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Reference Guide

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FrameWorks Plus Reference Guide 3

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Preface.................................................................................................................................5

What's New in FrameWorks Plus.................................................................................6

FrameWorks Manager....................................................................................................11

Create Project..............................................................................................................13Create Model ..............................................................................................................16Create Drawing File....................................................................................................21Create User Section Table ..........................................................................................23Copy Model ................................................................................................................25Delete Model ..............................................................................................................27Compress Frozen ........................................................................................................28Command Prompt Commands....................................................................................29

Create Project Key-in........................................................................................................ 30Create Model Key-in......................................................................................................... 30Create Drawing File Key-in.............................................................................................. 32Create User Section Library Key-in ................................................................................. 33Create Envelope File Key-in............................................................................................. 34Create SmartPlant Review File Key-in............................................................................. 34Compress Models Key-in .................................................................................................35SDNF Import Key-in ........................................................................................................ 35Verify Model Key-in......................................................................................................... 37Update Clash Envelope Builder Files Key-in................................................................... 38Upgrade Project Key-in .................................................................................................... 38

File .....................................................................................................................................39Open Model ................................................................................................................41FrameWorks Plus Manager ........................................................................................43Return to Pipe Support Modeler.................................................................................43Attach Model ..............................................................................................................44Detach Model..............................................................................................................46Preference Editor ........................................................................................................47

Analytic Report Preferences ............................................................................................. 49Code Parameters Preferences............................................................................................ 50Center of Gravity Report Preferences............................................................................... 50Design Parameters Preferences......................................................................................... 51

Elevation Grid Preferences ............................................................................................... 51Material Report Preferences ............................................................................................. 52Plan Grid Preferences ....................................................................................................... 52Solid Material Report Preferences .................................................................................... 53View Preferences .............................................................................................................. 54Write Analysis Input Preferences ..................................................................................... 54

Section Library ...........................................................................................................55Change Cell File .........................................................................................................56Interactive Section Tables (IST).................................................................................57

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Write Steel Detailing Neutral File..............................................................................58Steel Detailing Neutral File Format .................................................................................. 59Member Criteria.............................................................................................................. 103

Read Steel Detailing Neutral File.............................................................................104Steel Detailing Neutral File Configuration File.............................................................. 107

Write CSD File .........................................................................................................108Read CSD File ..........................................................................................................110Analysis ....................................................................................................................112

Write GTSTRUDL Input ................................................................................................ 112Read GTSTRUDL Results.............................................................................................. 119Write STAAD Input........................................................................................................ 121Read STAAD Results ..................................................................................................... 125LARSA ........................................................................................................................... 127RAM ...............................................................................................................................127SAP2000 ......................................................................................................................... 128

Import Analytical Deck ............................................................................................129Import ModelDraft File ............................................................................................133

Interference Checking...............................................................................................135PML Applications.....................................................................................................137FPL Applications......................................................................................................139Compress FrameWorks Plus Database.....................................................................140Verify Model ............................................................................................................142Save FWP Settings ...................................................................................................147Exit............................................................................................................................148

Settings............................................................................................................................149

Bell............................................................................................................................150Confirm Select Set....................................................................................................150

Select Filter Settings.................................................................................................151Member Attributes....................................................................................................154Member Orientation..................................................................................................156Defaults Linear Members .........................................................................................159

Defaults Linear Members - End Releases....................................................................... 164Defaults Linear Members - Fireproofing........................................................................ 164Defaults Linear Members - Named Groups.................................................................... 167Defaults Linear Members - More Attributes................................................................... 167

Defaults Solid Members ...........................................................................................170AutoName.................................................................................................................172Levels........................................................................................................................174

Member Symbology .................................................................................................177Load Symbology.......................................................................................................178Dynamics ..................................................................................................................181AutoSnap ..................................................................................................................1823rd Party Software ....................................................................................................183

Custom Code Parameters ................................................................................................ 184

View.................................................................................................................................189

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Create View ..............................................................................................................191File (Create View Dialog Box) ....................................................................................... 196Symbology for Linear Members ..................................................................................... 197Symbology for Solid Members....................................................................................... 205

Set View....................................................................................................................208List View ..................................................................................................................209Drop View ................................................................................................................210Modify View.............................................................................................................211

Modify Symbology for Linear Members ........................................................................ 214Modify Symbology for Solid Members .......................................................................... 215

Create Named Groups Symbology ...........................................................................216Modify Named Groups Symbology..........................................................................219Drop Named Groups Symbology .............................................................................222Linear Member Overrides.........................................................................................223

Representation - Attributes ............................................................................................. 225Annotation - Attributes ................................................................................................... 228

Solid Member Overrides...........................................................................................231

Annotation - Attributes ................................................................................................... 233Override Annotation .................................................................................................235Override Double Line Widget ..................................................................................236Freeze View..............................................................................................................237Update Frozen...........................................................................................................242Regenerate ................................................................................................................244Display Frozen..........................................................................................................246Delete Model View...................................................................................................247Delete Frozen View ..................................................................................................248

Tools ................................................................................................................................249

Main..........................................................................................................................250Views ........................................................................................................................251Grids .........................................................................................................................252

Place Plan Grid ............................................................................................................... 253Place Elevation Grid ....................................................................................................... 258Copy Grid ....................................................................................................................... 261Edit Grid Label ............................................................................................................... 262Delete Grid Line ............................................................................................................. 263Delete Grid...................................................................................................................... 263

Place Linear Members ..............................................................................................264Member Connectivity ..................................................................................................... 265Place Beam .....................................................................................................................267Place Column.................................................................................................................. 268Place Column by Two Points.......................................................................................... 269Place Vertical Brace........................................................................................................ 269Place Horizontal Brace ................................................................................................... 270Place Framing Members ................................................................................................. 271Default Member.............................................................................................................. 272Edit Last Placed .............................................................................................................. 273Place Arc......................................................................................................................... 274

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Place 3D Solids.........................................................................................................276Place Slabs ...................................................................................................................... 277Place Wall ....................................................................................................................... 280Place Solid Element ........................................................................................................ 283Place Holes .....................................................................................................................284Solid Cutouts................................................................................................................... 286

Modify Thickness ........................................................................................................... 291Modify Solid Geometry .................................................................................................. 292

