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Contents

WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................................. 7

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 8HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE ? ..................................................................................................................................... 8WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION................................................................................................................................ 9

Accessing the online help ................................................................................................................................ 9Using the context help and online help............................................................................................................ 9Using Self-training: Advance Learning Program ........................................................................................... 10

GRAITEC ADVANTAGES GUARANTEE .................................................................................................................. 11CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................... 11

Technical support team mission .................................................................................................................... 11Contacting GRAITEC..................................................................................................................................... 11

LOG ON TO GRAITEC ADVANTAGES WEB SITE..................................................................................................... 12

CHAPTER 1 INSTALLING ADVANCE ................................................................................................................ 13

CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................................................. 14SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................. 14HARDWARE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................ 14BEFORE INSTALLING ADVANCE ............................................................................................................................. 14INSTALLING ADVANCE .......................................................................................................................................... 14INSTALLATION OF AUTOCAD® OR AUTODESK ARCHITECTURAL DESKTOP® ........................................................... 14ADVANCE INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................... 15STARTING ADVANCE ............................................................................................................................................ 19AUTHORIZING THE SOFTWARE .............................................................................................................................. 20UNINSTALLING ADVANCE...................................................................................................................................... 23ADDING AND REMOVING COMPONENTS.................................................................................................................. 23

CHAPTER 2 DISCOVERING ADVANCE............................................................................................................. 25

SOFTWARE PRINCIPLES........................................................................................................................................ 26MODEL MODE ...................................................................................................................................................... 27DRAWINGS MODE................................................................................................................................................. 27DOCUMENTS MODE .............................................................................................................................................. 28ARCHITECT – DESIGN DEPARTMENT – CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES INTERFACE ....................................................... 29

From the architect... ....................................................................................................................................... 29...To the construction company...................................................................................................................... 29Find more about Archi-BE interface…........................................................................................................... 29

TWO DIMENSIONAL FILES...................................................................................................................................... 30THE DRAWING SOFTWARE – CALCULATION SOFTWARE INTERFACE.......................................................................... 31THE AUTOMATIC AND ASSISTED REINFORCEMENT .................................................................................................. 32USER INTERFACE................................................................................................................................................. 32

AutoCAD® environment ................................................................................................................................ 32SMARTBAR .......................................................................................................................................................... 33TOOLBARS .......................................................................................................................................................... 33

Project Settings toolbar.................................................................................................................................. 33Model toolbar ................................................................................................................................................. 34Levels toolbar................................................................................................................................................. 35Grid toolbar .................................................................................................................................................... 35Structural toolbar............................................................................................................................................ 35Foundations toolbar ....................................................................................................................................... 36Openings toolbar............................................................................................................................................ 36Roof and Ramp toolbar.................................................................................................................................. 36Stairs toolbar.................................................................................................................................................. 37Formwork Functions toolbar .......................................................................................................................... 37Reinforcement toolbar ................................................................................................................................... 37Meshes Scraps toolbar .................................................................................................................................. 38Reinforcement Bars toolbar ........................................................................................................................... 38Reinforcement Renumbering toolbar............................................................................................................. 39Distributions toolbar ....................................................................................................................................... 39Distribution Editor toolbar .............................................................................................................................. 39Reinforcement 3D Viewer toolbar.................................................................................................................. 40

Sketch Designer toolbar................................................................................................................................. 40Reinforcement Solutions toolbar.................................................................................................................... 41Lists toolbar.................................................................................................................................................... 41Analysis and Design toolbar .......................................................................................................................... 41Drawings toolbar ............................................................................................................................................ 42Symbols and Labels toolbar .......................................................................................................................... 42Dimensions toolbar ........................................................................................................................................ 43Views Toolbar ................................................................................................................................................ 43Reinforcement Symbols toolbar..................................................................................................................... 44Documents toolbar......................................................................................................................................... 44Tools toolbar .................................................................................................................................................. 45Bar Editor toolbar ........................................................................................................................................... 45Automatic Drafting toolbar ............................................................................................................................. 45Graitec Transfer Center toolbar ..................................................................................................................... 46Import-Export standard files toolbar............................................................................................................... 46Help Toolbar .................................................................................................................................................. 46

ADVANCE MENUS ................................................................................................................................................. 47Main menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 47Context menus............................................................................................................................................... 47Shortcut Access Menu................................................................................................................................... 48

UTILITIES............................................................................................................................................................. 49AutoUCS ........................................................................................................................................................ 49

LAYER MANAGER ................................................................................................................................................. 50Layer Name manager .................................................................................................................................... 50Tooltips........................................................................................................................................................... 50Material Manager ........................................................................................................................................... 51Object Geometry Manager............................................................................................................................. 51Representation Styles Manager .................................................................................................................... 52Doors and Windows manager ....................................................................................................................... 52Bars and Meshes manager............................................................................................................................ 53Multicriteria object selection........................................................................................................................... 53Displaying objects by type ............................................................................................................................. 53Automatic Reinforcement Objects ................................................................................................................. 54Viewer 3D....................................................................................................................................................... 54

CHAPTER 3 USING ADVANCE.......................................................................................................................... 55

ADVANCE BY EXAMPLES ....................................................................................................................................... 56Formwork and Implementation ...................................................................................................................... 56Reinforcement................................................................................................................................................ 56

FORMWORK AND IMPLEMENTATION ....................................................................................................................... 56Basic settings................................................................................................................................................. 56

CONSTRUCT A MODEL .......................................................................................................................................... 58Step 1: Create continuous walls .................................................................................................................... 58Step 2: Draw a straight wall and a curved wall .............................................................................................. 59Step 3: Adjust the walls.................................................................................................................................. 60Step 4: Creating columns............................................................................................................................... 61Step 5: Create the beams and slabs ............................................................................................................. 62Step 6: Create a door and a window ............................................................................................................. 63Step 7: Use the AutoUCS tool to position a slab hole ................................................................................... 65Step 8: Automatically create the second level ............................................................................................... 66Step 9: Generate foundations........................................................................................................................ 67Step 10: Use the "roof" function to raise a slab ............................................................................................. 68Step 11: Creating stairs ................................................................................................................................. 70

CREATE DRAWINGS.............................................................................................................................................. 73Step 12: Creating a cut .................................................................................................................................. 73Step 13: Create a plan view........................................................................................................................... 74Step 14: Creating an associative dimension.................................................................................................. 75

CREATE A LAYOUT ............................................................................................................................................... 76Step 15: Create an A4 layout......................................................................................................................... 76

EXPORT THE MODEL FOR CALCULATIONS............................................................................................................... 79Step 16: Export the model to Arche Building structure.................................................................................. 79

REINFORCEMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 80Create reinforcement drawings...................................................................................................................... 80

Step 1: Create the reinforcement drawing of a wall....................................................................................... 80TRANSVERSAL REINFORCEMENT PLACEMENT ........................................................................................................ 84

Step 2: Define and place the transversal reinforcement around a window opening ..................................... 84LONGITUDINAL REINFORCEMENT PLACEMENT ........................................................................................................ 91

Step 3: Define and distribute the longitudinal reinforcement around the window opening.................................... 91Step 4: View the reinforcement in 3D ............................................................................................................ 95

PLACE REFERENCE MARKS ON THE DISTRIBUTION BARS ......................................................................................... 97Step 5: Place reference marks and dimensions on the distribution bars. ..................................................... 97

PLACE A BAR LIST .............................................................................................................................................. 100Step 6: Place the list with bar bending details ............................................................................................. 100

PLACE THE MESHES ........................................................................................................................................... 101Step 7: Place meshes on the wall sides ...................................................................................................... 101

PLACE A MESH LIST............................................................................................................................................ 103Step 8: Place the mesh list .......................................................................................................................... 103

APPENDICES COMMAND LINE ....................................................................................................................... 105

ADVANCE COMMANDS ........................................................................................................................................ 106Getting help.................................................................................................................................................. 106Managing the projects ................................................................................................................................. 106Modeling a building...................................................................................................................................... 107Modeling a level ........................................................................................................................................... 107Creating the formwork ................................................................................................................................. 107Creating the reinforcement .......................................................................................................................... 108Creating and managing model drawings ..................................................................................................... 109Dimensioning the drawings and views ........................................................................................................ 110Adding symbols and annotations................................................................................................................. 110Creating and using the lists ......................................................................................................................... 111Creating layouts ........................................................................................................................................... 111Using Utilities ............................................................................................................................................... 111Using Internet services ................................................................................................................................ 112

INDEX ................................................................................................................................................................. 113

Welcome

In this ChapterWelcome to Advance,

Perfectly integrated with AutoCAD®, Advance accelerates thecreation of reinforced concrete and steel structures with toolsdedicated to modeling and acceleratesl document creation requiredfor the construction process: general arrangement drawings, detailing,manufacturing drawings, lists, BOM's, etc.Advance includes:

– Advance Steel for creating structural steel arrangement drawings,shop drawings, lists and NC files.

– Advance Concrete for creating reinforcement and structuralconcrete drawings

– Advance Design for the analysis and design of reinforcementconcrete and steel structures and automated creation of designreports.

Advance is part of the GRAITEC CAD / Analysis and Design suiteand therefore directly connects to other GRAITEC engineeringsolutions.This user guide, dedicated to the Concrete suite, allows you to getquickly and simply a set of main functionalities and to exploit theAdvance work methodology. For a quick start, refer to the tutorial inChapter 3 Using Advance.

All software tools described in this guide and all remarks related to theproduct pertein only to the Advance Concrete and for readingsimplification only the generic name Advance is used.

■ Introduction■ How to use this guide ?■ Where to find information■ Contacting technical support■ Log on to GRAITEC Advantages Web site

ADVANCE CONCRETE User’s Guide

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IntroductionAdvance Concrete is the essential AutoCAD® extension for modeling and for automated construction andreinforcement drawing creation.

With intelligent Advance objects, a three dimensional model is created and stored in a drawing. Once the modelis complete, Advance creates all structural and reinforcement drawings using a large selection of viewproduction tools, dimensions, locations, symbols and automatic layout functions.

Advance is completely integrated in AutoCAD® making it easy and intuitive to learn. Advance uses the latestAutoCAD® ObjectARX® technology. This advanced technology provides users with professional objects (e.g.,beams, columns, and bars) perfectly integrated into AutoCAD® on which most standard functions (e.g., copy,paste, extend, trim, stretch, etc.) can be applied.

The use of the ObjectARX® technology allows Advance to provide you professional tools combining the powerof AutoCAD® or Autodesk Architectural Desktop® design & GRAITEC's experience in the field of structuralmodeling. Indeed, Advance is completely compatible with the structural calculation software proposed byGRAITEC.

The objective of this user guide is to train you in no time and to provide guidelines on installing and using thesoftware along with suggestions for improving work efficiency and productivity.

This guide also contains information on Advance’s user interface and a tutorial on the main software featuresand concepts.

How to use this guide ?

This guide includes:

• The steps involved in installing the software and obtaining a license (Chapter 1: Installing Advance)

• A description of Advance’s user interface and functions (Chapter 2: Discovering Advance)

• A tutorial on using Advance (Chapter 3: Using Advance)

Spend some time for reading this guide and it will help you to take your first steps with Advance.

