Example below presents application of the AutoCAD Structural Detailing - steel program for preparation of steel workshop drawings. It shows step by step the method of framework and section modeling, their edition as well as final drawing layout.
Example below presents application of the AutoCAD Structural Detailing - steel program for preparation of steel workshop drawings. It shows step by step the method of framework and section modeling, their edition as well as final drawing layout.
Example below presents application of the AutoCAD Structural Detailing - steel program for preparation of steel workshop drawings. It shows step by step the method of framework and section modeling, their edition as well as final drawing layout.
AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 1
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1. EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION OF THE AUTOCAD STRUCTURAL DETAILING - STEEL PROGRAM: STEEL WORKSHOP The example below presents application of the AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel program for preparation of steel workshop drawings. It shows step by step the method of framework and section modeling, their edition as well as final drawing layout. The drawing below presents axonometric view of the workshop. The following rules will apply while defining the structure: any icon symbol means that the relevant icon is pressed with the left mouse button {x} stands for selection of the x option in the dialog box d indicates typing the d text in the command line of the program and pressing the Enter button LMC and RMC - abbreviations for the Left Mouse button Click and the Right Mouse button Click. To start work in AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel the user should press the icon located on the computer desktop (or select the AutoCAD Structural Detailing command from the START menu), and next, in the additional dialog box, select the Steel module. After a moment the AutoCAD program augmented with the options enabling preparation of drawings (extended menu, additional toolbar, the Object Inspector dialog box, etc.) will run. page: 2 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved 1.1. Configuration 1.1.1. Preferences OPERATION PERFORMED DESCRIPTION Opens the Preferences dialog box which allows the user to adopt basic parameters applied in AutoCAD Structural Detailing. LMC on the Structural Detailing tab and select the working language: English Changes the dialog box appearance and defines a working language. LMC on the Steel tab, and next, on the Display settings option from the selection tree Changes the dialog box appearance. On the Display settings selection tree switch on ( symbol appears) the options and define the values as shown in the drawing below Chooses the options allowing display of the following elements in the graphical editor: AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 3 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the Profiles from the selection tree Changes the dialog box appearance. On the Profiles selection tree switch on ( ; symbols appears) the options as shown in the drawing below Chooses the options allowing display of the following elements in the graphical editor: LMC on the Plates from the selection tree Changes the dialog box appearance. page: 4 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved On the Plates selection tree switch on ( symbols appears) the options as shown in the drawing below Chooses the option allowing display of the following elements in the graphical editor: LMC on the Workframes from the selection tree Changes the dialog box appearance. On the Workframes selection tree switch on ( symbol appears) and select the options as shown in the drawing below Chooses the option allowing display of the description of workframe lines. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 5 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the Connections from the selection tree Changes the dialog box appearance. Switch on the option In absolute drawing units ( symbol appears) If this option is selected, then the labels size of defined connections (spheres) is expressed in units used in the AutoCAD program On the Size tab enter: 150 Specify the size of a connection symbol. LMC on the Bolts and Welds from the selection tree Changes the dialog box appearance. On the Bolts and Welds selection tree switch on ( symbol appears) the options as shown in the drawing below Chooses the option how to display bolt and weld - simplified or detailed. page: 6 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved OK Closes the Preferences dialog box. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 7 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved 1.1.2. Project preferences OPERATION PERFORMED DESCRIPTION Opens the Project Preferences dialog box which allows the user to adopt basic parameters applied in AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel (these parameters are saved in a DWG file). On the General selection tree switch on ( ; symbols appears) and select the options as shown in the drawing below On the Materials selection tree select the options as shown in the drawing below page: 8 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved On the Profiles selection tree select the options as shown in the drawing below On the Styles selection tree select the options as shown in the drawing below On the Connectors selection tree switch on ( symbols appears) and select the options as shown in the drawing below AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 9 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved On the Standards selection tree select the options as shown in the drawing below On the Project Info tab the user may enter the project data OK Closes the Project preferences dialog box. page: 10 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved 1.2. Framework Definition