Modify ......................................................................................................................293Modify Section ............................................................................................................... 295Modify Name.................................................................................................................. 297Modify CP....................................................................................................................... 298Modify Rotation.............................................................................................................. 299Modify Reflect ................................................................................................................ 300Modify Type ................................................................................................................... 301Modify Orientation Vector ............................................................................................. 301Modify Fireproofing ....................................................................................................... 303Modify Material .............................................................................................................. 306Modify Material Grade ................................................................................................... 306Modify Class................................................................................................................... 308Named Groups ................................................................................................................ 308Modify Additional Attributes ......................................................................................... 311

Manipulate ................................................................................................................314Copy Member ................................................................................................................. 317Move Member................................................................................................................. 319Extend Member............................................................................................................... 320Modify Member End....................................................................................................... 321Rotate Member ............................................................................................................... 322Mirror Member ............................................................................................................... 324Modify Work Point Offset .............................................................................................. 326Modify Offset ................................................................................................................. 330Match TOS/BOS............................................................................................................. 331Join Members.................................................................................................................. 332Split Member ..................................................................................................................332Modify Arc .....................................................................................................................334Extend Member to Intersection....................................................................................... 335Extend Members to Intersection ..................................................................................... 337Delete Member ............................................................................................................... 338

Analytical..................................................................................................................339Create Load Case ............................................................................................................ 340Create Load Combination............................................................................................... 344Place Load....................................................................................................................... 346Edit Load......................................................................................................................... 350Delete Load..................................................................................................................... 354Label Load ...................................................................................................................... 355Modify End Releases ...................................................................................................... 355Label End Releases ......................................................................................................... 356Modify Supports ............................................................................................................. 357Label Supports ................................................................................................................ 358Create Intermediate Node ............................................................................................... 358

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Create Member Specification ......................................................................................... 360Design Attributes......................................................................................................362

Code Parameters .............................................................................................................362Design Parameters .......................................................................................................... 391Member Constraints........................................................................................................ 393

Offshore ....................................................................................................................397Create Rule Based Joint .................................................................................................. 397Create Can....................................................................................................................... 401Modify Can Connection List .......................................................................................... 406Place Jacket..................................................................................................................... 407

Cutbacks ...................................................................................................................412Member Priority.............................................................................................................. 413Compute Cutbacks.......................................................................................................... 413User Cutbacks ................................................................................................................. 416Mitered Cutbacks............................................................................................................ 418SmartCut ......................................................................................................................... 419Uncut Member ................................................................................................................ 422

Utilities ............................................................................................................................423

Linear Material Reports............................................................................................424Linear Report Header Format ......................................................................................... 429Linear Report Data Format ............................................................................................. 431Linear Reports Totals Format ......................................................................................... 442

3D Solids Material Reports ......................................................................................4453D Solid Report Header Format ..................................................................................... 4483D Solid Report Data Format ......................................................................................... 4503D Solid Report Totals Format....................................................................................... 456

Analytic Reports .......................................................................................................458Analytic Reports Header Format .................................................................................... 460

Loads Report Data Format.............................................................................................. 462Releases Report Data Format.......................................................................................... 463Supports Report Data Format ......................................................................................... 464

Center of Gravity Reports.........................................................................................466Center of Gravity Report Header Format ....................................................................... 469Center of Gravity Report Data Format ........................................................................... 470Center of Gravity Report Totals Format ......................................................................... 475

Review Element........................................................................................................477Linear Member's Review Element Parameters ............................................................... 477Solid Member's Review Element Parameters ................................................................. 479

Locate Element By Attributes ..................................................................................481Locate Element By Design/Code Parameters...........................................................484

Review Log File .......................................................................................................485Review Section Library ............................................................................................486Create User Section ..................................................................................................488Steel Detailing ..........................................................................................................492

Place Cross Section......................................................................................................... 493Place Section Elevation................................................................................................... 494Place Section Plan........................................................................................................... 495Drawing Trim Line ......................................................................................................... 496

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Graphic Symbology ........................................................................................................ 497Create Mapping File .................................................................................................499Reference PDS Model ..............................................................................................501Review PDS Clash....................................................................................................503Review PDS Attributes.............................................................................................505

Window to Named PDS Item ...................................................................................506Area Volume Graphics .............................................................................................508

Appendix A: Customizing FrameWorks Plus.............................................................511

Environment Variables .............................................................................................512User Preference Sets.................................................................................................516FrameWorks Plus Settings........................................................................................518Seed Files..................................................................................................................519

Appendix B: PDS and FrameWorks Plus....................................................................521

Setup Information .....................................................................................................522

Intergraph SmartPlant License Manager......................................................................... 522Creating or Inserting a FrameWorks Plus Project .......................................................... 522Creating a Structural Discipline Design Area................................................................. 525Creating a Model in PD_Shell ........................................................................................ 526Creating a Model by ASCII File ..................................................................................... 530Shifting the FrameWorks Plus Global Origin to Match PDS Design Volume............... 533FrameWorks Plus Categories.......................................................................................... 533

FrameWorks Environment........................................................................................535Modeling......................................................................................................................... 536Drawing Environment..................................................................................................... 536Propagation ..................................................................................................................... 537Generate ASCII File ....................................................................................................... 538

Update/Regenerate Frozen View .................................................................................... 539Batch Cutout (PD_Shell) ................................................................................................ 540

FrameWorks Plus and SmartPlant Review...............................................................545FrameWorks Plus and PD_Clash..............................................................................547

Creating Envelope Files.................................................................................................. 547FrameWorks Plus and Material Data Publisher........................................................549

Appendix C: Exporting FrameWorks Plus Projects to SmartPlant 3D...................551

Translator Setup........................................................................................................552Exporting from FrameWorks Plus............................................................................553

Member Criteria.............................................................................................................. 555

Exporting Models from FrameWorks Plus ..................................................................... 556Import Structure Command ......................................................................................557

Import Structure Model................................................................................................... 560

Appendix D: Troubleshooting FrameWorks Plus ......................................................561

Section Libraries.......................................................................................................561Solids ........................................................................................................................562Models ......................................................................................................................563

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Error Messages...............................................................................................................565

Glossary ..........................................................................................................................581

Index................................................................................................................................593

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Preface


PrefaceThis document is the reference guide for FrameWorksPlus. FrameWorks Plusprovides tools for improving the efficiency of a structural engineering project and is athree dimensional product that runs in conjunction with the MicroStation Computer-Aided Design (CAD) package.

