Formwork placing tools - Slabs: configuration

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Tekla Structures

Formwork placing tools - Slabs: configuration

You can set up your own configuration files for Formwork placings 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 placings 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.

Row 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.

Row 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.

Row 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.

Row 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.

Row 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.

Row 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.

Row 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.

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