OPERATION PERFORMED DESCRIPTION Selects axonometric view (SW isometric view). (Create workframe) Opens the Workframe dialog box which enables determining a workframe that makes definition of a 3D structure model easier. Selects the workframe (box), changes the appearance of the dialog box. Enter: Workframe into the Name field Defines workframe name. On the Size/Division tab enter: 6000 / 2 in the Width field 9000 / 2 in the Length field 4000 / 1 in the Height field Defines workframe parameters. Switch on the Non-uniform option for Length ( symbol appears) Chooses the option allowing definition of non-uniform distribution of the workframe Length (compare the drawing below). Opens the Line distribution (length) dialog box. In the Coordinate column enter the following values: 0; 5000; 4000 Defines position of the successive distribution axes. Note: Entering a (spacing) coordinate and moving the cursor to any edit field (or pressing OK) results in automatic calculation of the spacing value (coordinate). AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 11 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved OK Defines axis distribution (along the length), closes the Line distribution (length) dialog box. LMC on the Axis descriptions tab Changes the dialog box appearance. For Length determine the following parameters: Prefix - leave the field empty Start value - 1 Step - 1 Defines length description parameters. For Width determine the following parameters: Prefix - leave the field empty Start value - A Step - 1 Defines width description parameters. For Height switch on the User- defined option ( symbol appears) Chooses the option which enables defining a description of the non-uniform distribution of the workframe height. Opens the Line description (height) dialog box. Enter the following values: + 0; + 4000; OK Defines height description parameters, closes the dialog box. page: 12 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved Starts defining the insertion point for the workframe, closes the Workframe dialog box. 0,0 in the command line Defines the insertion point. F8 Switches on the ortho mode (this key should be pressed only if the orthogonal mode is switched off). By means of the cursor set the direction as parallel to X axis of the global coordinate system. Inserts the workframe (see the drawing below), opens the Workframe dialog box. Selects the workframe type (wedge), changes the dialog box appearance. Enter: Roof in the Name field Defines workframe name. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 13 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved On the Size/Division tab enter: 6000 / 2 in the Width field, 9000 / 2 in the Length field, 1000 / 1 in the Height field, 3000 in the Vertex field Defines workframe parameters. Switch on the Without description option Axes of the defined workframe will be drawn without description. Starts defining the insertion point for the workframe, closes the Workframe dialog box. F3 Switches on the OSNAP function allowing automatic location of snap points (this key should be pressed only if the function is switched off). By means of the OSNAP function define the workframe beginning point being the point of intersection of the following axes: A; 1; + 4000 Defines the workframe insertion point. Define analogously the point positioned at the intersection of the following axes: C; 1; + 4000 Inserts the workframe (see the drawing below), opens the Workframe dialog box. Close Closes the Workframe dialog box. page: 14 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved 1.3. Profile Definition Opens the Profile dialog box. Opens the Profile List dialog box which enables adding profiles from available databases to the list. In the Database field select the RCAT option Chooses the Produits siderurgiques francais folder. In the Type field select IPE Selects the section type, changes the appearance of the left panel. From the left panel choose the section: IPE 200, Add Adds the section IPE 200 to the list of selected profiles. Add analogously the following sections: ROND 20, HEA 120 Adds profiles to the list. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 15 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved Close Ends profile definition, closes the Profile List dialog box. 1.3.1. Column Definition In the Profile dialog box choose: Profile - IPE 200; Material - STEEL; Family - Column Selects section parameters. (Insert by line) Selects the method of bar definition, closes the Profile dialog box. LMC on the vertical lines in the crossing of the following axes: A; 1;+ 0 A, 1,+4000 Defines the lines of bar insertion. page: 16 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved By means of the window zoom in the defined column. LMC on the defined bar Selects the column. RMC Opens the context menu. Modify Opens the Profile properties dialog box. In the Rotation field choose the angle 90 Selects value of the angle by which the selected element will be rotated. Apply, OK Rotates the selected bar by the defined angle, closes the Profile properties dialog box. By means of the window zoom in the bottom part of the defined column. (Column base - fixed) Chooses the option used for definition of a fixed column. LMC on the defined column Opens the Connections - Column Bases Fixed dialog box. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 17 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved Move the dialog box in such a manner so that the bottom part of the column can also be seen on the screen. On the Base plate tab enter the values as shown in the drawing above, Apply Defines dimensions of the column base plate. Note: After pressing the Apply button, the defined base plate will be displayed in the drawing (in the model region). LMC on the Stiffeners tab Changes the dialog box appearance. page: 18 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved On the Stiffeners tab define the values as shown in the drawing above, Apply Defines geometry of stiffeners. LMC on the Anchor bolts tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the Anchor bolts tab define the values as shown in the drawing below, Apply Defines parameters of anchor bolts. LMC on the Welds tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the Welds tab enter values as presented in the drawing below Defines welds joining the column with the spread footing. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 19 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved Apply, OK Closes the Connections - Column Bases Fixed dialog box. The defined connection and the connection symbol (color circles) are displayed on the screen. Zooms in the view maximally so that the whole structure is comprised in the view, all the drawing elements will be displayed on the screen in the greatest possible scale. LMC on the earlier-defined column and spread footing Selects the column with the spread footing. Selects the option which enables copying selected elements. page: 20 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the point positioned at the intersection of the following axes: A; 1; + 0 Indicates the base point. LMC on the point positioned at the intersection of the following axes: C; 1; + 0 Indicates the target point, copies selected elements. 1.3.2. Beam Definition Opens the Profile dialog box. In the Profile dialog box select: Profile - IPE 200; Material - STEEL; Family - Beam Chooses section parameters. (Insert by 2 points) Chooses the method of bar definition, closes the Profile dialog box. LMC on the intersection points of the following axes: A; 1; + 4000 B; 1; + 5000 and: B; 1; + 5000 C; 1; + 4000 Defines a beams. Sets the front view. Note: The user should check whether the angle of beam insertion is correct and if necessary, correct it in the manner shown above. Selects an axonometric structure view (SW isometric view) Opens the Profile dialog box. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 21 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved In the Profile dialog box select: Profile - HEA 120; Material - STEEL; Family - Beam Chooses section parameters, (compare drawing below). (Insert by 2 points) Chooses the method of bar definition, closes the Profile dialog box. LMC on the intersection points of the following axes: A; 1; + 4000 A; 2; + 4000 and: A; 2; + 4000 A; 3; + 4000 Defines a beams. Define analogously beams in axis C Defines a beams. 1.4. Connections 1.4.1. Definition of Column-Beam Connection Sets the front view. (Endplate: beam to column flange) Starts definition of a column-to-beam connection, displays the following message in the command line: Select column. LMC on the column on the left in the drawing Selects the column, displays the following message in the command line: Select beam. LMC on the beam adjacent to the earlier-chosen column Select the beam, opens the Connection - Endplate - Beam / Column Flange dialog box. On the Endplates tab set parameters as shown in the drawing below, Apply Selects endplate parameters, changes the appearance of the connection in the drawing within the model region. page: 22 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the Stiffeners tab Changes the dialog box appearance. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 23 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved On the Stiffeners tab set parameters as presented in the drawing above, Apply Chooses parameters determining the stiffener geometry, changes the connection appearance in the drawing. LMC on the Holes / Bolts tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the Holes / Bolts tab set parameters as shown in the drawing above, Apply Chooses bolts parameters. LMC on the Welds tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the Welds tab define parameters as shown in the drawing below, Apply Defines parameters of a (fillet) weld joining the beam with the endplate. page: 24 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved OK Defines the connection, closes the dialog box. The defined connection is displayed in the model region. Using the window - zoom in the drawing part containing the column located on the left and the beam adjacent to it (compare the drawing below). Define analogously the Column-to- beam connection in axis C AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 25 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved 1.4.2. Definition of a Beam Connection Using the window zoom in the drawing part including the middle part of the beam. (Endplate: apex) Opens the Beam-to-beam dialog box, displays the message: Select main beam in the command line. LMC on beam on the left side of frame Selects the main beam, displays the message: Select secondary beam in the command line. LMC on beam on the right side of frame Selects the secondary beam, opens the Connection - Endplate - Apex dialog box. On the Endplates tab set parameters as presented in the drawing below Selects endplate parameters. LMC on the Stiffeners tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the tab select the option as shown below Selects stiffener parameters. page: 26 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the Holes/Bolts tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the tab select the option as shown below Selects bolts parameters. LMC on the Welds tab Changes the dialog box appearance. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 27 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved On the tab select the option as shown below Selects welds parameters. OK Closes the dialog box. The defined connection is displayed in the drawing. Using the window zoom in the part containing the defined connection (compare the drawing below). page: 28 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved 1.5. Copying of a Frame Selects axonometric view (SW isometric view). Using the window select the defined structure frame Selects all the frame elements. Selects the option which enables copying selected elements, type M (Multiple) LMC on the point positioned at the intersection of the following axes: B; 1; + 0 Indicates the base point. LMC on the point positioned at the intersection of the following axes: B; 2; + 0 B; 3; + 0 Indicates the target points, copies selected elements. The defined structure is presented in the drawing below. