Custom Components Ian Coats – Product Specialist

Citius Altius Fortius Swifter, Higher, Stronger

Swifter… Uses the same interface as the system components Easy to find in the component catalog

Takes productivity to a new level Higher…

Can be simple or parametric Stronger…

Olympic Disciplines Component Types

Connections Primary Member Secondary Member Connection

Connections Bolted Moment Tee 2 Built Up Plate Seat Offset Beam Clips (Bolted or Welded)

Details Primary Member Detail Position Position Detail

Details Outrigger (Angles or Plate) Dog Bone (Reduced Flanges) Rat Holes SSDA Web Slot Safety Holes (Column and Beam)

Parts Model Space Independent Parts One or Two Positions

Parts Joist Beam and Plate Lintels Lintels (Single, Double or Triple)

Seams Primary Member Secondary Member First Position Second Position

Seams Composite Slab Chevron Bracing Roof Frames Bay Fillers

Becoming an Olympian Training 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! Formulas can read and write anything Formulas can read and write anything

Going for Gold! ModelProperties

Template Output Any User Defined Attribute

Hints and Tips Start small Start small Save and backup regularly Save and backup regularly Be disciplined about labels Be disciplined about labels Make graphics for the interface Make graphics for the interface Test in different scenarios Test in different scenarios (sloping, skewed)(sloping, skewed)

Want to know more? Extranet videos Discussion Forum Technical Support Advanced 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

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