Color
Specifies the color of the layer. Type 1 through 256 to specify the layer color. If you type 0
the software changes the value to 256. After you type the value, the color of the value
displays in the Layer Color list.
Line Type
Specifies a line type for the layer.
Import
Imports layers.
New Layer*
Adds a new layer with a default Layer name of NewLayer and a default Layer Color of
Red.
Filter
Displays options for filtering the Layer, Layer Color, and Line Type.
Select All
Select this option to search all files contained in the data when running search filter.
Show Rows with value that
Logic Condition Operator 1
Select a condition for the filter.
Search box
Type the information to search for in the Search box.
Match Case
Matches the case of a letter and finds it in the data based on the information you
type in the Search box.
Logic Condition Operator 2
Select a second condition for the filter.
Search box
Type the information you want the software to find.
Match Case
Matches the case of a letter and finds it in the data based on the information you
type in the Search box.
Add a layer
1. Open an existing project or create a new project. You can access the Layer Manager in
both places. If creating a new project, skip to the second part of step 3.
2. Click the View tab, and then select Properties in the Display panel.
3. Click the Layer Manager box in the Properties window, and then click the Layer Manager
ellipsis .
OR
Click Layer Manager in the New Project window when creating a new project.
The Layer Manager displays.
4. Click New Layer.
A new layer adds to the list.
You can add as many layers as needed by repeatedly clicking New Layer.
To remove a layer, click on the layer, and then press DELETE.
Group Manager
CADWorx Structure Editor View tab: Display > Properties > Groups ellipsis
Specifies layers assigned to a group classification for a project.
Group
Specifies the group name and allows for group classification of layers. The group name
assigns the layer to a specific group, for example: Column New Primary, Beam New
Tertiary, or Elevation. There are no restrictions on how many groups you can have or what
you can name them.
Default Layer
Assigns a layer from the list to the group. You can click the list to change the layer or click
the ellipsis to open the Layer Manager, and make changes to the layers.
Import
Imports layer groups.
New Group
Adds a new group. You must also select a Default Layer for the new group.
Add a group
1. Open an existing project or create a new project. You can access the Group Manager in
both places.
2. Click the View tab, and then select Properties in the Display panel.
3. Click the Group Manager box in the Properties window, and then click the ellipsis .
The Group Manager displays.
4. Click New Group.
A new group adds to the list.
You can add as many groups as needed by repeatedly clicking New Group.
To remove a group, click the layer, and then press DELETE.
5. Select a Default Layer for the group.
The layer populates the box and displays the color associated with that layer next to the
layer name.
6. Click OK when finished.
7. Click File > Save to save changes to the project.
Property Descriptions
This appendix contains all the property descriptions available in CADWorx Structure Editor.
In This Appendix
Project Properties .......................................................................... 60
Catalog Properties ......................................................................... 62
Project Properties
Project Name
Specifies the name of the project.
Catalog Name
Specifies the name of the base catalog. You can only edit this in the catalog or by selecting
a different base catalog.
Catalog Path
Specifies the folder location of the base catalog. You can change the base catalog by using
the Catalog Path ellipsis.
Long Desc Format Setup
Specifies the appearance of the long description attached to the member.
Short Desc Format Setup
Specifies the appearance of the short description format attached to the member.
Tag Format Setup
Specifies the appearance of the tag format attached to the member.
Part Number Format Setup
Specifies the appearance of the part number attached to the member.
For more on the <Description Type> Format Setups, see Description Format Dialog Boxes
(on page 55).
Layers
Specifies the layers associated with a project and displays the Layer Manager dialog box.
For more information, see Layer Manager (on page 57).
Groups
Specifies the layers associated with a project and displays the Layer Manager dialog box.
For more information, see Group Manager (on page 59).
Version
Specifies the version of the CADWorx Structure Editor. You cannot edit this property.
Created By
Specifies the person who created the data. You can edit this property.
Edited By
Specifies the person who edited the data. You can edit this property.
Description
Specifies the description of the project.
Custom Data
Add custom data to the project. For more information, see New Field Dialog Box (on page
39).
Library Properties
Library Name
Specifies the name of the library being worked in. You can edit this property.
Catalog Name
Specifies the name of the base catalog. You can only edit this property in the catalog or by
selecting a different base catalog.
Catalog Path
Specifies the folder location of the base catalog. You can change the base catalog by using
the Catalog Path ellipsis.
Measure/Bore
Specifies the units tied to this library. You cannot edit this property.
Material Table Name
Specifies the current material table being used by the library. To update this value with
available or newly created material tables, click the name of the first table, and select the
new table from the list. For more information, see Material Table (on page 23).
Weight Factor
Specifies the weight of the component. You can edit this property.
Layer Name
Specifies the numerical value of the layer.
CAD System Color Index [0-255]
Specifies the color appearance of the components when using this library to draw. Select 0 -
ByLayer, 1 - Red, 2 - Yellow, 3 - Green, 4 - Cyan, 5 - Blue, 6 - Magenta, 7 - White/Black,
from the list or type 0 through 255 to specify other colors.
Long Desc Format Setup
Specifies the format of the long description attached to the members.
Short Desc Format Setup
Specifies the format of the short description format attached to the members.
Catalog Properties
Name
Specifies the name of the catalog. You can edit this property.
Standard
Specifies the steel template for the catalog. You select this value when you create a catalog.
You cannot edit this property.
Measure/Bore
Specifies the units tied to this catalog. You can edit this property.
Base Catalog Name
Specifies the name of the base catalog. You can only change this in the Catalog or by
selecting a different base catalog.
Catalog Path
Specifies the folder location of the base catalog. You can change the base catalog by using
the Catalog Path ellipsis.
Version
Specifies the version of the CADWorx Structure Editor. You cannot edit this property.
Created By
Specifies the person who created the data. You can edit this property.
Edited By
Specifies the person who edited the data. You can edit this property.
Catalog Description
Specifies the description of the catalog. You can edit this property.
Each of the tables in the catalog has its own properties.
Some fields in the Structure Editor create new records in the database immediately
when you edit them. For example, if you change the SPEC value in the Material Tables, the
software creates a new record in the database. When you edit one of these fields, CADWorx
Structure Editor displays a message explaining that you are creating a new record and asking if
you want to continue.