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 29 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved 1.6. Definition and Copying of a Connection (Endplate: beam to column web) Starts defining a Column-to-beam connection, displays the message: Select column in the command line. LMC on the column located at the intersection points of the following axes: A; 1; + 0 Selects the column, displays the message: Select beam in the command line. LMC on the beam adjacent to the earlier-chosen column Select the beam, opens the Connection - Endplate - Beam / Column Web dialog box. On the Endplates tab set parameters as shown in the drawing below, Apply Selects endplate parameters, changes the appearance of the connection in the drawing on the model layout. LMC on the Fit type tab Changes the dialog box appearance. page: 30 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved On the Fit type tab set parameters as presented in the drawing above, Apply Chooses parameters determining the fitting geometry, changes the connection appearance in the drawing. LMC on the Holes / Bolts tab Changes the dialog box appearance. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 31 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved On the Holes / Bolts tab set parameters as shown in the drawing above, Apply Chooses bolts parameters. LMC on the Welds tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the Welds tab define parameters as shown in the drawing below, Apply Defines parameters of a (fillet) weld joining the beam with the endplate. OK Defines the connection, closes the dialog box. The defined connection is displayed on the model layout. , Using the view(left) and window - zoom in the drawing part containing the column and the beam adjacent to it (compare the drawing below). Define analogously the Column-to- beam connection in axis C page: 32 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved , Selects axonometric view (SW isometric view), zooms in the view maximally so that the whole structure is comprised in the view, all the drawing elements will be displayed on the screen in the greatest possible scale. (Copy connection) Selects the option which enables copying selected connections, displays the following message in the command line: Select connection. LMC on the defined earlier beam to column web connection (sphere on point positioned at the intersection of the axis A;1;+4000) Selects the column - beam connection, displays the following message in the command line: Select object. Cross - window on the whole structure, Enter Indicates the profiles to which the selected connection will be ascribed (if all profiles in the structure model are indicated, then the program will find all the profiles which can be ascribed the selected connection), closes the dialog box - the copied connections are displayed in the model region. 1.7. Definition of Bracings Selects axonometric view (SW isometric view). Draws bracing auxiliary line (using the menu option Draw / Line of the AutoCAD program) like on the drawing below. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 33 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved Displays the message: Select first auxiliary bracing line in the command line. LMC on the auxiliary bracing line Indicates axis of the first bracing, displays the message: Select second auxiliary bracing line in the command line. RMC If only one auxiliary line of the bracing is determined, then the other bracing diagonal will be a symmetrical reflection of the diagonal defined by the first bracing auxiliary line, displays the message: Select first column in the command line. LMC on the column positioned at the intersection of the following axes: A; 1; + 0 Indicates first column connected with the bracing, displays the message: Select second column in the command line. LMC on the column positioned at the intersection of the following axes: A; 2; + 0 Indicates second column connected with the bracing, displays the message: Limitations in the command line. LMC on all the top and bottom limits of the bracing (e.g. workframe lines) Defines bracings limitations. RMC, RMC Opens the Parametric structures - Bracing dialog box LMC on the Gusset plates tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the tab select the option as shown below Selects plates parameters. page: 34 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the Diagonals tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the tab select the option as shown below Selects diagonals parameters. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 35 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the Bolts/Welds tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the tab select the option as shown below Selects bolts and welds parameters. page: 36 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the Offsets tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the tab select the option as shown below Selects rods parameters. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 37 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the Rods tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the tab select the option as shown below Selects rods parameters. page: 38 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the Turnbuckle tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the tab select the option as shown below Selects turnbuckle parameters. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 39 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved Apply, OK Closes the dialog box. The defined bracings are displayed in the drawing (compare the drawing below). Define analogously bracings in axis C The defined bracings are displayed in the drawing (compare the drawing below). Erase bracing auxiliary lines (using the menu option Erase of the AutoCAD program). page: 40 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved 1.8. Definition of Assemblies (Assemblies) Selection of this option enables creating assemblies, displays the following message in the command line: Do you want to remove already defined assemblies. Y(es) Defines assemblies. 1.9. Positioning of Elements and Groups Selects axonometric view. (Assemblies) the icon is located in the Object Inspector dialog box, on the Model tab Displays assemblies on the list of model elements in the Object Inspector dialog box. Note: The option may already be switched on by default. RMC (in the Object Inspector dialog box, on the Model tab), click the Select all option Select all the structure. (Run automatic positioning) Selection of this option enables assigning positions automatically. Opens the Automatic positioning dialog box. LMC on the General tab Changes the dialog box appearance. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 41 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved In the Positioning level field select the Both types option. In the Prefix field switch on the By family option. Selection of these options enables positioning of single parts and assemblies as well as adopting - from the family - a character string which determines the prefix ascribed to all the positions. Set the remaining parameters as shown in the drawing below Assumes parameters of automatic positioning. Run Starts automatic positioning. 1.10.Printout Preparation 1.10.1. Printouts Step by Step LMC on the Positions tab in the Object inspector dialog box Changes the dialog box appearance, the list of available positions should show those defined by the user. LMC on any position (e.g. C1 - column positioned at the intersection of the following axes: A; 1; + 0) Selects a position. RMC Opens the context menu. Attach document Opens the Select template dialog box. page: 42 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved Assembly 1:10, OK Selects the template. The edition layout shows a drawing of the selected assembly in different projections (correspondingly to the selected template). In the object inspector additional options (tree) are displayed next to the selected position. Note: Active drawing is highlighted in yellow and can be seen on the Positions tab after expanding the available options. LMC on the Edition layout tab Moves to the edition layout. LMC on the top, left viewport Activates viewport (Adjust style) Opens the Dimensioning style settings - Assembly dialog box which enables modifying dimension style. Switch off the Hidden holes Changes in dimension style (switch off dimensioning of hidden holes) - compare the drawing below. OK Closes the dialog box. Set the cursor on the Edition layout tab, RMC Opens the context menu. From template Opens the Select Template From File dialog box which enables selection of template. Open A3 ASD 033.dwt Chooses the template from the list of available templates, closes the Select Template From File dialog box. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 43 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved OK in the opened Insert Layout(s) dialog box Closes the dialog box. Additional tab (A3 ASD) appears on the bar at the bottom of the screen. LMC on the A3 ASD tab Moves to the printout layout. Move to the object inspector Positions tab and then select: C1 / C1_drawing / Top view Selects the view. RMC Opens the context submenu. Add to current Printout Selection of this option causes the view to be displayed within the area of the template. LMC on the target place where the printout is to be located Places the view within the area of A3 ASD template. Note: Clicking on the frame of the added view enables the user to change its size. Act analogously with other positions generated during automatic generation of positions LMC on the Edition layout tab Moves to the edition layout. LMC on the top, left viewport Activates viewport (Edit view In full screen) Maximizes viewport to edition (Add cut) Selection of this option enables making of new element cut, displays the following message in the command line: Specify first point of cut. LMC above the column near the gusset plate Defines first point of cut, displays the following message in the command line: Specify next point of cut. LMC below the column Defines second point of cut. Displays the following message in the command line: Specify next point of cut. RMC Displays the following message in the command line: Specify range. LMC on the right side of the cut Defines range of cutting. Displays the following message in the command line: Please enter the section name. 1 Defines the section name. (Full screen off) Closes full screen edition window, four viewports with new cut on the bottom right side are shown. Places the new view of cut within the area of A3 ASD template analogously as shown above page: 44 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved LMC on the Model tab and then select whole structure Starts creating of isometric view of whole structure RMC on the Model tab in the Object Inspector dialog box and select: Group Defines group of elements. Displays the following message in the command line: Group type [Assembly/Standard] <Standard>. Enter Chooses standard type of group. Displays the following message in the command line: Enter the group name: Main Defines name of the group. Displays the following message in the command line: Pick the main part to align [WCS]: Enter Defines group coordinate system. LMC on the Positions tab in the Object inspector Changes the dialog box appearance, the list of available positions should show those defined by