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Custom Components
Ian Coats – Product Specialist
Citius • Altius • Fortius
Swifter, Higher, Stronger
Swifter…
Easy to find in the component catalog
Uses the same interface as the system components
Higher…
Takes productivity
to a new level
Stronger…
Can be simple
or parametric
Olympic Disciplines
Component Types
Connections
Connection
Secondary Member
Primary Member
Connections
Bolted Moment Tee 2
Built Up Plate Seat
Offset Beam Clips
(Bolted or Welded)
Details
Detail
Detail
Position
Position
Primary Member
Primary Member
Details
Outrigger
(Angles or Plate)
Dog Bone
(Reduced Flanges)
Rat Holes
SSDA Web Slot
Safety Holes
(Column and Beam)
Parts
Independent Parts
One or Two
Positions
Model Space
Parts
Joist
Lintels (Single,
Double or Triple)
Beam and Plate
Lintels
Seams
Primary Member
First
Position
Second
Position
Secondary
Member
Seams
Composite Slab
Chevron Bracing
Roof Frames
Bay Fillers
Becoming an Olympian
Training 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!
• Formulas can read and write anything
Going for Gold!
Model
Properties
Going for Gold!
• Template Output
• Any User Defined Attribute
Hints and Tips
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Start small
Save and backup regularly
Be disciplined about labels
Make graphics for the interface
Test in different scenarios
• (sloping, skewed)
Want to know more?
• Extranet videos
• Discussion Forum
• Technical Support
• Advanced Training
Advanced 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