Autocad Structural Detailing Standards

AutoCAD® Structural Detailing StTemplate DevelopmentSpeaker(s) Name – Adam Sheather

SE9214-1 This course will guide you through the setup and incorporation of your current AutoCAD Standards in the AutoCAD Structural Detailing Templates. Each "flavor" of AutoCAD Structural Detailing (Formwork, Reinforcement and Steel) will be looked at from a settings point of view. You'll learn about creating templates, layers, and linetypes consistent with your current AutoCAD Standards. The course will also look at Autodesk® Revit® and Robot® integration techniques and deStructural Detailing.

About the Speaker: Adam Sheather has several years experience as a structural/civil draftsman using Autodesk® Revit®. He has worked on many international prSome of the largest works were Marina settlements for over 280,000 people. Adam joined KarelCAD as an applications specialist and now spends most of his time working as a project technical cothe largest firms in Australia using all versions of Revit, Navisworks®, 3ds Max®, Inventor® and various AutoCAD® verticals in the AEC and MSD fields for solving current issues on integrated project deliverables as they emerge into the [email protected]

AutoCAD® Structural Detailing St andards and Template Development

Adam Sheather

This course will guide you through the setup and incorporation of your current AutoCAD Standards in the AutoCAD Structural Detailing Templates. Each "flavor" of AutoCAD Structural Detailing (Formwork,

and Steel) will be looked at from a settings point of view. You'll learn about creating templates, layers, and linetypes consistent with your current AutoCAD Standards. The course will also look at Autodesk® Revit® and Robot® integration techniques and development of user-defined objects that can be created for use with AutoCAD

Adam Sheather has several years experience as a structural/civil draftsman using Autodesk® Revit®. He has worked on many international projects from the Middle East region, Asia, the UK, and Australia. Some of the largest works were Marina settlements for over 280,000 people. Adam joined KarelCAD as an applications specialist and now spends most of his time working as a project technical cothe largest firms in Australia using all versions of Revit, Navisworks®, 3ds Max®, Inventor® and various AutoCAD® verticals in the AEC and MSD fields for solving current issues on integrated project deliverables as they emerge into the market and become more commonplace.

andards and

This course will guide you through the setup and incorporation of your current AutoCAD Standards in the AutoCAD Structural Detailing Templates. Each "flavor" of AutoCAD Structural Detailing (Formwork,

and Steel) will be looked at from a settings point of view. You'll learn about creating templates, layers, and linetypes consistent with your current AutoCAD Standards. The course will also look at Autodesk® Revit® and

defined objects that can be created for use with AutoCAD

Adam Sheather has several years experience as a structural/civil draftsman using Autodesk® Revit®. He ojects from the Middle East region, Asia, the UK, and Australia.

Some of the largest works were Marina settlements for over 280,000 people. Adam joined KarelCAD as an applications specialist and now spends most of his time working as a project technical consultant with the largest firms in Australia using all versions of Revit, Navisworks®, 3ds Max®, Inventor® and various AutoCAD® verticals in the AEC and MSD fields for solving current issues on integrated project

The following information is for the development of standards for the 3 modules of AutoCAD Structural Detailing. The following iincorporate the use of commands or workflows.

The general settings are from the options di

These general settings contain information regarding what template files are used inan ASD project. The top selection option refers to the teor created to company standards if required. The bottom option is the workspace setup for each of the options allowing users to redefine theiproject. Workspaces can still be defined in a project, this is only used in project file creation.

AutoCAD® Structural Detailing Standards and Templat e Development

Introduction

The following information is for the development of standards for the 3 modules of AutoCAD Structural Detailing. The following information is only related to the setup and does not incorporate the use of commands or workflows.

General Settings.

ettings are from the options dialog in AutoCAD there will be an additional tab.

These general settings contain information regarding what template files are used inan ASD project. The top selection option refers to the template file itself, which can be modified or created to company standards if required. The bottom option is the workspace setup for each of the options allowing users to redefine their workspaces as required when first creatioproject. Workspaces can still be defined in a project, this is only used in project file creation.


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The following information is for the development of standards for the 3 modules of AutoCAD nformation is only related to the setup and does not

alog in AutoCAD there will be an additional tab.