the user. LMC on position: Main Selects a position. RMC Opens the context menu. Attach document Opens the Select template dialog box. Group-isometry SW 1:50 OK Selects the template. The edition layout shows a drawing of the selected assembly in different projections (correspondingly to the selected template). In the object inspector additional options (tree) are displayed next to the selected position. Note: Active drawing is highlighted in yellow and can be seen on the Positions tab after expanding the available options. In the area of A3 ASD template move to the object inspector Positions tab and then select: Main / Main_Drawing / Isometry SW Selects the view. RMC Opens the context submenu. Add to current Printout Selection of this option causes the view to be displayed within the area of the template. LMC on the target place where the printout is to be located Places the view within the area of A3 ASD template. Note: Clicking on the frame of the added view enables the user to change its size. LMC on the viewport Structure 3D Isometry SW Activates viewport (Change view scale) Displays the following message in the command line: Enter view scale <50>: Type: 150 Changes view scale to 1:150 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 45 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved Places the view within the area of A3 ASD template. Note: Clicking on the frame of the added view enables the user to change its size. (List of profiles) Selection of this option enables insertion - within the printout area - of a table with a list of profiles, displays the following message in the command line: Table range. Enter Accepts table range: All. Displays the following message in the command line: Define point of table insertion. LMC on the target position where the table is to be located Inserts the steel table in the indicated place (compare the drawing below) In the analogous manner drawings of the remaining positions may be created and composed in the printout. 1.10.2. Automatic Printouts LMC on the Positions tab in the Object inspector Changes the dialog box appearance, the list of available positions should show those defined by the user. LMC on any position (e.g. C4 - column positioned at the intersection of the following axes: C; 2; + 0) Selects a position. page: 46 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved RMC Opens the context menu. Automatic drawings Opens the Automatic drawing generation dialog box. LMC on the Templates tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the tab select the option as shown below Selects templates parameters. LMC on the Formats and scales tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the Part type tab select Single profiles and define scales and formats as shown below Defines formats and scales for single profiles. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 47 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved On the tab Part type define analogously scales and formats for Single plates and Assemblies as shown above Defines formats and scales for single plates and assemblies. LMC on the Bill of materials tab Changes the dialog box appearance. On the tab select the option as shown below Selects bill of materials parameters. page: 48 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved Generate Starts generating of drawing, changes the dialog box appearance. AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example page: 49 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved Close Closes the tab, generated drawing appears (compare the drawing below). Note: Double clicking on any element of the drawing enables the user to change its properties (inserts to editor block). 1.11. Edition of Table Printout Return to the Model tab (Dynamic UCS) Selects the option allowing dynamic setting of the coordinate system, displays the message: Select entity in the command line. LMC on the column positioned to the left of the first frame Selects the element to which UCS will be adjusted. A marker enabling definition of the coordinate system appears on the screen, displays the following message in the command line: Pick origin. LMC on the point positioned at the intersection of the following axes: A; 1; + 0 Defines the point of origin of the dynamic coordinate system, changes the marker appearance, displays the following message in the command line: Pick desired direction or. page: 50 AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel - Example 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved B(ack) Selects UCS direction. Displays the following message in the command line: Do you want to adjust the view to the UCS plane? Note: UCS direction may be changed graphically by means of the mouse. Mouse movement changes marker appearance and available options defining direction. N(o) Selection of this option leaves the view used hitherto. (Clipping plane on) Selection of this option enables definition of a clipping plane. Leave default values indicating the position of clipping planes The elements positioned in the defined clipping plane remain visible on the screen. Note: Position and orientation of the clipping plane is determined by the defined UCS. Sets the front view. (Table manager) Opens the Table printout manager dialog box which enables defining (modifying) appearance of the steel table printout. Selection Closes the Table printout manager dialog box, changes the cursor work mode (selection). Using the cursor select all truss elements. Enter Chooses elements for which the table will be prepared, returns to the Table printout manager dialog box. Automatic adjust Fits the widths of table columns to the names of table columns. Save table (format .xls or .csv) Opens the Save as dialog box which enables saving the table in a spreadsheet format. In the File name field enter: TABLE 1, Save Saves the file, closes the Save as dialog box. Close Closes the Table printout manager dialog box.