TheFrameWorks Plus Reference Guideis an overview of the available productfeatures and provides information on how these features operate. This document isintended for designers, drafters, and engineers who have an effective workingknowledge of the standard MicroStation system and can produce complex drawings.Experience with three-dimensional modeling is useful, but not necessary.

This reference guide provides general information on all commands, as well asinformation on specific parameters that control the processing and results producedby each command. For information on a particular parameter within an individual

command, refer to that command's description. This document is organized accordingto the FrameWorks Plus main menu. The chapters correspond, from left to right, witheach of the main menu's pulldown menus. Likewise, the sections within each of thechapters correspond, from top to bottom, with each of the commands on the differentmenus.

If you are a new FrameWorks Plus user, we recommend that you first read and workthrough theFrameWorks Plus Tutorialor theFrameWorks Plus Metric Tutorial.Thetutorial will introduce you to the interface and many of the main FrameWorks Plusfeatures.

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What's New in FrameWorks Plus

This release of FrameWorks Plus contains the following new features.

Version 8.0.1

The Verify Modelcommand can now be run from a command line. SeeVerify Model Key-in, page 37 for more information. (P3 PB:73896)

You can now import a steel detailing neutral file from a command linekey-in. See SDNF Import Key-in, page 35 for more information. (P2PB:84355)

Clarified the documentation to clearly state that FrameWorks Plus doesnot write packets 30, 40, or 50 to a Steel Detailing Neutral File. (P1PB:62350)

You can now use MicroStation circles when creating arbitrary sectionsand arc members. (P3 PB:50761)

Version 8.0

You can now preview the rotate member and mirror member operations toverify the manipulation is what you want. For more information, seeMirror Member, page 324 andRotate Member, page 322.

Documented the FrameWorks Plus to SmartPlant 3D data translationprocess. For more information, seeAppendix C: Exporting FrameWorksPlus Projects to SmartPlant 3D, page 551.

You can now have the software take into consideration memberfireproofing thickness and piping insulation thickness when placing solidcutouts. For more information, see Solid Cutouts, page 286.

New arguments have been added to the FPL function aecFPL_areaCutOutto accommodate member fireproofing and piping insulation.

Version 7.3

You can now define the location of the named group file in the config.datfile.

A new PDS integrated command displays clash volumes in the model. For

more information, see Area Volume Graphics.

The software can now automatically compress the model database whenexiting by setting a new environment variable. You can also compress allthe models in a project using a new command line command.

You can now search attached models, in addition to the local model, whenusing the Locate Element By Attributescommand.

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The SmartCutcommand can now cutback linear members toFrameWorks Plus solid members.

A new option controls which face does not move when using the ModifyThicknesscommand.

TheOverride Annotation

command now has an option to limit themovement of annotation to be along the member line.

You can now specify a section mapping file when writing a SteelDetailing Neutral File.

The Copy Membercommand has a new option to copy the member nameto the new member.

A new option turns off or on the displaying of out-of-date frozen views inred in the Update Frozenand Regeneratecommands.

Version 7.2

Several new environment variables have been added to the config.dat file.See Environment Variables for more information.

Modifying the delta top-of-steel of a member is now a point-and-clickoperation with the newMatch TOS/BOS, page 331 command.FrameWorks Plus calculates the required delta top-of-steel for a memberbased on where you want the new location to be.

The newPlace Jacket, page 407 command creates an offshore jacket usingthe parameters that you define. You control the section size, slope, numberof piles, and many other parameters.

You can move (override) a double line widget by selecting the linear

member in the model. The new command is called Override Double LineWidgetand is available in both the Viewmenu and the Viewpalette.

You can move (override) member annotation by selecting the member andthe annotation in the model. The new command is called OverrideAnnotationand is available in both the Viewmenu and the Viewpalette.

A frozen view that is out-of-date with its corresponding model view nowappears in red in the Update Frozenand Regeneratecommands.

The ability to read a Steel Detailing Neutral File into a model updatingand adding members as needed. Requires a separate leased product calledSDNF Import.

The SmartCutcommand can now automatically select support membersbased on member cutback priority and a scan tolerance. You also can use aselection set to select target members now.

The Mirror Membercommand now supports mirroring slabs, walls, andgeneric solid members.

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The cutback commands have been moved to their own Cutbackspalette.In addition, the Compute Cutbackscommand can now cutback taperedmembers and members with arbitrary sections.

The Create Can, Modify Can Connection List, and Create Rule BasedJointcommands are now on the new Offshorepalette.

The Modify Thicknessand Modify Solid Geometrycommands havebeen moved from the Modifypalette to the Place 3D Solidspalette.

Version 7.1

FrameWorks Plus can now place rule-based joints on members. You candefine the gap as being between the member center-lines or as beingbetween the member hulls.

FrameWorks Plus now has a Create Cancommand to place intermediateand end cans on members with pipe sections.

FrameWorks Plus now automatically sets and drops model views asneeded when you use the Update Frozenand Regeneratecommands.

We have added a new SmartCutcommand that creates multi-planecutbacks for linear members. The multi-plane cutbacks automaticallyupdate when members are modified and can be applied to any sectionshape including arbitrary sections.

You can now attach and detach multiple models at the same time whenusing the Attach Modeland Detach Modelcommands.

A new environment variable called FW_USER_ESL has been added to theconfig.dat file. This environment variable defines the location of your user

section libraries and corresponding cell libraries. New member attributes are available for both linear and solid members.

The attributes can be assigned at placement or changed after placementusing the new Modify Additional Attributescommand.

The Locate Element By Attributescommand can now search formember using several different criteria, including the new memberattributes.

FrameWorks Plus now has a Create Cancommand to place intermediateand end cans on members with pipe sections.

The format of the Steel Detailing Neutral File has been changed to includemore linear and arc member attributes, a new Packet 22 for holes, andsupport of plates and holes with arcs on the periphery.

The South African and Euro section tables have been updated.

New FPL functions are available. Refer to theFrameWorks PlusProgrammer's Guidefor more information on these new FPL functions.

