Custom ComponentsIan Coats – Product Specialist

Citius • Altius • FortiusCitius • Altius • Fortius

Swifter, Higher, StrongerSwifter, Higher, Stronger

Swifter…Swifter…

Uses the same interface as the system componentsUses the same interface as the system componentsEasy to find in the component catalogEasy to find in the component catalog

Takes productivityTakes productivityto a new levelto a new level

Higher…Higher…

Can be simpleCan be simpleor parametricor parametric

Stronger…Stronger…

Olympic DisciplinesComponent Types

ConnectionsConnections

Primary MemberPrimary Member

Secondary MemberSecondary Member

ConnectionConnection

ConnectionsConnections

Bolted Moment Tee 2

Built Up Plate Seat

Offset Beam Clips(Bolted or Welded)

DetailsDetails

Primary MemberPrimary Member

DetailDetail

Primary MemberPrimary Member

PositionPositionPositionPosition

DetailDetail

DetailsDetailsOutrigger(Angles or Plate)

Dog Bone(Reduced Flanges)

Rat Holes

SSDA Web Slot

Safety Holes(Column and Beam)

PartsParts

Model SpaceModel Space

Independent PartsIndependent Parts

One or Two One or Two PositionsPositions

PartsPartsJoist

Beam and PlateLintels

Lintels (Single,Double or Triple)

SeamsSeams

Primary MemberPrimary Member

Secondary Secondary MemberMember

First First PositionPosition

Second Second PositionPosition

SeamsSeamsComposite Slab

Chevron Bracing

Roof Frames

Bay Fillers

Becoming an OlympianTraining for Custom Component Gold!

Component Types: Connections• Step 1: Getting into Shape

Component Types: Details• Step 2: Training and discipline

Component Types: Parts• Step 3: Becoming an

Athlete

Component Types: Seams• Step 4: Making the Olympics

Going for Gold!Going for Gold!• Formulas can read and write anythingFormulas can read and write anything

Going for Gold!Going for Gold!

ModelModelPropertiesProperties

Going for Gold!Going for Gold!• Template Output

• Any User Defined Attribute

Hints and TipsHints and Tips

• Start smallStart small• Save and backup regularlySave and backup regularly• Be disciplined about labelsBe disciplined about labels• Make graphics for the interfaceMake graphics for the interface• Test in different scenariosTest in different scenarios

• (sloping, skewed)(sloping, skewed)

Want to know more?Want to know more?• Extranet videos

• Discussion Forum

• Technical Support

• Advanced Training

Advanced TrainingAdvanced Training• Import / Export (BIM, CNC, MIS)• AutoConnection / AutoDefaults

• Custom Components• Drawing and Report Templates• Drawing Layouts

• Interface Customization (.inp files)• Scripting Macros

• Drawing Classifiers and Cloning

• Open Session

Thank You