All Advance commands are listed in the Appendix.

An index is available at the end of the guide.

For mode information, contact your dealer or visit GRAITEC’s website (www.graitec.com).

http://www.graitec.com/


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Where to find information

Accessing the online helpAdvance has an online help system that offers step-by-step instructions for every function. This system containsimportant information about the software concepts and functionality.

To access the online help during a work session, you can use:

� Help toolbar: Click � Advance Menu: Select Help > Online help� Command line: Type grtchelp

Figure 1: Advance online help

Using the context help and online helpAdvance has context help that provides information on dialog box controls. that can be used anytime you workon your project.

For assistance, click the [?] on the title bar and then click the control in the dialog box. An explanation tooltip isdisplayed.

Detailed information on dialog box controls is obtained by clicking Help or by pressing <F1>.

Figure 2: Accesing help for a dialog box


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Using Self-training: Advance Learning ProgramThe Advance Learning Program is an interactive self-training system that is installed with Advance. SinceAdvance works with AutoCAD® and Autodesk Architectural Desktop® basic tools, the Advance LearningProgram involves training of the methodologies used in these systems. The Advance Learning Programcontains step-by-step instructions for creating drawings and understanding Advance’s functions.

The advantage of using the Advance Learning Program is that the training is self-paced and focuses onspecific subjects.

To access the Advance Learning Program:

� Help toolbar: Click � Advance Menu: Select Help > Advance Learning Program� Command line: Type grtcselftraining

Figure 3: Learning Program


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GRAITEC Advantages guaranteeTo guarantee an optimal use of the software, GRAITEC and its dealers network offer the GRAITEC Advantagesguarantee. This agreement provides:

All Advance major updates,

Technical support,

Access to the GRAITEC Advantages web site

Contacting technical support

GRAITEC provides support through its technical support center.From within Advance, an email request for support may be sent to GRAITEC’s technical support team.

A message containing the system configuration and the current drawing is sent to a member of the technicalsupport team who will quickly solve the problem.

To send a request for technical support:

Help toolbar: Click

Advance Menu: select Help> Request technical support

Command line: type grtcsupport

Figure 5: Email request for technical support

Technical support team missionProvide guidance for hardware and/or software configuration

Provide assistance for software use

Provide suggestions for project creation

Receive customer suggestions and requests

Ensure a link between the Research and Development department and customers

Contacting GRAITECTo obtain technical support:

Contact a local dealer

Email: [email protected].

We will answer you as quick as possible.

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Log on to GRAITEC Advantages Web siteWith GRAITEC Advantages you can:

Keep yourself up to date with the latest technical news about Advance,

Access a frequently asked question list,

Update your software by downloading patches,

Benefit from the special offers available only to GRAITEC Advantages members

To log on:

Access www.graitec.com,

Select your residence country

Click "GRAITEC Advantages" link

Then input your Login* / Password* .

Figure 6: Access to the GRAITEC Advantages web site

* Your login and password is provided when subscribing to Graitec Avantages contract. For more informationcontact your dealer.

http://www.graitec.com/

Chapter 1Installing Advance

In this Chapter■ Software configuration■ Installing Advance■ Authorizing the software■ Uninstalling Advance■ Adding and removing components


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Configuration

The following software and hardware requirements must be met to ensure a successful installation of Advance.

Software configurationTo run Advance, the following software must be installed:

Windows XP Professional with the latest updates or Windows Vista

AutoCAD® 2004, ADT 2004, AutoCAD® 2005, ADT 2005, AutoCAD® 2006, ADT 2006,AutoCAD® 2007, ADT 2007, AutoCAD® 2008, AutoCAD® Architecture 2008, AutoCAD® 2009,AutoCAD® Architecture 2009

A MAPI compliant Microsoft mail system (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, etc.)used for sending requests for technical support through Advance Concrete.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. This software is required for using the internet functionsor the Online help.

TCP/IP Protocol

Hardware configurationThe minimal hardware configuration is:

Computer with a Intel® Pentium® IV 1.5 GHz processor type or better

1 GB RAM

At least 500 MB available on the hard drive

Video card 1024 x 768 able to support a CAD application

DVD Drive

Mouse (3 buttons, with wheel recommended)

Network adapter

Before installing AdvanceAdministrator rights are required to install Advance.

Installing AdvanceAutoCAD® or Autodesk Architectural Desktop® must first be installed on the system prior to installing Advance.

Installation of AutoCAD® or Autodesk Architectural Desktop®Follow the detailed instructions provided in the AutoCAD® or Autodesk Architectural Desktop documentation.


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Advance installationTo install Advance follow the step-by-step procedure:

1. Close all active applications and disable all anti-virus programs.

2. Insert the Advance installation DVD into the appropriate drive.

The installation program starts automatically.

Figure 7: DVD Browser

3. Click Setup.

If the installation does not start, the AutoPlay feature might be switched off.

To manually start the installation program, click « Start » on the Windows task bar and then click « Run ».

Figure 8: Run option on the Start menu

Click Browse.

Figure 9: “Run” dialog box


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Select the « Setup.exe » file on the DVD drive and click on Open.

Figure 10: “Browse” dialog box

Click OK on the Run dialog box to launch the installation program.

Figure 11: Launghing the installation program

4. Select the desired language for your Advance installation and click Ok. Click OK.

Figure 12: Selecting the installation language

5. Read the message and click Next to continue.

Figure 13: "Advance Setup screen


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6. Read the license agreement. Select I agree and click Next to continue.

Figure 14: Licence agreement

7. To change the default destination folder, click Browse and select the folder in which to install Advance.

To check the available space on each hard drive, click Disk Cost.

Select Everyone if Advance will be available for all users.

Select Just me if Advance will be available only for the current user.

Click Next to continue.

Figure 15: Installation folder selection

8. Click Next to start the installation.

Figure 16: Installation confirmation


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The installation starts.

Figure 17: Installation progress

9. Click Close. Restart the computer to complete the installation.

Figure 18: Installation complete


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Starting AdvanceTo start Advance:

On the Windows task bar, click Start, then select Programs,

Select GRAITEC menu, Advance – Concrete submenu and click the Advance Concrete icon tostart the program.

Figure 19: Starting Advance Concrete

Or, alternatively, double-click the Advance Concrete icon on the desktop.

Figure 20: Advance Concrete icon


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Authorizing the softwareIn Advance vocabulary, "Authorizing the software” means installing a license to use the software and activatingAdvance.

This license is actually an executable file: «Advance License Setup.exe», or a license file "Advance.lic" providedto you by GRAITEC, depending on the characteristics of your computer.

To authorize Advance, follow the procedure described below.

1. To request a user's license or an evaluation license without starting AutoCAD® or Architectural Desktop,click "Start\Programs\Graitec\Advance Concrete 2009\License request".

Figure 21: Accessing the license request tool

A license can also be requested by starting Advance, selecting the option "License request" and clickingNext.

Figure 22: Authorization window

2. Click Next after reading the information on the screen.

Figure 23: Authorization information


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3. Enter all the required information and click Next.

Figure 24: Authorization required information

4. The request for a license is sent by email or by fax. Select the method to send the request and click Next.

Figure 25: Selecting the sending methode

5. Read the information and click Finish.

Figure 26: Information message


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6. If the method for sending the license request was by email, an email message is automatically prepared.Send the email to [email protected]

Figure 27: Email for license request

If the method for sending the license request was by fax, a fax is automatically prepared with the formatted text.Print the fax and send it to +33 (0)1 69 85 33 70.

To authorize the software, use the file received by e-mail:

Double-click "Advance License Setup.exe"

Or copy "Advance.aclic" to the specified folder.

The default folder for the « Advance.aclic » license file is: C:\Program Files\Graitec\Licence

For more information refer to the Readme.pdf.


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Uninstalling Advance1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add/Remove programs.

3. In Windows XP and Vista, Select Graitec Advance Concrete, and click Modify.

4. Click OK.

5. Check Remove and click Next to continue.

6. Click OK to confirm the uninstall.

7. Click Finish.

Adding and removing componentsYou can complete your installation anytime with certain components, or uninstall certain components no morenecessary from the application.

Follow the following steps:

1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add/Remove programs.

3. In Windows XP and Vista, Select Graitec Advance Concrete, and click Modify.

4. Click OK.

5. Check Modify and click Next to continue.

6. Check the components to install and/or uncheck the components to uninstall.

7. Click Finish.

Chapter 2Discovering Advance

In this Chapter■ Software principles■ Architect – design department –

construction companies interface■ The drawing software – calculation

software interface■ User interface■ Utilities


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Software principlesThe workflow consists of three design steps or modes: Model, Drawings, and Documents.

Layouts are created from drawings, which are in turn created from the model. A 3D model is created using theAdvance intelligent objects. The model is the basis for the automated general arrangement drawings creation:

• Cuts or global and local sections

• Elevations

• Top views or bottom-up reflected views

• Isometric views

• Reinforcement drawings and views

All the created drawings remain linked with the model. If there are any modifications to the model the drawingsare automatically updated.

The generated views and user created drawings are used in the creation of the general arrangement drawings.

The three modes, Model, Drawings, and Documents, are accessible from the Pilot.

Figure: Project workflow

The Pilot is the starting point in the application. All different stages of the project creation are managed with thePilot: model conception, general arrangement drawing creation, and layout creation.

Click each of the three modes on the Pilot. You can pass easily from one mode to another without any difficultyand without impact in the models or the drawings, in a similar way as an explorer:

Figure 29: The three mode of the Pilot: Model, Drawings and Documents


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Model mode

Figure 30: Model mode

The building structures, the civil engineering structures or precast concrete structures are drawn in the MODELmode. This is the first step in building creation.

For buildings structures, you draw the structural elements in the plan view, the third dimension is generatedautomatically by the plan view by taken into account the height set in the level properties in the Pilot (right clickon Level).

For the civil engineering structures drawings you can use the Advance objects modeling functions or the 3DAutoCAD® modeler in the same time.

For the drawings of precast concrete pieces made in three dimensions one can use the 3D AutoCAD® modelerfunctions.

In MODEL mode, draw the structures using the functions from the « Advance Model » toolbar. Using tools fromthis toolbar you can draw all structural components (walls, columns, beams, slabs, openings…) All functionsnecessary for the level by level modeling are available here: access to libraries, materials, conversion tools…

The drawing and the modeling of the structures are made with higher productivity due to a specific professionalbehavior. The Advance objects are also manipulated with AutoCAD® classical functions (Extend, Trim,Copy,…) so you can use directly your CAD experience.

In MODEL mode, you can also send the structures to the calculation software Arche Structure and EffelStructure.

In the next mode, DRAWINGS mode, the general arrangement drawings calculated from the model can beupdated directly while modifying the model structural components.

Drawings mode

Figure 31: Drawings mode

The details and views that have been defined in the Model mode are calculated and created in the Drawingsmode. The folders listed in the Pilot, in Drawings mode, contain the created drawings.

The drawings can be created in two ways:

• using Advance functions (ex: cuts, elevations,…) starting from the model in Model mode

• manually using the function Create a new drawing. It's important to find a drawing specifically created bythe user in DRAWINGS for automatic management and thereafter to be able to compose a global generalarrangement drawing more easily.

