Formwork placing tools - Slabs: configuration

You can set up your own configuration files for Formwork placing tools - Slabs.

The configuration is done by using comma separated files (.csv), which can be edited with Microsoft Excel or any standard text editor. Each separate formwork sub-tool component has its own configuration file.

The configuration files can be located in any of the system folders, or in the sub-folder called Formwork tools in the current model folder.

Example configuration files are located in the ...\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\common\system\CIP\Formwork folder.

The configuration files are typically named by the formwork supplier and/or the product families. There can be any number of files, and the files are identified with a specific suffix. Each of the files controls one of the sub-tools in the component. The files contain a varying number of columns.

Use the following configuration files for Formwork placing tools - Slabs to set up

panels: xxxx.FormworkTools.SlabPanels.csv
girders: xxxx.FormworkTools.Girders.csv
prop parts of shuttering props: xxxx.FormworkTools.Props.csv
prop bases of shuttering props: xxxx.FormworkTools.PropBases.csv
prop heads of shuttering props: xxxx.FormworkTools.PropHeads.csv
stop ends: xxxx.FormworkTools.StopEnds.csv
safety railings: xxxx.FormworkTools.Railings.csv

Accessories in formwork placing tools

You can set up any formwork accessory to be created as a beam, an item, or as a custom part. For beams and items you can additionally set up any of the beam or items properties or UDAs either in the configuration file by adding new columns, or as property files.

Each configuration file contains a header row and data rows. The header row is the first row that is not a comment row, and it gives the configuration parameter names (column name). Each data row gives one product and defines the parameters used when placing the beam, item or custom part.

In addition to header row and data rows the file can contain comment rows. A comment row is any row starting with text //.

You can define the distance unit by adding a row:

DISTANCE_UNIT=MM

When the distance unit is defined using the above setting, all distance values can be given as decimal values in the specified units. The supported units are: MM, DN, CM, M, INCH, FEET.

The following accessories are available for different Formwork placings tools - Slabs product types.


Product type	Accessory
Panel	Panel Part
Girder	Girder Beam
Prop	Prop
Base	Base
Head	Head
Stop end	Sheet Angle
Railing	Post Shoe ToeBoard GuardRail

Common configuration parameter fields

To configure the accessories in any of the formwork product types, define the following fields in the .csv configuration file.

The text [Accessory] in the following table denotes the accessory in question.


Column name in the .csv file	Description
[Accessory].Profile [Accessory].Item [Accessory].CustomPart	Formwork placing tools can place either beams, items, or custom parts to the model. If all products are of the same model object type you can use one of the three field names and give the corresponding data value. The field name specifies the model object default type but you can also override the model object type by adding the prefix BEAM:, ITEM: or CUSTOMPART: for the actual value. The actual value for BEAM: is a valid profile string, for ITEM: a valid item shape name, and for CUSTOMPART: a valid custom part name.
[Accessory].Attributes	Saved property file used to set either part, item or custom part properties.
[Accessory].Name	Name of the part or the item, or the Name property of the custom part.
[Accessory].Class	Class of the part or the item, or the Class property of the custom part.
[Accessory].Material	Material of the part or the item, or the Material property of the custom part.
[Accessory].AssPrefix	Part or item numbering assembly prefix, or the AssPrefix property of the custom part.
[Accessory].AssStartNo	Part or item assembly start number, or the AssStartNo property of the custom part.
[Accessory].PartPrefix	Part or item numbering part prefix, or the PartPrefix property of the custom part.
[Accessory].PartStartNo	Part or item part start number, or the PartStartNo property of the custom part.
[Accessory].Finish	Finish of the part or the item, or the Finish property of the custom part.
[Accessory].InputOrder	Set the final locations of the input points in relation to the default generic start and end points. The possible values are: StartEnd: default if no other value is specified. EndStart: reverses the default start/end points. CenterStart: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the start point. CenterEnd: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the end point. CenterLeft: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the left point. CenterRight: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the right point. CenterUp: the first input point is at the center of start/end point and the second point is up from the center point. CenterDown: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is down from the center point. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value StartEnd is used.
[Accessory].PlanePosition	This is Position in plane when the beam, item, or custom part is inserted in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
[Accessory].PlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
[Accessory].Rotation	This is Rotation when the custom part is inserted in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
[Accessory].RotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
[Accessory].DepthPosition	This is Position at depth when the beam, item, or custom part is inserted in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
[Accessory].DepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
[Accessory].StartOffset	Offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
[Accessory].EndOffset	Offset of the actual end point from the generic end point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
[Accessory].UDA.XXXXXX	Define additional UDA values applied to the model objects. You can introduce as many UDA values as needed. Note that the UDA name (XXXXX) must be the internal name, not the localized name shown in the user interface.

