Layout catalog, new functions for formula editor

When using the formula editor to define an iTrigger or labeling for the layout catalog, the OPENINGMACROCOUNT and GROUP functions have been extended specifically.

• Using the new OPENINGMACROCOUNT function you can, for example, count all openings with an opening macro for slabs or wall elements (iWall), which geometrically influence the selected precast element. Openings that lie outside or that only touch the precast element are not counted. Other criteria can also be used in the same way as the FIXTURECOUNT function.
  
  For example, the formula OPENINGMACROCOUNT(@507@;"Holzab") counts all openings containing a macro with the Name (Attribute @507@) = HolzAb.
• Use the GROUP function to group elements with attributes, such as reinforcement, precast elements, etc., (in other words, combined into groups). ‘As a result, almost identical dimensioning can be achieved for the reinforcement bars, for example, as for precast elements in combination with the Dim. string index.
  
  To do this, use the desired elements automatically or also manually (e.g. reinforcement bars) with an attribute. Next assign a value for this attribute with Assign attributes.
  
  Depending on how the elements (e.g. reinforcement bars) are to be grouped, a formula must then be adapted with the GROUP function so that all components with identical index are grouped together on the same dimension line. You can also group together multiple indices on a single dimension line.
  
  The GROUP function considers 3 different scenarios:
  • Attribute on considered element (e.g. bar) available & in group; bar dimensioned & grouped
  • Attribute on considered element (e.g. bar) available & not in group; bar not dimensioned
  • Attribute on considered element (e.g. bar) not available; original dimensioning for bar

  For example, one grouping using the attribute Dim. string index (@1013@, Integer) could appear as follows; GROUP("1-4:A; 5-8:B";@1013@). All rods with dimension string index = 1-4 are listed on a dimension line, which receives text A as dimension line name. The rods with dimension string index = 5-8 are listed on a second dimension line, which receives text B as dimension line name.

  Note: Only one individual attribute can ever be evaluated with the GROUP function.

Should you have any further questions on this, please contact your personal sales engineer or our technical support team in Puch.