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FrameWorks Plus 7.1 was compiled using MicroStation/J. This may affectany custom FPL programs that you have.

FrameWorks Plus help is now HTML based.

Version 7.0

You can now optionally copy code and design parameters when you copya member.

The Named Groupsdialog box now has a Control Bycommand tospecify the controlling named after the members have been assigned.

The Place Plan Grid, Place Elevation Grid, and Copy Gridcommandshave a new option to honor the view drawing scale.

Several new FPL functions have been added to FrameWorks Plus. Inaddition, the aecFPL_areaCutOut, aecFPL_queryArc, andaecFPL_queryMember functions have been modified. If you use any of

these three functions in custom FPL applications, you will need to edityour application to include the new arguments then recompile yourapplication.

When creating model views, you can now specify a drawing scale.FrameWorks Plus will then use the drawing scale to correctly size text foryour drawings.

The Create Member Specificationcommand lets you specify the type ofmember (truss, framing, and so forth) and have that member specificationwritten to the analytical input deck.

You can add additional intermediate nodes to a member in FrameWorks

Plus and have those nodes written to the analytical input deck. FrameWorks Plus can now save load cases and load combinations to an

ASCII file. You can then load the same load cases and load combinationsto every model in your project.

You can now define work point offsets by key-in or by a rule.

The ability to map section names between FrameWorks Plus and 3rd partyapplications has been added to improve communications. By mapping theslightly different names for the exact same section in a mapping file, youcan greatly reduce the number of "section not found" errors when workingwith 3rd party applications.

The grade.dat file now tracks the units of individual grades. FrameWorksPlus converts the grade properties when needed. This provides thefreedom to use metric grades in English unit models and English grade inmetric models.

You can now graphically define a load's location on a member.

A new Self-Weight load case type is available.

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The Edit Load dialog box now displays the location of loads on a membermaking it easier to select which load you want to edit.

The Locate Element By Attributescommand can now filter membersbased on creation/modification date and time.

Version 3.2.1

You can now define fractional values for material take-off report weightclasses. FrameWorks Plus now allows you to specify up to six decimalplaces in the weight class definition.

A Compress Frozenview utility has been added to FrameWorksManager.

Improved FrameWorks Plus envelope builder including the addition ofFrameWorks Plus fireproofing be written to the envelope file.

A new OUTA section table.

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FrameWorks ManagerFrameWorksManager is similar to MicroStation Manager but is used to createFrameWorks Plus projects, models, drawing files, and section tables. You can alsouse FrameWorks Manager to copy and delete FrameWorks Plus models. You need tocreate at least one project and one model before you can begin using FrameWorksPlus.

The FrameWorks Manager automatically upgrades a model from a previous versionof FrameWorks Plus to the current version when you try to open that model. If youare running FrameWorks Plus in conjunction with PDS

, you should use the PDS

upgrade function to upgrade projects and models. See the PDS documentation formore information.

Utilities- The Utilitiesmenu provides options to create projects, models, drawingfiles, and section tables. You can also copy and delete FrameWorks Plus modelsusing these commands.

Name -Displays the name of the selected file.

Directory -Displays the current directory.

Files -Displays all files in the active directory that satisfy the file type specified.

Directories -Displays the directories available. You can change directories bydouble-clicking on the directory name.

List Files of Type -Displays the text string used as search criteria to limit the filesdisplayed in the list. The two main filters that FrameWorks Manager uses are *.modfor model files and *.dgnfor drawing files.

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Drives -Displays all the available drives (both local and mounted network drives).

Open -Opens the model (or drawing file) displayed in the Namebox. You can alsoopen files by double-clicking on them in Fileslisting box.

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Create Project

The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Create > Projectcommand createsFrameWorks Plus projects. A FrameWorks Plus project consists of several folders

and files. To organize and manage these files, FrameWorks Plus uses a folderstructure to store the various file types. A project can contain one or severalindividual models.

FrameWorks Plus creates a separate folder for each project you define. This projectfolder can be created anywhere on your computer (do not create your project in theFrameWorks Plus' delivery folder). Beneath this project folder are several subfolders,each containing files of a certain type, but all belonging to the same project. Thesesubfolders are:

\data- The data folder contains the project's config.dat file. The config.dat file

contains the project's customized environment variable settings. The config.dat file iscopied automatically from ..\fwplus\data (the product folder) when the project iscreated. For more information about the environment variables in the config.dat file,seeAppendix A: Customizing FrameWorks Plus, page 511.

\drw- The drawing folder contains 3D design files used in drawing composition.Drawings can be composed in any 3D design file, including the FrameWorks Plusmodel file itself. If a separate drawing file is used, it should be stored in thissubfolder.

\esl- If special nonstandard steel or concrete sections are used on a project, they canbe created and stored in a user section library. These user section libraries are stored

in this subfolder. If you are creating arbitrary sections, the cell library file (ist.cel) isstored here also. The ist.cel file is copied from the ..\fwplus\esl folder to this projectfolder when the project is created.

\frz- When saving frozen views to a separate design file, those design files are storedin this subfolder. This folder is also used to store files generated for the SmartPlant

Review product and to store the interference envelope files generated for the project.

\int- This is the interface subfolder where files used for interfacing FrameWorks Plusto other structural engineering products are stored. These interface files include inputfiles for analysis packages such as GTSTRUDL and STAAD and the Common

Structural Database (CSD) files. Additionally, FrameWorks Plus creates map files inthis folder that are used in the analysis interface process.

\mod- All structural model design and database files for the project are in thissubfolder.

\rpt- The report subfolder is used to store all reports created for models in theproject.

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Project -Specifies the name of the project being created. Project names are limited to14 characters and should not contain embedded spaces or other special characterssuch as, but not limited to, ^%$. However, you can use the underscore (_)character in project names.

Directory -Displays the current folder.

Directories -Displays the available subfolders in the current folder. All availabledrives (both local and mounted network) are displayed at the bottom of the list.

Create -Creates a project in the current folder using the specified project name.

Creating a Project

From the Frameworks Manager dialog box, select the Utilities > Create > Projectcommand to create a new project.

1. Type a project name in the Project field.

2. Specify the folder you want the project in.

Warning

Do not create your project in the FrameWorks Plus delivery folder(c:\win32app\ingr\fwplusby default). If you ever need to remove andre-install FrameWorks Plus, FrameWorks Plus' removal process

deletes the entire delivery folder, including any project's you havecreated there.