For more information, see the following topics:
Material Tables Properties (on page 63)
Data Tables Properties (on page 64)
Fields
SPEC - Material Specification
Value that specifies the material spec.
GRADE - Grade
Value that specifies the grade of the material.
COMPOSITION - Composition
Value that specifies the composition of the material.
COMPTYPES - Component Types
The type of component the material type is associated with. Use the list to add component
types.
DENSITY - Density
Value that specifies the density of the material.
PTN - Part Number
The part number associated with a particular value of material.
Custom Data
Enables you to input fields using the New Field Dialog Box (on page 39).
Category Properties
Name
Specifies the name of the category.
Type
Specifies the type of component contained in the category.
Description
Specifies a description of the category.
List of Categories
Common Steel Component Properties (on page 64)
Angles (on page 65)
Angles_Double (on page 68)
Angles_Lip (on page 70)
Channels (on page 72)
Channels_Lip (on page 75)
Flat Bar (on page 78)
Pipe (on page 79)
Plate (on page 81)
Round Bar (on page 81)
Square Tubing (on page 82)
Tee Shapes (on page 84)
Wide Flange (on page 86)
Z Shape (on page 89)
Part Number
Specifies the part number assigned to that particular component type.
Version
Specifies the version of the CADWorx Structure Editor. You cannot edit this property.
Created By
Specifies the person who created the data. You can edit this property.
Edited By
Specifies the person who edited the data. You can edit this property.
Description
Specifies the long description of the component. This includes the common name, the end
type, and the weight. You can edit this property.
Short Description
Specifies the short description of the component. You can change this property.
Tag
Specifies the tag of the component. You can edit this property.
Member Format
Specifies the member format.
Angles
Specifies the angles properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Angles to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
tw - Web Thickness
Specifies the web thickness of the steel member. The thickness is defined in inches or
millimeters.
d - Web Depth
Specifies the depth of the web on the steel member. The depth is defined in inches or
millimeters.
tf - Flange Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the flange for the steel member. The thickness is defined in
inches or millimeters.
bf - Flange Width
Specifies the width of the flange for the steel member. The width is defined in inches or
millimeters.
kdetail - Distance to Web Toe Fillet
Specifies the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the
rolled shape or the equivalent distance on welded steel member.
kdesign - Distance to Web Toe Fillet
Type the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the rolled
shape or the equivalent distance on the welded steel member.
UnitWeight - Unit Weight
Specifies the weight of the steel member per unit length.
JUA Fields
xp - Plastic neutral axis
Specifies the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis (PNA)
along the local x-axis. The distance is defined in inches or millimeters.
yp - Plastic neutral axis
Specifies the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis (PNA)
along the local y-axis.
Design Fields
Perimeter - Perimeter
Specifies the outside perimeter for the steel member.
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
CentroidX - Centroid X
Specifies the location of the centroid along the local x-axis. The location is defined in inches
or millimeters.
CentroidY - Centroid Y
Specifies the location of the centroid along the local y-axis. The location is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Ixx - Moment of Inertia about X
Specifies the moment of inertia for the member's local x-axis.
Specifies the gage distance between the first and second bolt rows on the long side when
there are two bolt rows.
ssg - Short Side Gage
Specifies the bolt gage for the short side when there is one bolt row.
ssg1 - Short Side Gage 1
Specifies the gage distance to the first bolt row on the short side when there are two bolt
rows.
ssg2 - Short Side Gage 2
Specifies the gage distance from the first bolt row to the second bolt row on the short side
when there are two bolt rows.
Angles_Double
Specifies the angles_double properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Angles_Double to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
tw - Web Thickness
Specifies the web thickness of the steel member. The thickness is defined in inches or
millimeters.
d - Web Depth
Specifies the depth of the web on the steel member. The depth is defined in inches or
millimeters.
tf - Flange Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the flange for the steel member. The thickness is defined in
inches or millimeters.
bf - Flange Width
Specifies the width of the flange for the steel member. The width is defined in inches or
millimeters.
s - Gap Distance
Specifies the gap distance between the target and secondary member.
kdetail - Distance to Web Toe Fillet
Specifies the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the
rolled shape or the equivalent distance on welded steel member.
kdesign - Distance to Web Toe Fillet
Type the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the rolled
shape or the equivalent distance on the welded steel member.
UnitWeight - Unit Weight
Specifies the weight of the steel member per unit length.
JUA Fields
bbConfiguration - Back to Back Configuration
Specifies which legs of the angles are placed back-to-back. Type 0 for equal leg angle. Type
1 to place the long legs back-to-back. Type 2 to place the short legs back-to-back.
bb - Back to Back Spacing
Specifies the back-to-back spacing on the members.
Design Fields
Perimeter - Perimeter
Specifies the outside perimeter for the steel member.
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
CentroidY - Centroid Y
Specifies the location of the centroid along the local y-axis. The location is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Ixx - Moment of Inertia about X
Specifies the moment of inertia for the member's local x-axis.
Sxx - Elastic Section Modulus about X
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local x-axis.
H - Flexural Constant
Specifies the flexural constant for the member.
ro - Polar Radius of Gyration about Shear Center
Specifies the polar radius of gyration about the shear center.
Rxx - Radius of Gyration about X
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local x-axis.
Angles_Lip
Specifies the angles_lip properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Angles_Lip to expand the shape type.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
tnom - Wall Thickness
Specifies the nominal wall thickness of the member.
tdes - Wall Thickness (tdesign)
Specifies the design wall thickness of the member.
LIP1 - Lip 1 length
Specifies the length of lip one from the edge of the leg.
LIP2 - Lip 2 length
Specifies the length of lip two from the edge of the leg.
r1 - Root fillet radius
Specifies the radius of the root fillet.
r2 - Toe radius
Specifies the radius of the toe on the member.
k - Vertical radius depth
Distance from outer face of flange to web toe of fillet.
UnitWeight - Unit Weight
Specifies the weight of the steel member per unit length.
JUA Fields
xp - Plastic neutral axis
Specifies the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis (PNA)
along the local x-axis. The distance is defined in inches or millimeters.
yp - Plastic neutral axis
Specifies the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis (PNA)
along the local y-axis.