Every drawing is an individual item, however several drawings can be grouped together using drag and drop ofa drawing onto another drawing.


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A model is modified when the properties of a structural element on a drawing are changed (e.g., modifying a cutchanges the model). Clicking on a structural element edge displays its properties.

In addition, if the model is modified in the Model mode, a blue icon marks the views and drawings affected bythis modification. Since there is an immediate warning, all drawing or conception mistakes are avoided. Rightclicking on a drawing and selecting Activate and update updates the general arrangement drawing.

To complete the drawings, add dimensions, texts and annotations. This additional information is not erasedduring an update. The information is automatically updated if it was created with Advance functions.

The Reinforcement module is used in the Drawings mode to create reinforcement drawings.

The Advance Reinforcement toolbar contains all the necessary tools to create reinforcement drawings.Reinforcement can be added to any created drawing or view. The Create a reinforcement drawing startingfrom structural elements function automatically puts formwork edges on the selected structural elements anddraws the reinforcement elements.

Documents mode

Figure 32: Documents mode

In DOCUMENTS mode, you composes the layouts using the previously created drawings. To create a layout,it's enough to click in the pilot on DOCUMENTS mode, then right click on « Layout ».

Constructing a layout is simply done by dragging and dropping the drawings created in Drawings mode onto thelayout. The properties are available on the properties bar, Smartbar. Thus, all drawings created by the user orall views graphically calculated by Advance and completed, finished by the user, can be placed on layouts.

All the modifications made by Advance or by the user on the drawings and views in the Drawings mode, areautomatically updated in the layout without any manual intervention. The layout definition properties, contentand history are viewed by right clicking on a layout in the Pilot.


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Architect – design department – construction companies interface

From the architect... With the AutoCAD® entity conversion tool, architect drawings are converted to Advance models. Theconversion of basic 2D entities into structural elements accelerates the modeling step.

This functionality is accessed by clicking Convert an AutoCAD® entity on the Model toolbar.

Advance can easily convert elements from an architectural model into structural elements using the AutodeskArchitectural Desktop® platform. The architectural drawings are used to get the construction drawings and the3D model.

...To the construction companyExporting a standard 2D DWG file from a general arrangement drawing or an Advance layout provides acontractor with a general arrangement drawing in a digital format.

To export a DWG file, right click a drawing or layout and select Export to DWG.

In DOCUMENTS mode, proceed in the same way to export a complete paper plan.

The DWG files created by this method only contain AutoCAD® classic entities without any Advance information.

Find more about Archi-BE interface…Advance offers you the possibility to start from an architectural drawing file in order to draw the structure quickly.

It is possible to recover the information in two different ways, depending on the type of the architectural drawing.

Figure 33: Requalification of 2D entities in structural objects


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Two dimensional filesAdvance offers specialized tools for converting 2D entities into structural objects.

The procedure is as follows:

1. After starting Advance, load a file.

2. Simplify the drawing by deactivating the architect's layers (facilities, partition walls, dimensions, etc.) andkeeping only the supporting elements.

3. Select the two lines representing the outer and inner wall faces.

4. Click Convert an AutoCAD® icon.

5. On the dialog box, select two lines into a Wall.

6. Click OK to convert the 2D entities into structural objects.

7. Several two by two lines can be selected to create several walls at once.

8. If a line corresponds to the object central axis it can be converted into an object.

Figure 34: "Convert selected elements" dialog box


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The drawing software – calculation software interfaceThe same structural model must be able to be used for several applications: the structure created in Advance inMODEL mode is used to create all the execution drawings and it's exploited also to get the engineer'scalculations using the suitable calculation programs.

Activate the toolbar « Advance Analyse » by right clicking on a Advance functionalities toolbar.

Figure 35: Analysis and Design toolbar

Export the Model to Arche Building structureDraw your project in Advance, then click Export to Arche Building Structure. Coupled with Arche, yourstructure is exported directly in the Structure software. Arche Structure gets the calculations of load distributionaccording to the traditional method.

Export the Model to Effel StructureIn the same idea, for the more deeper calculations (seismic calculation, wind bracing,…), click on the iconExport to Effel Structure to study the structure using the finite elements calculation method.

Export the Model to Effel StructureAdvance models can be also exported in the Effel Advanced, Graitec new analysis software.

Advance – Arche Structure models synchronizationYou can entirely synchronize Arche and Advance models using the synchronization and real time informationtool. This tool allows reinforcing the collaboration between the engineer and the designer. For example, if theengineer changes the position or the dimension of a structural element, the designer is warned and he canaccept or reject this modification. A specific detailed interface allows viewing and sorting the changes appearedin the structure.

Figure 36: “Syncronization” dialog box

Export the Advance structural elements to Arche Reinforcement ModulesWith Arche Reinforcement Modules, you can query an individual structural element. Select an Advanceelement and export it directly to the reinforcement module in order to get preliminary dimensioning of theconcrete element and also the reinforcement.


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The automatic and assisted reinforcementDue to Advance's reinforcement module, directly connected to Arche modules, you can create reinforcementdrawings for each structural element (walls, columns,…) with a single click !

Select an element, right-click and select « Create a reinforcement plan ». The reinforcement drawing of thiselement is instantly displayed. This reinforcement plan is created using the calculation facility of Arche. It's nowpossible to modify or to adapt the result by importing again the reinforcement plan in Advance and addingreinforcements, reference marks, dimensions or other types of notations. Then a reinforcement list can begenerated to take in account the modifications.

User interface

AutoCAD® environmentA familiar environment is maintained since Advance is fully integrated into AutoCAD®. Customizable AdvanceConcrete toolbars are added to the list of available AutoCAD® toolbars.

The Advance main menu provides quick access to all program functions.

1: Advance pilot

2: Fast access menu

3: Smartbar

4: Advance main menu

5: Advance toolbars

Figure 37: Advance - User Interface

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SmartbarEach object (model elements, dimensions, symbols...) has a properties bar, called Smartbar, for modifying theobject's essential attributes.

Figure 38: Smartbar for slab elements

The smartbar is automatically activated in two instances:

When an object creation command starts, the smartbar of that object appears. During thecreation process, one or several object attributes can be modified.

When one or several objects of the same type are selected, one or several attributes can bemodified. The modifications are confirmed bt pressing Enter.

Click to access the element’s detailed properties.

Toolbars

Project Settings toolbar

The Project Settings toolbar contains all the commands to access the libraries.

This… FunctionUnits

Access the Layer name Manager

Define the Preferences

Access the Material library

Access the Geometry library

Access the Door and Window library

Access the Piles library

Access the Representation style library

Access the Bars library

Access the lap table

Access the hook table

Access rebar rounding rules

Access to the shape library

Default values for steel grade and concrete covers

e Access the Mesh library

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This… FunctionBar supports design rules

Weight review

Load a project

Save the project

Model toolbar

The Model toolbar contains all the necessary tools for modeling a structure.

This… FunctionDisplay or hide the Pilot

Create a new level above building

Access the Layer Name Manager

Access the Grid toolbar

Access the Structural toolbar

Access the Foundations toolbar

Access the Openings toolbar

Access the Roofs and Ramps toolbar

Bind elements to the roof or to the ramp

Combine roofs or ramps

Access the Stairs toolbar

Copy or move elements between levels

Convert AutoCAD® entities into modeling elements

Convert an element into an ACIS solid entity

Access the Formwork functions toolbar

Access the Drawings toolbar

Automatically generate a BOM

Material quantities management

Load Advance Steel


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Levels toolbarThe Levels toolbar contains tools for creating levels and copying existing elements to new levels.

Button FunctionCreate a new level above

Create a new level below

Display next level

Display previous level

Copy current level elements into the upper level

Copy current level elements into the lower level

Grid toolbar

The Grid toolbar contains all the necessary tools for creating and managing grids.

This… FunctionCreate a grid

Renumber the grid axis

Structural toolbar

The Structural toolbar contains the necessary tools for creating the model.

This… FunctionCreate a slab

Create a beam

Create a column

Create a wall


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Foundations toolbar

The Foundations toolbar contains tools for building foundations.

This… FunctionCreate an isolated footing

Create a bedding isolated footing

Create a continuous footing

Create a bedding continuous footing

Create a drill depth area

Create a pile

Automatically generate footings under columns and walls

Openings toolbar

The Openings toolbar contains tools for creating all types of wall and slab openings.

This… FunctionCreate a window

Create a door

Create a standard opening in a wall

Create a standard opening in a slab

Create a polygonal opening in a slab

Create a beam openings line

Create a lintel

Create a window sill

Roof and Ramp toolbar

The Roofs and ramps toolbar contains the tools for creating ramps and roofs.

This… FunctionCreate a roof

Create a ramp


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Stairs toolbar

The Stairs toolbar contains the necessary tools for stair creation and the links to the precast stairsmanufacturers websites.

This… FunctionCreate a stair

Link to the PBM website (precast stairs)

Link to the SB website (precast stairs)

Formwork Functions toolbar

The Formwork Functions toolbar contains all the tools for adjusting Advance elements.

This… FunctionAdjusting an element

Split a slab

Break an element

Create stepped footing

Edit a brick shelf

Bind 3D ACIS solids to structural

Unbind 3D ACIS solids to structural

Convert 3D ACIS solids to structural

Reinforcement toolbar

The Reinforcement toolbar contains the necessary tools for reinforcement.

This… FunctionCreate a reinforcement drawing starting from structuralelementsCreate a new drawing

Asign an element to a structure

Create a new bar shape

Create a point bar

Access the Reinforcement Bars toolbar

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This… FunctionBreak a bar

Create a separator

Create a simple mesh

Access the Meshes Scraps toolbar

Create a simple mesh outline

Create a mesh row

Trim one or several meshes

Create a bent mesh

Create a mesh cut

Access the Distribution toolbar

Access to the Edit distribution toolbar

Access the Reinforcement symbols toolbar

Create a distribution dimension

Create a bar or mesh bending detail

Access the Automatic drafting toolbar

View the bar library

View the mesh library

Access the Reinforcement renumbering toolbar

Access the Lists toolbar

Meshes Scraps toolbar

The Meshes Scraps toolbar contains tools for creating new meshes starting from scraps.

This… FunctionCreate a mesh starting from scraps

Automatically optimize mesh rests

Reinforcement Bars toolbar

The Reinforcement Bars toolbar contains tools for creating all bar types in the views and drawings.

This… FunctionCreate a straight bar


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This… FunctionCreate a rectangular frame

Create a circular bar

Create a stirrup bar

Create a pin bar

Create a U bar

Create an L bar

Reinforcement Renumbering toolbar

The Reinforcement Renumbering toolbar contains tools for renumbering bars and meshes and displaying andhiding the distribution definition.

This… FunctionPosition renumbering of the mesh bars

Display the bar definition

Hide the bar definition

Distributions toolbar

The Distribution toolbar contains tools for placing bars or meshes.

