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 CONTENTS

1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Aim ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Objectives .......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Prerequisites ..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Course Structure............................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Using this guide ................................................................................................................................ 9
1.6 Setting up the Training Course ..................................................................................................... 10
2 General Principles.................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Overview of Structural Catalogues & Specifications .................................................................. 11
2.2 Catalogue and Specification Hierarchy ........................................................................................ 11
2.3 AVEVA E3D Model to AVEVA Catalogue Cross Referencing .................................................... 12
2.4 Elements and Component Definitions .......................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 Catalogues................................................................................................................................. 13
2.4.2 Specifications............................................................................................................................. 14
2.4.3 The Paragon Interface ............................................................................................................... 15
3 Structural Profiles .................................................................................................................. 17
3.1 Overview of Structural Profiles ..................................................................................................... 17
3.2 Catalogue Hierarchy for Profiles ................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Generic Types (GTYPE) ................................................................................................................. 18
3.4 Creating Structural Profiles – A Worked Example ...................................................................... 19
3.4.1 Login to AVEVA Catalogue ....................................................................................................... 19
3.4.2 Create the Catalogue Administrative Elements ......................................................................... 20
3.4.3 Set the Reference Data Storage Area ....................................................................................... 21
3.4.4 Create the Profile Category and Name the Reference Elements ............................................. 22
3.4.5 Specify the Profile Parameters and Details ............................................................................... 24
3.4.6 Modify the Profile Data Set ........................................................................................................ 27
3.4.7 Create the Profile Geometry Set ............................................................................................... 29
3.4.8 Create the Profile Pline Set ....................................................................................................... 41
3.4.9 Create the Additional Profile Sizes ............................................................................................ 43
3.4.10 Create the Profile Specification ................................................................................................. 47
3.4.11 Test the Profiles in AVEVA E3D Model ..................................................................................... 49
Exercise 1 ...................................................................................................................................... 50
4 Design Parameters and Non-Prismatic Profiles .................................................................. 53
4.1 Design Parameters ......................................................................................................................... 53
4.1.1 Setting Design Parameters in Paragon ..................................................................................... 53
4.1.2 Use of Design Parameters for Structural Profiles...................................................................... 54
4.2 Non-Prismatic Profiles ................................................................................................................... 55
4.3 Creating a Non-Prismatic Profile with Design Parameters – A Worked Example .................... 56
4.3.1 Create and Set the Reference Data Storage Area .................................................................... 56
4.3.2 Create the Profile Category and Name the Reference Elements ............................................. 57
4.3.3 Specify the Profile Parameters and Details ............................................................................... 57
4.3.4 Modify the Profile Data Set ........................................................................................................ 58
4.3.5 Create the Profile Geometry Set ............................................................................................... 59
4.3.7 Create the Pline Set .................................................................................................................. 61
4.3.8 Create the Profile Specification ................................................................................................. 61
4.3.9 Test the Non-prismatic Profile in AVEVA E3D Model ............................................................... 62
4.4 Thickness of Tapered Parts in Non-prismatic Profiles ............................................................... 62
Exercise 2 ...................................................................................................................................... 63
5 Structural Section Fittings .................................................................................................... 65
5.1 Overview of Section Fittings ......................................................................................................... 65
5.2 Catalogue Hierarchy for Section Fittings ..................................................................................... 65
5.3 Axis Systems and Extrusions ....................................................................................................... 66
5.3.1 Axis Systems ............................................................................................................................. 66
5.3.2 Extrusions .................................................................................................................................. 67
5.4 Creating Section Fittings – A Worked Example .......................................................................... 68
5.4.1 Sketch the Section Fitting .......................................................................................................... 69
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5.4.2 Create the Administrative Elements .......................................................................................... 70

5.4.3 Create the Section Fitting Category, Fitting and Storage Elements.......................................... 70
5.4.4 Specify the Section Fitting Parameters and Details .................................................................. 71
5.4.5 Modify the Section Fitting Data Set ........................................................................................... 71
5.4.6 Set the Model Parameters ......................................................................................................... 72
5.4.7 Create the Section Fitting Point Set .......................................................................................... 72
5.4.8 Create the Section Fitting Geometry Sets ................................................................................. 75
5.4.9 Create the Additional Section Fittings with Different Parameter Values ................................... 79
5.4.10 Create the Section Fitting Specification .................................................................................... 80
5.4.11 Test the Section Fittings in AVEVA E3D Model ........................................................................ 81
Exercise 3 ...................................................................................................................................... 83
6 Structural Panel Fittings ........................................................................................................ 85
6.1 Overview of Panel Fittings ............................................................................................................. 85
6.2 Catalogue Hierarchy for Panel Fittings ........................................................................................ 85
6.3 Axis System..................................................................................................................................... 86
6.4 Creating Panel Fittings – A Worked Example .............................................................................. 86
6.4.1 Sketch the Panel Fitting ............................................................................................................. 87
6.4.2 Create the Administrative Elements .......................................................................................... 87
6.4.3 Creating the Panel Fitting Category, Fitting and Storage Elements.......................................... 88
6.4.4 Specify the Panel Fitting Parameters and Details ..................................................................... 88
6.4.5 Modify the Panel Fitting Data Set .............................................................................................. 89
6.4.6 Set the Model Parameters ......................................................................................................... 90
6.4.7 Create the Panel Fitting Point Set ............................................................................................. 90
6.4.8 Create the Panel Fitting Geometry Sets .................................................................................... 91
6.4.9 Creating Additional Panel Fittings with Different Parameter Values ......................................... 93
6.4.10 Create the Panel Fitting Specification ....................................................................................... 94
6.4.11 Test the Panel Fittings in AVEVA E3D Model ........................................................................... 96
Exercise 4 ...................................................................................................................................... 97
7 Structural Joints..................................................................................................................... 99
7.1 Overview of Structural Joints ........................................................................................................ 99
7.2 Catalogue Hierarchy for Joints ..................................................................................................... 99
7.3 Joint Origin, Axes and Orientation ............................................................................................. 100
7.4 Creating Structural Joints – A Worked Example ....................................................................... 100
7.4.1 Sketch the Joint ....................................................................................................................... 101
7.4.2 Create the Administrative Elements ........................................................................................ 101
7.4.3 Create the Joint Category, Joint and Storage Elements ......................................................... 102
7.4.4 Specify the Joint Parameters and Details ............................................................................... 102
7.4.5 Modify the Joint Data Set ........................................................................................................ 103
7.4.6 Set the Model Parameters ....................................................................................................... 103
7.4.7 Create the Joint Negative (-ve) Geometry Set ........................................................................ 104
7.4.8 Create the Joint Pline Set ........................................................................................................ 106
7.4.9 Create the Joint Point Set ........................................................................................................ 106
7.4.10 Specification Hierarchy for Joints ............................................................................................ 108
7.4.11 Test the Joint in AVEVA E3D Model ....................................................................................... 110
Exercise 5 .................................................................................................................................... 111
Exercise 6 .................................................................................................................................... 112
8 Catalogues Elements for Hole Management ..................................................................... 113
8.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 113
8.2 Fixings ........................................................................................................................................... 113
8.3 Catalogue Configuration for Standard Hole Types ................................................................... 113
8.3.1 Positive Geometry for Virtual Hole Extrusion .......................................................................... 113
8.3.2 Point Sets ................................................................................................................................ 114
8.3.3 Data Sets ................................................................................................................................. 114
8.3.4 Data Sets for Extra Material in Extended Hole Types ............................................................. 114
8.4 Hole Selection Tables for Penetrations ...................................................................................... 114
8.5 Creating a Standard Hole – A Worked Example ........................................................................ 116
8.5.1 Sketch the Fitting ..................................................................................................................... 116
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8.5.2 Create the Administrative Elements ........................................................................................ 116