3. Click Createto create the project.

Related Topics

Command Prompt Commands, page 29 Compress Frozen, page 28 Copy Model, page 25

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Create Drawing File, page 21 Create Model, page 16 Create Project, page 13 Create User Section Table, page 23 Delete Model, page 27

FrameWorks Manager, page 11

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Create Model

The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Create > Modelcommand creates aFrameWorks Plus model in a project. A FrameWorks Plus model contains up to 22

separate files, including a 3D design file. All FrameWorks Plus commands andfunctions allow you to refer to these model files collectively by using the model name(or the root name of the files) without the file extensions.

FrameWorks Plus keeps the model database files in the model subfolder (\mod) underthe project folder. The files are:

.arc -- contains arc member data .ccp -- contains the custom code parameters information .cpr -- contains steel code parameter information .dgn -- the MicroStation design file .dpr -- contains steel design parameter information .drw -- contains drawing data .fdx -- contains load case table data (index file) .frz -- contains frozen view data .gbd -- contains general bulk data .lcm -- contains load combination data .ldc -- contains load case data .lod -- contains load data .mem -- contains member data .mod -- contains model data .ngv -- contains named group's view records .ovr -- contains linear member override data .ovs -- contains solid member override data .slb -- contains slab data .urd -- contains user data .vdx -- contains load case table data (index file) .vus -- contains view data .wal -- contains solids data

You cannot edit any of these files directly. Editing any of these files manually willcorrupt the model. The only exception to this is the model's MicroStation design file.If the design file should become corrupt in some way, you can get FrameWorks Plusto regenerate the design file. Delete the corrupted design file, and then copy theappropriate seed design file to the model folder. Edit the copied seed design file'sproperties to remove read-only access. Rename the seed design file to the modelname. The next time you open FrameWorks Plus, the database files will automaticallyrepopulate the design file.

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Current Project -Specifies the name of the active project. The model being createdwill be in this project.

Model Name -Specifies the name for the model being created. Model names can beup to 10 characters long and should not contain embedded spaces or other specialcharacters such as, but not limited to, ^%$. However, you can use the underscore(_) character in model names. Model names must be unique for the project (twomodels in the same project cannot have the same name).

Units -Specifies the working units to use for the model (unit for specifying lineardistance).

Force Units -Specifies the force units to use for the model (unit for specifying loadforce).

Model ID -Displays the model ID. Each model in a project has a unique model IDthat FrameWorks Plus assigns and tracks. You can have up to 999 models in aproject.

Standard Section Table -Specifies the main standard section table for this model.

You cannot change the standard section table after the model is created. You canchoose from:

AISC -- American Institute of Steel Construction, 9th edition

AISC63 -- American Institute of Steel Construction, 7th edition

AISC8th -- American Institute of Steel Construction, 8th edition

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AISC_LRFD_3_1 -- American Institute of Steel Construction, Load andResistance Factor Design, 3rd edition, 1st printing.

AUST -- Australian section tables.

AUST04 -- These sections are taken from theBHP Hot Rolled &Structural Steel Products Catalog 2004and the AISC Tables (AustralianInstitute of Steel Construction).

AUST91 -- These sections are taken fromBHP Hot Rolled & StructuralSteel Products Catalog 1991and the AISC Tables (Australian Institute ofSteel Construction).

AUST94 -- These sections are taken from theBHP Hot Rolled &Structural Steel Products Catalog 1994and the AISC Tables (AustralianInstitute of Steel Construction).

BCSA -- These sections are taken from:

BS4: Structural steel sections: Part 1:1980 Specification for hot rolled sections.

Including Amendments 1 (Sept 1981), 2(May 1982) and 3(Feb 1986)

Structural hollow sections: BS4848: Hot rolled structural steel sections Part 2:1975 Hollow sections

Equal and unequal angles: BS4848: Hot rolled structural steel sections Part 4:1972 Equal and unequal angles Including amendments 1(Feb 1974), 2(Oct 1982)and 3(Feb 86)

BRAZIL -- Brazilian section tables

CHINA -- Chinese section tables

CISC_7_2 -- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction,Handbook of SteelConstruction, Seventh Edition - Second Revised Printing (July 2000)

CISC89 -- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, 1989

CISC84 -- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, 1984

EURO -- European section tables

INDIAN -- These sections are taken from the Indian steel sectionshandbook published by the Bureau of Indian Standards.Handbook forStructural Engineers - Indian Steel Sections - SP 6(1)

JAPAN -- Japanese section tables.

MAISC -- American Institute of Steel Construction, metric tables

OTUA -- These sections are taken from the 1989 Office Technique pourl'utilisation de l'Acierdocument. Pipe section's dimensions and weightsare based on ANSI B 36.10-1979. The pipe section names in this table areof the format: 16"X0.375.

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OTUA2 -- These sections are taken from the 1989 Office Technique pourl'utilisation de l'Acierdocument. Pipe section's dimensions and weightsare based on ANSI B 36.10-1979. The pipe section names in this table areof the format: PIP16X0.375.

RUSSIAN -- Russian hot-rolled I, C, and L sections from: GOST 8239-89,

GOST 26020-83; GOST 8240-89; GOST 8509-93; and GOST 8510-86.Some I-sections and channels from: GOST 19425-74, TU 14-2-205-76and TU 14-2-204-76. Rectangular tube from GOST 25577-83. Pipes fromGOST 10704-91, GOST 20295-85, GOST 3262-75, GOST 550-75, GOST8696-74, GOST 8732-74, GOST 8734-74, GOST 9940-81, and GOST9941-81. Round steel bars from GOST 2590-88.

SAISC -- South African section tables

SAISC_Blue7th -- South African section tables

User Section Table- Specifies a user section table for this model. All user sectiontables, if any, in the project's \eslfolder display for selection. You can select anotheruser section table after the model is created if needed.

Third Party Software- Specifies which third party analysis/design software youplan to use for the model. You can change the selection after the model is created ifneeded.

Design Code- Specifies the design code you plan to use for the model. You canchange the selection after the model is created if needed.

Create- Creates the model using the defined parameters without exiting the dialogbox.

OK- Creates the model using the defined parameters then exits the dialog box.