This… FunctionCreate a linear distribution of the selected bar

Create a linear variable distribution of the selected bar

Create a quantitative distribution of the selected bar

Create a cut distribution of the selected bar

Create a free distribution of the selected bar

Create a one by one distribution of the selected bar

Create a section distribution

Create a bar field distribution

Create a distribution of a selected bent mesh

Distribution Editor toolbar

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This… FunctionTrim the distribution bars

Edit a distribution

Apply a multiplication factor to the distribution

Display the hidden element (definition or distribution bar)

Reinforcement 3D Viewer toolbar

The Reinforcement 3D Viewer toolbar contains all tools for viewing the 3D reinforcement cages.

This… FunctionCreate a reinforcement view

Create a new reinforcement elevation

Create a new reinforcement cut

Delete a reinforcement view

Select and define the view

Start the 3D viewer

Clash check

Sketch Designer toolbar

The Sketch Designer toolbar contains all the neccesary tools for creating a dynamic reinforcement solution.

This… FunctionCreate a sketch point by translation

Create a sketch point at the edge intersection

Create a sketch point at the edge-planeintersectionCréer sketch point sur ligne

Define an angle

Define a distance

Define a factor

Define a vector

Define a line

Define a plan

Restore all sketch points

Open color legend


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Reinforcement Solutions toolbar

The Reinforcement Solutions toolbar contains tools for defining, applying and saving a reinforcement solution.

This… FunctionApply the solution

Update solutions references

Solution multiplication factor

Solution visibility properties

Compose dynamic reinforcement solution

Define a solution

Save the solution

Close the solution

Lists toolbar

The Lists toolbar contains tools for creating and editing the lists.

This… FunctionCreate a list

Update a list

Add elements to a list

Delete elements from a list

Split into pages

Export a list to Excel

Analysis and Design toolbar

The Analysis and Design toolbar contains tools for exporting a model to the structure and load distributioncalculation software.

This… FunctionExport to Arche Building Structure

Export to Effel Structure

Export to Advance Design

Synchronize data with an Arche Structure file

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This… FunctionImport the Arche reinforcement drawing in object mode

Do a call/return with Arche reinforcement module corresponding to theselected elementDo a call/ return with KP1 module

Import a drawing (DXF file)

Drawings toolbar

The Drawings toolbar contains all the required tools for creating drawings and views.

This… FunctionCreate a cut or a section

Create an elevation

Create an isometric

Create a top / bottom view

Create a reinforcement drawing

Create a new drawing

Activate and update a drawing

Create a plan view

Symbols and Labels toolbar

The Symbols and Annotations toolbar contains tools for creating and managing symbols and annotations.

This… FunctionCreate a symbol

Create multiple symbols

Add a symbol to the Symbol library

Access the Symbol library

Create a label

Create multiple labels

Add a new label to the library

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Dimensions toolbar

The Dimensions toolbar contains all the required tools for creating dimensions.

This… FunctionCreate a coordinates dimension

Create a level dimension

Create an arc dimension

Create an intersection dimension

Create an associative dimension

Create a dimension by points

Create a distribution dimension

Views Toolbar

The Views toolbar contains the necessary tools for dimensioning and annotating views. It is a mixed toolbar,containing native AutoCAD® dimensioning tools and Advance specific tools.

This… FunctionDisplay or hide the Pilot

Activate and update a drawing

Copy drafting (AutoCAD® Function)

Access the Layer Name Manager

Create a linear dimension (AutoCAD® Function)

Create an aligned dimension (AutoCAD® Function)

Create a radius dimension (AutoCAD® Function)

Create a diameter dimension (AutoCAD® Function)

Create an angular dimension (AutoCAD® Function)

Create a quick dimension (AutoCAD® Function)

Create a dimension series (AutoCAD® Function)

Créer une série de cotes continues (Fonction AutoCAD®)

Create a dimension style (AutoCAD® Function)

Create a coordinates dimension

Create a level dimension

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This… FunctionCreate an intersection dimension

Create an associative dimension

Create a dimension by points

Create a symbol

Create multiple symbols

Add a symbol to the Symbol library

Display the Symbol library

Create an annotation

Create multiple annotations

Add annotation to the Annotation library

Access the Annotation library

Insert dynamic block

Reinforcement Symbols toolbar

The Reinforcement Symbols toolbar contains tools for creating and managing symbols.

This… FunctionCreate a bar or mesh symbol

Create a symbol on the distributions entities

Create a bar rake symbol

Add a new symbol to the Symbol library

Access the Symbol library

Change the symbol target

Align the symbols

Documents toolbar

The Documents toolbar contains the tools for layouts management.

This… FunctionUpdate layout

Print layouts

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Tools toolbar

The Tools toolbar contains the necessary tools for selecting and displaying elements.

This… FunctionActivate the AutoUCS tool

Isolate the selected elements

Hide the selected elements

Display elements by type

Select elements using multiple criteria

Select elements by type

Re-label elements

Launch the Simple Identification tool

Launch the Multiple Identification tool

Insert dynamic block

Bar Editor toolbar

The Bar Editor toolbar contains the necessary tools for breaking and editing bars.

This… FunctionBreak a bar

Edit a bar

Automatic Drafting toolbar

The Automatic Drafting toolbars contains tools for creating automatically symbols, dimensions and bendingdetails on the desired element.

This… FunctionAutomatic drafting – Symbols and dimensions

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Graitec Transfer Center toolbar

The Graitec Transfer Center toolbar contains tools for exporting,importing and syncronizing drawings withAdvance.

This… FunctionExport to GTC

Import to GTC

Syncronize with GTC

Import-Export standard files toolbar

The Import-Export standard files toolbar contains tools for importing/exporting to IFC.

This… FunctionExport to IFC

Import from IFC

Help Toolbar

The Help toolbar contains the help tools and online help for Advance.

This… FunctionStart the online help

Launch Self-training: Advance Learning Program

Access the GRAITEC website Welcome page

Request technical support

Access GRAITEC Advantages

Contact a GRAITEC dealer

GRAITEC Avantages - flash info


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Advance menus

Main menuAll the commands and dialog boxes are accessed using the Advance Concrete drop-down menu.

Using the Advance menuAfter having selected the drop-down menu, select a command by clicking on its name. For example:

Figure 39: Advance Main menu

• An arrow following a command name indicates thata submenu is available.

• A command followed by (...) indicates that a dialogbox is displayed with additional options.

The different submenus of the main menu

Button FunctionPilot Display or hide the PilotProject Access project management commandsModel Access structure object creation commandsReinforcement Access reinforcement drawings creation commandsDrawings Access drawings and views creation commandsVisual elements Access visual elements creation commandsDocuments Access document creation commandsTools Access Advance utilitiesHelp Access online help and other documentation sources

Note:You can access the menus and commands by pressing <ALT> key and the menu shortcut key. For example, toopen Advance menu, press <ALT + A>.

When the mouse cursor hovers over an icon or a menu item, the status bar displays a short description.

Context menusContext menus are available by right clicking an item. The menu and the displayed menu options depend on thecursor position and other conditions, like the selection of an object or a node in the Pilot.


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Object context menusWhen a context menu is displayed for an object or a homogeneous group of objects, Advance commands aredirectly integrated into the AutoCAD® context menu.

Pilot context menusMany context menus are displayed when a Pilot element is right clicked. These menus provide quick access tovarious creation and parameter definition commands.

Right click an element in the tree on the Pilot (e.g., « Project ») to display its context menu. The context menuconcerning selected element appears. This is an example of this contextuel menu type:

Figure 40: Example of a Pilot element context menu

Shortcut Access MenuA button in the upper Pilot area provides a menu for quick access to display control and selection commands.

Figure 41: Pilot short access menu

Button FunctionDisplay according to type Display control by element typeMulticriteria selection Select elements by multiple criteriaSelect by type Select elements by type


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UtilitiesThere are key tools fthat are vital for the proper use of Advance modules. The online help is a good source forinformation on activating and using these tools.

AutoUCSAutoUCS is an efficient and easy to use tool when working with relative coordinates in the creation andmodification of structural elements. It can also be used as a measuring tool!

Figure 42: Using the AutoUCS tool


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Layer managerThe layers in the project are organized according to a structured diagram that can be modified.

Each level or drawing has linked layers. This default organization of layers is modified using the layersmanager. On level or drawing activation, the linked layers are automatically displayed.

Figure 43: Layer manager

Layer Name managerThe layers and the layers names are automatically defined using Advance. The standards to define the layerswith their names are created by users in accordance to their company rules. National or international presetstandards are also delivered with Advance for management of layers in drawings.

Figure 44: Layer Name manager

TooltipsThe structure elements' characteristics (number, material, dimension, etc.) are displayed in a tooltip when themouse is moved over the object.

Figure 45: Tooltip example


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Material ManagerAdvance includes a Material library for concrete, steel and timber structures. Materials may be added to thislibrary and technical characteristics for each material in the library can be modified.

Figure 46: Management of the model material

Object Geometry ManagerAll types of geometries can be drawn in Advance.

Each Advance project includes the following categories:

Volumes (applicable for isolated footings, defined by an attach point, an angle and a volume)

Sections (applicable for beams, columns and continuous footings, obtained by extruding thesection along the element's main axis)

Thicknesses (applicable for walls and slabs, obtained by extrusion of their contour depending onthe thickness).

Different objects can share these stored geometries.

For example, all beams with 20x50 rectangular sections, in a project reference a single section. Thismechanism considerably reduces the amount of memory space used by Advance.

Figure 47: Object Geometry Manager


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Representation Styles ManagerIn Advance, every object type can have a representation style. A representation style is a set of parametersthat define the representation for objects of the same type. Object appearance (hatching, line thickness, etc.) iseasily controlled using the representation styles.

Representation styles are stored in a manager. For example, the columns lines' color is changed by modifyingthe representation style. There is no need to select all columns as they are automatically updated.

Figure 48: Representation styles manager

Doors and Windows managerInstead of directly inputting the doors and windows sizes, a door or a window type may be selected directly fromthe Door and Window libraries included in Advance.

The existing libraries can be modified or supplemented. New libraries can also be created.

Figure 49: Doors and Windows Manager dialog box


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Bars and Meshes managerAdvance includes a Bar and a Mesh library for reinforcement. This library can be supplemented andcharacteristics for each bar and mesh modified.

Figure 50: Bars library

Multicriteria object selectionThis is a powerful tool for sorting and selecting structural elements that enables the user to select the exactobjects to modify.

Example: Beams number 101 to 107, having a 20x30 section and made by C25 from level 1 are selected.

Figure 51: “Multicriteria selection” dialog box

Displaying objects by typeOnly objects of a specified type (column, wall, etc.) in the structure are displayed.

Figure 52: Displaying objects by type


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Automatic Reinforcement ObjectsFor certain structural objects a reinforcement type is automatically assigned during object creation. Thesereinforcement styles are entirely customizable.

Figure 53: Automatic Reinforcement Wizards

Viewer 3DIn Advance, although all reinforcement element are drawn in 2D, they can be materialized in 3D with the 3Dviewer.

Using the information from the 2D drawings in the views, the viewer easily recreates the reinforcement cages. Itworks on bars, meshes and bent meshes. The 3D reinforcement cage can be stored as a drawing and printed.