These general settings contain information regarding what template files are used in creation of mplate file itself, which can be modified

or created to company standards if required. The bottom option is the workspace setup for each as required when first creation a

project. Workspaces can still be defined in a project, this is only used in project file creation.

The formwork settings occupy to main setting options. Those for the actual creation and management of the 3D objects, while another set allows tags with different configurations to suit drawing Standards.

Job preferences is created from a template file, The breakdown of a formwork project is a combination of model elements, positioning (naming the objects designation might be CC1.1)

This allows the defilement of the unit type to be used for definition and creation of objects and the dimensioning of those objects. values and for different dimension sizes for different views. Also allows the ability to associate the cost and volumes for tender and pricing purposes.


FORMWORK SETTINGS

The formwork settings occupy to main setting options. Those for the actual creation and management of the 3D objects, while another set allows us to manipulate description styles or tags with different configurations to suit drawing Standards.

Job Preference Settings

is created from a template file, The breakdown of a formwork project is a del elements, positioning (naming the objects i.e. for a concrete

UNITS:

of the unit type to be used for definition and creation of objects and the dimensioning of those objects. It gives the user the ability to round up to various overall

t dimension sizes for different views. Also allows the ability to associate the cost and volumes for tender and pricing purposes.


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The formwork settings occupy to main setting options. Those for the actual creation and us to manipulate description styles or

is created from a template file, The breakdown of a formwork project is a for a concrete column the

of the unit type to be used for definition and creation of objects and It gives the user the ability to round up to various overall

t dimension sizes for different views. Also allows the ability to associate

Databases allow the user to create and modify model objects for use in the project. These are broken down into 6 categoriescreation and projection for view creation.

Sections refers to any columns, beams and faming members required for your project. You can access the list to add or remoof predefined options saved in the template.

The sections that are available are from the standard set of database templates ASD comes with. Database information can be


Databases:

Databases allow the user to create and modify model objects for use in the project. These are categories however each option is vastly different in terms of

view creation.

Sections:

Sections refers to any columns, beams and faming members required for your project. You can access the list to add or remove sections from each project as is needed or you can have a set of predefined options saved in the template.

The sections that are available are from the standard set of database templates ASD comes with. Database information can be accessed, manipulated or created from scratch. T


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Databases allow the user to create and modify model objects for use in the project. These are however each option is vastly different in terms of function,

Sections refers to any columns, beams and faming members required for your project. You can ve sections from each project as is needed or you can have a set

The sections that are available are from the standard set of database templates ASD comes manipulated or created from scratch. These

databases store parameter information, engineering data, naming conventions and much more. They are stored as Microsoft Access databases. Be aware for those using Office 2007 that if you choose to manipulate the data not to update the database.

Like most standard practices if you are original and alter the copy. The profile databases are found in this location.

C:\Program Files\Common Files

These databases are created by region or local area so pick the database accordingly to the standards being used.

Once the database is selected we can then add additional members to our project.

Creation of items can also be done instead of using the database. This will open up a dialog that allows definition of the member and will stored the neThis allows the user to pick a shape option which is important and then use the new object in the project.


databases store parameter information, engineering data, naming conventions and much more. They are stored as Microsoft Access databases. Be aware for those using Office 2007 that if you choose to manipulate the data not to update the database.

ost standard practices if you are planning to make modifications then save a copy of the The profile databases are found in this location.

Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Structural\Common Data

bases are created by region or local area so pick the database accordingly to the


Creation of items can also be done instead of using the database. This will open up a dialog that of the member and will stored the new configuration in the project to be used.

This allows the user to pick a shape option which is important and then use the new object in


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databases store parameter information, engineering data, naming conventions and much more. They are stored as Microsoft Access databases. Be aware for those using Office 2007 that if

to make modifications then save a copy of the The profile databases are found in this location.

Common Data\Data\Prof

bases are created by region or local area so pick the database accordingly to the


Creation of items can also be done instead of using the database. This will open up a dialog that in the project to be used.

This allows the user to pick a shape option which is important and then use the new object in

Materials

The materials options bring up the current list of the materials that can be used in material itself allows the defilement

In the materials creation dialog you can specify basic is done by clicking on the material database link option and selecting an a database file from the following folder.



