Form group elements based on reinforcement elements

Tool(s): Structural Starter Bars

When creating new group elements, you can convert any wall corners, T-connections etc. into group elements. The elements are saved in a file and can then be placed anywhere with the Place Based on Geometric Outline and Place from File tools. You even have the option of entering unplaced reinforcement elements.

To form group elements from reinforcement elements

1. On the Structural Starter Bars Context toolbar, click Form Group Elements based on Reinforcement Elements.
2. In the workspace, click on a reinforcement element with a mandatory point that you want to place as a group element.
3. Define a symbol drop-in point. The symbol created is attached by this point to the crosshairs by clicking Place from File.
4. Specify the type of symbol you want to create. Define the symbol as a Dumb symbol without Snoop functionality.
5. Choose an existing file from the symbol catalog or create a new one by entering a name.
6. Enter a name for the symbol.
   

   Element name

   The group elements consist of one or several individual elements. The name of a group element is composed of the element identifier and of the dimensions of the element type.

   Example: TW-200-200

   Element identifier: TW
   Dimensions of element: 200-200
   

   Element identifier

   The element identifier specifies the element type. For example the letter ‘T' denotes wall formwork panels.

   Dimensions of element

   For each element type the dimensions are given in mm and the angles in degrees to the first decimal.
   

   The group element table includes all the element identifiers and the dimensions.

7. If you clicked an existing entry, confirm that you wish to overwrite it when prompted.