Spooling
- Last UpdatedNov 13, 2023
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Creates spools for the steelwork erection procedure. The framework design is split into logical sections (spools) ready for fabrication.The ADP drawing displays which spool the steelwork section belongs to in the material list.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Framework Spooling window.

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CE |
Click to select the existing support as the current element. The support name displays in the field. |
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Identify By Cursor |
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Pick Support : The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support. |
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Spool |
Select a spool from the drop-down list. |
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Members |
The list of available members displays the content of the currently selected spool. |
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New |
Click to create a new spool. The next available number is assigned to the spool, by default. |
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Remove |
Click to remove a spool. A Confirm window displays asking you to OK the action. Click Yes to remove the spool, the content of the spool is added to Spool 1. You can remove only the last spool in the sequence. |
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Add |
Click to add a section to the currently selected spool. You must select a support section using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Identify GENSEC |
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Renumber |
Click to renumber the spool. |
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Highlight |
Click to highlight the currently selected spool members in the 3D view. |
Click Cancel to close the Framework Spooling window.