8.5.3 Create the Category, Fitting and Storage Elements................................................................ 116
8.5.4 Specifying the Parameters and Details ................................................................................... 117
8.5.5 Modify the Data Set ................................................................................................................. 117
8.5.6 Set the Model Parameters ....................................................................................................... 118
8.5.7 Create the Positive Geometry Set ........................................................................................... 118
8.5.8 Create the Negative Geometry Set ......................................................................................... 120
8.5.9 Create the Point Set ................................................................................................................ 121
8.5.10 Create the GPART................................................................................................................... 122
8.5.11 Test the Hole in AVEVA E3D Model........................................................................................ 126
8.6 Creating a Hole with Extra Material – A Worked Example ........................................................ 127
8.6.1 Copy and Re-name the STCA ................................................................................................. 127
8.6.2 Specifying the Details .............................................................................................................. 127
8.6.3 Modify the Data Set ................................................................................................................. 128
8.6.4 Modify the Positive Geometry Set ........................................................................................... 128
8.6.5 The Negative Geometry and Point Sets .................................................................................. 130
8.6.6 Modify the SDTE Rtext attribute .............................................................................................. 130
8.6.7 Add a New GPART .................................................................................................................. 130
8.6.8 Test the Hole in AVEVA E3D Model........................................................................................ 132
Exercise 7 .................................................................................................................................... 133
8.7 Creating Fittings for Managed Fitting Holes – A Worked Example ......................................... 134
8.7.1 Sketch the Fitting ..................................................................................................................... 134
8.7.2 Create the Administrative Elements ........................................................................................ 134
8.7.3 Create the Category, Fitting and Storage Elements................................................................ 135
8.7.4 Specifying the Parameters and Details ................................................................................... 135
8.7.5 Modify the Data Set ................................................................................................................. 136
8.7.6 Set the Model Parameters ....................................................................................................... 136
8.7.7 Create the Point Set ................................................................................................................ 137
8.7.8 Create the Positive Geometry Set ........................................................................................... 137
8.7.9 Create the Negative Geometry Set ......................................................................................... 139
8.7.10 Create the GPART................................................................................................................... 139
8.7.11 Create the Selection Table ...................................................................................................... 141
8.7.12 Test the Fitting Hole in AVEVA E3D Model ............................................................................. 144
9 Panels Specs., Plotfiles, Structural Materials, etc. ........................................................... 145
9.1 Panel Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 145
9.2 Plotfiles for Specification Components...................................................................................... 146
9.3 Structural Material ........................................................................................................................ 147
9.3.1 Creating Material Elements ..................................................................................................... 147
9.3.2 Alternative Methods of Inputting Material Data ....................................................................... 149
9.4 Joints for Non-Perpendicular Attached Members ..................................................................... 150
9.4.1 Specifying the direction of a Ppoint ......................................................................................... 151
Standard AVEVA Profile Gtypes ............................................................................................... 153
Generic Type: BOX .................................................................................................................................. 153
Generic Type: ANG .................................................................................................................................. 154
Generic Type: BSC .................................................................................................................................. 155
Generic Type: BEAM ............................................................................................................................... 156
Generic Type: TUBE ................................................................................................................................ 157
Generic Type: TEE ................................................................................................................................... 158
Generic Type: DINI................................................................................................................................... 159
Generic Type: DINU ................................................................................................................................. 160
Generic Type: DINT ................................................................................................................................. 161
Generic Type: CHAN ............................................................................................................................... 162
Standard Pline Abbreviations.................................................................................................... 163
Alternative Cataloge Hierarchies .............................................................................................. 165
Profiles – Example 1 ................................................................................................................................ 165
Profiles – Example 2 ................................................................................................................................ 165
Fittings ...................................................................................................................................................... 166
Joints ........................................................................................................................................................ 166

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 CHAPTER 1

1 Introduction

Structural profiles, fittings and joints are all catalogue elements in AVEVA Plant products. This training guide
explains how to create the catalogue components and specifications in AVEVA Catalogue, so that they may
be accessed in the Model module of AVEVA Everything3D™ (AVEVA E3D™), for each component type.

1.1 Aim

The aim of this training guide is to provide knowledge and skills that will enable designers to create, modify,
and manage structural catalogues and specifications.

1.2 Objectives

• Introduce the General Principles of Structural Cats & Specs.

• Create Structural Profiles and specifications for them.

• Create Section fittings and specifications for them.

• Create Panel fittings and specifications for them.

• Create Joints and specifications for them.

• Create Fittings for Hole Management.

1.3 Prerequisites

Trainees should have completed the AVEVA E3D Structural Modelling training course and have experience
in designing structures using AVEVA E3D.

1.4 Course Structure

Training will consist of oral and visual presentations, demonstrations and set exercises. Each workstation
will have a training project, populated with model objects. This will be used by the trainees to practice their
methods, and complete the set exercises.

1.5 Using this guide

Certain text styles are used to indicate special situations throughout this document, here is a summary.

Menu pull downs and button press actions are indicated by bold dark turquoise text.

Information the user has to Key-in will be in bold red text.

Annotation for trainees benefit:

Refer to other documentation

System prompts will be bold and italic in inverted commas i.e. 'Choose function'

Example files or inputs will be in the courier new font, colours and styles used as before.

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1.6 Setting up the Training Course

Login to AVEVA Catalogue using the details provided by the Trainer. They will typically be as shown below:

Project: TRA (Training)

Username: A.STEELMAN

Password: A

MDB: A-STRUCTURAL

Click the Paragon tile.

Select Training > Setup from the main menu to display the Training Setup form. Navigate to the
Structural tab.

Check the Setup Training Course checkbox, click the Apply button and close the form.

Save Work and exit AVEVA Catalogue.

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 CHAPTER 2

2 General Principles

2.1 Overview of Structural Catalogues & Specifications

Structural profiles, fittings and joints are generally catalogue driven components in AVEVA Plant products,
i.e. they are pre-defined in a catalogue and selected by the user via a specification which presents the user
with various selection choices, where appropriate. This effectively filters the catalogue components available
based on the selections made.