Configure the slab panel placing tool

.FormworkTools.SlabPanels.csv

Add one row for each panel. Specify columns as follows. For a slab panel, you can specify one custom part that is placed if the panel is a full panel, and part properties used for placing a filler part at locations where the panel is not a full panel.

The configuration is done in the local coordinate system of the panel. The origin of the panel is located at the center point of the top of the panel.


Column	Definition
Supplier	Supplier name, this is typically the same for all rows. The name is shown in the Formwork supplier list.
Family	Family name, which is shown in the Product family list.
Name	Unique panel name, which is shown in the Formwork panel list.
PanelName	Name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model. This is the custom part that the panel configuration will use.
PanelAttributes	Property file saved in the component dialog box to be used when the custom part is inserted into model.
PanelInputOrder	Define the orientation of the custom part panels by specifying where the start and end handles of the custom part will go. Set the final locations of the input points in relation to the default generic start and end points. The possible values are: StartEnd: default if no other value is specified. EndStart: reverses the default start/end points. CenterStart: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the start point. CenterEnd: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the end point. CenterLeft: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the left point. CenterRight: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the right point. CenterUp: the first input point is at the center of start/end point and the second point is up from the center point. CenterDown: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is down from the center point. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value StartEnd is used.
PanelPlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT and RIGHT.
PanelPlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
PanelRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
PanelRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
PanelDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
PanelDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
PanelStartOffset	PanelStartOffset and PanelEndOffset change the location of the actual start and end handles of the custom part. PanelStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
PanelEndOffset	PanelEndOffset is the offset of the actual end point from the generic end point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
LengthProperty	The name of the length property in the custom part. If the length is fixed, this is empty.
LengthValue	Length of the panel. Note that the length value is read from the .csv file.
WidthProperty	The name of the width property in the custom part. If the width is fixed, this is empty.
WidthValue	Width of the panel. Note that the width value is read from the .csv file.
ThicknessProperty	The name of the thickness property in the custom part. If the thickness is fixed, this is empty.
ThicknessValue	Thickness of the panel. Note that the thickness value is read from the .csv file.
CrossGirderX	The girder values control the default spacing of the girders visible in the Add shoring dialog box. The values in the .csv file are taken from the center of the panel. CrossGirderX specifies the default x locations of the cross girders. Values must be enclosed in parentheses () and separated by spaces.
MainGirderY	MainGirderY specifies the default y locations of the main girders. Values must be enclosed in parentheses () and separated by spaces.
PartName	The following part properties refer to the properties of the defined filler parts used when the custom parts cannot fill the whole slab area. Name of the panel part (contour plate).
PartClass	Class of the part.
PartFinish	Finish of the part.
PartMaterial	Material of the part.
PartThickness	Thickness of the part.
PartAssPrefix	Assembly prefix.
PartAssStartNo	Assembly start number.
PartPartPrefix	Part prefix.
PartPartStartNo	Part start number.

Configure the girder line tool

.xxxx.FormworkTools.Girders.csv

For a girder, you can specify either a custom part or a beam which is placed in the model.

The position settings are given in the local coordinate system of the girder.