Figure 54: 3D Viewer

Chapter 3 Using Advance

In this Chapter■ Basic settings■ Construct a model■ Create drawings■ Create a layout■ Export the model for calculations■ Create reinforcement drawings


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Advance by examples

Formwork and ImplementationThis example illustrates how to:

• Quickly draw a simple building with foundation and two levels• Automatically create a section• Place an associative dimension• Create an A4 layout.This example has 16 steps and takes about 30 minutes.

ReinforcementIn this exercise, the building model will be used to create a wall reinforcement drawing.

This example has 8 steps.

Formwork and Implementation

Basic settingsStart Advance. Configure the Project properties as described below.

Instructions Explanations

In the Pilot, right-click Project and select Properties fromthe context menu.

Enter Project Exercise for the project name.Click OK to validate.

In the Pilot, right-click Project and select ProjectSettings from the context menu. The Project Settingstoolbar appears.On the Project Settings toolbar, click the Units icon.


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Instructions ExplanationsClick lengths Type and select Centimeter. All the valuesentered on the smartbar and all the length values forstructural objects are in centimeters.Click Apply.

WarningIn this project, the input values for the drawing length (drawing units) are in meters.


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Construct a model

Step 1: Create continuous wallsThe first step consists of drawing foundation walls.

Instructions ExplanationsOn the Model toolbar, Structural flyout, clickCreate a wall in the current level.

Activate Ortho mode by pressing F8. Press F8.

Click on the graphic area to define a startingpoint and input these values:

Move the mouse cursor in the X direction, enter 2 on thecommand line and press Enter. �Move the mouse cursor in the Y direction, enter 2 andpress Enter �Place the mouse cursor in X direction and input 5 andpress Enter �Move the mouse cursor in the Y direction, enter 3 andpress Enter �Move the mouse cursor in the -X direction and enter 7 andpress Enter �Move the mouse cursor in the -Y direction, enter 5 andpress Enter �Press Esc to end.


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Step 2: Draw a straight wall and a curved wallThis step explains how to draw a sloped wall and a circular wall:

Instructions ExplanationsOn the Model toolbar, Structural flyout, click on the Create awall in the current level icon.

Activate object snap with the F3 key and select Endpoint andMidpoint for the Object Snap modes.

Press F3.

To draw a sloped wall, click the middle of the two lower rightwalls.

To draw a circular wall:

Click Create a wall in the current level.


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Instructions ExplanationsOn the Tools toolbar, click Activate AutoUCS.

Click the upper corner of the wall to place AutoUCS origin.On the command line, enter the values: 1,0.Press Enter.

>>Target point or X, Y coordinates: 1,0

On the command line type CE (Center) and press Enter.Click the middle of the left vertical wall.Click the vertical wall to end the circular wall as shown in thefigure.

The drawing should look similar to the upper drawing.

Step 3: Adjust the wallsThis step illustrates how to trim the walls.

Instructions Explanations On the AutoCAD® Modify toolbar, select the Trimcommand.

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Click on the 3 parts of the wall to be removed.

Note: The AutoCAD® Chamfer command works onAdvance entities and could have been used instead of theTrim command. You could have used it here.


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Step 4: Creating columnsThis step explains how to position columns.

Instructions ExplanationsOn the Model toolbar, Structural flyout, select Create acolumn in the current level.

On the Smartbar enter C20 to draw a column with a square-shaped section and 20 cm sides.Press Enter.Select the central snap point from the drop-down list on thecolumn properties smartbar.

To position the first column inside the angle formed with thesloped wall, press the CTRL key and right-click. SelectApparent Intersect, from the context menu.

First aligment wall:Click the first wall and then on the second wall of the angle.On the command line, enter 0 for the column direction andpress Enter.

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Instructions ExplanationsThe first column is now positioned. To create a copy 2 m in the–Y axis direction, use the AutoCAD® standard copy function.For this, use AutoCAD® standard copy function.

Click Copy.Select the column and press Enter. Select the column againas the base point.Enter @0,-2 on the command line to copy the column 2 maway.

Using the same process, copy the second column 5 m in the–X direction.


Step 5: Create the beams and slabsThis step demonstrates how to draw beams and position slabs.

Instructions DescriptionOn the Model toolbar, Structural flyout, select the Create abeam in the current level icon.


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Instructions DescriptionDraw the three beams by connecting the wall reference axesand the center of the columns as shown in the figure.

On the Model toolbar, Structural flyout, select Create aslab in the current level.

Enter D (Detection) on the command line and press Enter. D then press Enter �

Click on the three areas (as shown in the figure) to create theslabs. The slabs are automatically created by boundarydetection.Press Esc to finish.

Step 6: Create a door and a windowThe purpose of this step is to create a door and a window opening.

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Instructions ExplanationsOn the Model toolbar, Openings flyout, click Create a door.

Click the right side wall.

In the Smartbar, select the door type:LD 90x218 C7 J1.

Click the middle of the wall to place the door.Next, click inside the building to define the door openingdirection.

On the Model toolbar, Openings flyout, click Create awindow.On the Smartbar, select the window type LD 130x135 C90.

Click the upper wall and place the window in the middle.


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Step 7: Use the AutoUCS tool to position a slab holeThe purpose of this step is to create an opening in a slab.

Instructions ExplanationsOn the Model toolbar, Openings flyout select Create aslab opening.

Click the biggest slab. The opening symbol appears.

On the Tools toolbar, click Activate AutoUCS.

Click the upper left corner of the slab to place the AutoUCSorigin.On the command line, enter: 1,1.Press Enter to validate.

>>Target point or X, Y coordinates: 1, 1

Enter 0 for the rotation angle and then press Enter.



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Step 8: Automatically create the second level

Instructions ExplanationsOn the Level toolbar, click Copy the elements ofthe current level to the superior level.Press Enter to validate. N �

Double-click Building in the Pilot.

The two levels of the 3D building are displayed.

On the AutoCAD® Visual Styles toolbar, clickRealistic Visual Styles to view the building.

On the AutoCAD® Visual Styles toolbar, click 2DWireframe to return to wireframe mode.


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Step 9: Generate foundationsThe purpose of this step is to automatically generate the foundation walls and footings for the supportingelements.

Instructions ExplanationsOn the Model toolbar, Foundation flyout, select Genereteautomatic slabs.

Select the Automatic determinations of footings option.Click OK.

The foundations are automatically placed under the firstlevel of the building.


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Step 10: Use the "roof" function to raise a slabThe purpose of this step is to create a roof element starting from an AutoCAD® line and using this element todefine a raised surface.

Instructions ExplanationsIn the Pilot, double-click Level 2(+600 cm).

Before creating the roof, break the beam.On the Model toolbar, Formwork Functions flyoutselect trim an element.

Click the beam.

Click the break point and press Enter to finish.

Click the AutoCAD® function Z Axis Rotate UCS torotate the UCS around the z-axis.


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Instructions ExplanationsIn the plan view, draw an AutoCAD® line as shown inthe figure.This line represents the roof profile.

On the Model toolbar, Roof and ramp flyour, selectCreate a roof in the current level.Click on the previously drawin line.

Click the lower left corner of the first column and thenthe lower right corner of the second column to definethe roof's axis.The roof is placed.

On the Model toolbar, Roof and ramp flyout, selectBind the roof or ramp elements.On the command line, type B for Bind and pressEnter.

B then press Enter �

Click the elements to bind and press Enter.


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Instructions ExplanationsThe selected elements adjust to the surface defined bythe roof.Preview the building in 3D.

Step 11: Creating stairsThis step explains how to position stairs.


Copy the column at 1.5m in the -y axis direction.


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Instructions ExplanationsIn the Pilot, double-click Level 1(+300.0 cm).

Copy the lower left column 1.5 m in the –Y axisdirection.

On the Model toolbar, Stairs flyout select Create astair.In the properties dialog box, set the step number to 16.

Add an upper platform width of 72 cm.Indentation height and width: 20 cm

Set these values on all the properties tabs. Navigatethe tabs using the Previous and Next buttons.


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Instructions ExplanationsAdd a lower platform.Click the Bottom anchor tab.Enter the values for the paramers of the bottomanchor:Height: 12 cmWidth: 28 cmTilt width and height: 0cmSet these values on all the properties tabs. Navigatethe tabs using the Previous and Next buttons.

Click OK.Place the stairs by clicking the two points defining thewidth.Press Enter to end.

Select the stairs.

Access the properties dialog box by clickingProperties on the Smartbar.Define an upper level value of 0 relative to the lowerlevel.


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Create drawingsThe modeling part of the example is completed. The next part consists of the steps to create and fill thedrawings.

Step 12: Creating a cutThis step learns you how to draw an elevation section of the building using the model.

Instructions ExplanationsSelect Plan view.

On the Model toolbar, Drawings flyout select Createa cut section.Verify that Ortho mode is activated.Draw the cutting plane. To define it, draw a verticalline across the building and press Enter.

Move the mouse to define the cut depth. Include theentire left part of the building as shown in the figure.


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Next, calculate the cut:


In the Pilot, click Drawings to enter the Drawingsmode.In the Pilot, Section A-A appears. A red markindicates that the view is not updated.

Double-click Section A-A to calculate the section.

The cut is finished and you get a result as in the upper picture.

Step 13: Create a plan viewThis step illustrates how to create a plan view tarting at the first level.

Instructions ExplanationsIn the Pilot, click Model to enter the Model mode.

Double-click Building to activate it.Right click and select Create, then select Plan view.


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Instructions ExplanationsSelect Level 1 and click OK.

The plan view is created.

Step 14: Creating an associative dimensionThis step explains how to complete the drawing by adding an associative dimension on the plan view.

Instructions ExplanationsIn the Pilot, double-click Floor plan - Level1(+300cm).The plan view of the first level is displayed.


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Instructions ExplanationsOn the Views toolbar, which automaticallyappears in Drawings mode, select Createassociative dimension.

Click the upper wall.

Press Enter.Click on the drawing to position the dimension.

The drawing should look similar to the upper drawing.The cut and the plan view are filled and must be set up tocreate a layout.

Create a layout

Step 15: Create an A4 layout

Instructions ExplanationsIn the Pilot, click Documents. In the Pilot, right click the Layout folder and selectCreate layout from the context menu.The layout properties dialog box appears.

To add a title block or to modify the formatting, clickModify.


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Instructions ExplanationsNext, modify the drawing orientation:

1. Click Modify the format and the printer.2. Click Modify the format and the printer.3. Check Portrait and click OK.4. Click OK.

Add a title block:1. Select Title Blocks.2. Click <…>.

3. In the Title block dialog box click Add.4. Browse and select a title block from the Advance folder

tree. For example: Support \ Sample \ Document \TitleBlock advance A4.dwg

5. In the Scale column enter 0.30. 6. Click OK.Click <Yes> to validate.In the Pilot, click Drawings.

Select Floor plan – Level 1 (+300cm). Press andhold down the left mouse button. Move the mouse anddrag the view onto the layout. Release the mousebutton and place the view on the layout.

Repeat the same procedure for the Section A-A.


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Instructions ExplanationsThe A4 layout should look like the figure.

Print the layout.

If a plotter is installed, bigger formats can be used.


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Export the model for calculations

Step 16: Export the model to Arche Building structureNow that all building levels are created, the structure load distribution is calculated. This calculation could havebeen done on step 12, after the modeling was completed. This calculation is performed in the Arche BuildingStructure application, using the model drawn in Advance.Follow these instructions in order to export the structure to Arche Structure Building.If Arche Building Structure is not installed a video demonstration appears.