AVEVA supply some example profile, fitting and joint catalogues and specifications, however, due to the
diversity of industries and variation in client and project requirements, these supplied catalogues may be
insufficient. Therefore, organisations that use AVEVA Plant products are encouraged to develop their own
specific structural catalogues and accompanying specifications.

Structural catalogues and specifications are defined in the Paragon module of AVEVA Catalogue using the
Steelwork application.

Paragon is used to define the component geometry (2D and 3D as well as positive and negative) sets, Pline
sets, point sets and data sets, as required by the component type, as well as the specification and selectors
to facilitate the user in making the correct choice of component in the AVEVA E3D Model module.

Catalogue components are usually defined parametrically, i.e. the geometry is defined with reference to
parameters so that the geometry definition may be used for any size of the generic shape, depending on the
value of parameters that are used.

Catalogue components also have the ability to accept parameter values from other components in the
design, e.g. owning and attached parameters or parameters that are specified by the user as the component
is created or modified in AVEVA E3D Model, i.e. Design Parameters.

The keys to an easily maintained and easy-to-use catalogue are organisation, consistency and clarity.

2.2 Catalogue and Specification Hierarchy

The hierarchy for catalogues and specifications may be organised in many different ways depending on the
requirements of each organisation. For this training guide the hierarchy is organised for each component
type as specified in the diagrams in the relevant sections of the guide.

There are two main factors to consider when creating the catalogue and specification hierarchies:

Naming Convention – Names should be as clear and concise as possible, preferably with a determinable
meaning such that someone other than the originator can follow the logical naming as they navigate through
the catalogue or specification.

Structure – the structure of the hierarchy should be as efficient as possible as this will save time in the
maintenance of the catalogues and specifications.

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2.3 AVEVA E3D Model to AVEVA Catalogue Cross Referencing

When a component, i.e. profile, fitting or joint, is required in AVEVA E3D Model an appropriate form is
displayed that presents the default selections which the user may modify to change the selection criteria.

Setting the selection criteria filters the list of available catalogue components so those that match the
selection criteria. Selecting from the available components enables that component to created, or modified,
in AVEVA E3D Model, hence:

THE CATALOGUE CONTAINS THE COMPONENTS

THE SPECIFICATION FILTERS THE AVAILABLE COMPONENTS BASED ON THE SELECTION

CRITERIA.

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2.4 Elements and Component Definitions

The following are the elements and components used in creating the Catalogues and Specifications.

2.4.1 Catalogues

Usage Type Description

CATA Catalogue element - administrative

Hierarchy STSE Structural Section - administrative

STCA Structural Category - administrative

GMSS Storage area for 2D profile geometry components

PTSS Storage area for Pline elements

GMSE Storage area for 3D +ve geometry components

Storage Areas
NGMS Storage area for 3D –ve geometry components

PTSE Storage area for Ppoint sets

DTSE Storage area for data sets

SPRF Structural Profile

SFIT Profile Fitting

Elements PFIT Panel Fitting

JOIN Joint between profiles

TEXT Data referencing – storage areas and parameters

SPRO Structural Profile – 2D profile shape definition

SPVE Structural Profile Vertex – 2D profile shape definition

SREC Structural Rectangle – 2D profile shape definition

SANN Structural Annulus – 2D profile shape definition

SREV Solid of Revolution

Components SBOX Structural Box

SEXT Structural Extrusion

NBOX Negative Structural Box

NSEX Negative Structural Extrusion

SLOO Structural Loop

SVER Structural Vertex

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Usage Type Description

Pline PLIN Pick Line

PTCA Cartesian Point

PTAX Axial Point

Points
PTMI Mixed Point – Cartesian/Axial

PTPOS Position Point

Data Sets DATA Data element

2.4.2 Specifications

Usage Type Description

SPWL Specification World - administrative

SPEC Specification - administrative

Hierarchy SELE Selector – filtering mechanism

Specification Component – references catalogue

SPCO
components

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2.4.3 The Paragon Interface

Entering Paragon for the first time displays the General application. Selecting Paragon > Steelwork… from
the main menu loads the Paragon Steelwork application.

The Catalogue Explorer displays ‘tree’ views of the Catalogue databases, the Design databases, the Draw
databases and the Properties databases in the current MDB. Only elements in the Paragon and Properties
databases to which the user has write access may be modified.

The forms and menus that consitute the Paragon Steelwork application are presented in this training guide.

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 CHAPTER 3

3 Structural Profiles

3.1 Overview of Structural Profiles

A structural profile is a 2D cross-sectional shape defined in the catalogue. In AVEVA E3D Model the
2D shape is placed at a specified start point and extruded to a specified end point.

The 2D cross-section may be any shape that can be specified using structural geometry components.
The profile shape may represent any material as, for structural components; material is specified in
AVEVA E3D Model, independently of the profile. Thus, a profile may be made of steel, aluminium,
concrete or any other defined material.

Profiles require a Geometry Set, a Pline Set, a Data Set and a Specification to function correctly. The
profiles are usually defined parametrically such that a single definition may be used for a wide variety
of similar shaped profiles with different dimensions.

3.2 Catalogue Hierarchy for Profiles

The catalogue hierarchy for profiles may be structured in many different ways; however, the elements
and components required are the same.

For the purposes of this training guide the profile catalogue hierarchy will be structured as shown
below:

L See Appendix C for examples of alternative profile catalogue hierarchy structures.

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3.3 Generic Types (GTYPE)

All structural profiles have a Generic Type designation that is set via the Gtype attribute of the
Structural Profile (SPRF) element.

Gtypes are an acronym or abbreviated description, usually three or four (maximum) letters, that refers
to the generic shape of the profile, e.g. BEAM, TUBE, ANG, BOX, DINI, etc.

The Gtype is used as a filter in specification selection for section fittings and joints in AVEVA E3D
Model, For example, if a joint is required between, say, a circular hollow section (Gtype TUBE) and an
I beam (Gtype BEAM) the software will ‘read’ the Gtype attribute of the owning and attached
members and filter the available joints in the catalogue to show only those designed for the two
Gtypes on the selection form.

There are a number of AVEVA ‘reserved’ Gtypes, as listed below:

Gtype Description Gtype Description

ANG Angle JISU JIS Channel

BSC British Channel JISI JIS Tapered I

RSJ British Tapered I BEAM Parallel Flanged I

BULB Bulb Flat TEE Parallel Flanged Tee Section

TUBE Circular Hollow Section BOX Rectangular Hollow Section

DINU DIN Channel SCTN Section

DINI DIN Tapered I RBAR Solid Round Bar

DINT DIN Tapered Tee JANG Uneven Angle

See Appendix A for details of the reserved Gtypes.