The materials options bring up the current list of the materials that can be used in defilement of the modeling information, hatching information as well as

cost and other engineering data.

You can create as many materials as you need for your project.

In the materials creation dialog you can specify basic database information to the material. This is done by clicking on the material database link option and selecting an a database file from the



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The materials options bring up the current list of the materials that can be used in a project. The information, hatching information as well as

g data.

You can create as many materials as you need

ase information to the material. This is done by clicking on the material database link option and selecting an a database file from the

Common Data\Data\Mate

After Database attributes are added you can then create new and manipulate the hatching and color of the hatch as well as the type of material. Be aware you have only four options for material type you may wish to create.

The other option we have if we wish to apply it, is the prican specify both the formwork and material type for each material you create for a pricing table to help in tendering and instant pricing information.


are added you can then create new and manipulate the hatching and of the hatch as well as the type of material. Be aware you have only four options for

material type you may wish to create.

The other option we have if we wish to apply it, is the pricing for the material, as seen below you can specify both the formwork and material type for each material you create for a pricing table to help in tendering and instant pricing information.


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are added you can then create new and manipulate the hatching and of the hatch as well as the type of material. Be aware you have only four options for

cing for the material, as seen below you can specify both the formwork and material type for each material you create for a pricing table

Openings are similar to section objects in which can define various penetrations through our objects. There are 3 opening types you cancan then be defined according to the size of the opening. Openwill remove the information instantly from the building

SPREAD FOOTINGS.

Footings, stairs and Prefabricated elements are items used to define non typical objects. Footings options are useful for creating our foundation plans for documentation. Stairs and prefabricated elements are items you can create.

There are two options for creating these types of objects.

First is by using any 3D modelinglevel allows the user to quickly select object that will recognize the item when it comes to documentation.


OPENINGS

Openings are similar to section objects in which can define various penetrations through our are 3 opening types you can use; Windows, doors and other openings. Each one

can then be defined according to the size of the opening. Openings are hosted into walls and tion instantly from the building model.

Footings, stairs and Prefabricated elements are items used to define non typical objects.

useful for creating our foundation plans for documentation. Stairs and prefabricated elements are separate

There are two options for creating these types

modeling information that can be brought into AutoCAD and saved. This level allows the user to quickly select a 3D model object and convert it into an ASD formwork

the item when it comes to documentation.


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Openings are similar to section objects in which can define various penetrations through our Windows, doors and other openings. Each one

ings are hosted into walls and

n be brought into AutoCAD and saved. This a 3D model object and convert it into an ASD formwork

The other option for certain items is the ability some discretion in creating different configurations of sizes without having to recreate a separate model for each item. The option for either simply depends upon the item type you are trying to create.

Options allow for different configurations for how objects are or whether this cut is shown when creating your drawing file

Prioritizing elements is the way in which ASD interpretconflicts with another object. The system is based upon how high the priority is. For instance in the case shown below a Beam wouldpriority rating. When items share the same priority then it depends upon which items where created first. Refer to the help file for more detail on this.


The other option for certain items is the ability to have parametric items. This gives the user some discretion in creating different configurations of sizes without having to recreate a

model for each item. The option for either simply depends upon the item type you are

Options

configurations for how objects are cut by slabs, or whether this cut is shown when creating your drawing files.

Elements

Priorities

elements is the way in which ASD interprets the importance of an item when it conflicts with another object. The system is based upon how high the priority is. For instance in the case shown below a Beam would cut out the geometry of a wall due to the fact it has a

rating. When items share the same priority then it depends upon which items where to the help file for more detail on this.


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to have parametric items. This gives the user some discretion in creating different configurations of sizes without having to recreate a

model for each item. The option for either simply depends upon the item type you are

either in the 3D model

s the importance of an item when it conflicts with another object. The system is based upon how high the priority is. For instance in

cut out the geometry of a wall due to the fact it has a rating. When items share the same priority then it depends upon which items where

Dimension Lines

Dimension options give the user the ability tdimensioned and how the dimensions will be created when many items need to be dimensioned, as well as openings and AutoCAD objects that may have been drawn into the project.