Instructions à suivre ExplanationsIn the Pilot, click Model.

Right-click the Model toolbar and select the Advance Analysis andDesign toolbar.

The Advance Analysis and Design toolbar appears.

On the Analysis and Design toolbar, click Export Arche BuildingStructure.

This operation starts Arche Building Structure and the exported model is ready to be calculated.

Congratulations! You finished the lesson. You know now Advance Construction Drawings Module andExecution basics. You can start drawing one of your own projects !


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Reinforcement

Create reinforcement drawings

Step 1: Create the reinforcement drawing of a wallThe first step consists in automatically creating the wall views and drawing the reinforcement and meshes.

Use the file created in the Advance Construction Drawings Module and Implementation exercise. Open the file.

Instructions ExplanationsIn the Pilot, double-click Level 2(+600.0cm).

On the Model toolbar, Reinforcement flyout, selectCreate a reinforcement drawing.

Click the horizontal upper wall.Press Enter.


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Instructions ExplanationsIn the “Creation of a reinforcement drawing” dialogbox, select 3 views, then "cut left, top view andelevation face".

Click Next.

Select total for Cut depth and click Next.

In the “Visible objects” dialog box, the edge styles forthe visible objects can be defined. Click Next.

In the “Hidden objects” dialog box, the edge stylesfor the hidden objects can be set. Click Next.


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Instructions ExplanationsClick Next.

In the “Drawing” dialog box, the reinforcementrepresentation styles can be set. Verify that Displayreinforcement is checked and click Next.

The “Visual elements” dialog box enables the displayof symbols, axes and symbol's scale. Click Next.

In the “Title” dialog box, title parameters can be set.Click Finish.


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Instructions ExplanationsThe reinforcement views are automatically createdusing the selected criteria.

This drawing is listed in the Drawings mode in thepilot.


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Transversal reinforcement placement

Step 2: Define and place the transversal reinforcement around a window openingThe second step explains how to place a transversal reinforcement around a window opening using the tools forbar definition and distribution.

Instructions ExplanationsDisplay the Advance Reinforcement toolbar by rightclicking on the Advance Views toolbar and selectingAdvance Reinforcement.Right click on the Advance Views toolbar and selectAdvance Reinforcement.Place the toolbar on the screen.

Zoom in on the window lintel cut.

On the Reinforcement toolbar, Reinforcement barsflyout click Create a rectangular frame.

Place the frame by clicking two points of the linteldiagonal.Click a third point to position the hook of the rectangularframe.The frame is created.


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Instructions ExplanationsZoom in on the window sill cut.

On the Reinforcement toolbar, Reinforcement barsflyout click Create an U bar.

Place a U bar by clicking two points of the U base.

Input the U direction in the wall and the desired U lengthvalue. Enter 0.40 m.

The U bar is defined.

Zoom in on the window top view.

On the Reinforcement toolbar, Reinforcement barsflyout select Create an U bar.Place a U bar on the left side of the window.

Place a U bar by clicking two points of the U base.


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Instructions ExplanationsInput the U direction in the wall and the desired U lengthvalue. Enter 0.40 m.

The U bar is defined.

Three bars have been defined and must be placed.Next, you will distribute these bars.

Start by placing the frame.Zoom in on the frame definition.

On the Reinforcement toolbar, Distributions flyout,select Create a linear distribution.

Click the frame.The Sideview tool automatically appears as two arrows.This tool sets the distribution bar direction.Select the horizontal arrow to place this side of therectangular frame on the wall elevation.


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Instructions ExplanationsZoom in on the window lintel on the wall elevation.

Click the lower left corner of the lintel, and then thelower right corner.

Next, click the lintel to specify the distribution bardirection.

A fake bar (the original definition bar copy) is displayedas "hooked" to the distribution.The fake bar is oriented by moving the mouse on oneside and the other of the distribution line.Select the bar pose direction by clicking a point on thedesired direction.The rectangular frame is placed.

Create a distribution with the U bar on the window sill.Zoom in on the U bar definition on the sill.


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Instructions ExplanationsOn the Reinforcement toolbar, Distributions flyout,click Create a linear distribution.

Click the U bar.The Sideview tool automatically appears as two arrows.Select the horizontal arrow to place this side of the baron the wall elevation.

Zoom in on the window sill on the wall elevation.

Click the upper right corner of the sill, and then theupper left corner.

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Instructions ExplanationsA fake bar (the original definition bar copy) is displayedas "hooked" to the distribution.Select the bar pose direction by clicking a point on thedesired direction.The U bars are placed on the window sill.Distribute the U bar on the window side.Zoom in on the U bar definition on the top view.

On the Reinforcement toolbar, Distributions flyout,click Create a linear distribution.

Click the U bar.The Sideview tool automatically appears as two arrows.Select the vertical arrow to place this side of the bar onthe wall elevation.

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Instructions ExplanationsClick the upper left corner of the window, and then thelower right corner.

Next, click the sill to specify the distribution direction.

A fake bar (the original definition bar copy) is displayedas "hooked" to the distribution.Select the bar pose direction by clicking a point on thedesired direction.The U bars are placed on the window side.


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Longitudinal reinforcement placement

Step 3: Define and distribute the longitudinal reinforcement around the window openingThe third step explains how to place the longitudinal reinforcement around a window opening using bardefinition and distribution tools.

Instructions ExplanationsFirst, the lower bar of the window lintel will bedefined.Zoom in on the window lintel on the wall elevation

Click Create straight bar.

On the Smartbar, select anchor for bar extremities1 and 2.On the command line, type li (line) and pressEnter.

Click on the first bar point or [Contour Line]:li

Click the lower lintel edge.

Click inside the lintel to place the lower bar.

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Instructions ExplanationsRepeat the process to place a bar in the windowsill.

Place a bar of this type on the side of the window.

The operation now consists in the distribution ofthese three bars.Zoom in on the elevation on the lower bar of thewindow lintel.

On the Reinforcement toolbar, Distributions flyout,click Create a free distribution.

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Instructions ExplanationsAfter having clicked on the lower bar, a point bar ishooked on the cross center of the mouse cursor.Create a distribution of two point bars around therectangular frame from the lintel section (see thefigure).

Note: To facilitate the placement of these two pointbars, activate the snap point "center" on theAutoCAD snap object.

Click Create a free distribution on theDistributions toolbar.Click the horizontal bar of the sill on the elevation.Repeat the process to create the distribution of thetwo point bars inside the U bar of the window sill(as shown in the figure).

To place the last bar, click Create a freedistribution on the Distributions flyout toolbar.Click the vertical bar on the left side of the windowon the elevation.Repeat the same process to create the placementof the two point bars inside the U bar on the leftside of the window (see the figure).

Now that the bars are placed, using symmetry,bars are placed on the other side of the window.Zoom in so that the elevation and the top view arevisible on the screen.

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Instructions ExplanationsSelect the bars to copy. Select the U bar and thetwo point bars on the top view then on theelevation. Click the vertical bar on the left side ofthe window. Next, click and on the U bardistribution bars on the left side of the window.Press Enter.

Click the middle of the lower window edge to setthe first point of the symmetry axis. Next, click themiddle of the upper window edge to set the secondsymmetry point.Press Enter.A copy of the bars appears on the other side of thewindow.


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Step 4: View the reinforcement in 3DIn this step you will learn to view the reinforcement elements in a 3D view.

Instructions ExplanationsDisplay the Advance Reinforcement 3D Viewer toolbar.Right-click the Advance Reinforcement toolbar and selectAdvance Reinforcement 3D Viewer.

The first step consists in selecting the 2D drawings in theviews.Click Select and define the view.Include the left view within a selection window and pressEnter.

On the definition window: the left side view is selected.

Click Next.

Include the top view within a selection window and pressEnter.

On the definition window: the upper view is selected.Click Next.

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Instructions ExplanationsOn the definition window: the elevation is selected.Click Finish.

Click Start 3D viewer.

Preview the reinforcement in 3D view.

Also, you can view only the distribution of a bar. Click Start 3Dviewer.Click on the bar to view (for example the frame).

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Place reference marks on the distribution bars

Step 5: Place reference marks and dimensions on the distribution bars.The fifth step explains how to place reference marks and dimensions on distribution bars.

Instructions ExplanationsThe first step consists of placing the bar reference marks onthe wall cut.Zoom in on the lintel section.

On the Reinforcement symbols toolbar, click Create a barsymbol.Click the rectangular frame and place the reference marknearby.

Click Create a bar symbol.

Click one of the two point bars and place the referencemarks.


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Instructions ExplanationsRepeat the process to place the reference marks for the sillreinforcement.

Note: To place annotations on the other side of the cut usethe Mirror function on the command line:Select one element or [Multiple]:Point or [Scale/Rotation/Align/Mirror/Finish]:m

The symbols are aligned using the Align symbols function.

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Instructions ExplanationsClick the symbols to align and the alignment line and pressEnter.The symbols are aligned. Delete the alignment line.

The second step consists of placing dimensions on thedistribution bars.Zoom in on the window lintel elevation.

Click Create a distribution dimension.

Click the rectangular frame distribution. Place the dimensionline. Click the position for the reference mark.

Repeat the process to place the dimensions for the fourreinforcement distribution bars of the window.Note: To place annotations on the other side of the cut usethe Mirror function on the command line:Select one element or [Multiple]:Point or [Scale/Rotation/Align/Mirror/Finish]:m


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Instructions ExplanationsComplete the views with reference marks as shown in thefigure.

Place a bar list

Step 6: Place the list with bar bending detailsThe sixth step explains how to automatically create a list with bar bending details.

Instructions ExplanationsOn the List toolbar, click Create a list.

On the command line, type B (Bars) to create a bar list. B �

Press Enter to select all the bars. Enter �Include within a selection window the bars to list.Press Enter. The list is hooked to the mouse cursor.

Don't place the list yet. On the Smartbar, select a scaleof 0.5.


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Instructions ExplanationsPlace the list on the reinforcement drawing.

Place the meshes

Step 7: Place meshes on the wall sidesThe seventh step explains how to use the mesh library and how to place meshes on the wall sides.

Instructions ExplanationsZoom in on the wall elevation.


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Instructions ExplanationsClick Create a mesh outline.

On the command line, type D (automatic Detection) tocreate the mesh outline by automatic detection.

D �

Click inside the wall.

Now you have to cut the meshes for the window opening.Type Y (Yes) on the command line and press Enter.

Y �

On the command line, type again D (automaticDetection) to define an opening in the mesh outline.

D �

Click inside the window opeing.

On the smartbar, enter 2 for the number of layers anda concrete cover of de 0 and 3 cm.

Select the insertion point of the first mesh panel.

The meshes are automatically placed on the wall, andthe window opening is taken into account.


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Place a mesh list

Step 8: Place the mesh listThe eighth and final step explains how to automatically create a meshes list.

Instructions ExplanationsOn the List toolbar, click Create a list.

On the Smartbar, select the Mesh details list.

On the command line, type F (fabrics) to create amesh list.

F and press Enter.