The reserved Gtypes are stored in the file %AVEVA_DESIGN_DFLTS%/UI-GTYPE-SELEM, which is

a read only file. If new Gtypes are required they may be stored in a separate writeable copy of the file
placed in a different defaults directory which should be added to the % AVEVA_DESIGN_DFLTS %
path before the default directory.

New Gtypes may be added to the file by selecting Settings >

Generic Types… from the main menu to display the Generic
Type Definition form:

The list may be edited or new entries added to the reserved

Gtypes.

Clicking the Apply button modifies the file UI-GTYPE-

SELEM, providing that the file is writeable.

L If new Gtypes are introduced a check should be made

throughout the existing catalogue(s) to ensure that the
Gtype abbreviation has not been used previously.

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3.4 Creating Structural Profiles – A Worked Example

This worked example demonstrates the steps required to create a structural profile and the creation of
a specification so that it may be used in AVEVA E3D Model.

The sequence of tasks required to create a structural profile is:

• Create the catalogue administrative elements.

• Set the reference data storage area.

• Create the profile category and name the reference elements.

• Specify the profile parameters and details.

• Modify the profile Data Set.

• Create the profile Geometry Set.

• Create the profile Pline Set.

• Create additional profile sizes.

• Create the profile Specification.

• Test the profiles in AVEVA E3D Model.

This worked example follows the task sequence to create Rectangular Hollow profiles with sizes
(Depth x Width x Thickness) of 300x200x12, 200x100x10, 100x50x6 and 75x50x4. The outside
corners have a radius of 2 x thickness and the inside corners have a radius of 1 x thickness.

3.4.1 Login to AVEVA Catalogue

Login to AVEVA Catalogue as a Structural Designer using the details provided by the Trainer. They
will typically be as shown below:

Project: TRA (Training)

Username: A.STEELMAN

Password: A

MDB: A-STRUCTURAL

Click the Paragon tile.

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Select Paragon > Steelwork… from the main menu to enter the Paragon Steelwork application.

The Catalogue Explorer contains a Catalogue database, in

this example STRUCTURAL/CATA-A, which the worked
examples and exercises in this training guide will use to create
the structural elements.

The database contains an existing CATA element which will

not be used by this training guide.

The Catalogue WORL* also contains other catalogue, design,

draw and property databases that are referenced as foreign
databases from the AVEVA ACP project.

3.4.2 Create the Catalogue Administrative Elements

To create the Catalogue (CATA) element, make STRUCTURAL/CATA-A (or similarly named db) the
CE in the Catalogue Explorer and select Create > Catalogue… from the main menu to display the
Create Catalogue form:

Enter TRAINING_CATA in the Name textbox, leave

the Purpose options list set to STL and click the
OK button on the form.

L Note that the CATA element has been created

in the STRUCTURAL/CATA-A database.

Two Structural Section (STSE) elements are required, one for the profile elements and one for the
reference data. Select Create > Section… from the main menu to display the Create Structural
Section form:

Enter TRA_PROFILES in the Name textbox for the

STSE that will contain the profile categories, leave
the Purpose set to STL and click the OK button on
the form.

Repeat the operation to create the STSE that will

contain the reference data, naming the element
TRA_PROFILES_REF.

A Structural Category (STCA) element is required to contain the storage areas for the reference sets
for the Gtype and for the profile (SPRF) elements.

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Structural profiles require the following reference sets:

• Profile Geometry Set (GMSS)

• Pline Set (PTSS)

• Data Set (DTSE)

To create the STCA element for the reference set storage areas, make /TRA_PROFILES_REF the
CE and select Create > Category > for Storage… from the main menu to display the Create
Structural Storage Area form:

Enter BOX_GTYPE in the Name textbox for the

STSE that will contain the profile categories, leave
the Purpose set to STL and click the OK button on
the form.

L The STCA for the structural profile (SPRF)

elements is created later, see section 3.4.3.

Note that the STCA element has been created below the reference STSE element.

3.4.3 Set the Reference Data Storage Area

The next task is to tell AVEVA Catalogue where to store the reference data so that when the STCA
element for the profiles (SPRF) is created the correct storage area is used.

Select Settings > Storage Areas… from the main menu displays the Storage Areas form:

The form has three tabs, one for each

of the Paragon discipline applications.

Select the Structural tab to make it

current.

The upper area of the form enables

storage areas for specifications, part
families and material elements to be
set.

The lower area of the form enables

storage areas for the catalogue
reference data to be set. The storage
areas may be an STSE or STCA
element.

For profiles storage areas need to be

set for the Profile Geometry set, the
Pline set and the Data set.

As the hierarchy structure being used

requires these elements to be stored
in the same STCA the same setting is
used for each set.

Make the STCA /BOX_GTYPE the CE and click on the CE buttons adjacent to Pline Set, Profile
Geom and Data Set to assign the storage areas to the STCA. Click the Apply button to set the
storage areas and the OK button to close the form.

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L The other storage areas are used for fittings and joints.

3.4.4 Create the Profile Category and Name the Reference Elements

Having set the storage areas the next task is to create the STCA element for the profiles and define
the parameters for the profile.

3.4.4.1 Create the Profile Category

Make the STSE named /TRA_PROFILES the CE and

select Create > Category > for Profiles... from the main
menu to display the Create Structural Category form.

Enter TRA_RHS in the Name textbox, leave the Purpose

set to STL, check the Use Defined Storage Area
checkbox and click the OK button to display the Model
View form.

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The majority of the Paragon Steelwork functionality for the creation and modification of catalogue
components is available from this form which changes dynamically depending on task being
performed.

Creating the profile STCA element also creates the following elements:

• A SPRF element owned by the profile STCA with a single parameter

• A TEXT element owned by the profile STCA whose Stext attribute holds the name of the created
parameter, i.e. Parameter 1 by default.

• A GMSS element, owned by the reference STCA, to hold the geometry primitives for the shape.

• A PTSS element, owned by the reference STCA, to hold the Pline primitives for the shape.

• A DTSE element, owned the reference STCA, to hold the Data elements for the shape.

L The GMSS, PTSS and DTSE are created under the reference STCA because the Use Defined
Storage Area checkbox was checked. If the checkbox had not been checked these elements
would be created below the profile STCA.

3.4.4.2 Name the Reference Elements

The GMSS, PTSS and DTSE elements need to be named to suit the Gtype they represent. On the
Model View form, click the Geometry entry in the Model References section of the form to make it
current.

L Note that the lower part of the form changes and the CE in the Explorer is the previously created
GMSS element.

Click the All Attributes link label in the bottom left corner of the Model View form to display the Edit
Attributes form.

The Name attribute is current and an appropriate

textbox is displayed at the bottom of the form. This will
change depending on the selected attribute.

Enter BOX.GMSS in the Name textbox and click the

Apply button on the Edit Attributes form. Note that
the GMSS element in Catalogue Explorer has been
re-named.