Design Fields
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
Ixx - Moment of Inertia about X
Specifies the moment of inertia for the member's local x-axis.
Channels
Specifies the channels properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Channels to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
tw - Web Thickness
Specifies the web thickness of the steel member. The thickness is defined in inches or
millimeters.
d - Web Depth
Specifies the depth of the web on the steel member. The depth is defined in inches or
millimeters.
tf - Flange Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the flange for the steel member. The thickness is defined in
inches or millimeters.
bf - Flange Width
Specifies the width of the flange for the steel member. The width is defined in inches or
millimeters.
kdetail - Distance to Web Toe Fillet
Specifies the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the
rolled shape or the equivalent distance on welded steel member.
kdesign - Distance to Web Toe Fillet
Type the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the rolled
shape or the equivalent distance on the welded steel member.
r1 - Root fillet radius
Specifies the radius of the root fillet.
r2 - Toe radius
Specifies the radius of the toe on the member.
k - Vertical radius depth
Distance from outer face of flange to web toe of fillet.
Grip - Grip
Specifies the grip of the member.
fs - Fastener size
Specifies the fastener size of the member.
UnitWeight - Unit Weight
Specifies the weight of the steel member per unit length.
JUA Fields
xp - Plastic neutral axis
Specifies the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis (PNA)
along the local x-axis. The distance is defined in inches or millimeters.
eo_x - Eccentric shear distance
Type the shear center location along the x-axis. The location is defined in inches or
millimeters.
Design Fields
Perimeter - Perimeter
Specifies the outside perimeter for the steel member.
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
CentroidX - Centroid X
Specifies the location of the centroid along the local x-axis. The location is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Ixx - Moment of Inertia about X
Specifies the moment of inertia for the member's local x-axis.
Iyy - Moment of Inertia about Y
Specifies the moment of inertia for the section's local y-axis.
Sxx - Elastic Section Modulus about X
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local x-axis.
Syy - Elastic Section Modulus about Y
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local y-axis.
J - Torsional Moment of Inertia
Specifies the torsional moment of inertia for the member.
Cw - Warping Constant
Specifies the warping constant for the member.
H - Flexural Constant
Specifies the flexural constant for the member.
ro - Polar Radius of Gyration about Shear Center
Specifies the polar radius of gyration about the shear center.
Rxx - Radius of Gyration about X
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local x-axis.
Ryy - Radius of Gyration about Y
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local y-axis.
Channels_Lip
Specifies the channels_lip properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Channels_Lip to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
tw - Web Thickness
Specifies the web thickness of the steel member. The thickness is defined in inches or
millimeters.
d - Web Depth
Specifies the depth of the web on the steel member. The depth is defined in inches or
millimeters.
tf - Flange Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the flange for the steel member. The thickness is defined in
inches or millimeters.
bf - Flange Width
Specifies the width of the flange for the steel member. The width is defined in inches or
millimeters.
LIP1 - Lip 1 length
Specifies the length of lip one from the edge of the leg.
LIP2 - Lip 2 length
Specifies the length of lip two from the edge of the leg.
kdetail - Distance to Web Toe Fillet
Specifies the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the
rolled shape or the equivalent distance on welded steel member.
kdesign - Distance to Web Toe Fillet
Type the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the rolled
shape or the equivalent distance on the welded steel member.
r1 - Root fillet radius
Specifies the radius of the root fillet.
r2 - Toe radius
Specifies the radius of the toe on the member.
UnitWeight - Unit Weight
Specifies the weight of the steel member per unit length.
JUA Fields
xp - Plastic neutral axis
Specifies the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis (PNA)
along the local x-axis. The distance is defined in inches or millimeters.
eo_x - Eccentric shear distance
Type the shear center location along the x-axis. The location is defined in inches or
millimeters.
Design Fields
Perimeter - Perimeter
Specifies the outside perimeter for the steel member.
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
CentroidX - Centroid X
Specifies the location of the centroid along the local x-axis. The location is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Ixx - Moment of Inertia about X
Specifies the moment of inertia for the member's local x-axis.
Iyy - Moment of Inertia about Y
Specifies the moment of inertia for the section's local y-axis.
Sxx - Elastic Section Modulus about X
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local x-axis.
Syy - Elastic Section Modulus about Y
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local y-axis.
J - Torsional Moment of Inertia
Specifies the torsional moment of inertia for the member.
Cw - Warping Constant
Specifies the warping constant for the member.
H - Flexural Constant
Specifies the flexural constant for the member.
ro - Polar Radius of Gyration about Shear Center
Specifies the polar radius of gyration about the shear center.
Rxx - Radius of Gyration about X
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local x-axis.
Ryy - Radius of Gyration about Y
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local y-axis.
Zxx - Plastic Section Modulus about X
Specifies the plastic section modulus for the member's local x-axis.
Zyy - Plastic Section Modulus about Y
Specifies the plastic section modulus for the member's local y-axis.
IsHollow - Is Hollow
Specify if the cross-section is hollow or not.
IsSymmetricAlongX - Is Symmetric About X
Specify if the cross-section is symmetrical along the local x-axis.
IsSymmetricAlongY - Is Symmetric About Y
Specify if the cross-section is symmetrical along the local y-axis.
Flat Bar
Specifies the flat bar properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Flat Bar to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
tdes - Wall Thickness (tdesign)
Specifies the design wall thickness of the member.
UnitWeight - Unit Weight
Specifies the weight of the steel member per unit length.
JUA Fields
xp - Plastic neutral axis
Specifies the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis (PNA)
along the local x-axis. The distance is defined in inches or millimeters.
eo_x - Eccentric shear distance
Type the shear center location along the x-axis. The location is defined in inches or
millimeters.
Design Fields
Perimeter - Perimeter
Specifies the outside perimeter for the steel member.
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
Ixx - Moment of Inertia about X
Specifies the moment of inertia for the member's local x-axis.
Iyy - Moment of Inertia about Y
Specifies the moment of inertia for the section's local y-axis.
Sxx - Elastic Section Modulus about X
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local x-axis.
