HMS

Tekla Structures
2022
Tekla Structures

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

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

    The HMS Export dialog box opens.

  3. Define the export properties as required. For more information, see the HMS export settings section below.
  4. 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.

  5. Enter a name for the file.

    The file name extension is .sot.

  6. Click Save.
  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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. 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.

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