General mark properties

Modifying the mark and hook(s) of a mesh mark

You can define the following mark properties in the General area.

Mark number

Set the mark number. If you enter an existing mark number, the program issues a message and automatically activates the next available mark number.
The largest possible mark number is 9999.

Number of pieces

Specify the number of pieces. Click to open another dialog box. You cannot enter the value directly in the palette. When you have selected several marks, the number of pieces is only displayed when the Modified number of pieces is the same for all the selected marks.

The Actual number of pieces is displayed for your information. When you have selected several marks, this number is only displayed when the Actual number of pieces is the same for all the selected marks. However, you can always change the value in the Modified number of pieces line. Clicking enters the Actual number of pieces.

Concrete strength grade

The concrete strength grade you have selected in the options is displayed for information.

Cross-section catalog

The list box presents all the cross-section catalogs defined as mesh cross-section catalogs.

Mesh type

The list box provides various mesh types, which depend on the selected cross-section catalog.

Note: When you change the Cross-section catalog or Mesh type, the hook lengths adapt automatically.