Framework Tab

Select default tab

Click to display the default tab. The default tab is the first tab created and is positioned furthest left.

Select ancillary tab by canvas pick

Click to display the tab for an identified ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are prompted to Identify ancillary in current support

2D/3D View

Click to display a 3D view of the framework support and the associated ancillaries. Refer to 3D View Tab for further information.

Dimensions

Input values in the Dimensions fields to explicitly modify the dimensions of the framework support.

If a value is entered that is outside the allowable range, an error message displays summarizing the problem.

Build by Cursor

Click to identify the first element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are prompted to Identify first element to support from

You must then identify the second element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are prompted to Identify second element to support from

The support is created using dimensions gained from the positions of the identified elements.

By default, connections are made to the identified supporting elements which results in some Dimensions fields becoming inactive. Refer to Supports Connectivity for further information.

Build By Clearance

Click to identify the element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are prompted to Identify element to support from

The application creates the support using the dimensions gained from the position of the identified element. The clearances are calculated from the default values, obtained from:

• The values stored against each ancillary standard in the Aveva Catalogue™ defaults database. If unset, the clearance values from the Supports Application Defaults window are used. Refer to Supports Defaults for further information.

• The build style of the framework stored against the :MDSBUILDSTYL uda at each framework template STRU element. That is, the default is INSIDE and the alternative value is OUTSIDE.

The clearance values and all other default values can be queried by displaying the Supports Application Defaults window. Refer to Supports Defaults and Automatic Steelwork Orientation for further information.

By default, connections are made to the identified elements which results in some Dimensions fields becoming inactive. Refer to Supports Connectivity for further information.

Create Bracing

Allows you to define bracing for the framework support. Refer to Bracing for further information.

Create Crossbar

Click to add a crossbar to a framework support. You must identify one or more ancillaries to associate with the crossbar using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are prompted to Identify Ancillary to support

You can continue to identify additional ancillaries using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

Press ESC to add the crossbar.

Distance/Clearance

Allows you to position the framework support. The functionality is identical to the positioning of a preliminary support. Refer to Preliminary Tab for further information.

Distance from Support/Distance from pipe element

Allows you to position of the framework support. The functionality is identical to the positioning of a preliminary support. Refer to Preliminary Tab for further information.

Cycle End Position

Allows you to position the framework support on a cable tray bend, tee, cross, elbow or reducer created as a member of a PIPE element using the Cable Tray module.

Click Cycle End Position to move the framework support to a different component end position ppoint. Repeat the command to cycle through the available ppoints.

The example displays the available end-point positions for a reducer.

Note:
Ppoints not consistent with the current configuration are skipped, for example, a vertical end for a CT03 framework with a tee on its side.

Position Around Tray

Allows you to position the framework support on a cable tray bend, tee, cross, riser or reducer created as a member of a CWAY element using the Cabling System module. Refer to Cable Tray Bend Supports (CWAY Elements) for further information.