BW Non-Standard Anti-Sag (57) - Parameters tab

Tekla Structures
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Tekla Structures
Environment
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Use the Parameters tab in the BW Industries' Non-Standard Anti-Sag Properties panel to control how the connecting members are defined within Tekla Structures.

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OptionDescriptionDefaultOther
Direction of Spring Fixes
(Top -> Bottom, Bottom -> Top)
This defines how the spring fixes are fitted. For example, going up the roof Top-> Bottom would cause them to be fitted at the top hole of the first purlin and to the bottom hole of the second purlin. The default is set to Top -> Bottom. 
Face Strut to the
(Left, Right)
This controls the direction of the strut created. If this is set to Left then looking from the first purlin selected to the second the anti-sag bar will be orientated so that the strut faces to the left. The Right option similarly causes the anti-sag bar to face to the right. The default is set to Left.
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Left
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Right

 

Type of Anti Sag
(Anti Sag Ties, Angle Brace)
This specifies the type of connecting member to be used for the anti sag where the standard manufacturer's is not to be used.The default is set to Anti Sag Ties (spring fixes) 
General Bolt GradeThis sets the standard for all bolts added by the macro. The default setting is 8.8XOX. 
GroupThis defines the class that all parts will be included in.The default setting is 99. 

See also

BW cold rolled - Important information
BW Non-Standard Anti-Sag (57)
BW Non-Standard Anti-Sag (57) - Parts tab
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