Pipe
Specifies the pipe properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Pipe to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
Plate
Specifies the plate properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Plate to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
tdes - Wall Thickness (tdesign)
Specifies the design wall thickness of the member.
UnitWeight - Unit Weight
Specifies the weight of the steel member per unit length.
Round Bar
Specifies the round bar properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Round Bar to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
UnitWeight - Unit Weight
Specifies the weight of the steel member per unit length.
Design Fields
Perimeter - Perimeter
Specifies the outside perimeter for the steel member.
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
Square Tubing
Specifies the square tubing properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Square Tubing to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
JUA Fields
b_t - Ratio of Width over Thickness
Specifies the width to thickness ratio of the member.
h_t - Ratio of Height over Thickness
Specifies the height to thickness ratio of the member.
Design Fields
Perimeter - Perimeter
Specifies the outside perimeter for the steel member.
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
Ixx - Moment of Inertia about X
Specifies the moment of inertia for the member's local x-axis.
Iyy - Moment of Inertia about Y
Specifies the moment of inertia for the section's local y-axis.
Sxx - Elastic Section Modulus about X
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local x-axis.
Syy - Elastic Section Modulus about Y
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local y-axis.
J - Torsional Moment of Inertia
Specifies the torsional moment of inertia for the member.
Rxx - Radius of Gyration about X
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local x-axis.
Ryy - Radius of Gyration about Y
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local y-axis.
Tee Shapes
Specifies the tee shapes properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Tee Shapes to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
tw - Web Thickness
Specifies the web thickness of the steel member. The thickness is defined in inches or
millimeters.
d - Web Depth
Specifies the depth of the web on the steel member. The depth is defined in inches or
millimeters.
tf - Flange Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the flange for the steel member. The thickness is defined in
inches or millimeters.
bf - Flange Width
Specifies the width of the flange for the steel member. The width is defined in inches or
millimeters.
JUA Fields
yp - Plastic neutral axis
Specifies the distance from the designated edge of angle to its plastic neutral axis (PNA)
along the local y-axis.
Design Fields
Perimeter - Perimeter
Specifies the outside perimeter for the steel member.
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
Ixx - Moment of Inertia about X
Specifies the moment of inertia for the member's local x-axis.
Iyy - Moment of Inertia about Y
Specifies the moment of inertia for the section's local y-axis.
Sxx - Elastic Section Modulus about X
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local x-axis.
Syy - Elastic Section Modulus about Y
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local y-axis.
J - Torsional Moment of Inertia
Specifies the torsional moment of inertia for the member.
Cw - Warping Constant
Specifies the warping constant for the member.
H - Flexural Constant
Specifies the flexural constant for the member.
ro - Polar Radius of Gyration about Shear Center
Specifies the polar radius of gyration about the shear center.
Rxx - Radius of Gyration about X
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local x-axis.
Ryy - Radius of Gyration about Y
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local y-axis.
Zxx - Plastic Section Modulus about X
Specifies the plastic section modulus for the member's local x-axis.
Zyy - Plastic Section Modulus about Y
Specifies the plastic section modulus for the member's local y-axis.
Qs1 - Axial stress reduction factor (Fy = 36 ksi)
Specifies the first axial stress reduction factor for the member.
Qs2 - Axial stress reduction factor (Fy = 50 ksi)
Specifies the second axial stress reduction factor.
IsHollow - Is Hollow
Specify if the cross-section is hollow or not.
IsSymmetricAlongX - Is Symmetric About X
Specify if the cross-section is symmetrical along the local x-axis.
IsSymmetricAlongY - Is Symmetric About Y
Specify if the cross-section is symmetrical along the local y-axis.
Wide Flange
Specifies the wide flange properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Wide Flange to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
tw - Web Thickness
Specifies the web thickness of the steel member. The thickness is defined in inches or
millimeters.
kdetail - Distance to Web Toe Fillet
Specifies the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the
rolled shape or the equivalent distance on welded steel member.
kdesign - Distance to Web Toe Fillet
Type the distance from the outer face of the flange to the web toe of the fillet of the rolled
shape or the equivalent distance on the welded steel member.
r1 - Root fillet radius
Specifies the radius of the root fillet.
r2 - Toe radius
Specifies the radius of the toe on the member.
T - Clear depth
Distance between fillets for wide-flange (in.) = d-(2*k).
k - Vertical radius depth
Distance from outer face of flange to web toe of fillet.
k1 - Horizontal radius
Distance from web centerline to flange toe of fillet.
Grip - Grip
Specifies the grip of the member.
fs - Fastener size
Specifies the fastener size of the member.
UnitWeight - Unit Weight
Specifies the weight of the steel member per unit length.
JUA Fields
Fy3p - Theoretical Maximum Yield Stress
Specifies the maximum yield for the compact web for the member.
Qf - Statical Moment at Point in Flange
Specifies the first moment of area for the flange.
Qw - Statical Moment at Mid Depth of Section
Specifies the first moment of area for the web.
Wno - Normalized Warping Function
Specifies the normalized warping function. The function is defined in square inches or
square millimeters.
Design Fields
Perimeter - Perimeter
Specifies the outside perimeter for the steel member.
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
Ixx - Moment of Inertia about X
Specifies the moment of inertia for the member's local x-axis.
Iyy - Moment of Inertia about Y
Specifies the moment of inertia for the section's local y-axis.
Sw - Warping Statical Moment
Specifies the warping statical moment.
Sxx - Elastic Section Modulus about X
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local x-axis.
Syy - Elastic Section Modulus about Y
Specifies the section modulus for the member's local y-axis.
J - Torsional Moment of Inertia
Specifies the torsional moment of inertia for the member.
Cw - Warping Constant
Specifies the warping constant for the member.
Rxx - Radius of Gyration about X
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local x-axis.
Ryy - Radius of Gyration about Y
Specifies the radius of gyration for the member's local y-axis.
Zxx - Plastic Section Modulus about X
Specifies the plastic section modulus for the member's local x-axis.
Z Shape
Specifies the Z Shape properties. To view the properties:
1. Click the plus (+) sign next to Z Shape to expand the shape category.
2. Click the actual data table.
Fields
MEMBER - Member
Specifies the member name based on the depth of the steel member and the weight.
