Custom ComponentsIan Coats – Product Specialist
Citius • Altius • FortiusCitius • Altius • Fortius
Swifter, Higher, StrongerSwifter, Higher, Stronger
Swifter…Swifter…
Uses the same interface as the system componentsUses the same interface as the system componentsEasy to find in the component catalogEasy to find in the component catalog
Takes productivityTakes productivityto a new levelto a new level
Higher…Higher…
Can be simpleCan be simpleor parametricor parametric
Stronger…Stronger…
Olympic DisciplinesComponent Types
ConnectionsConnections
Primary MemberPrimary Member
Secondary MemberSecondary Member
ConnectionConnection
ConnectionsConnections
Bolted Moment Tee 2
Built Up Plate Seat
Offset Beam Clips(Bolted or Welded)
DetailsDetails
Primary MemberPrimary Member
DetailDetail
Primary MemberPrimary Member
PositionPositionPositionPosition
DetailDetail
DetailsDetailsOutrigger(Angles or Plate)
Dog Bone(Reduced Flanges)
Rat Holes
SSDA Web Slot
Safety Holes(Column and Beam)
PartsParts
Model SpaceModel Space
Independent PartsIndependent Parts
One or Two One or Two PositionsPositions
PartsPartsJoist
Beam and PlateLintels
Lintels (Single,Double or Triple)
SeamsSeams
Primary MemberPrimary Member
Secondary Secondary MemberMember
First First PositionPosition
Second Second PositionPosition
SeamsSeamsComposite Slab
Chevron Bracing
Roof Frames
Bay Fillers
Becoming an OlympianTraining for Custom Component Gold!
Component Types: Connections• Step 1: Getting into Shape
Component Types: Details• Step 2: Training and discipline
Component Types: Parts• Step 3: Becoming an
Athlete
Component Types: Seams• Step 4: Making the Olympics
Going for Gold!Going for Gold!• Formulas can read and write anythingFormulas can read and write anything
Going for Gold!Going for Gold!
ModelModelPropertiesProperties
Going for Gold!Going for Gold!• Template Output
• Any User Defined Attribute
Hints and TipsHints and Tips
• Start smallStart small• Save and backup regularlySave and backup regularly• Be disciplined about labelsBe disciplined about labels• Make graphics for the interfaceMake graphics for the interface• Test in different scenariosTest in different scenarios
• (sloping, skewed)(sloping, skewed)
Want to know more?Want to know more?• Extranet videos
• Discussion Forum
• Technical Support
• Advanced Training
Advanced TrainingAdvanced Training• Import / Export (BIM, CNC, MIS)• AutoConnection / AutoDefaults
• Custom Components• Drawing and Report Templates• Drawing Layouts
• Interface Customization (.inp files)• Scripting Macros
• Drawing Classifiers and Cloning
• Open Session
Thank You