Column	Definition
Supplier	Supplier name, which is typically the same for all rows. The name is shown in the Formwork supplier list.
Family	Family name, which is shown in the Product family list.
Name	Girder name, which is shown in the Girder name list. This name can be unique, or you can specify two or more girders with the same name. If one girder name has two or more specifications, the placing tool may create a line containing girders with variable lengths.
Type	The type of the girder. The type defines the list in which the girder is shown. The options are: CROSS, MAIN and ANY.
Length	Length (x) of the girder. Note that the length value is read from the .csv file.
Width	Width (y) of the girder. Note that the value is read from the .csv file.
Depth	Depth (z) of the girder. Note that the depth value is read from the .csv file.
MinLength	If the length varies, this is the minimum length of the girder.
MaxLength	If the length varies, this is the maximum length of the girder.
MinOverlap	When two or more girders are placed in one girder line, the girders can overlap to achieve the exact start and end for the line. The MinOverlap value controls the minimum overlap.
MaxOverlap	When two or more girders are placed in one girder line, the girders can overlap to achieve the exact start and end for the line. The MaxOverlap value controls the maximum overlap. If the girders should not overlap, enter 0 as the value.
InputPointLocation	The depth location of girder input points. The options are: CrossGirderBottom (only for main girders) SlabBottom SlabTop
GirderName	Name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model. This is the custom part that the girder configuration will use.
GirderAttributes	Property file saved in the component dialog box to be used when the custom part is inserted into model.
GirderInputOrder	Define the orientation of the custom part girders by specifying where the start and end handles of the custom part will go. Set the final locations of the input points in relation to the default generic start and end points. The possible values are: StartEnd: default if no other value is specified. EndStart: reverses the default start/end points. CenterStart: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the start point. CenterEnd: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the end point. CenterLeft: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the left point. CenterRight: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the right point. CenterUp: the first input point is at the center of start/end point and the second point is up from the center point. CenterDown: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is down from the center point. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value StartEnd is used.
GirderPlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
GirderPlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
GirderRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
GirderRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
GirderDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
GirderDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
GirderStartOffset	GirderStartOffset and GirderEndOffset change the location of the actual start and end handle points of the custom part. GirderStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
GirderEndOffset	GirderEndOffset is the offset of the actual end point from the generic end point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
GirderLengthProperty	The name of the length property in the custom part. If the length is fixed, this is empty.
GirderWidthProperty	The name of the width property in the custom part. If the width is fixed, this is empty.
GirderDepthProperty	The name of the depth property in the custom part. If the width is fixed, this is empty.
BeamName	Name of the girder part (beam).
BeamProfile	Profile of the beam. If this is empty, the beam is not created.
BeamClass	Class of the girder part.
BeamFinish	Finish of the girder part.
BeamMaterial	Material of the girder part.
BeamThickness	Thickness of the girder part.
BeamAssPrefix	Assembly prefix.
BeamAssStartNo	Assembly start number.
BeamPartPrefix	Part prefix.
BeamPartStartNo	Part start number.

Configure the shuttering prop placing tool

xxxx.FormworkTools.Props.csv

For a prop, you can specify a custom part that is placed in the model. In addition, a shuttering prop may contain the base and head parts, but these are configured in separate files (xxxx.FormworkTools.PropBases.csv and xxxx.FormworkTools.PropHeads.csv).

The position settings are given in the local coordinate system of the prop.


Column	Definition
Supplier	Supplier name, which is typically the same for all rows. The name is shown in the Formwork supplier list.
Family	Family name, which is shown in the Product family list.
Name	Prop name, which is shown in the Prop name list. This name can be unique, or you can specify two or more props with the same name. If one prop name has two or more specifications, the placing tool can select the suitable prop based on the effective height of the shuttering.
MinHeight	The height of the prop from the bottom of the base prop to the bottom of the concrete slab. If the length varies, this is the minimum length. For a prop with fixed height the MinHeightand MaxHeight are same.
MaxHeight	If the length varies, this is the maximum length.
PropInputPoint	The location of the first input point of the custom part. The options are: BaseBottom BaseTop HeadBottom GirderBottom GirderTop SlabBottom
PropInputPoint2	The location of the second input point of the custom part. If you use value None, the second input point is calculated as an offset PropEndOffset from the first input point.
PropHeightProperty	The name of the prop height property in the custom part. This is empty if the height is not parametric.
PropName	The name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model. This is the custom part that the prop configuration will use.
PropAttributes	Property file saved in the component dialog box to be used when the custom part is inserted into model.
PropInputOrder	Define the orientation of the custom part prop by specifying where the start and end handles of the custom part will go. Set the final locations of the input points in relation to the default generic start and end points. The possible values are: StartEnd: default if no other value is specified. EndStart: reverses the default start/end points. CenterStart: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the start point. CenterEnd: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the end point. CenterLeft: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the left point. CenterRight: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the right point. CenterUp: the first input point is at the center of start/end point and the second point is up from the center point. CenterDown: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is down from the center point. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value StartEnd is used.
PropPlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
PropPlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
PropRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
PropRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
PropDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
PropDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
PropStartOffset	PropStartOffset and PropEndOffset change the location of the actual start and end handle points of the custom part. PropStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
PropEndOffset	PanelEndOffset is the offset of the actual end point from the generic end point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used. If the PropEndOffset value is not given, or the value None is used, PropEndOffset is an offset from the first input point to the second input point.