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
Specifies the Electronic Data Interchange name for the member.
Depth - Depth
Specifies the depth of the steel member from flange to flange. The depth is defined in inches
or millimeters.
Width - Width
Specifies the width of the flange on the steel member. The width is defined in inches and
millimeters.
tnom - Wall Thickness
Specifies the nominal wall thickness of the member.
tdes - Wall Thickness (tdesign)
Specifies the design wall thickness of the member.
LEG1 - Leg 1 length
Specifies the length of leg 1 from the end point of the web.
Lip1 - Lip 1 length
Specifies the length of lip one from the edge of the leg.
LEG2 - Leg 2 length
Specifies the length of leg 2 from the end point of the web.
LIP2 - Lip 2 length
Specifies the length of lip two from the edge of the leg.
UnitWeight - Unit Weight
Specifies the weight of the steel member per unit length.
Design Fields
Area - Area
Specifies the cross-sectional area for the steel member.
Features History
The following is a list of features included in the first release of CADWorx Structure Editor.
Country Catalogs
Out-of-the-box catalogs delivered in CADWorx Structure 2017 include:
AISC 14.1 Imperial
AISC 14.1 Metric
CISC Canadian
SAISC South African
EURO European
Japanese
Chinese GB
Russian
German
Australian
axis
An imaginary line used to define the orientation of a system or object normally defined in terms
of an x-, y-, and z-axis. Some 3-D graphic objects have an associated axis used to define the
center or axis for rotations.
bar
A steel rod used to reinforce concrete.
basic design
Engineering definition of the model and its systems.
bay
The distance between two trusses.
BCSA (British Constructional Steelwork Association)
An organization responsible for defining British steel construction standards.
beam
A structural member type typically placed with the member axis in a nominal horizontal
orientation.
bearing plate
A steel plate used to distribute a load over a larger area. Usually used at the base of a column.
bent
A vertical framework usually consisting of a truss or beam supported at the ends on columns.
bill of material (BOM)
Hierarchical decomposition of a product into constituent assemblies and parts. Specific types of
BOMs exist (for example, an EBOM is a bill of material from the point of view of an engineering
department; an MBOM is a bill of material from the point of view of manufacturing).
brace
A diagonal member used to stiffen a framework.
cans
A reinforcing connection piece placed at member intersections.
cantilever
A beam, girder, or truss that overhangs one or both supports.
catalog
Repository of information about components and materials used in construction. When you use
catalog parts in the model, the software places an occurrence of the catalog part in the project.
This occurrence is a copy of the actual catalog part.
change history
Process of recording information such as who, when, and why for any given modification.
change management
Software features or manual procedures for managing the consequence of change. For
example, software can support a change management feature to report drawings that need
updating as a result of a change in a 3-D model.
change propagation
Ability of the software to intelligently modify dependent design information to reflect change in a
higher order object.
channel
A structural shape referring to a three-sided member type with each of the sides joined at a right
angle.
chord
The principal member of a truss. Can be on either the top or bottom of the truss.
circular tube
A structural shape referring to a hollow cylindrical member type or pipe.
CISC (Canadian Institute of Steel Construction)
An organization responsible for defining Canadian steel construction standards.
class
Grouping of individual objects that share some very significant, common characteristics.
clip angle
A small angle-shaped piece of steel used for fastening members together.
codelist
A set of acceptable values for a particular property that can be referred to by an index number or
selected in a combo box. For example, the codelist for the material specification allows you to
select from a set of standard entries, such as ASTM A183-F316 Stainless Steel.
column
A vertical structural member usually attached to a footing and extending to the roof of a building.
commodity code
A user-defined code that provides an index to parts in a catalog.
commodity item
A standard component found in a manufacturer catalog (an off-the-shelf component).
component
Physical part that a feature generates.
concurrent access
Ability of the software to allow multiple users to simultaneously access and modify the design of
a model.
coordinate
The location of a point along the X-, Y-, or Z-axis.
coordinate system
A geometric relation used to denote the location of points in the model. The most common
coordinate system is the rectangular coordinate system, whereby points are located by
traversing the X-, Y-, and Z-axes of the model. Normally, coordinate systems have their origin
defined as 0,0,0.
cope
To cut out the top or bottom flanges and possibly the web so that one member frames into
another.
cross section
The shape of a member when viewed along the member line.
cutback
An axial offset that typically represents the distance from a member centerline to its face.
Cutbacks are used to account for the difference between how a structure is modeled and
constructed in terms of lengths of members and quantities of materials.
cutting plane
A plane that cuts through an object.
damage records
Data relating to the damage and repair of structure or components that occurred during or after
construction of a model.
data interchange
Capability to output the design, or portions of the design, in a standard format for use or
movement to another computer software system.
database
Repository for the product model data. The database contains information to describe individual
objects in the data model and the relationships between objects as appropriate.
database backup
Process of recording a backup copy of the complete database or the incremental changes after
the date that the last complete copy was created.
database break and recovery
Utilities used to restore a database after files are corrupted.
database copy
Functionality to copy large collections of model objects from one design project to another
design project.
database management
Functionality related to managing a product model database.
degree
The highest polynomial factor in the curve or surface mathematical definition. A line is a degree
1 curve, while a cubic B-spline is a degree 3 curve.
degree of freedom
An allowable direction of movement, either translation or rotation. There are six possible
degrees of freedom (DOFs): translation X, Y, and Z, and rotation RX, RY, and RZ.
design alternative
Difference in a design represented by a separate version. A design alternative can be a new
design prepared as a proposed change, or one of several elective options that the builder or
customer selects. Each design alternative has an identification assigned so you can uniquely
refer to the design alternatives.
design approval log
Record of review and approval of parts of the design.
design documents
Drawings, sketches, material lists, procedures, and so forth that are generated during the design
phase.
design object
Any object with properties that you can select. A design object can be related to one or more
contracts of different types, but related only to one contract of a given type.
design progress check
Analysis of the content of the design to some metric unit that gives an idea of the degree of
completion.
design review
Functionality to support rapid viewing of the design and markup of features with comments.
design service
Any general system services related to the design function.
