HMS

You can export model data of hollow core slabs in the HMS format. The result is a .sot file.

HMS stands for Hollowcore Manufacturing System and it is developed in the Netherlands. You can export data of hollow core slabs from Tekla Structures to HMS. HMS uses the data in manufacturing processes.

Export in HMS format

Select the model objects that you want to include in the export.
On the File menu, click Export > HMS.

The Export HMS dialog box opens.
Define the export properties as required. For more information, see the HMS export settings section below.
Click the ... button to browse for the folder where you want to save the file.

The \HMS folder under the model folder is the default.
Enter a name for the file.

The file name extension is .sot.
Click Save.
Select the Add revision to file name check box and select the revision number if required.

The revision number is added to the HMS export file as follows:

hms_export_file<revision>.sot
Select the Open log file after export check box if you want to see the log after export.

HMS Export creates the log file in the file export folder.
Click Export to create the HMS export file.

HMS Export settings

You can include project data, slab data, and steel part information in the HMS export.

Project data tab


Option	Description
Customer Name Customer Number Contractor Name Site Address Site City Section Name Project Status Remark 1 Remark 2 Remark 3	You can include project data, such as customer name and site address, in the HMS export file. The boxes have the following values available: Empty The item is not included in the HMS export file. Text Enter the text in the box next to the item. Project UDA The data comes from the project’s user-defined attributes. Project Object, Project Address, Project Info 1 - 2 The data comes from the project information.
Export file	Define a name and location for the export file. The file name extension is .sot. By default, the export file goes to the \HMS folder under model folder.
Add revision to file name	Add the revision number to the HMS export file: hms_export_file<revision>.sot.
Open log file after export	Open the log file after export. The HMS export creates the log file in the file export folder.

Slab data tab


Option	Description
Position Number	Assigned Control Number (ACN) is the only option.
Slab Remarks Element Type End Label	The options are: Empty The item is not included in the HMS export file. Text Enter the text in the box next to the item. UDA The data comes from the project’s user-defined attributes
Slab Name	The options are: Profile Select to export the whole profile name. Thickness Select to export only the profile height.
Slab Mark	The options are: Assembly position Select to export the complete cast unit position. Assembly serial number Select to export the cast unit serial number only.
Bay number	Select the default UDA or UDA of your choice. The value type of the default UDA is integer, and it must be type integer for any other chosen UDA as well.
Slab Weight Units	Select the weight unit.
Live/dead load	Enter the default live/dead load to be exported. For hollow core slab calculation, you can define a default live load/ dead load (KN/m2) for slabs. If you do not define this data here, you must enter the default values for each slab in HMS software later.

Slab scope tab


Option	Description
Exclude parts	Enter the class or the name of the model object, text, UDA or a template attribute to exclude the data.
Hook Points Electric boxes Weld plate Solid fill Filled area	Select the data that is exported. Empty The item is not included in the HMS export file. Name Select to include the name. Text Enter the text in the box next to the item to include the text. Class Enter the class of the model object in the box to include the class. UDA The data comes from the user-defined attributes. Template The data comes from a template attribute.
Hook point name	Select to include hook point name in export. Name Select to include the name. Text Enter the text in the box next to the item to include the text. UDA The data comes from the user-defined attributes. Template The data comes from a template attribute.
Weld plate name	Select to include weld plate name in export. Name Select to include the name. Text Enter the text in the box next to the item to include the text. UDA The data comes from the user-defined attributes. Template The data comes from a template attribute.

Reinforcement tab


Option	Description
Export strand code	Select to include strand code in export.
Export strand pull force	Select to export pull force data.
Custom top strands Custom bottom strands	Enter the quantity, diameter, distance and pull force for custom strands. The custom strand settings are meant to be used if no strands are modeled. If there are modeled strands, the custom strands will be included in addition.
Additional strands	Additional strands can be used to designate any other specific rebar object to be exported as strand, as only strand objects are included in the export by default. Name Enter the strand name. Class Enter the class in the box next to the item to include the class. UDA The data comes from the user-defined attributes. Enter the name and value of the UDA. Template The data comes from a template attribute. Enter the template attribute and the value.
Reinforcement	Reinforcement can be included in the export as cross bars by specifying them in the Reinforcement setting. Name Enter the reinforcement name. Class Enter the class in the box next to the item to include the class. UDA The data comes from the user-defined attributes. Enter the name and value of the UDA. Template The data comes from a template attribute. Enter the template attribute and the value.

Options tab


Option	Description
Boundary line	Export the boundary line Along cut side of the slab or Along uncut side of the slab.
Export Hook Box	Select to include hook data.
Export HP name	Select to export hook point names. If you do not select this option, only the XY coordinates are exported.
Export inner cores	Select to include detailed information on hollow cores in export.
Include full cut to contour	Select to include in export full cut in the contour block (`CO`). If not selected, the full cut is written as an individual cut (`SP`).
Generate drain/weep holes	Select to include drain holes and weep holes in export. You can also specify the offset.