DRAWINGS

The ability to define a standard for different drawings is very important. In ASD when a view is created it takes a 2D snap shot of the model and creates this as a new drawing that can then be detailed. The options shown below are the controls for what linetypes and colours lines will be associated with when created as a drawing. drawings. Each option has differences in how the drawing is created based upon the view type.


Dimension options give the user the ability to specify the dimension style, what items need to be dimensioned and how the dimensions will be created when many items need to be dimensioned, as well as openings and AutoCAD objects that may have been drawn into the

to define a standard for different drawings is very important. In ASD when a view is created it takes a 2D snap shot of the model and creates this as a new drawing that can then be

The options shown below are the controls for what linetypes and colours lines will be associated with when created as a drawing. You can also define hidden line drawings. Each option has differences in how the drawing is created based upon the view type.


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the dimension style, what items need to be dimensioned and how the dimensions will be created when many items need to be dimensioned, as well as openings and AutoCAD objects that may have been drawn into the

to define a standard for different drawings is very important. In ASD when a view is created it takes a 2D snap shot of the model and creates this as a new drawing that can then be

The options shown below are the controls for what linetypes and colours lines will be You can also define hidden line information on your

drawings. Each option has differences in how the drawing is created based upon the view type.

These configurations in the job preferences can be changed and then saved under a new definition set by hitting save once you have applied the changes you need to the drawing. All template changes will be saved in the dwg file, which can then be saved a .template.

The graphic options refer to how the model is depicted in 3D. Each element type can be configured according to the graphical representation settings, as well as showing symbolic representation for items such as steel framing.


These configurations in the job preferences can be changed and then saved under a new definition set by hitting save once you have applied the changes you need to the drawing. All template changes will be saved in the dwg file, which can then be saved a .

Graphic Representation of Elements.

The graphic options refer to how the model is depicted in 3D. Each element type can be configured according to the graphical representation settings, as well as showing symbolic

for items such as steel framing.


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These configurations in the job preferences can be changed and then saved under a new definition set by hitting save once you have applied the changes you need to the drawing. All template changes will be saved in the dwg file, which can then be saved a .dwt for a company

The graphic options refer to how the model is depicted in 3D. Each element type can be configured according to the graphical representation settings, as well as showing symbolic

This tool allows us to define our template settings from our job preferences as well as specify our drawing component information, so when we produce drawings it will rely on the template from our job preferences in conjunction with the other options under drawing components.

ADJOINING ELEMENTS: Is used to

GRAPHIC PRESENTATION: sections

SECTION/VIEW PARAMETERSdescriptions.

DRAWING LAYOUT: used to determine a drawing layout

DETAILING INFORMATION FOR FORMWORK

The options we have explored so far are directly related to the presentation in both the 3D views and when we create our plans and sections. The following options are for the description stthe ability to tag all the elementscreation on the drawings.


DRAWING TEMPLATE MANAGER

This tool allows us to define our template settings from our job preferences as well as specify our drawing component information, so when we produce drawings it will rely on the template rom our job preferences in conjunction with the other options under drawing components.

s used to define the surroundings of a selected element type

determine parameters of graphic presentation of views and

SECTION/VIEW PARAMETERS: used to determine parameters of section symbols and

used to determine a drawing layout.


The options we have explored so far are directly related to the modeling information and presentation in both the 3D views and when we create our plans and sections. The following options are for the description styles or the tags for each of the members. This gives the user the ability to tag all the elements (Using positioning) and track them to provide automated tag


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This tool allows us to define our template settings from our job preferences as well as specify our drawing component information, so when we produce drawings it will rely on the template rom our job preferences in conjunction with the other options under drawing components.

selected element type

determine parameters of graphic presentation of views and

used to determine parameters of section symbols and


information and presentation in both the 3D views and when we create our plans and sections. The following

yles or the tags for each of the members. This gives the user to provide automated tag

This refers to the tagging and setup of the building model objects in thdifferent elements can have different tags, text elements are tagged there is no need for layer appearance of the element tag anwhether by individual numbering or material name if required.