design standard
Feature or object used in model design that has been determined to the normal or approved
way of accomplishing a design requirement. In the context of computer software, the term refers
to computer functionality to support standards, not the standard itself.
detail schedule
Lowest level of schedule used to manage and track work progress.
diagonals
A member used for stiffening and wind bracing.
distributed systems
Systems consisting of sequential parts with a distributive characteristic (for example, pipes
distribute fluids, HVAC distributes air, cabling distributes power, and structure distributes loads).
distribution systems
Term synonymous and used interchangeably with the term distributed systems.
documentation
Drawings and other records that you must produce to document, obtain approval, or build the
design.
drawing tool
Tool that helps in the process of creating, modifying, or manipulating objects. Examples are
PinPoint and SmartSketch.
driftpin
A tapered steel pin used to align bolt or rivet holes when assembling steel.
easting
A term that describes an east coordinate location in a coordinate system.
edge
A topological object that represents a trimmed curve bounded by a start and end vertex.
edge distance
The distance from the center of a bolt or rivet to the edge of a plate or flange.
equipment
Pieces that a foundation supports. Examples are engines, generators, pumps, fans, consoles,
large valves, large strainers, and winches. Usually, you can find these pieces on a machinery
arrangement plan. Equipment is most often associated with a system.
equipment catalog
Catalog of equipment geometry and limited properties that the software uses to identify and
visualize equipment and its placement in the model. The catalog is not the source for the total
specification and ordering data for the object.
erection clearance
The amount of space left between members to ease assembly.
fabricate
To cut, punch, and sub-assemble members in the shop.
face
A topological object that represents a trimmed surface bounded by a loop of edges.
face plate
An edge reinforcement type that places a plate or profile at the selected plate edge.
face-to-face
The overall length of a component from the inlet face to the outlet face.
fasteners
Bolts and rivets used to connect structural members.
feature
A logical collection of parts driven by the piping specification. There are four basic features:
straight, turn, branch, and inline component.
element
Primitive geometric shape such as a line, circle, or arc.
fence
Boundary or barrier that separates or closes off an area. To surround or close like a fence.
field adjustment
Material added to the neat design geometry of piping or structural parts to allow for extra
material when it is required due to uncontrolled variance in the manufacturing and construction
process.
flange
The projecting portion of a beam, channel, or column.
flavor
A different variation of a symbol. Each variation has different occurrence property values.
flexure
A term used for describing bending behavior.
focus of rotation
A point or line about which an object or view turns.
footing
An enlargement at the base of a column, or at the bottom of a wall, that distributes the load over
a greater portion of ground and thereby prevents settling.
frame connection
A way of establishing connectivity between member parts to represent physical relationships
such as work point offsets, and logical relationships such as end releases. A placement
positioning mechanism to represent physical relationships between member systems that
establishes and maintains connectivity.
framing plan
A structural drawing plan view, drawn to scale, providing an overhead view of the structural
components of a building. Columns, beams, and girders, roof members, floor members, and wall
members all require separate framing plans.
full penetration weld
A type of weld in which the weld material extends through the complete thickness of the
components being joined.
function points
Part of the requirements documentation, function points are the smallest granularity of a
requirement statement that describe specific detailed actions that the software performs.
functional block diagram
Schematic representation of a system (piping, electrical, ventilation) showing system parts and
their relationship. You use symbols to represent equipment and components. A connecting
network of lines illustrates their relationship. Taken together, the symbols and the network
illustrate the function of the system.
furnishings
Parts such as movable articles and fittings that normally are not associated with a system (for
example, a chair).
generic specific
Object that is parametrically defined or defined to suit a family of specific parts (for example,
International Standards parametrics). For example, a 100 - 200 gpm pump in the catalog can
provide a general shape to appear in the model until a specific object has been identified.
girder
A horizontal support member similar to a beam. Some people maintain that girders span from
column to column, and beams span from girder to girder. Other people maintain that beams
span column to column and girders span from beam to beam.
girt
A beam, usually bolted to columns, to support the side covering or to serve as a window lintel.
grade
The material grade of the structural member.
GUIDs
Acronym that stands for Globally Unique Identifiers. The software automatically creates the
GUIDs sheet in the Excel workbooks when you create the Catalog database and schema. The
purpose of storing GUIDs within Excel workbooks is to help you keep track of what has been
loaded into the database. Storing GUIDs also helps to avoid the situation in which a
replacement Catalog database causes existing models to become invalid.
gusset plate
A plate used to connect various members, such as in a truss.
hook element
An analytical element or boundary condition used to simulate one-way tension-only behavior. A
hook element is a backwards gap with the ability to resist tension only when the hook is closed.
It resists neither tension nor compression when it is open. Typical uses of hook elements in
modeling include structural bracing, cables, tension, bolts, and the separation of two connected
regions.
HVAC
Acronym for heating, ventilation and cooling. This system is the distribution system design for
heating or cooling.
HVAC analysis
Analysis routines that address heating and cooling loads required for the compartments and that
size or evaluate ventilation ducts and blower requirements.
initial design
Early stage of design work, generally before contract, used to estimate construction costs and
provide a rough concept of the intended model. Contains information relating to a model created
during its initial (concept) design period.
initial structural plan
Principal structural plan for the model; also called a construction profile.
inline
A term used to refer to those piping components that can be inserted in a pipe feature.
instantiation
Occurrence of a catalog object at a specific geometric location in the model.
interference checking
A process that identifies possible collisions or insufficient clearance between objects in the
model.