Creating a Model

In the FrameWorks Manager dialog box, change directories to the project you want tocreate the model in, and then select the Utilities > Create > Modelcommand.

1. Type a model name, up to ten characters.

2. Specify the units for the length and force values.

Note

All models in the same project must use identical Master Units (allfeet, all millimeters, and so forth).

3. Select the name of the standard section table library from which you will selectsections for your model.

Caution

FrameWorks Plus does not convert section library units to matchmodel units. FrameWorks Plus assumes that model units and section

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library units are compatible (both are imperial or both are metric). Ifyou attach a metric section library to model that uses imperial units,FrameWorks Plus will read the library sections as inches, notmillimeters. Similarly, an imperial section library attached to a metricmodel will be read as millimeters, not inches.

4. Select the analysis package and the design code you will be using with this model.5. Click Createto create the defined model.

Related Topics

Command Prompt Commands, page 29 Compress Frozen, page 28 Copy Model, page 25 Create Drawing File, page 21 Create Model, page 16 Create Project, page 13 Create User Section Table, page 23

Delete Model, page 27 FrameWorks Manager, page 11

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Create Drawing File

The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Create > Drawingcommand creates adrawing file in the current project. The active FrameWorks Manager folder must be

either the project folder or the project's \drwsubfolder before FrameWorks Plus willallow you to create a drawing file. FrameWorks Plus drawings can be created in any3D MicroStation file. However, for drawing management purposes, we recommendthat you create or compose your construction drawings in a separate design filecreated specifically for the drawings of a particular project: the drawing file.

Drawing files are kept in the project's drawing (\drw) subfolder.

Current Project- Displays the name of the current project. The drawing file beingcreated belongs to this project.

Drawing Name- Specifies a name for the drawing file being created. Drawing filenames are limited to 20 characters and should not contain embedded spaces or other

special characters such as, but not limited to, ^%$. However, you can use theunderscore (_) character in drawing names.

Units- Specifies the working units for the drawing file. The drawing file should usethe same unit type (imperial or metric) as the models in the project.

Create- Creates a drawing file in the current project without exiting the dialog box.

OK- Creates a drawing file in the current project then exits the dialog box.

Creating a Drawing File

1. Select the Utilities > Create > Drawingcommand.

2. Type the name of the drawing file you want to create, and specify the units. Themaster units specified here should be the same as those used for model databasesin this project.

3. Click Createto create the drawing file.

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Note

When you create a drawing file, your current folder must be a valid projectfolder or a valid \drwsubfolder.

Related Topics

Command Prompt Commands, page 29 Compress Frozen, page 28 Copy Model, page 25 Create Drawing File, page 21 Create Model, page 16 Create Project, page 13 Create User Section Table, page 23 Delete Model, page 27 FrameWorks Manager, page 11

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Create User Section Table

The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Create > Section Tablecommand creates usersection tables. If you plan to use nonstandard sections in the structural model, you

should create a user section library file to store these sections. If you plan to use onlystandard sections from one of the delivered standard section libraries, you do not needto create a user section library (although you can create a user section library at anytime if you should later change your mind).

User section library files are stored in the project's \eslsubfolder, for example:c:\struct\project\esl, by default. However, you can store the user section librariesanywhere and use the FW_USER_ESL environment variable to define the location.For more information, seeAppendix A: Customizing FrameWorks Plus, page 511.

Note

The folder path and file name for the user section library is limited to 119characters.

Current Project -Displays the name of the current project. The section table beingcreated will belong to this project.

Section Table Name -Specifies a name for the section table being created. Sectiontable names are limited to 15 characters.

Units -Specifies the working units for the section table. The section table should usethe same unit type (imperial or metric) as the models in the project.

Caution

FrameWorks Plus does not convert section library units to match modelunits. FrameWorks Plus assumes that model units and section library unitsare compatible (both are imperial or both are metric). If you attach ametric section library to model that uses imperial units, FrameWorks Plusreads the library sections as inches, not millimeters. Similarly, an imperialsection library attached to a metric model will be read as millimeters, notinches.

Create -Creates a section table in the current project.

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OK -Creates a section table in the current project, and then exits the dialog box.

Creating a User Section Table

1. Select the Utilities > Create > Section Tablecommand from the menu bar.

2. Type a table name.

3. Select the units for the section library.

4. Click Createto create the section library.

Note

When you create a section table, your current folder must be a validproject folder or a valid \eslsubfolder.

FrameWorks Plus creates an empty section library in the project's \eslsubfolder. Thislibrary can be attached to a model database using the Section Librarycommand. TheCreate User Sectioncommand is used to create sections in this library. For moreinformation, see Section Library, page 55 and Create User Section, page 488.

Related Topics

Change Cell File, page 56 Command Prompt Commands, page 29 Compress Frozen, page 28 Copy Model, page 25 Create Drawing File, page 21 Create Model, page 16 Create Project, page 13 Create User Section Table, page 23 Create User Section, page 488 Delete Model, page 27 FrameWorks Manager, page 11 Interactive Section Tables (IST), page 57 Review Section Library, page 486 Save FWP Settings, page 147 Section Library, page 55

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Copy Model

The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Copy > Modelcommand copies a model toanother model name in the same project or from one FrameWorks Plus project to

another project. You can use this command to create models from a seed model youhave created.

FrameWorks Plus uses the following rules when copying a model.

The Fromand Tomodels cannot have the same name if you are copyingthe model within the same FrameWorks Plus project.

If the Tomodel exists, you must confirm that you want to overwrite theexisting model. When you overwrite the existing model, the existingmodel's Model ID is used for the newly copied model's Model ID. Youcannot overwrite an existing model that is open in FrameWorks Plus or is

actively attached to an open model. If the Tomodel name does not exist,FrameWorks Plus copies the model and assigns a new unique Model ID. Ifyou use Model ID or Model Name to AutoName your FrameWorks Plusmembers, FrameWorks Plus renames the members with the new Model IDor Model Name.

You can copy models only within or to another FrameWorks Plus project's\mod folder. You cannot copy a model to a "generic" folder.

If the model has a user section library attached, you need to copy the usersection library to the new project's \esl folder.

FrameWorks Plus removes all the Frommodel's attached models and

frozen file associations from the Tomodel.