On the Model View form click the Pline Set entry in

the Model References section of the form, click the
CE button on the Edit Attributes form, enter
BOX.PTSS in the Name textbox and click the Apply
button. Note that the PTSS element in Catalogue
Explorer has been re-named.

Click the Track checkbox on the Edit Attributes form

and select the DTSE element in Catalogue Explorer to
make it the CE. Enter BOX.DTSE in the Name textbox
and click the Apply button. Note that the DTSE
element in Catalogue Explorer has been re-named.

Close the Edit Attributes form.

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On the Model View form click the Category entry in the Model
References section of the form.

Note that the Pline Set, Geometry and Data Set entries have
been updated to reflect the renamed elements.

3.4.5 Specify the Profile Parameters and Details

The rectangular hollow profile requires three parameters to describe its

geometry, i.e.

• Depth

• Width

• Wall Thk.

The three parameters will be added to the profile category (STCA) with
appropriate TEXT elements and DATA elements added to the Data Set
(DTSE)..

3.4.5.1 Define the Profile Parameters

Creating the category (STCA) for the profiles automatically creates

one default parameter, with a description of Parameter 1, and a TEXT
element whose Stext attribute holds the parameter description.

On the Model View form click the Component entry in the Model
References section.

Click on the default parameter in the Parameter Definitions grid and

replace the default description by entering Depth in the Desc:
textbox. Click the Apply button to modify the description of parameter
1.

Click the New button and note that a new parameter is created in the
grid. Enter Width In the Desc: textbox and click the Apply button to
set the description of parameter 2.

Click the New button again to create a third parameter. Enter Wall
Thk. in the Desc: textbox and click the Apply button to set the
description of parameter 3.

All three parameters have now been created.

L When a new parameter is added it is always appended to the

end of the Parameter Definitions list.

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Three TEXT elements, owned by the profiles STCA, and three

corresponding DATA elements, owned by the DTSE, have now been
created, one pair for each parameter.

Make one of the TEXT elements the CE and query its attributes,
noting the value of the Stext attribute.

The DATA elements are detailed in section 3.4.6 of this training

guide.

Only the last parameter may be deleted from the list using the Delete button. When selecting the last
parameter and clicking the button the following confirmation message is displayed:

Any expressions which use this parameter will fail as it no

longer exists.

L In this example no expressions have been written yet.

Clicking the Yes button deletes the parameter from the list.
Clicking the No button aborts the delete.

If an attempt is made to delete any attribute other than the

last one in the list, a warning message is displayed.

Clicking the OK button aborts the deletion attempt.

3.4.5.2 Specify the Profile Details

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
references for the SPRF.

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Enter RHS_300x200x12 in the Name textbox, RHS 300x200x12 in the Description textbox and
select BOX from the Generic Type options list.

Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form to confirm the settings.

L Note that the SPRF has been renamed in the Catalogue Explorer and the Model References
section of the Model View form updated.

Click the Category entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Parameters grid at the bottom of the form:

L Note that the named SPRF is displayed in the grid together with the specified Gtype. The profiles
three parameters are currently set to the defaults of 0 0 0.

Left click in the PA1 grid cell on the highlighted row and enter 300. Click in the PA2 grid cell and enter
200. Click in the PA3 grid cell and enter 12. Left click in any other part of the grid to terminate the grid
editing.

Click the Category entry in the Model References section

again to update the Parameter Definitions area of the form.

L The parameter values may also be entered in the Parameters textbox on the Component
references display of the Model View form by enter the values separated by a space.

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3.4.6 Modify the Profile Data Set

The next task in creating the first RHS profile is to modify the Data Set (DTSE). The Data Set was
created automatically when the parameters for the profiles were specified, i.e. one DATA element per
parameter, however, some of the attributes need to be modified.

Data sets for profiles are used in when creating catalogue or template fittings and joints.

The information may also be used in AVEVA E3D Model to show the profile properties. With any
SCTN as the CE in Model, in the Common group, clicking the Query Properties button displays the
Design Properties Information form.

Data sets (DTSE) elements own DATA elements. A data set must have a DATA element for each of
the profile parameters and, if applicable, any design parameters. DATA elements may also be used
for information purposes and may contain expressions that refer to other SPRF attributes or
parameters.

For this worked example the profile requires three DATA elements in the data set, one for each of the
profile’s parameters.

On the Model View form click on the Data Set entry in the Model References section of the form.
The bottom of the form changes to display the Data Set functions.

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L Note that three DATA element already exist for the three parameters. These were created when
the profile’s parameters were specified.

The functions in this area of the form enable the relevant attributes of the DATA element to be set.
Some attributes of a DATA element are mandatory, i.e. they must be present, whilst others are
optional.

The main attributes of a DATA element are:

• Name (optional) – Name of data element. Data elements are not usually named.

• Description (optional) – Full description of property.

• Dkey (mandatory) – The key (maximum 4 characters) used to identify the property when queried.
This is usually an acronym of the parameter or property, e.g. RRAD for Root Radius, or an
abbreviation of the parameter or property, e.g. DEPT for Depth.

• Ptype (mandatory) – Property type. In most cases this attribute is set to Distance or Real,
however, other options are available from the Type options list.

• Pproperty (mandatory) – Parameterised Property expression. The expression that is evaluated

when the property is queried.

• Dproperty (optional) – Parameterised Property expression (default). A default value for the
property. Used mainly with design parameters.

• Purpose (mandatory) – Generic use of property, e.g. PARA, DESP, DATA, etc.

• Number (mandatory) – Position in array sequence. The number must be unique for each
Purpose within a data set.

• Dtitle (mandatory) – Data title. Description of property used when querying or for design
parameter forms.

The three DATA elements need to be modified to be suitable for use, i.e. the DKEY should be
modified and the PURP attribute set.

The Dkeys for the three attributes have been set to APAR, BPAR and CPAR, i.e. a sequential name,
by default when created. The Dkeys may be left with the default names; however, it is good practice
to make the name a more meaningful acronym, e.g. by using the first four letters of the parameter
name.

Click on the first DATA element in the Data Reference grid, this should have a Description of Depth.
Modify the Dkey by entering DEPT in the Key textbox. Ensure that Parameter is selected in the
Definition options list and Distance is selected in the Type options list. Make sure that 1 is in the No.
textbox and click the Apply button on the bottom of the form.

L Note that the Dkey has been modified in the Data References grid.

Click on the second DATA element in the Data References grid, i.e. Width, and repeat the process
for this element using a Dkey of WIDT, a Definition of Parameter, a Type of Distance and a No. of
2.

Repeat the process for the third DATA element using a Dkey of WTHK, a Definition of Parameter, a
Type of Distance and a No. of 3.

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3.4.7 Create the Profile Geometry Set

Now that the profile has been created and the data set modified, the next task is to define its
geometry, however, before doing so a number of topics need to be understood.

