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Custom Components Ian Coats – Product Specialist. Citius • Altius • Fortius. Swifter, Higher, Stronger. Swifter…. Uses the same interface as the system components. Easy to find in the component catalog. Higher…. Takes productivity to a new level. Stronger…. Can be simple or parametric.
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Citius • Altius • Fortius Swifter, Higher, Stronger
Swifter… Uses the same interface as the system components Easy to find in the component catalog
Higher… Takes productivity to a new level
Stronger… Can be simple or parametric
Connections Connection Secondary Member Primary Member
Connections Bolted Moment Tee 2 Built Up Plate Seat Offset Beam Clips (Bolted or Welded)
Details Detail Detail Position Position Primary Member Primary Member
Details Outrigger (Angles or Plate) Dog Bone (Reduced Flanges) Rat Holes SSDA Web Slot Safety Holes (Column and Beam)
Parts Independent Parts One or Two Positions Model Space
Parts Lintels (Single, Double or Triple) Joist Beam and Plate Lintels
Seams Second Position First Position Secondary Member Primary Member
Seams Composite Slab Chevron Bracing Roof Frames Bay Fillers
Component Types: Connections • Step 1: Getting into Shape
Component Types: Details • Step 2: Training and discipline
Component Types: Parts • Step 3: Becoming an Athlete
Component Types: Seams • Step 4: Making the Olympics
Going for Gold! • Formulas can read and write anything
Going for Gold! Model Properties
Going for Gold! • Template Output • Any User Defined Attribute
Hints and Tips • Start small • Save and backup regularly • Be disciplined about labels • Make graphics for the interface • Test in different scenarios • (sloping, skewed)
Want to know more? • Extranet videos • Discussion Forum • Technical Support • Advanced Training
Advanced Training • Import / Export (BIM, CNC, MIS) • AutoConnection / AutoDefaults • Custom Components • Drawing and Report Templates • Drawing Layouts • Interface Customization (.inp files) • Scripting Macros • Drawing Classifiers and Cloning • Open Session