Configure the base parts of the shuttering prop placing tool

xxxx.FormworkTools.PropBases.csv

For a shuttering prop, you can specify an additional custom part that is placed in the model at the bottom end of the prop.

The position settings are given in the local coordinate system of the prop.


Column	Definition
Supplier	Supplier name, which is typically the same for all rows. The name is shown in the Formwork supplier list.
Family	Family name, which is shown in the Product family list.
Name	Unique prop base name, which is shown in the Base name list.
PropInputPoint	The location of the first input point of the custom part. The options are: BaseBottom BaseTop HeadBottom GirderBottom GirderTop SlabBottom
PropOffset	Automatic offset (shortening) of the prop if the base part is created.
BaseName	Name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model.
BaseAttributes	Property file saved in the component dialog box to be used when the custom part is inserted into model.
BaseInputPoint	The location of the first input point of the custom part. The options are: BaseBottom BaseTop HeadBottom GirderBottom GirderTop SlabBottom The second input point of the custom part is calculated as an offset BaseEndOffset from the first input point.
PropInputOrder	Set the final locations of the input points in relation to the default generic start and end points. The possible values are: StartEnd: default if no other value is specified. EndStart: reverses the default start/end points. CenterStart: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the start point. CenterEnd: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the end point. CenterLeft: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the left point. CenterRight: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the right point. CenterUp: the first input point is at the center of start/end point and the second point is up from the center point. CenterDown: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is down from the center point. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value StartEnd is used.
BasePlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
BasePlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
BaseRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
BaseRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
BaseDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
BaseDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
BaseStartOffset	BaseStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
BaseEndOffset	BaseEndOffset specifies the location of the second input point of the custom part in relation to the first input point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, zero offset (100 0 0) is used.

Configure the head parts of the shuttering prop placing tool

xxxx.FormworkTools.PropHeads.csv

For a shuttering prop, you can specify an additional custom part that is placed in the model at the top end of the prop.

The position settings are given in the local coordinate system of the prop.


Column	Definition
Supplier	Supplier name, which is typically the same for all rows. The name is shown in the Formwork supplier list.
Family	Family name, which is shown in the Product family list.
Name	Unique prop head name, which is shown in the Head name list.
PropOffset	Automatic offset (shortening) of the prop if the head part is created.
AutoRotate	Control whether the head part is rotated automatically 90 degrees around the prop axis when the head is located at the overlap of two girders. Set this value to YES to get the head rotated 90 degrees. Note that this only controls the rotation when you have not given any specific value for the rotation in the dialog box.
HeadName	Name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model.
HeadAttributes	Property file saved in the component dialog box to be used when the custom part is inserted into model.
HeadInputPoint	The location of the first input point of the custom part. The options are: HeadBottom HeadTop HeadBottom GirderBottom GirderTop SlabBottom The second input point of the custom part is calculated as an offset HeadEndOffset from the first input point.
HeadInputOrder	Set the final locations of the input points in relation to the default generic start and end points. The possible values are: StartEnd: default if no other value is specified. EndStart: reverses the default start/end points. CenterStart: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the start point. CenterEnd: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the end point. CenterLeft: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the left point. CenterRight: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the right point. CenterUp: the first input point is at the center of start/end point and the second point is up from the center point. CenterDown: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is down from the center point. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value StartEnd is used.
HeadPlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
HeadPlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
HeadRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
HeadRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
HeadDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
HeadDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
HeadStartOffset	HeadStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
HeadEndOffset	HeadEndOffset specifies the location of the second input point of the custom part in relation to the first input point in the local coordinate system. The offset is given as x, y and z values separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, zero offset (100 0 0) is used.