Drawings Description Styles

This refers to the tagging and setup of the building model objects in the project. Once opened different elements can have different tags, text styles, color and linetype information so when elements are tagged there is no need for layer management. There are two tabs one for the appearance of the element tag and the other to define how you wish the item to be tagged whether by individual numbering or material name if required.


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e project. Once opened information so when

are two tabs one for the d the other to define how you wish the item to be tagged

The options that appear are the current setup for section symbols, grid lines faming mopening and callouts. Once open you can modify an existing element to suit or create a new option for your project.

The items have definable parameters to suit your company standards. At this point in time most of the shape symbols are fixed

The formwork section is very complex when first looking at the elements but once broken down is logical in the development of the template. By creating different definitions of items and tying them to specific drawing standards thas they need to support specific company standards based upon what you are doing on the project.


Styles – Graphic Symbols.

The options that appear are the current setup for section symbols, grid lines faming mopen you can modify an existing element to suit or create a new

parameters to suit your company standards. At this point in time most of the shape symbols are fixed and cannot be rebuilt.

The formwork section is very complex when first looking at the elements but once broken down is logical in the development of the template. By creating different definitions of items and tying them to specific drawing standards this opens up the file for users to create as many definitions as they need to support specific company standards based upon different project types and what you are doing on the project.


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The options that appear are the current setup for section symbols, grid lines faming marks, open you can modify an existing element to suit or create a new

parameters to suit your company standards. At this point in time most

The formwork section is very complex when first looking at the elements but once broken down is logical in the development of the template. By creating different definitions of items and tying

is opens up the file for users to create as many definitions nt project types and

REINFORCEMENT MODULE

The reinforcement tools in AutoCAD Structural Detailing arreinforcement drawings and details taken from profiles of items.

You can either create a series of elements from the profile creation tool in the reinforcement area, or you can extract objects from ASD Formwork to send straight into the Reinforcement module for detailing.

The tools available have less options but there which we will not be covering.

Units: Similar to the ASD Formwork Settings allowing you to define your measuring system.

The Codes/Materials option alldrawing code (drawings of reinforcement). A selected drawing code imposes the appropriate symbols of designation, hatching, etc. valid in a given country whThere is only a limited number of local codes at this stage though for those more proficient you can manipulate the database to suit your local standards if they are not available. The Reinforcement code files can be found here.



REINFORCEMENT MODULE

Reinforcement Settings:

The reinforcement tools in AutoCAD Structural Detailing are for the two dimensional creation of reinforcement drawings and details taken from profiles of items.

You can either create a series of elements from the profile creation tool in the reinforcement area, or you can extract objects from ASD Formwork to send straight into the Reinforcement

The tools available have less options but there is alot more depth in the actual creation tools which we will not be covering.

Job Preferences


Codes/Materials

allows the user to specify the code for RC structure design and drawing code (drawings of reinforcement). A selected drawing code imposes the appropriate symbols of designation, hatching, etc. valid in a given country whose code is currently in use. There is only a limited number of local codes at this stage though for those more proficient you can manipulate the database to suit your local standards if they are not available. The

code files can be found here.



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e for the two dimensional creation of

You can either create a series of elements from the profile creation tool in the reinforcement area, or you can extract objects from ASD Formwork to send straight into the Reinforcement

is alot more depth in the actual creation tools


code for RC structure design and drawing code (drawings of reinforcement). A selected drawing code imposes the appropriate

e code is currently in use. There is only a limited number of local codes at this stage though for those more proficient you can manipulate the database to suit your local standards if they are not available. The

Common Data\Data\Reinf

This is also applies to the Wire fabrics database. The steel profiles refer to the steel membersyour project and the materials assigned to them. Steel profiles can be found here.


OPTIONS: Has some options

This option controls how are bars are displayed for drawing representation purposes. options gives users the ability to change display options.

This option controls how are bars are displayed for drawing representation purposes. options gives users the ability to change display options for our wire fabric drawings.


This is also applies to the Wire fabrics database. The steel profiles refer to the steel membersyour project and the materials assigned to them. Steel profiles can be found here.


me options for how bar bends are produced when creating drawings.

Bar Display

his option controls how are bars are displayed for drawing representation purposes. options gives users the ability to change colors thicknesses, bar bends and perpendicular bar

Wire fabric Display

his option controls how are bars are displayed for drawing representation purposes. options gives users the ability to change colors thicknesses, bar bends and perpendicular bar

fabric drawings.


