Default Section Specification
- Last UpdatedMay 05, 2023
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Sets the default specification for the creation of structural sections. The default specification fields can be populated with values from a picked section. The default specification field values can also be applied to existing sections.
The following default structural components, can be defined:
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Structural classification
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Default material
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Default justification
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Profile specification
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Generic type
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Profile
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Profile properties
A series of drop-down lists allows you to define the default section specification.
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Structural Classification |
Input a value in the field or select the default structural classification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of structural sections. |
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Default Material |
Input a value in the field or select the default material from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of structural sections. The materials drop-down list is populated with the materials that are associated with the currently selected specification. |
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Default Justification |
Input a value in the field or select the default justification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of structural sections. For example, select CTOP from the drop-down list to justify the section to the centre top P-line. The justification drop-down list is populated with the justification options that are associated with the currently selected profile. Functionality is available to create structural sections with a Memberline property identical to the Justification property. Refer to Structural Defaults for further information |
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Profile Specification |
Input a value in the field or select the default specification from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of structural sections. When a new default specification is selected, the type and profile drop-down lists are populated with the components that were used when the specification was most recently selected. |
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Generic Type |
Input a value in the field or select the default type from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of structural sections. The type drop-down list is populated with the section types that are associated with the currently selected specification. |
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Profile |
Input a value in the field or select the default profile from the drop-down list to be used for the creation of structural sections. The profile drop-down list is populated with the section types that are associated with the currently selected specification. The three profiles that were most recently used in the current session display at the top of the drop-down list.
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Profile Properties |
Allows you to modify the property values of the default profile. Refer to Modify Properties for further information. |
Copy Defaults from Existing Profile
Click to populate the default section specification fields with values from a picked section.
You are prompted to Select section
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The prompt does not display if the section element is already selected.
Click to identify a section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
The Class, Material, Justification, Spec, Type and Profile fields are populated with the default values of the identified section.
Apply Defaults to Existing Profiles
Applies the values in the default section specification fields to pre-selected sections.
The values from the Structural classification, Default material, Default justification, Profile specification, Generic type and Profile fields are applied.
Default values can only be applied to GENSEC or SCTN elements.
If a selected section is locked or claimed by another user, the default section specification values cannot be applied.