Configure the stop end custom parts for the stop end placing tool

xxxx.FormworkTools.StopEnds.csv

For a stop end, you can specify two custom parts: a sheet and an angle. The sheet is typically the actual form piece, and the angles are placed with a spacing to support the sheet.

The position settings are given in the local coordinate system of the stop end.


Column	Definition
Supplier	Supplier name, this is typically the same for all rows. The name is shown in the Formwork supplier list.
Family	Family name, which is shown in the Product family list.
Name	Unique stop end name, which is shown in the Stop end name list.
MinLength	Minimum length of the stop end sheet part.
MaxLength	Maximum length of the stop end sheet part.
Width	Total width of the stop end including the angles.
Depth	Total depth of the stop end.
AngleSpacing	Default spacing of the angle parts. This will be used if you do not specify any value for the spacing.
SheetName	Name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model.
SheetAttributes	Property file saved in the component dialog box to be used when the custom part is inserted into model.
SheetInputOrder	Set the final locations of the input points in relation to the default generic start and end points. The possible values are: StartEnd: default if no other value is specified. EndStart: reverses the default start/end points. CenterStart: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the start point. CenterEnd: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the end point. CenterLeft: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the left point. CenterRight: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the right point. CenterUp: the first input point is at the center of start/end point and the second point is up from the center point. CenterDown: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is down from the center point. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value StartEnd is used.
SheetPlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
SheetPlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
SheetRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
SheetRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
SheetDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
SheetDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
SheetStartOffset	SheetStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
SheetEndOffset	SheetEndOffset specifies the location of the second input point of the custom part in relation to the first input point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, zero offset (100 0 0) is used.
AngleName	Name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model.
AngleInputOrder	Set the final locations of the input points in relation to the default generic start and end points. The possible values are: StartEnd: default if no other value is specified. EndStart: reverses the default start/end points. CenterStart: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the start point. CenterEnd: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the end point. CenterLeft: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the left point. CenterRight: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the right point. CenterUp: the first input point is at the center of start/end point and the second point is up from the center point. CenterDown: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is down from the center point. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value StartEnd is used.
AnglePlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
AnglePlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
AngleRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
AngleRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
AngleDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
AngleDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
AngleStartOffset	AngleStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
AngleEndOffset	This offset specifies the location of the second input point (of the custom part) in relation to the first input point in the local coordinate system. The offset is given as x, y and z values separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, zero offset (100 0 0) is used. AngleEndOffset specifies the location of the second input point of the custom part in relation to the first input point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, zero offset (100 0 0) is used.

Configure the railing custom parts for the railing placing tool

xxxx.FormworkTools.Railings.csv

For a railing, you can specify four custom parts. The post and the shoe parts are placed along the input line with the defined start distance and spacing. The toe board and one or more guard rail parts are placed between two posts. If the toe board and/or the guard rail part is long enough compared to the post spacing, they can span over three or more posts.

The position settings are given in the local coordinate system of the railing.