I-Section
A structural shape referring to any member type in the form of an I.
job order
Industrial authorization for accomplishing work; synonymous with a work order.
joist
A horizontal structural members that support the floor or roof of a building.
kinematics analysis
Analysis of mechanical motion.
knee brace
A corner brace used to prevent angular movement.
leg length analysis
Preferred term is welding length analysis.
library
Resource of reference information that you can access in developing a model design.
life cycle database
Information developed to assist in the maintenance and modernization of delivered models.
link
Way to store information about another file in your document. You can update a link so that
changes in the file appear in your document.
lintel
A horizontal member used to carry a wall over an opening.
load (structure)
A force vector applied to a member.
logical member
An object in the model used to represent the design topology.
machinery
Major pieces of equipment installed in a model.
macro
A sequence of actions or commands that can be named and stored. When you run the macro,
the software performs the actions or runs the commands. You can create the macros in Visual
Basic or other OLE-aware programming applications. Some of the other OLE-aware
programming applications are Visual Basic for Applications, Visual C++, and so forth.
maintenance envelope
A rectangular box around the part for clearance during maintenance operations.
maintenance parts
Required material for depot or on-board repair or overhaul of equipment, as determined by
engineering study. Generally at a level below the purchased construction object of the model.
maintenance records
Records of breakdown, repair, and overhaul of equipment.
material analysis
Analysis of a completed design work for extracting detailed material requirements; also called
material lists.
material list
An option category that controls the format and content of the bill of materials.
material properties
Properties of the material useful in the analysis process.
member name
A user-definable alphanumeric code used to uniquely identify individual members in the model.
member part
A model object derived from the logical model that represents the manufactured physical
member parts.
member system
A logical collection of member parts that can be moved as a single entity.
move from point
Starting point for an action. For example, when you move an equipment object, the Move From
point determines the point of origin for the move.
move to point
Ending point for an action. For example, when you move an equipment object, the Move To
point determines where you want the move to stop.
natural surface
A surface without a boundary curve.
node
One of the set of discrete points in a flow graph.
A terminal of any branch of a network or a terminal common to two or more branches of a
network.
An end point of any branch or a network or graph, or a junction common to two or more
branches.
northing
A term that describes a north coordinate location in a coordinate system.
nozzle
A piping connection point to a piece of equipment.
nozzle standout
The shortest allowable distance between the connection point of a nozzle and the start point of a
turn on the leg connected to the nozzle.
NPD (Nominal Piping Diameter)
The diameter of a pipe.
object
A type of data other than the native graphic format of the application.
orientation vector
A vector used to define the local y-x plane of a physical member when combined with the local
x-axis defined by the start and end nodes.
origin
In coordinate geometry, the point where the X-, Y-, and Z-axes intersect.
origin point
The point at which the coordinate system is placed, providing a full Cartesian coordinate system
with positive and negative quadrants. Points are placed at coordinates relative to the origin
point, represented by the X, Y, and Z values.
orthogonal
The characteristic of an element consisting completely of elements positioned at 90-degree
angles. A square is an orthogonal element.
orthographic
A depiction of an object created by projecting its features onto a plane along lines perpendicular
to the plane.
orthotropic material
A material that has two material directions that are orthogonal to one another. An example of an
orthotropic material is wood.
P&ID
Diagram that shows the topology, functional components, and special requirements of a piping
system; generally represents the engineering design of the system.
package
Set of closely related classes. (UML)
panel
The space between adjacent floor supports, or purlins, in a roof.
parameter
A property whose value determines the characteristics or behavior of something.
part class
A group of similar objects. You can define part classes in the Excel workbooks. A part class can
have multiple parts. For example, a heat exchanger part class can contain heat exchangers with
different dimensions.
part number
Unique identifier of a part.
parts
The physical components that comprise a feature and are generally selected by the software.
For example, the flanges, gaskets, and the gate valve itself are examples of the parts
comprising the gate valve feature.
PDS (Plant Design System)
A comprehensive, intelligent, computer-aided design and engineering application for the
process, power, and marine industries. PDS consists of integrated 2-D and 3-D modules that
correspond to engineering tasks in the design workflow.
physical member
A concept that helps to eliminate modeling errors by providing a straightforward method for
defining structure geometry by placing members in a model in much the same way that they
would be framed in the field. During analysis pre-processing, physical members are split into
finite elements (segments) while still maintaining the collective status of the physical member
during model revisions. The software assigns member releases at each end of the true physical
member, while preventing release assignments from being made to interior nodes of the finite
elements.
pitch
The ratio of rise to run for roofs. Pitch is also the center distance between bolts or rivets, parallel
to the axis of the member.
plate
A flat, rectangular steel shape.
port
A connection point to a pipe or a component such as a valve.
post tensioning
A method of pre-stressing concrete, by stressing the steel strands after the concrete has been
poured and allowed to harden.
precast concrete
Concrete members that are poured in forms at a plant or factory and allowed to harden. Two
types of precast products exist: pre-stressed products and reinforced products.
pre-stressed concrete
Concrete products that are stressed by passing high-strength steel strands through the form and
applying stress to the strands either before or after the concrete is poured.
pretensioning
Stressing the steel strands in a pre-stressed member before the concrete is poured into the
form.
primary member
A main structural support member.
principle of superposition
The principle that states that the stresses, strains, and displacements due to different forces can
be combined. This principle is only valid for linear analysis.
product structure
Hierarchical breakdown or decomposition of a product into constituent parts, volumes, or units.
(For example, a bill of material is one possible type of product structure.)
production planning
Functionality associated with the work breakdown and sequence of the construction of a model.
purlin
Horizontal structural member extending between trusses, used as beams for supporting the
roof.
rafters
Beams or truss members that support the purlins.
rebar
A term for steel reinforcing bars that are used to reinforce concrete.
rectangular bar
A structural shape referring to a four-sided solid bar.
rectangular tube
A structural shape referring to a four-sided hollow member type.
reference data
The data that is necessary to design plants or ships using the software. Reference data includes
graphical information, such as symbols. It also contains tabular information, such as physical
dimensions and piping specifications.
reflect
A parameter that affects the placement orientation of member cross sections. At your option, the
sections can be placed with their geometry reflected or mirrored about the local section y-axis.
reinforced concrete plan
A framing plan that identifies all beams and slabs by letter and number. The slab, beam, and
bend schedules give all details for preparation and placement (number, size, spacing, bending,
and location) of the reinforcing steel.
resource estimation
Rough estimate of material, manpower, and facility utilization for the design and construction of
the model.
retaining wall
A structural wall, either gravity or cantilever, used to hold back dirt or other materials.
route
1) A line connecting a series of points in space and constituting a proposed or traveled route. 2)
The set of links and junctions joined in series to establish a connection.
rule-based joint
A feature that enables you to offset the work point of two members that intersect at a node. The
rules vary depending on the structural type, member orientation, and construction practices.