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This is also applies to the Wire fabrics database. The steel profiles refer to the steel members in your project and the materials assigned to them. Steel profiles can be found here.

Common Data\Data\Prof

for how bar bends are produced when creating drawings.

his option controls how are bars are displayed for drawing representation purposes. The thicknesses, bar bends and perpendicular bar

his option controls how are bars are displayed for drawing representation purposes. The thicknesses, bar bends and perpendicular bar

These options provide the user the ability to add and control the visibility of steel members for drawing and detail creations.

Similar to the Formwork tool customselecting an option and clicking shown below, and allow the user to


Profiles Display

These options provide the user the ability to add and control the visibility of steel members for

Symbol Styles

customization of section symbols, elevation marks is selecting an option and clicking modify. This will open up the Graphic Element Styles dialog shown below, and allow the user to customize the markers to company standards.

Graphic Element Styles


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These options provide the user the ability to add and control the visibility of steel members for

of section symbols, elevation marks is available by This will open up the Graphic Element Styles dialog

rkers to company standards.

Reinforcement Description Styles

The reinforcement Description Style is similar to the formwork tag options. This gives the user the ability to define key tags and marks, as well as manipulating the description syntax or the position information so it will bring up the text and detail set by the user.

There are many different bar descriptions depending on the bar accomplish, whether it be standard bars or ligaturedetailing.

The reinforcement tools are 2 dimensional in nature but the complexity of the tools is for another talk as there is a large difference between setting up this information and creating standards for these tools.


Reinforcement Description Styles

The reinforcement Description Style is similar to the formwork tag options. This gives the user the ability to define key tags and marks, as well as manipulating the description syntax or the

will bring up the text and detail information in the style to the standards

There are many different bar descriptions depending on the bar detailing you are trying to accomplish, whether it be standard bars or ligatures and other reinforcement options for

The reinforcement tools are 2 dimensional in nature but the complexity of the tools is for another talk as there is a large difference between setting up this information and creating


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The reinforcement Description Style is similar to the formwork tag options. This gives the user the ability to define key tags and marks, as well as manipulating the description syntax or the

n in the style to the standards

you are trying to s and other reinforcement options for

The reinforcement tools are 2 dimensional in nature but the complexity of the tools is for another talk as there is a large difference between setting up this information and creating the drawing

The steel module of AutoCAD structural detailing allows the creation of a 3D steel model, including the creation of connections, bracing, bolts etc.

This information can then be extracted and the results will be the 2D drawinwhich can be used for documentation. In conjunction with this the steel module also ctools for interference checking, tolerances and fabricated items.

The general options are separateddevelopment of assemblies when connections areThe Families Settings button gives the user access to create additional layers for the 3D model and allows teams the ability to break down models via custom


STEEL MODULE

Steel Settings:

The steel module of AutoCAD structural detailing allows the creation of a 3D steel model, including the creation of connections, bracing, bolts etc.

This information can then be extracted and the results will be the 2D drawinwhich can be used for documentation. In conjunction with this the steel module also c

checking, tolerances and specifying onsite and workshop assembly of

Project Preferences

General:

separated into tolerance options for clash detection, automated development of assemblies when connections are added to members and naming conventions. The Families Settings button gives the user access to create additional layers for the 3D model and allows teams the ability to break down models via custom visibility options.


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The steel module of AutoCAD structural detailing allows the creation of a 3D steel model,

This information can then be extracted and the results will be the 2D drawing views of the model which can be used for documentation. In conjunction with this the steel module also contain

onsite and workshop assembly of

into tolerance options for clash detection, automated added to members and naming conventions.

The Families Settings button gives the user access to create additional layers for the 3D model options.

Units: Measurement specifications

Materials: Ability to add local database material codes containing engineering data for objects strengths, tonnage and to separatetypes for painting of them members for

The profiles list is similar to the sections list in the formwork module. Users can specify a country local code for their member sizes thenare working on.

Styles: Table settings.


Measurement specifications for the model and the resulting drawings.