Column	Definition
Supplier	Supplier name, this is typically the same for all rows. The name is shown in the Formwork supplier list.
Family	Family name, which is shown in the Product family list.
Name	Railing type name, which is shown in the Railing name list. You can specify multiple railings with the same name when you have two or more alternatives with different lengths for the toe board and/or guard rail. When you have alternative lengths for the toe board and/or guard rail, the placing tool selects the part automatically based on the post spacing.
MasterInput	The location of the first input point when placing the railing. The options are: PanelTop: the first input is the slab panel component, and the railing is fitted on top of the panels. SlabTop: the first input is the slab or pour top face. SlabEdge: the first input is the slab or pour top face, and the railing location is the nearest edge. WallSide: the first input is the wall side face. The railing is fitted on the wall side face. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value PanelTop is used.
MainOffset	The common offset of all parts (post, shoe, and so on). The offset is a vector with components x, y, z given in the local coordinate system of the railing.
PostSpacing	Default spacing of the posts if no spacing is specified.
PostSpacing	Height of the post.
ToeBoardOverlap	Minimum overlap of toe boards.
ToeBoardOverlapOffset	Offset (x, y, z) of the toe boards when they are overlapping.
GuardOverlap	Minimum overlap of guard rails.
GuardOverlapOffset	Offset (x, y, z) of the guard rails when they are overlapping.
GuardPositions	The railing can include one or more rows of guard rails. This setting specifies the height (z) positions of the guard rail parts measured from the input line. Multiple values must be separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (450 650 850).
PostName	Name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model.
PostAttributes	Property file saved in the component dialog box to be used when the custom part is inserted in the model.
PostPlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
PostPlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
PostRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
PostRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
PostDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
PostDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
PostStartOffset	PostStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
PostEndOffset	PostEndOffset specifies the location of the second input point of the custom part in relation to the first input point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, zero offset (100 0 0) is used.
ShoeName	Name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model.
ShoeAttributes	Property file saved in the component dialog box to be used when the custom part is inserted in the model.
ShoePlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
ShoePlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
ShoeRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
ShoeRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
ShoeDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
ShoeDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
ShoeStartOffset	ShoeStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
ShoeEndOffset	ShoeEndOffset specifies the location of the second input point of the custom part in relation to the first input point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, zero offset (100 0 0) is used.
ToeBoardName	Name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model.
ToeBoardAttributes	Property file saved in the component dialog box to be used when the custom part is inserted in the model.
ToeBoardLength	The effective length of the toe board part.
ToeBoardInputOrder	Set the final locations of the input points in relation to the default generic start and end points. The possible values are: StartEnd: default if no other value is specified. EndStart: reverses the default start/end points. CenterStart: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the start point. CenterEnd: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the end point. CenterLeft: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the left point. CenterRight: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the right point. CenterUp: the first input point is at the center of start/end point and the second point is up from the center point. CenterDown: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is down from the center point. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value StartEnd is used.
ToeBoardPlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
ToeBoardPlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
ToeBoardRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
ToeBoardRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
ToeBoardDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
ToeBoardDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
ToeBoardStartOffset	ToeBoardStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
ToeBoardEndOffset	ToeBoardEndOffset specifies the location of the second input point of the custom part in relation to the first input point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, zero offset (100 0 0) is used.
GuardRailName	Name of the custom part that will be inserted in the model.
GuardRailAttributes	Property file saved in the component dialog box to be used when the custom part is inserted into model.
GuardRailLength	The effective length of the guard rail part.
GuardRailInputOrder	Set the final locations of the input points in relation to the default generic start and end points. Note that the generic start and end points are located in the local z direction based on the setting. The possible values are: StartEnd: default if no other value is specified. EndStart: reverses the default start/end points. CenterStart: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the start point. CenterEnd: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the end point. CenterLeft: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the left point. CenterRight: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is at the right point. CenterUp: the first input point is at the center of start/end point and the second point is up from the center point. CenterDown: the first input point is at the center of the start/end point and the second point is down from the center point. Note that if the .csv file does not contain any value, the default value StartEnd is used.
GuardRailPlanePosition	Use the following position values to define the custom part's position, offset and rotation in relation to the custom part start and end points. Use Position in plane to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.
GuardRailPlaneOffset	Offset on plane. The default value is 0.
GuardRailRotation	Use Rotation to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are FRONT, TOP, BACK, and BELOW.
GuardRailRotationOffset	Rotation offset in degrees. The default value is 0.
GuardRailDepthPosition	Use Position at depth to insert the custom part in the plane view. The options are MIDDLE, FRONT, and BEHIND.
GuardRailDepthOffset	Offset at depth. The default value is 0.
GuardRailStartOffset	GuardRailStartOffset is the offset of the actual start point from the generic start point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, a zero offset (0 0 0) is used.
GuardRailEndOffset	GuardRailEndOffset specifies the location of the second input point of the custom part in relation to the first input point in the local coordinate system. Give the offset as x, y and z values that are separated by a space or a colon, and enclosed in parentheses (0 100 0). If no value is given, zero offset (100 0 0) is used.