If you copy a model to another project, FrameWorks Plus removes allNamed Group information from the Tomodel's members. FrameWorksPlus also removes any Named Group symbology definitions and removesNamed Groups from default member attributes.

From- Specifies the model you want to copy.

To- Specifies the new location and name for the From model.

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OK- Copies the specified model.

Cancel- Exits the command without copying the model.

Related Topics

Command Prompt Commands, page 29 Compress Frozen, page 28 Copy Model, page 25 Create Drawing File, page 21 Create Model, page 16 Create Project, page 13 Create User Section Table, page 23 Delete Model, page 27 FrameWorks Manager, page 11

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Delete Model

The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Delete > Modelcommand deletes the specifiedmodel from a project. You cannot delete a model that is open in FrameWorks Plus or

is attached to an open model.

Warning

You cannot recover a model that has been deleted.

Delete- Type in the path to and the name of the model to delete. Make sure youinclude the .mod extension.

Browse- Activates a dialog box that you can use to specify the model to delete.

OK -Deletes the specified model.

Cancel -Exits the dialog box without deleting the model.

Related Topics

Command Prompt Commands, page 29

Compress Frozen, page 28 Copy Model, page 25 Create Drawing File, page 21 Create Model, page 16 Create Project, page 13 Create User Section Table, page 23 Delete Model, page 27 FrameWorks Manager, page 11

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Compress Frozen

The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Compress Frozencommand automaticallyopens all MicroStation design files in the \frz subfolder, runs the MicroStation

Compress Design File command on the file, and then closes the design file.

Freeze Files- Lists all MicroStation design files in the project's \frz subfolder thatwill be compressed. This list is display-only information.

Browse- Activates a dialog box that you can use to specify the frz subfolder tocompress.

OK- Compresses all design files displayed in the list.

Cancel- Exits the dialog box without compressing the design files.

Related Topics

Command Prompt Commands, page 29 Compress Frozen, page 28 Copy Model, page 25 Create Drawing File, page 21 Create Model, page 16 Create Project, page 13 Create User Section Table, page 23 Delete Frozen View, page 248

Delete Model, page 27 Display Frozen, page 246 FrameWorks Manager, page 11 Freeze View, page 237 Regenerate, page 244 Update Frozen, page 242

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Command Prompt Commands

FrameWorks Plus supports several command prompt key-in commands for creatingprojects, models, drawing files, section libraries, SmartPlantReview files, and

envelope file generation.

These command prompt commands should be run in a Command Prompt window(commonly referred to as a DOS prompt.)

Notes

You must set the FW_PRODUCT environment variable before you cancreate models using the command line key-in. For more information, seeEnvironment Variables, page 512.

You must set the MS system environment variable to the path where you

install MicroStation before you can use command prompt commands onthe Windows 2000 operating system. For example,MS=C:\Bentley\Program\MicroStation.

Related Topics

Command Prompt Commands, page 29 Compress Models Key-in, page 35 Create Drawing File Key-in, page 32 Create Envelope File Key-in, page 34 Create Model Key-in, page 30 Create Project Key-in, page 30 Create SmartPlant Review File Key-in, page 34 Create User Section Library Key-in, page 33 SDNF Import Key-in, page 35 Update Clash Envelope Builder Files Key-in, page 38 Upgrade Project Key-in, page 38 Verify Model Key-in, page 37

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Create Project Key-in1. Go to the directory under which you want to create the project (for example

c:\struct). The project can be created under the FrameWorks Plus productdirectory (..\fwplus). However, we advise against this as the files may be deleted

if FrameWorks Plus is reinstalled later.2. Type directory\fwplus\bin\creproj projname, whereprojnameis the name of the

project to create (alphanumeric, up to 14 characters long, no embedded blanks)and directoryis the directory where FrameWorks Plus is located.

For example, if FrameWorks Plus is installed in the c:\win32app\ingrdirectoryand you want to create a project calledproject1, you would key inc:\win32app\ingr\fwplus\bin\creproj project1.

Create Model Key-in

Note

You must set the FW_PRODUCT environment variable before you cancreate models using the command line key-in.

1. Change directories to the model subdirectory for the project (..\projname\mod).

2. Type directory\fwplus\bin\cremodwhere directoryis the directory whereFrameWorks Plus resides on your hard drive. For example, if FrameWorks Plus isinstalled on c:\win32app\ingryou would key-inc:\win32app\ingr\fwplus\bin\cremod.

3. Enter Structural Model Name:

Type the name for the model. The name can be any valid alphanumeric name, upto 10 characters, but must be unique for this project.

4. Enter Units of Length (Master Units):

Specify length units to use for the model by keying in the appropriate unit code(for example,Ffor feet).

Note

All models within a single project must use identical Master Units.

5. Enter Units of Force:

Specify the force units to use for the model by keying in the appropriate unit code(for example,Nfor Newtons).

6. Enter Standard Engineering Section Library Name:

Key in the name of the standard section library for your model. The followingsection libraries are available: aisc, aisc_lrfd_3_1, aisc8th, aisc63, aust, aust91,

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aust94, bcsa, brazil, china, cisc, cisc89, cisc_7_2, euro, indian, japan, maisc, otua,otua2, russian, saisc, and saisc_blue7th.

Caution

FrameWorks Plus does not convert section library units to match

model units. FrameWorks Plus assumes that model units and sectionlibrary units are compatible (both are imperial or both are metric). Ifyou attach a metric section library to model that uses imperial units,FrameWorks Plus will read the library sections as inches, notmillimeters. Similarly, an imperial section library attached to a metricmodel will be read as millimeters, not inches.

7. Enter User Section Library Name:

If a user standard section library is to be used, key in the name. If you are notgoing to use a user standard section library, press RETURN.

8. Select a third party software:

Select which third party software to use as default.

9. Select a design code:

Select which design code to use as default.

You can also create model using a single command line statement. The syntax is:

cremod modelname mu force_units section_library user_section_library3rd_party_software design_code

Where:

modelnameis the name of the model you want to create.

muis the master unit you want to use for the model. You must key ineitherFfor feet,Ifor inches,Mfor meters, orMMfor millimeters.

force unitsis the unit of force for loads. You must key in eitherKIPSkilopound,LBSfor pounds, kNfor kiloNewtons, orNfor Newtons.

section libraryis the standard section library. You must key in one of thefollowing: aisc, aisc_lrfd_3_1, aisc8th, aisc63, aust, aust91, aust94, bcsa,brazil, china, cisc, cisc89, cisc_7_2, euro, indian,japan, maisc, otua,otua2, russian,saisc, orsaisc_blue7th

user section libraryis the name of the user section library. Key in noneifyou do not want to assign a user section library at creation.