Ruled joints are typically used when a connection detail calls for the physical member ends to
be noncoincident with the centerline of an intersection member.
sag ties
Tie rods between purlins in the plane of a roof, used to carry the component of the roof load
parallel to the roof. Tie rods are used to support girts.
SAISC (South African Institute of Steel Construction)
An organization responsible for defining South African steel construction standards.
schema
A database that creates the structure of another database. For example, a schema specifies the
queries, tables, fields, and data types in a database.
secondary member
A member that is not a significant load-bearing member.
section
A structural member whose parameters are defined in a table.
section name
An alphanumeric code used to refer to a particular member in a table; for example W18X35.
section orientation
The position of physical member cress section relative to the physical member local coordinate
system.
section table
A library of standard structural shapes containing the necessary parametric properties of each
section size, such as depth, width, and inertias.
shear stiffness
A physical member property that indicates whether to include shear stiffness in the analytical
element stiffness matrix of a member.
shear walls
A wall designed to resist lateral loading from winds, underground disturbances, or blasts.
shell structure
External portion of the surface of the model.
site
The top level in the Project Management hierarchy. A Site configuration may contain several
Catalogs, each shared by multiple Models.
skewed member
A structural member that is not at right angles to its connecting members.
slab
A flat concrete area usually reinforced with wire mesh and rebar.
sleeve
A part that connects two pipes or two ducts, for example. A sleeve can be used to prevent water
from leaking through a hole.
span
A group of contiguous physical members that are not intersected by a brace- or column-type
physical member.
specifications
Contracted requirements for the model.
splice (structure)
To fasten together two physical members, usually columns end-to-end, to form a single
continuing length.
steel reinforced concrete
An association of concrete and steel where the concrete is there to stand the compression
forces and the steel the traction forces. The resulting structure can withstand traction and
flexion.
stiffener
An angle, plate, or channel fastened to a member to prevent buckling.
stress
Forces acting on structural members due to various types of loads. These forces can be shear,
tension, compression, or torsion.
stringer
A longitudinal member used to support loads directly.
structure analysis
Analysis routines that provide stress and deflection data for structural designs. Loading
conditions can be both static and dynamic. Finite element analysis is the most common type of
structure analysis.
strut
A compression member in a framework.
stud
A bolt, threaded on both ends, used to connect components.
suspended floor
A concrete floor system built above and off the ground.
system
A conceptual design grouping that organizes parts in hierarchical relationships. A system
represents a functional view of the model and includes information such as system name, type,
properties, and design specifications for the objects assigned to the system.
tag number
User-specific, unique number assigned to an object (for example, CV-101 for a control valve,
HE-2002 for a heat exchanger).
target point
The origin for coordinate measurements displayed by PinPoint. You can position the target point
anywhere on the drawing sheet or view.
tilt-up walls
Concrete walls that are poured in forms on the ground and then tilted up into place by cranes or
hoists.
transition
A cross-sectional type that results in a tapered length of member and involves a gradual change
in section size. See also uniform.
truss
A rigid framed structure consisting of straight members joined to form a pattern of
interconnecting triangles for carrying loads.
uniform
A cross-section type that results in a uniform length of member and involves an abrupt change
in section size. See also transition.
unit/module modeler
Facility of the system to structure collections of equipment and components into a single
identifiable object.
user attributes
A customized property in the reference data. The Custom Interfaces sheets in the Excel
workbooks define these properties. You can list the customized properties on the individual part
class sheets.
vertex
A topological object that represents a point in the three-dimensional model.
web
The center section separating the flanges of an I-section, tee, or channel.
weight and CG analysis
Routines that compute the weight of commodity materials as configured in a given design (for
example, plate and pipe) and determine total weight and center of gravity (CG) for a collection of
material and equipment, as well as the complete model.
welding
Weld requirements for joining materials. Welding length analysis is the calculation of required
weld dimensions; also called leg length analysis.
wizard
Software routine attached to an application that provides guidance and expert help to you to
complete one of the functionalities of the application.
work order
Plant authorization for completing work; synonymous with a job order.
working plane
The available 2-D plane of movement for endpoint selection.
workspace
Area that represents the portion of the model data needed to perform the intended task and
includes the user modeling settings.
Workspace Explorer
Tree or list representation of objects in your workspace.
X-section
Cross section; a graphically placed cross section representing the member section size.
yield strength
The stress beyond which a material sustains permanent deformation.
C D
damage records 103
cans 101
data interchange 103
cantilever 101
Data Table 28
catalog 101
Data Tables folder 41
Catalog Data 35, 40
Data Tables Properties 70
Catalog Home Tab 21
K O
Keywords 9 object 111
kinematics analysis 109 Open 19
knee brace 109 orientation vector 111
origin 111
L origin point 111
orthogonal 111
Layer Manager 62 orthographic 111
leg length analysis 109 orthotropic material 111
library 109
Library Panel 46
Library Properties 67 P
life cycle database 109 P&ID 111
link 109 package 111
lintel 109 panel 111
List Items Dialog Box 43 parameter 111
load (structure) 109 part class 112
logical member 109 part number 112
Long, Short, Tag, and Part Number Format parts 112
Dialog Boxes 50 Paste 22
PDS (Plant Design System) 112
M physical member 112
Pipe 86
machinery 109 Pitch 112
macro 109 plate 112
maintenance envelope 109 Plate 88
maintenance parts 109 port 112
maintenance records 109 post tensioning 112
material analysis 110 precast concrete 112
material list 110 pre-stressed concrete 112
material properties 110 pretensioning 113
Material Table 25 primary member 113
Material Tables Properties 69 principle of superposition 113
Materials Table folder 41 product structure 113
member name 110 production planning 113
member part 110 Project and Catalog File Upgrade 12
member system 110 Project Catalog Data 60
move from point 110 Project Data 36
move to point 110 Project Home Tab 46
Project Libraries 59
N Project Properties 66
natural surface 110 Project View Tab 59
New and Edit Component Pane 48 Properties 41, 60
New Catalog 12 Property Descriptions 66
New Field Dialog Box 42 purlin 113
New Project 18
node 110 Q
northing 110 Quick Access Toolbar 9
nozzle 110
nozzle standout 111