Data files (.dat files)

Data files contain information used by certain components, or Rebar shape manager , for example.

Warning:

These files affect the operation of components or Rebar shape manager. Do not modify the files listed here unless you are an administrator.

File	Description
joints.dat	Contains data used in Handrailing (1024) and Stanchions (S76) components. Used in the Stanchion connection type option.
railings.dat	Contains data used in Handrailing (1024). Used in the Stanchion connection type option.
steps.dat	Contains the data for Stairs (S82) and Stairs (S71). Used in the Step profile and Catalogue step options.
std_flange_plates.dat	Contains data for Tapered column (S99). Used in the options: Outer flange profile Inner flange profile Top plate profile
std_stiffener_plates.dat	Contains data used in Tapered column (S99). Used in the Horizontal stiffener profile box.
marketsize.dat	Contains available market sizes for certain material grade. Can be used with `fMarketSize()` function in the custom component editor.
import_macro_data_types.dat	Contains the user-defined attributes that you can include in an input file in attribute import.
RebarShapeManager.CustomProperties.dat	Contains the custom properties, template attributes, and user-defined attributes that you can use in bending shape rules in Rebar shape manager.

Note that default data files are read from the environment's \system folder, but user-defined data files are stored in the model’s \attributes folder.