Parameters of the shuttering boards

Create Production Data

You can specify parameters for the production data to be created in the Production data dialog box.

One file per element / One file per component / Split components into packages

Here you can choose how the production data are to be generated:

• One file per element: A file is created for each shuttering board.
• One file per component: A file is created for each defined component. This file contains information for all of the component shuttering boards.
  
  The shuttering boards are placed next to each other in the production data. You can define the offset between the boards under Offset.
• Split components into packages: Some machines have insufficient memory, meaning therefore that not all of the shuttering boards can be included in a single file. You can use this setting to define multiple files.
  
  You can define the number of boards per file and the spacing between the individual boards under Package size and Offset.

Create 3D model

In addition to the shuttering boards that are written into the data as 3D lines, you can also save the 3D model itself in the data by selecting the Create 3D modelcheck box.

Miter optimization

If a shuttering board has a miter, then the milling head must be set at a sloping angle. Depending on the position of the miter, you will now have "positive" miters where the milling head does not or only slightly mills the so-called "Opferplatte" panel. Alternatively, you have "negative" mitres where the "Opferplatte" panel is milled relatively strongly and needs to be replaced earlier as a result.

If you have selected Miter optimization, the program will then examine all sides of the shuttering board to be milled and rotate it on the formwork table in such a way so that you create as few "negative" miters as possible.

Attention: You can only select this option if the shuttering boards have the same surface on both sides.

Create drilling line

If you select the Create drilling line option, the program will generate an additional surrounding 3D line next to the pure outline of the shuttering board. A drill can automatically drill holes along this line.

Idealize bond

When you create the production data, composite shuttering boards located adjacent to each other will initially be rotated on one level along the concrete edge.

The individual parts of the board will then overlap where there is an external curvature. A continuous complete board is then created automatically. If, however, the individual parts of the board are located on an internal curvature, the shuttering boards lined up against each other will now have a gap in between.

If you use the Idealize bond option, this will be adjusted and the gap in the data will be closed, thus creating a continuous complete board once again.

Start at midpoint of longest edge

This option is only available when the 3D Lines (NC-Hops) option (see below) has been selected as the data type. In order to stop the start point from being an inside corner during milling/sawing, for example, a point is inserted at the midpoint of the longest edge. If this option is selected, the lines will then start in the middle of the longest edge as opposed to a corner of the shuttering board.

Produce with formwork at the top

If this option is deactivated, the shuttering board will be placed on the milling table with the side facing the concrete at the bottom. If this option is selected, the side of the shuttering board facing the concrete will be at the top.

Attention: If this option is selected, the Miter optimization option must be deactivated otherwise the shuttering board may be turned back over again.

Minimum length of section

This option is only available when the 3D Lines (NC-Hops) option (see below) has been selected as the data type. If you select this option, you can configure a minimum length here. If one edge of the shuttering board is shorter than the minimum length defined here owing to the geometric specifics involved, this edge will not be written to the data.

Note: This often occurs on balconies in places where shuttering boards with multiple inclinations meet each other. This can result in edges that have a very short length (e.g. 0.1 mm). You can therefore use this option to stop them being created.

Data type

In terms of the data type, you have the option to write the 3D solid itself to the data. For the 3D Lines (NC-Hops) option, only the upper (top surface) and lower outline (bottom surface) of each shuttering board as a 3D line are written to the data. This last option can then be processed by the NC-Hops program, for example.

Layer for 3D solid / Layer for 3D model / Layer for text / Layer for outer outline / Layer for inner outline / Layer for drilling line / Slit layer

You can use these check boxes to define the layers on which the corresponding lines or model are to be written. These layers are also analyzed by the milling program in order to be able to interpret the object geometry correctly.

Place in drawing file / Write to file

Here you can choose where the data are to be written to:

• Place in drawing file: The data are placed directly into the drawing file. This is of particular use for control purposes, for example, as it is very simple for you to be able to check the actual geometry of the shuttering boards that has been created.
• Write to file: You can use the configurations to select File format / type. Here you can choose from AutoCAD files (*.dx: and *.dwg), versions V2018, V2013, V2010, V2007, V2004, V2000 and V12 as well as MicroStation v- (*.dgn).
  
  You can also define the output path here. If you select the Project option here, the project folder for the current project in Allplan will be used as the output path. A folder featuring the component name in which the data for the shuttering boards are to be saved will be automatically created in the selected path.
  
  Click Folder to select any other subfolder. The program remembers the subfolder you select. If there is a corresponding subfolder in any other project, the program also uses this subfolder.

Create label file

If you select this option, which can only be chosen if Write to file has been selected beforehand, another file will be created in the output path. This can be printed out on a label printer.

Create overview file

If you select this option, which can only be chosen if Write to file has been selected beforehand, an Excel file containing a shuttering board overview will be created.

You can also configure the content of the FormbauProdData_Overwiev,csv Excel file, which is located in ...\std\bft-list. Should you have any questions in this respect, please contact your personal sales engineer or our technical support team in Puch.

The shuttering board data are listed in lines in the file. The board name comprises the mark number of the shuttering board + board label. The following abbreviations are used for the board label:

* perpendicular end faces. ("3-axis")

- Only negative miters

+ Only positive miters

+- mixed miters

V Composite boards

M manual shuttering board