3.4.7.1 Parameters
The profile geometry components are defined using parameter values, i.e. they are parametrically
defined, such that one definition can be used for any size of profile that is of that particular Gtype.

Parameter Types

There are several different types of parameters available in Paragon, however, profile geometry
components normally only use those defined for the profile, although Design Parameters may be
used. The following table shows the different types of parameter available and their use for structural
components:

Type Description Structural Use

PARA Parameter Profiles, fittings, joints & hole management fittings

DESP Design Parameter Profiles, fittings, joints and hole management fittings

OPAR Owning Parameter Fittings, joints & hole management fittings

APAR Attached Parameter Joints & hole management fittings

ODESP Owning Design Parameter Fittings, joints & hole management fittings

ADESP Attached Design Parameter Joints & hole management fittings

Parameter Operators

Parameter values may be manipulated using mathematical operators derive the appropriate value for
the geometry component. The following table shows the different operators available with query
examples:

Operator Description Query Example Result

+ Add or plus Q (10 + 10) 20

- subtract or minus Q (10 – 20 – (100)) -110

* multiply Q (10 * 10) 100

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Operator Description Query Example Result

/ divide Q (10 / 10) 1

SIN sine of angle (degrees) Q (sin (30)) 0.5

COS cosine of angle (degrees) Q (cos (60)) 0.5

TAN tangent of angle (degrees) Q (tan (45)) 1

ASIN arc sine (in degrees) Q (asin (1)) 90°

ACOS arc cosine (in degrees) Q (acos (-1)) 180°

ATAN arc tangent (in degrees) Q (atan (1)) 45°

ATANT arc tangent of two lengths Q (atant (5, 2)) 68.119°

MIN minimum of two or more values Q (min (5, 4, 8)) 4

MAX maximum of two or more values Q (max (1, 50, 1348)) 1348

SQRT square root Q (sqrt (16)) 4

POW raise to the power of Q (pow (2, 3)) 8

ABS absolute value Q (abs (-156)) 156

Parameter Syntax

Expressions in the Paragon Structural application require a specific syntax, i.e. round parentheses are
used in the expression to control the sequence of calculation, square parentheses are used to contain
parameter numbers and there must be a space either side of a mathematical operator. When the
expression is entered, either via an appropriate form or via the command line, Paragon re-evaluates
the expression and it may appear different to the way it was entered if it is edited. Some typical
expressions are:

(PARA[1] / 2)

(PARA[1] / 2 – PARA[4] – (PARA[2] / 2 – PARA[3] / 2) / 2 * TAN (8))

(OPAR[4] * COS (30))

(- OPAR[1] / 2 + APAR[4] + DESP[6])

(ODESP[1] / 2 – ADESP[1])

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3.4.7.3 Profile Geometry Components

There are three components that can be used to define the geometric shape of the profile:

Structural Annulus (SANN)

A Structural Annulus (SANN) is a profile geometry component

comprising of a circular arc with the following attributes:

• Angle (PANGLE) - subtended angle of arc, maximum of 180°

• Radius (PRAD) – external radius of the annulus.

• Width (PWID) – width of the annulus.

• X co-ordinate (PX) – arc centre offset from origin in X direction.

• Y co-ordinate (PY) – arc centre offset from origin in Y direction.

• Axis (PLAXIS) – orientation of the annulus.

L As the subtended angle cannot be greater than 180°, a Circular Hollow Section (Gtype TUBE)
must be made from two SANN components.

Structural Rectangle (SREC)

A Structural Rectangle (SREC) is a profile geometry component

comprising of a simple rectangle with the following attributes:

• X length (PXLEN) – rectangle length in then X direction.

• Y length (PYLEN) – rectangle length in the Y direction.

• X co-ordinate (PX) – arc centre offset from origin in X

direction.

• Y co-ordinate (PY) – arc centre offset from origin in Y

direction.

• Axis (PLAXIS) – orientation of the rectangle

Structural Profile (SPRO)

A Structural Profile (SPRO) is a shape defined by a series of vertex

elements placed at each change in direction of the shape.

The shape has an Axis (PLAXIS) to define the orientation of the

shape.

The shape must have a minimum of three vertices. Each vertex is

defined with local X (PX) and Y (PY) co-ordinates with respect to the
origin.

A vertex may have a positive or negative radius applied to it using the

radius (PRAD) attribute.

When defining the vertices the following practices should be observed to ensure good results:

• Vertex numbering should maintain rotational order, either clock wise or anti-clockwise.

• ‘Lines’ between vertices should not self intersect or cross each other.

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• When creating an enclosed shape use two touching SPRO components to simplify the shape.

1-4 and 2-3 self intersect Single SPRO Two touching SPRO’s

3.4.7.4 Component Visibility, Drawing Levels and Obstruction Values

2D and 3D geometry components have a number of attributes that control the representation in the
AVEVA E3D 3D View. The most important of these attributes are:

Tubeflag

The Tubeflag attribute may be set to TRUE or FALSE (the default) and is effectively an ON/OFF flag
for component visibility. For structural geometry components it is essential that Tubeflag is set to
TRUE, i.e. ON.

Level

The Level attribute contains two numbers indicating the inclusive range of the drawing levels that the
component will be displayed on, e.g. if a components Level attribute is set to 4 8, the component will
be visible on drawing levels 4 through 8 inclusive in the graphics window.

For SPRF components it is usual to create three geometry definitions with the appropriate
components on different drawing levels, for example

Simplified: Level 0 – 4 Actual: Level 5 – 8 Obstruction: Level 9 -10

Obstruction value 0 Obstruction value 2 Obstruction value 1

This representation is used in This representation is used for This representation is used for
AVEVA E3D Draw if an most 3D and 2D graphics as it the obstruction volumes of the
isometric view of the profile is is the true representation of the profile.
required. profile.

Obstruction

The Obstruction attribute informs the clash detection facility whether a geometry component should
be considered as:

• Hard – Obstruction value of 2

• Soft – Obstruction value of 1

• None – Obstruction value of 0

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The Model View’s geometry creation form has a Representation button that enables pre-set values
for Level, Obstruction and Tubeflag to be set.

The following table gives the details of the Representation available:

Representation Level Obstruction Tubeflag

Default 0 - 10 2 FALSE

Profile Obstruction 3-5 2 TRUE

Profile Detail 6-8 0 TRUE

Profile Centreline 0 - 10 0 FALSE

Piping Obstruction 0 - 10 2 FALSE

Piping Reserved 0 -10 1 FALSE

Piping Detail 0 -10 0 TRUE

Piping Centreline 0 – 10 0 FALSE

Detail with No Obst 2 - 10 0 TRUE

Detail Volume 2 - 10 2 TRUE

Obstruction Volume 9 - 10 2 TRUE

Insulation Volume 7 - 10 1 TRUE

Reserved Volume 8 - 10 1 TRUE

The Tubeflag, Level and Obstruction attributes may also be set manually on the Model View form.