Then press Enter to select the meshes on thescreen.

Enter �

Click the meshes to list.Press Enter. The list is hooked to the mouse cursor.

Don't place the list yet. On the Smartbar, select ascale of 0.5.

Place the mesh list next to the reinforcementdrawing.

End of example.

AppendicesCommand line

In this Chapter■ Advance commands


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Advance commandsAlmost all actions in Advance are made through commands. These commands identify the actions to perform,and Advance responds by displaying them on the command line. The command line provides information aboutthe status of an action or suggests different options to end the command successfully.

Advance offers several methods for running the commands: menus, toolbars, context menus and onlinecommands.

Commands are executed by typing its full name on the command line.

Below is the categorized command list.

Getting help

Command Functiongrtcabout Display the Advance About screengrtchelp Display the Advance online helpgrtcselftraining Launch the Self-training: Advance Learning Program

Managing the projects

Command Functiongrtcdefault Modify the elements default valuesgrtcexportddc Export the model to Arche Structure Building and launch Arche Structure

Buildinggrtcexportost Export the model to the Arche Building Structure programgrtcexportstc Export the model to Effel Structure and launch Effel Structuregrtcexportstca Export the model to Advance Designgrtcexportstr Export the model to Effel Structure softwaregrtcimportadt Import an ADT filegrtcarchedxf Import a reinforcement drawing from Arche Reinforcementgrtcimportost Import a file from Arche Building Structuregrtclayer Access the Layer Managergrtcstandardlayer Access the Layer name Managergrtcgeometrie Modify the geometry characteristics stored in librariesgrtmaterial Modifier les caractéristiques des matériauxgrtcopening Access the Openings librarygrtcpilecatalog Access the piles librarygrtcbarcat Modify the bar characteristics in the librarygrtcmeshcat Modify the mesh characteristics stored in librariesgrtcpproperties Modify the project propertiesgrtcpriority Display objects prioritygrtcpreference Modify the general preferencesgrtcrepresentation Define the representation stylesgrtcunits Modify the display unitsgrtcrebarstyle Define the reinforcement stylesgrtcsavetree Save the current tree


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Modeling a building

Command Functiongrtcbfound Automatically create footings adapted for every support of the lower levelgrtcbproperties Modify the building propertiesgrtcbvis Display the entire buildinggrtcbnew Create a new buildinggrtcbactiv Activate a building

Modeling a level

Command Functiongrtclactive Activate a level <-> Make current levelGrtclcopytop Copy the elements in the active level into the upper levelgrtclcopybottom Copy the elements in the current level into the lower levelgrtcldel Delete the current levelgrtclnew Create a new level above buildinggrtcsnew Create a new level above buildinggrtclnext Display the next levelgrtclprev Display the previous levelgrtclproperties Modify the current level propertiesgrtclsel Select the current level elementsgrtclvis Display one or several levels

Creating the formwork

Command Functiongrtcponsel Display the selected element propertiesgrtcbeam Create a beam in the current levelgrtcsill Create a sill in the current levelgrtccolumn Create a column in the current levelgrtcdoor Create a door in the current levelgrtcelconv Convert AutoCAD® entities (line, polyline, arc) into elements (beam,

column...)grtcelcopy Copy or move elementsgrtcelproperties Modify the selected element(s) propertiesgrtcelsolid Convert the selected elements into ACIS solidsgrtcstructuraltrim Adjusting an elementgrtcconverttostructural Convert ACIS solids into structuralgrtcunbindacisfromstructural Unbind ACIS solids from structuralgrtcbindacistostructural Bind ACIS solids to structuralgrtcJoinFootingC Create stepped footinggrtcslabsplit Split a slabgrtcstructuraltrim Trim an elementgrtcbrickshelf Edit a brick shelfgrtcbreakelement Break an elementgrtcfootingc Create a continuous footing in the current level


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Command Functiongrtcfootingi Create an isolated footing in the current levelgrtcbeddingi Create a bedding isolated footing in the current levelgrtcfootingc Create a bedding continuous footing in the current levelgrtcpile Create a pile in the current levelgrtcpileproperties Modify the pile propertiesgrtcpile Create a drill depth area in the current levelgrtclintel Create a lintel in the current levelgrtcpolyopening Create a polygonal opening in the current levelgrtcbeamreservationline Create a beam openings line in the current levelgrtcslab Create a slab in the current levelgrtcstdopening Create an opening or a depression in the current levelgrtcwall Create a wall in the current levelgrtcwindow Create a window in the current levelgrtcroof Create a roof or a sloped shapegrtcroofproperties Modify selected roof propertiesgrtcbindstructurals Bind the elements to the roofgrtcslope Create a slope in the current levelgrtcstairs Create a stair in the current levelgrtcprecaststairpbm Link to the PBM website (precast stairs)grtcprecaststairb Link to the SB website (precast stairs)grtcrenumbergrid Renumber the grid axesgrtcgrid Create a grid

Creating the reinforcement

Command Functiongrtcshapebar Create a new bar shapegrtcpointbar Create a point bargrtcstraightbar Créer une barre droitegrtcetrier Create a stirrup bargrtcrectbar Create a rectangular framegrtccerce Create a circular bargrtcpinbar Create a pin bargrtcubar Create a U bargrtclbar Create an L bar

grtcpolbar Create a polygonal bargrtcbreakbar Break a bargrtceditbar Edit a bargrtcrepartfree Create a free distributiongrtcrepartlinear Create a free linear distributiongrtcrepartvarlinear Create a free linear variable distributiongrtcrepartquantity Create a quantitative distributiongrtcrepartcut Create a cut distributiongrtcrepartone Create a one by one distribution


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Command Functiongrtcbarhide Hide the distribution barsgrtcrebarshow Display the hidden bar (the definition bar of the distribution)grtcreparttrim Trim the distribution barsgrtcreparteditsymbol Modify the beginning and ending symbol for a distribution bargrtcmesh Create a simple meshgrtcrepartmesh Create a mesh outlinegrtcrepartmeshupdate Update the outlinegrtcrepartmeshaddhole Add an opening / cavity to the outlinegrtcrepartmeshdelhole Delete an opening / cavity from the outlinegrtcposbar Renumber the bars and meshesgrtcmeshtrim Cut the mesh relative to a linegrtcrebarproprietes Access the bar propertiesgrtcmeshproperties Access the mesh propertiesgrtcrepartproperties Access the distribution propertiesgrtcrepartmeshproperties Access the outline propertiesgrtcmeshcut Create a mesh cutgrtcmeshcutproperties Access the mesh cut propertiesgrtcmeshcutregen Regenerate the symbolsgrtcmeshesrows Create a mesh rowgrtcmeshrest Create a mesh starting from scrapsgrtcmeshscrapsoptimize Automatically optimize the mesh scrapsgrtcrepartmodifymesh Change starting panelgrtcrepartnombre Apply a multiplication factor

grtcrepartedit Edit a distributiongrtcrepartdisplayallbars Display all barsgrtcrepartselbars Select the displayed barsgrtcrepartsection Create a section distributiongrtcdefineview Select and define the viewgrtcrebar3Dviewer Start the 3D viewergrtcrebarnewelevation Create a new reinforcement elevationgrtcrebarnewsection Create a new reinforcement cutgrtcrebarnewneisometry Create a new isometric reinforcementgrtcrebardeleteview Delete a reinforcement viewgrtcRebarClashCheck Clash checkgrtcrebar3Dviewer Start the 3D viewer

Creating and managing model drawings

Command Functiongrtcplanview Create a plan viewgrtciso Create a 3D viewgrtcsection Create a cut or a sectiongrtcelev Create an elevationgrtcdnew Create a new drawing


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Command Functiongrtcdrebar Create a new reinforcement drawinggrtcdactive Activate a drawing or a viewgrtcdexport Export a dwg of a drawing or a viewgrtcddelete Delete a drawing or a viewgrtcdonlayout Place a drawing or a view on the layoutgrtcdproperties Access the view or drawing propertiesgrtcdupdate Activate and update a drawing or a viewgrtcdgroup Group several drawings on the same layoutgrtcdungroup Ungroup drawings

Dimensioning the drawings and views

Command Functiongrtcdimlevel Create a level dimensiongrtcadim Rearrange dimensionsgrtcdimarc Create an arc dimensiongrtcdimassoc Create an associative dimensiongrtcdimcoord Create a coordinates dimensiongrtcdimrepart Create a distribution dimensiongrtcdiminter Create an intersection dimensiongrtcdimintercalc Recalculate an intersection dimensiongrtcdimlevel Create a level dimensiongrtcdimproperties Access dimension propertiesgrtcgdim Group dimensionsgrtcmdim Add or delete the dimension pointsgrtcdimrepart Create a distribution dimensiongrtcdimension Create a dimension by pointsgrtcdimproperties Access dimension propertiesgrtcelcopy Copy the visual elements to the next level

Adding symbols and annotations

Command Functiongrtcnannot Add an adnotation to the librarygrtcannotcat Access the Annotations librarygrtcannot Create an annotationgrtcmannot Create multiple annotationsgrtcmksymbol Add a symbol to the Symbol librarygrtcmsymbol Create multiple symbolsgrtcsymbol Create a symbolgrtcsymbolcat Access the Symbol librarygrtcimult Activate Simple Identification toolgrtcisingle Activate Multiple Identification toolgrtcsymproperties Access the properties of annotations and symbolsgrtcsymbolalign Align bar symbols


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Command Functiongrtcnannot Add an adnotation to the librarygrtcannotcat Access the Annotations librarygrtcrebarsymbol Create a bar or mesh symbolgrtcrebarrakesymbol Create a rake symbolgrtcsymboltarget Change the symbol target

Creating and using the lists

Command Functiongrtclheader Create the list headergrtclbody Create the list bodygrtclfooter Create the list footergrtclfooterpart Define the entities grouped in the footergrtclvariable Create a list attributegrtcsubheader Create the list sub-headergrtcsobfooter Create the list sub-footergrtclistexportexcel Export the list to Microsoft Excelgrtclistpagesplit Split the list to pagesgrtclist Add the list on the layoutgrtclistupdate Update the list of materialsgrtclistadd Add an element to the listgrtclistdel Delete an element from the listgrtclistproperties Access the list properties

Creating layouts

Command Functiongrtcplupdate Activate a layoutgrtcplrefresh Refresh a layoutgrtcpldelete Delete a layoutgrtcplnew Create a layoutgrtcplproperties Access the properties of a layoutgrtcplupdate Activate and update a layout

Using Utilities

Command Functiongrtcdispsel Display the selected elements onlygrtcdisptype Display the elements by typegrtcselcriteria Select elements using multiple criteriagrtcseltype Select the elements by typegrtcucs Activate the dynamic positioning toolgrtclabelelement Re-label the elementsgrtcconvertadv Convert a file from Architectural Desktop


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Using Internet services

Command Functiongrtccontact Contact an Advance dealergrtcsupport Request technical supportgrtcweb Access the GRAITEC web site