3rd party softwareis the name of the analysis and design software youwill be using on the model. You can change this after the model is createdif needed. Key in either STAADor GTSTRUDL

design codeis the design code you will be using. You can change thisafter the model is created if needed.

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For GTSTRUDL, the design codes are:ASD9, BS5950, LRFD1, NF83,orTOWER2

For STAAD, the design codes are:AISC-ASDorAISC-LRFD

Create Drawing File Key-in1. Change directories to the drawing subdirectory for the project you are working on

..\projname\drw).

2. Type directory\fwplus\bin\credrawwhere directoryis the directory whereFrameWorks Plus resides on your system.

3. Enter Drawing Name:

Type the name of the drawing file. The name can be alphanumeric and up to 20characters long, but should be unique for this project to avoid overwriting existing

drawings.4. Enter Units of Length (Master Units):

Specify the units for the drawing by keying in the appropriate unit code. Thisspecifies the length Master Units in the drawing design file.

Note

The master units specified here should be the same as those used formodel databases in this project.

FrameWorks Plus creates an empty 3D design file from the drawing seed files. This

file is then ready for use with the Drawing Composition utility.

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Create User Section Library Key-in1. Change directories to the project's \eslsubdirectory.

2. Type directory\fwplus\bin\creistwhere directoryis the directory whereFrameWorks Plus is installed.

3. Enter Section Library Name:

Type a name for your user section library, up to 15 characters with no embeddedblanks or extension.

4. Enter Units of Length (for Section Properties)

Select the units to be used for specification of the section geometry. The unitschosen need not be the same as the model file Master Units.

Caution

FrameWorks Plus does not convert section library units to matchmodel units. FrameWorks Plus assumes that model units and sectionlibrary units are compatible (both are imperial or both are metric). Ifyou attach a metric section library to model that uses imperial units,FrameWorks Plus will read the library sections as inches, notmillimeters. Similarly, an imperial section library attached to a metricmodel will be read as millimeters, not inches.

FrameWorks Plus creates an empty section library in the project's \eslsubdirectory.This library can be attached to a model database using the Section Library command.The Create User Section command is used to create sections in this library. For moreinformation, see Section Library, page 55 and Create User Section, page 488. You

can also use Interactive Section Tables (IST) to create sections and section libraries.

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Create Envelope File Key-in

You can create envelope files for interference checking using a command line key-in.The command syntax is:

prod_dir\bin\fwenvel proj_dir\mod\modelfile.dgnproj_dir\frz\envfile.env

where prod_dir is the directory where FrameWorks Plus is loaded. For example:c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus.

proj_dir is the directory that contains the FrameWorks Plus project. For example:c:\struct\project.

If the envfile.env file exists, FrameWorks Plus overwrites the existing file with thenewly created file.

When creating envelope files, be careful not to set the stroking tolerance so low as to

cause circular holes and solids to have more than 95 vertices. PDS does not supportmore than 95 vertices when creating envelopes.

Create SmartPlant Review File Key-in

You can create 3D isometric frozen views (capable of being read by SmartPlantReview) using a command line key-in. If you have used Intergraph's PDS products,this is similar to Batch Propagate. The command syntax is:

prod_dir\bin\fwprpgat proj_dir\mod\modelfile.dgnproj_dir\frz\freezefile.prp -ALL -UG -LABEL

where prod_dir is the directory where FrameWorks Plus is loaded. For example:c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus.

proj_dir is the directory that contains the FrameWorks Plus project. For example:c:\struct\project.

The -ALL switch causes attached reference files be included.

The -UG switch causes user graphics be included.

The -LABEL switch creates the .dri and .drv files.

Note

In order for this batch command to work correctly, the first 3D view youcreate in your model needs to be a 3D Isometric view with Surfacerepresentation. If no 3D isometric view exists in the model, the utilitycreates a temporary view using the default isometric settings.

If the prp file that this command line key-in creates is deleted, the next time you runthis command line command you will receive an error in your system's temp folder

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indicating that the frozen view record had to be deleted. Simply run this commandline again after receiving the error to re-create the prp file.

The new binary files can only be generated using PDS batch propagation.

Compress Models Key-in

You can compress all the model databases in a project by using a single commandline statement. This command line utility compresses all the files in the modeldatabase. Use the File > Compress Database command if you want to compress onlycertain files in the model database. The syntax for this utility is:

FWbatchCompress path_to_proj [log_file]

Where:

path_to_projis the folder path to the FrameWorks Plus project. Examples

of the correct syntax include: c:\myproj\, c:\myproj\mod, andc:\myproj\mod\.

log_fileis the path to and the filename for the log file. If you do notspecify a log_file path and name, the software creates a log file calledbatchCompress.log in the main project folder. Examples of the correctsyntax include: c:\temp\CompressLog.log.

Syntax Example:

c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus\bin\FWbatchCompress c:\users\myproj\c:\temp\FWbatchCompress.log

SDNF Import Key-in

The SDNF Importcommand line reads a formatted ASCII file to add and updatemembers in FrameWorks Plus. This command reads: Packet 00 - Title Packet, Packet10 - Linear Member Packet, Packet 20 - Plate Element Packet, Packet 22 - HoleElement Packet, and Packet 60 - Arc Member Packet. All other packets in the SteelDetailing Neutral File (SDNF) are ignored.

This command uses a configuration file, calledsdnfin.ini,to define settings and other

default information. For more information about the configuration file, see SteelDetailing Neutral File Configuration File.

This command can only be run from a command line prompt, it cannot be run fromPD Shell. No PDS or FWP license seat is taken during processing.

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Caution

As with all operations that affect the model database, do not read a steeldetailing neutral file into your model until you have a current backup ofthe model.

Notes You must lease and install SDNF Importfrom Intergraph Process, Power

& Marine to activate this command.

Cutbacks are not read from the SDNF. You need to run a cutbac

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