L If the Tubeflag, Level and Obstruction attributes are set manually, the entered values are
checked against the defined representations. If a match is found the matching representation
description is displayed the next time the Model View form is refreshed. Hence, it is possible for a
structural component to have a representation of, say, Piping Detail. The defined representations
may be modified or new representations created by the administrator.

3.4.7.5 Create the ‘Actual’ Geometry

For this worked example, the ‘actual’ geometry of the rectangular hollow profile will be represented by
two SPRO components.

On the Model View form click on the Geometry entry in the Model References section of the form.
The bottom of the form changes to display the Profile Geometry functions.

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Check the Axes checkbox at the top of the form to display an axes aid in the graphics view of the
form. For profiles the view direction is set to –Z.

Select SPRO from the New options list to display the SPRO geometry functions.

L Note that an un-named SPRO has been created in the geometry component grid.

Check the Show Geometry Plot checkbox to display a sketch of the component in the form’s graphic
view. Uncheck the Show Geometry Plot checkbox to dismiss the geometry plot.

Leave the Representation options list set to Default and the Obstruction options list set to Hard.
Enter 5 and 8 in the Level textboxes and check the Tube Flag checkbox. Leave PLAX set to Y.

Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form. Click the Modify Points button to display the vertex
grid at the bottom of the Model View form:

L Note that one vertex already exists. This was created with the SPRO.

For vertex 1 enter the following values are required, expressed in terms of the
three profile parameters:

Left click in the PX grid cell and enter (-PARA[2] / 2).

Left click in the PY grid cell and enter (PARA[1] / 2)

Left click in the PRAD grid cell and enter (PARA[3] * 2)

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L The Modify Points vertex grid for the SPRO elements has cells for entering DX, DY and DRAD
attribute values. These values are used for non-prismatic SPRO elements, i.e. those that do not
have a uniform cross section throughout their length. The DX and DY values are the difference in
position of the vertex, in the X and Y directions, from the start of the SPRO to the end. The
DRAD value is the difference in the radius between the start and end of the vertex. As this
section is of uniform cross section, these cells can remain set to 0.

Click the edit button in the left most column of the grid to highlight
the first vertex.

This button must be clicked to terminate the edit process. If it is not

selected an error message is displayed.

Click the New button below the vertex grid to create a new vertex with default values of 0. Enter the
following data for the vertex:

PX 0

PY (PARA[1] / 2)

PRAD 0

Click the Copy button below the vertex grid to create a new vertex with the same values as the
previous one. Left click in the PY grid cell and edit the expression to be (PARA[1] / 2 – PARA[3]).

L Standard Copy and Paste functionality is available from the right click pop-up menu when editing
grid cells.

The shape is displayed after the creation of the third vertex. If the shape is not displayed, press the F8
key to enter wire line display mode. If the shape is still not displayed it is likely that one or more of the
entered expressions are incorrect. Note that the displayed shape is not as expected given the entered
expressions. This will resolve itself as more vertices are created, providing the parameter expressions
are correct.

L The shape will not be displayed when some vertices are created. This is because lines between
the vertices intersect. If the shape is not displayed when all vertices have been created then one
or more of the expressions will be incorrect and the SPRO self intersects.

Create the remaining 5 vertices using the data from the table below.

Vertex PX PY PRAD
4 (-PARA[2] / 2 + PARA[3]) (PARA[1] / 2 – PARA[3]) (PARA[3])

5 (-PARA[2] / 2 + PARA[3]) (-PARA[1] / 2 + PARA[3]) (PARA[3])

6 0 (-PARA[1] / 2 + PARA[3]) 0

7 0 (-PARA[1] / 2) 0

8 (-PARA[2] / 2) (-PARA[1] / 2) (PARA[3] * 2)

The profile is displayed in the Model View form’s graphics view.

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Click the OK button below the vertex grid to return the geometry display on the Model View form.

The SPRO may now be copied and mirrored to finish the profile. Click on the SPRO entry in the
geometry list and click the Copy button to create a copy of the element.

Modify the new element’s axis direction by entering –Y in the PLAX textbox and click the Apply
button on the form.

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L Note that the selected SPRO is now ‘mirrored’ in the Model View form 3D View to create the
finished profile.

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3.4.7.7 Create the ‘Simplified’ Geometry

For this worked example, the ‘simplified’ geometry for the rectangular hollow profile will be
represented by four SREC components.

As the ‘simplified’ geometry will be on drawing levels 0 through 4,

inclusive, click the Representation button on the top of the Model
View form to display the Represent: Model View form.

Set the display level for Structure to 2.

Click the Apply button and close the form.

Note that the ‘actual’ geometry is removed from the Model View
form’s graphic display.

Select SREC from the New options list to display the SREC geometry functions.

Leave the Representation options list set to Default. Select None from
the Obstruction options list, enter 0 and 4 in the Level textboxes and
check the Tube Flag checkbox.

Enter the following data in the relevant textbox:

X Co-ordinate (PX): (- PARA[2] / 2 + PARA[3] / 2)

Y Co-ordinate (PY): 0

X Length (PXLE): (PARA[3])

Y Length (PYLE): (PARA[1])

Axis (PLAX): Y

Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form.

L An SREC is positioned to its centre point.

Create the other three SREC components using the values in the table below:

Attribute SREC 2 SREC 3 SREC 4

PX (PARA[2] / 2 – PARA[3] / 2) 0 0

PY 0 (PARA[1] / 2 – PARA[3] / 2) (-PARA[1] / 2 + PARA[3] / 2)

PXLE (PARA[3]) (PARA[2] – PARA[3] * 2) (PARA[2] – PARA[3] * 2)

PYLE (PARA[1]) (PARA[3]) (PARA[3])

PLAX Y Y Y

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3.4.7.9 Create the ‘Obstruction’ Geometry

For this worked example, the ‘obstruction’ volume geometry for the rectangular hollow profile will be
represented by a SPRO component.

Select SPRO from the New options list to display the SPRO geometry functions.

As the ‘obstruction geometry will be on drawing levels 9 and 10, click the
Representation button on the top of the Model View form to display the Represent:
Model View form. Set the display level for Structure to 9.

Leave the Representation options list set to Default. Select Soft from the Obstruction
options list, enter 9 and 10 in the Level textboxes and check the Tube Flag checkbox.
Leave PLAX set to Y. Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form

Click the Modify Points button to display the vertex grid at the bottom of the Model
View form:

Create the 4 vertices using the data from the table below:

Vertex PX PY PRAD
1 (-PARA[2] / 2 + PARA[3]) (PARA[1] / 2 – PARA[3]) (PARA[3])

2 (PARA[2] / 2 – PARA[3]) (PARA[1] / 2- PARA[3]) (PARA[3])

3 (PARA[2] / 2 – PARA[3]) (-PARA[1] / 2 + PARA[3]) (PARA[3])

4 (-PARA[2] / 2 + PARA[3]) (-PARA[1] / 2 + PARA[3]) (PARA[3])

Click the OK button below the vertex grid to

return the geometry display on the Model
View form.