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A

Access the Annotation library................................................................................................................................ 44Access the Layer Name Manager......................................................................................................................... 43Access the Lists toolbar ........................................................................................................................................ 44Access the Reinforcement symbols toolbar.......................................................................................................... 38Access the Symbol library............................................................................................................................... 42, 44ACIS solid.............................................................................................................................................................. 34Activate and update a drawing........................................................................................................................ 42, 43Activate the AutoUCS tool..................................................................................................................................... 45Add a new label to the library................................................................................................................................ 42Add a new symbol to the Symbol library............................................................................................................... 44Add a symbol to the Symbol library................................................................................................................. 42, 44Add annotation to the Annotation library............................................................................................................... 44Add elements to a list............................................................................................................................................ 41Adjusting an element............................................................................................................................................. 37Advance Learning Program .................................................................................................................................. 46Align the symbols .................................................................................................................................................. 44Analysis and Design toolbar.................................................................................................................................. 41Apply a multiplication factor to the distribution...................................................................................................... 40Apply the solution.................................................................................................................................................. 41Automatic drafting toolbar ..................................................................................................................................... 38Automatic Reinforcement Objects ........................................................................................................................ 54Automatically generate footings............................................................................................................................ 36AutoUCS ............................................................................................................................................................... 49

B

Bar Editor toolbar .................................................................................................................................................. 45bar library .............................................................................................................................................................. 38Bind elements ....................................................................................................................................................... 34Break a bar...................................................................................................................................................... 38, 45Break an element .................................................................................................................................................. 37

C

Change the symbol target ..................................................................................................................................... 44Circular wall..................................................................................................................................................... 59, 60Close the solution.................................................................................................................................................. 41Combine................................................................................................................................................................ 34Configuration logicielle .......................................................................................................................................... 14Convert AutoCAD® entities................................................................................................................................... 34Copy drafting (AutoCAD® Function)..................................................................................................................... 43Create a bar field distribution ................................................................................................................................ 39Create a bar or mesh symbol................................................................................................................................ 44Create a bar rake symbol...................................................................................................................................... 44Create a beam ...................................................................................................................................................... 35Create a beam openings line ................................................................................................................................ 36Create a bedding continuous footing .................................................................................................................... 36Create a bedding isolated footing ......................................................................................................................... 36Create a bent mesh............................................................................................................................................... 38Create a circular bar.............................................................................................................................................. 39


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Create a column.................................................................................................................................................... 35Create a continuous footing .................................................................................................................................. 36Create a coordinates dimension ........................................................................................................................... 43Create a cut........................................................................................................................................................... 42Create a cut distribution ........................................................................................................................................ 39Create a diameter dimension................................................................................................................................ 43Create a dimension by points ......................................................................................................................... 43, 44Create a dimension series .................................................................................................................................... 43Create a dimension style....................................................................................................................................... 43Create a distribution dimension ...................................................................................................................... 38, 43Create a door ........................................................................................................................................................ 36Create a drill depth area........................................................................................................................................ 36Create a free distribution....................................................................................................................................... 39Create a grid ......................................................................................................................................................... 35Create a label........................................................................................................................................................ 42Create a level dimension....................................................................................................................................... 43Create a linear dimension ..................................................................................................................................... 43Create a linear distribution .................................................................................................................................... 39Create a linear variable distribution ...................................................................................................................... 39Create a lintel ........................................................................................................................................................ 36Create a list ........................................................................................................................................................... 41Create a mesh cut................................................................................................................................................. 38Create a mesh row................................................................................................................................................ 38Create a new bar shape........................................................................................................................................ 37Create a new drawing ..................................................................................................................................... 37, 42Create a new level .......................................................................................................................................... 34, 35Create a new reinforcement cut............................................................................................................................ 40Create a new reinforcement elevation .................................................................................................................. 40Create a one by one distribution ........................................................................................................................... 39Create a pile.......................................................................................................................................................... 36Create a pin bar .................................................................................................................................................... 39Create a plan view ................................................................................................................................................ 42Create a point bar ................................................................................................................................................. 37Create a polygonal bar.......................................................................................................................................... 37Create a polygonal opening .................................................................................................................................. 36Create a quantitative distribution .......................................................................................................................... 39Create a quick dimension ..................................................................................................................................... 43Create a radius dimension .................................................................................................................................... 43Create a ramp ....................................................................................................................................................... 36Create a rectangular frame................................................................................................................................... 39Create a reinforcement drawing................................................................................................................ 37, 41, 42Create a reinforcement view ................................................................................................................................. 40Create a roof ......................................................................................................................................................... 36Create a section distribution ................................................................................................................................. 39Create a separator ................................................................................................................................................ 38Create a simple mesh ........................................................................................................................................... 38Create a simple mesh outline ............................................................................................................................... 38Create a slab......................................................................................................................................................... 35Create a stair......................................................................................................................................................... 37Create a standard opening ................................................................................................................................... 36Create a stirrup bar ............................................................................................................................................... 39Create a straight bar ............................................................................................................................................. 38Create a symbol .............................................................................................................................................. 42, 44Create a U bar....................................................................................................................................................... 39Create a wall ................................................................................................................................................... 35, 59Create a window ................................................................................................................................................... 36Create a window sill .............................................................................................................................................. 36Create an aligned dimension ................................................................................................................................ 43Create an angular dimension................................................................................................................................ 43Create an annotation............................................................................................................................................. 44Create an arc dimension....................................................................................................................................... 43Create an associative dimension .................................................................................................................... 43, 44


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Create an elevation ............................................................................................................................................... 42Create an intersection dimension.................................................................................................................... 43, 44Create an isolated footing ..................................................................................................................................... 36Create an isometric ............................................................................................................................................... 42Create an L bar ..................................................................................................................................................... 39Create multiple annotations .................................................................................................................................. 44Create multiple labels............................................................................................................................................ 42Create multiple symbols.................................................................................................................................. 42, 44Create stepped footing.......................................................................................................................................... 37Créer une barre................................................................................................................................................... 108Créer une série de cotes continues ...................................................................................................................... 43

D

Define a solution ................................................................................................................................................... 41Delete a reinforcement view.................................................................................................................................. 40Delete elements from a list.................................................................................................................................... 41Dimensions toolbar ............................................................................................................................................... 43Display elements by type ...................................................................................................................................... 45Display next level .................................................................................................................................................. 35Display previous level ........................................................................................................................................... 35Display the bar definition....................................................................................................................................... 39Display the hidden element................................................................................................................................... 40Display the Symbol library..................................................................................................................................... 44Displaying objects by type..................................................................................................................................... 53Distribution Editor toolbar...................................................................................................................................... 39Distribution toolbar ................................................................................................................................................ 38Distributions toolbar .............................................................................................................................................. 39Documents ...................................................................................................................................................... 28, 47Documents toolbar ................................................................................................................................................ 44Doors and Windows manager............................................................................................................................... 52Drawings ............................................................................................................................................................... 47Drawings toolbar ............................................................................................................................................. 34, 42

E

Edit a bar ............................................................................................................................................................... 45Edit a brick shelf .................................................................................................................................................... 37Edit a distribution................................................................................................................................................... 40Edit distribution toolbar.......................................................................................................................................... 38Export a list to Excel.............................................................................................................................................. 41Export to Advance Design..................................................................................................................................... 41Export to Arche Building Structure........................................................................................................................ 41Export to Effel Structure ........................................................................................................................................ 41Export to GTC ....................................................................................................................................................... 46Export to IFC ......................................................................................................................................................... 46

F

Formwork functions toolbar................................................................................................................................... 34Formwork Functions toolbar.................................................................................................................................. 37Foundations toolbar ........................................................................................................................................ 34, 36

G

Graitec Transfer Center toolbar ............................................................................................................................ 46Grid toolbar...................................................................................................................................................... 34, 35


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Help ....................................................................................................................................................................... 47Help Toolbar.......................................................................................................................................................... 46Hide the bar definition ........................................................................................................................................... 39Hide the selected elements................................................................................................................................... 45

I

Import a drawing ................................................................................................................................................... 42Import from IFC..................................................................................................................................................... 46Import to GTC ....................................................................................................................................................... 46Import-Export standard files toolbar...................................................................................................................... 46Insert dynamic block ....................................................................................................................................... 44, 45Isolate the selected elements ............................................................................................................................... 45

L

Lancer la visualisation 3D ..................................................................................................................................... 40Launch the Multiple Identification tool................................................................................................................... 45Launch the Simple Identification tool .................................................................................................................... 45Layer Name manager ........................................................................................................................................... 50Layer Name Manager ........................................................................................................................................... 34Levels toolbar........................................................................................................................................................ 35Lists toolbar..................................................................................................................................................... 38, 41

M

Material Manager .................................................................................................................................................. 51Material quantities management........................................................................................................................... 34mesh library........................................................................................................................................................... 38Meshes Scraps toolbar ......................................................................................................................................... 38Model..................................................................................................................................................................... 47move elements...................................................................................................................................................... 34Multicriteria object selection.................................................................................................................................. 53

O

Object Geometry Manager.................................................................................................................................... 51Object snap ........................................................................................................................................................... 59Openings toolbar............................................................................................................................................. 34, 36

P

Pilot .......................................................................26, 27, 28, 34, 43, 47, 48, 56, 66, 68, 71, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80Print layouts .......................................................................................................................................................... 44Project ................................................................................................................................................................... 47

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Reinforcement....................................................................................................................................................... 47Reinforcement 3D Viewer toolbar ......................................................................................................................... 40Reinforcement Bars toolbar ............................................................................................................................ 37, 38Reinforcement renumbering toolbar ..................................................................................................................... 38Reinforcement Renumbering toolbar .................................................................................................................... 39Reinforcement Solutions toolbar........................................................................................................................... 41Reinforcement Symbols toolbar............................................................................................................................ 44Reinforcement toolbar........................................................................................................................................... 37


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Re-label elements ................................................................................................................................................. 45Roof and Ramp toolbar ......................................................................................................................................... 36Roofs and Ramps toolbar ..................................................................................................................................... 34

S

Save the solution................................................................................................................................................... 41Select and define the view .................................................................................................................................... 40Select elements by type ........................................................................................................................................ 45Select elements using multiple criteria.................................................................................................................. 45Shortcut Access Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 48Sketch Designer toolbar........................................................................................................................................ 40Smartbar.......................................................................................................................................................... 33, 61Solution multiplication factor ................................................................................................................................. 41Solution visibility properties................................................................................................................................... 41Split a slab............................................................................................................................................................. 37Split into pages...................................................................................................................................................... 41Stairs toolbar ................................................................................................................................................... 34, 37Start the 3D viewer................................................................................................................................................ 40Start the online help .............................................................................................................................................. 46Structural toolbar................................................................................................................................................... 34Synchronize data with an Arche Structure file ...................................................................................................... 41Syncronize with GTC ............................................................................................................................................ 46

T

Tools...................................................................................................................................................................... 47Tools toolbar.......................................................................................................................................................... 45Tooltips.................................................................................................................................................................. 50Trim one or several meshes.................................................................................................................................. 38Trim the distribution bars....................................................................................................................................... 40

U

Update a list .......................................................................................................................................................... 41Update layout ........................................................................................................................................................ 44Update solutions references ................................................................................................................................. 41

V

View the label library ............................................................................................................................................. 42Views Toolbar........................................................................................................................................................ 43Visual elements..................................................................................................................................................... 47

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