Ability to add local database material codes containing engineering data for objects separate items to the correct material. Users can also define paint members for aesthetic or treatment of the structure purposes.

Profiles:

The profiles list is similar to the sections list in the formwork module. Users can specify a country local code for their member sizes then add the members they need to the project they


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for the model and the resulting drawings.

Ability to add local database material codes containing engineering data for objects items to the correct material. Users can also define paint

or treatment of the structure purposes.

The profiles list is similar to the sections list in the formwork module. Users can specify a bers they need to the project they

This area allows users to define by the fabrication workplace. Also can be changed to define welds

Standards: This tool no longer has bearings on projects and other options have taken it

Project Info: Assign project specific data regarding project, client etc. Titleblock for instant updating of project information.


Connectors:

This area allows users to define by colors what elements are going to be created in onsite or ithe fabrication workplace. Also can be changed to define by materials or sizes for the bolts and

: This tool no longer has bearings on projects and other options have taken it

: Assign project specific data regarding project, client etc. And itleblock for instant updating of project information.


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what elements are going to be created in onsite or in by materials or sizes for the bolts and

: This tool no longer has bearings on projects and other options have taken it’s place.

nd add these fields to a

The Description Styles contains the tag editing dialog optionsand modify the tags by clicking on the modify option.

Styles of objects have both the physical and detailing representationtag to be placed. Users can define various tagging information and there is some control over the symbolic representation of the tag itself.


Description Styles

Description Styles contains the tag editing dialog options. Users can open these elements by clicking on the modify option.

Styles of objects have both the physical and detailing representation of the object as well as the tag to be placed. Users can define various tagging information and there is some control over the symbolic representation of the tag itself.


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Users can open these elements

of the object as well as the tag to be placed. Users can define various tagging information and there is some control over

Dimensioning Styles are the tools that ASD use to create automatic connections depending on the type of automated detail you are trying to produce you can add each of the options you may want to create a part for. Many different standard options can be created depending on the documentation being undertaken. dimensioning styles assembly

The setting available are very extensive and control the dimension styles, view types, tag types, detail level of tags. Text and view title naming.

Control over hidden lines, break lines and custom parts can also be created in order to enhance your drawings to suit.


Dimensioning Styles

Styles are the tools that ASD use to create automatic connections depending on the type of automated detail you are trying to produce you can add specific setup options to

ions you may want to create a part for. Many different standard options can be created depending on the documentation being undertaken. Clicking on modify will open the

assembly.

Dimensioning Style Settings.

ble are very

dimension styles, view types, tag types, detail level of tags.

Control over hidden lines, break lines and custom parts can also be created in order to enhance


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Styles are the tools that ASD use to create automatic connections depending on specific setup options to

ions you may want to create a part for. Many different standard options can be on modify will open the

Once dimension settings are created to company standards users can begin to add these standards to default templates which give access to use the very quick development of documentation across a large level of varplan views and isometrics. The automated drawing creation tooTitleblock needed and the views laid in accordance to the standards being put together.

The tools for steel are quite simple to setup compared to the other options. The main area really to focus on is the dimension style settings. Good setup of these elements combined with template creation will really speed up the docuproject. I hope the information provided will be of benefit in structural detailing for those just getting into the package and looking to


Templates

Once dimension settings are created to company standards users can begin to add these standards to default templates which give access to use the automated drawing toolsvery quick development of documentation across a large level of various details, schematics, plan views and isometrics. The automated drawing creation tools will also load th

tleblock needed and the views laid in accordance to the standards being put together.

The tools for steel are quite simple to setup compared to the other options. The main area really to focus on is the dimension style settings. Good setup of these elements combined with template creation will really speed up the documentation process for the steel detailing of any

I hope the information provided will be of benefit in organization and setup of AutoCAD for those just getting into the package and looking to setup local standards.


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Once dimension settings are created to company standards users can begin to add these drawing tools. Allowing

ious details, schematics, ls will also load the correct

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The tools for steel are quite simple to setup compared to the other options. The main area really to focus on is the dimension style settings. Good setup of these elements combined with

process for the steel detailing of any and setup of AutoCAD etup local standards.

Autocad Structural Detailing Standards

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Autocad Structural Detailing Standards