Set the Structure representation level back

to 6 using the Represent: Model View form.

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3.4.8 Create the Profile Pline Set

Having created the profile geometry components, the next task is to create the Plines.

It is important to define Plines at every significant part of the profile for reasons of connectivity,
justification and positioning.

See Appendix A for details of Plines on standard AVEVA Gtypes.

For the Rectangular Hollow profile in this worked example the following Plines will be used:

The Pline acronyms are:

NA – Neutral Axis

TOS – Top of Steel

LTOS – Left Top of Steel

RTOS – Right Top of Steel

BOS – Bottom of Steel

LBOS – Left Bottom of Steel

RBOS – Right Bottom of Steel

LEFT – Left

RIGH - Right

3.4.8.1 Pline Attributes

A PLIN element has several attributes which play an important part in the varying uses of a Pline. The
most important attributes are:

• Pkey is a 2, 3 or 4 (maximum) letter code that is, effectively, the name of the Pline. The Pkey is,
usually, an acronym of the Pline description, e.g. NA is Neutral Axis, TOS is Top of Steel, etc.

• Px & Py are the X offset and Y offset of the Pline from the profile origin, i.e. the NA, and are
expressed in terms of the profile parameters.

• Plaxis is the direction of the Pline. This is important as it is used to determine the orientation of
fittings and joints.

• Level determines the drawing levels on which the Pline will be visible.

• Tuflag determines the visibility of the Pline and may be set to TRUE (on) or FALSE (off).

• Purpose may be set to any string, maximum four characters, and can be used for filtering Plines
in Pline rules.

• Cconnect may be set to any string, maximum four characters, and is used for filtering Plines in
Pline rules.

On the Model View form click on the Pline Set entry in the Model References section of the form.
The bottom of the form changes to display the Pline functions. Check the P-Lines checkbox at the
top of the form so that the Plines will be displayed in the graphic view.

Click the New P-Line button below the P-Line Definitions grid to create a PLIN element.

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Leave the Level settings at the 0 and 10 defaults and ensure the Tube Flag checkbox is checked.

Enter NA in the P-Line (PKEY) textbox and leave all other settings at the defaults. Click the Apply
button to set the values for the P-Line.

L Although not essential, it is good practice to create the NA Pline first. Its creation sets the Naref
attribute of the owning PTSS element.

Click the New P-Line button again and enter the following data in the appropriate textboxes before
clicking the Apply button.

PKEY TOS

PLAX Y

PX 0

PY (PARA[1] / 2)

C-Connect ANY

Click the Copy button to create a copy of the TOS Pline. Edit the attributes as follows:

PKEY LTOS

PX (-PARA[2] / 2)

Leave all other attributes as set.

Create the remaining seven Plines using the Copy or New P-line buttons and the following data.

PKEY PLAX PX PY C-Connect

RTOS Y (PARA[2] / 2) (PARA[1] / 2) ANY

RBOS -Y (PARA[2] / 2) (-PARA[1] / 2) ANY

LBOS -Y (-PARA[2] / 2) (-PARA[1] / 2) ANY

BOS -Y 0 (-PARA[1] / 2) ANY

LEFT -X (-PARA[2] / 2) 0 ANY

RIGH X (PARA[2] / 2) 0 ANY

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The finished Pline Set should look like this.

3.4.9 Create the Additional Profile Sizes

Having created the first profile for a category, it is a relatively easy task to create additional profiles of
different sizes as they have the same Gtype, Geometry Set, Pline Set and Data Set, only the
parameter values are different.

L The Section Specification form in AVEVA E3D Model lists the profiles in the order in which they
are defined in the catalogue. Therefore, care should be taken when creating additional profile
sizes to ensure that they are in the desired order.

There are three methods, described in the following sections, which may be employed to create
additional profile sizes.

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3.4.9.1 Using the Model View Copy facility

Click the Category entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
component grid at the bottom of the form, showing the one profile created so far in this category:

Click the right arrow button in the left hand column of the grid to select the element, i.e. highlight it in
blue. Click the Copy button below the grid to create a new entry in the grid. Note that this creates a
new SPRF element in the STCA TRA_RHS.

Left click in the Name grid cell of the new element and edit the name to read RHS_200x100x10. Left
click in the PA1 grid cell and enter 200, similarly enter 100 in the PA2 grid cell and 10 in the PA3 grid
cell.

Click the right arrow button in the left hand column of the grid make the new profile current.

L Note that the Model References area of the form and the graphic view are updated to display
the new profile.

3.4.9.2 Using the Import facility

Profile names and parameters may be imported from a Comma Separated Value (*.csv) or an Excel
(.xls) file to create new profiles in the category.

The file structure must follow the grid format, i.e. Name, Gtype, PA1, PA2, PA3 (etc.)

The trainer will supply a file named ImportProfiles.xls, which should be saved locally. The file
contains the data required to create extra profiles, as shown below.

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Click the Import… button at the bottom of the Model View form to display the Spreadsheet Import
file browser form:

Select Microsoft Excel files (*.xls) from the file type options list, locate the file, typically
C:\AVEVA\Plant\E3DTraining\Training\userdata\TM-1841_ImportProfiles.xls, select it and click
the Open button on the file browser. The form changes to display the contents of the file in a grid.

Clicking the Load All Data button imports all of the

rows of data. If a element with the same name
exists, the data in the imported file overwrites the
values for that named elemnt.

Clicking the Load New Data button only loads the

rows of data in the grid where there is no existing
element with the same name.

The icon in the Type column changes depending on

the status of the data.
New Data

Duplicate Data

Successful Import

If the file is in the correct format but some fields contain no data, the imported profiles will be created
but grid cells with omitted values will be empty.

Where the file is incorrectly formatted, i.e the columns are in the incorrect
order, an error message is displayed and the a suitable error message is
displayed and the import abandoned.

Right clicking in the grid displays a pop-up menu with the following
options:

• Process Selected Items – this option loads the selected item or items from the grid.

• Export to Excel – this option exports the grid data to an Excel (.xls) file.

• Print Preview – this option opens the Print Preview form enabling the grid data to be printed.

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Existing profile data may be exported to an Excel (.xls) file using the Export… button at the bottom of
the Model View form.

For this worked example, click the Load All Data button. The additional SPRF items are added to the
Model View form, and are displayed in Catalogue Explorer.

3.4.9.3 Using the Command Line

New profiles may be created by making an existing profile the CE in Catalogue Explorer and entering
the following syntax on the Command Line:

NEW SPRF COPY PREV NAME /RHS_50x50x5 PARA 50 50 5

This may be repeated as many times as required for additional profile sizes.

3.4.9.4 Modifying the SPRF Description Attribute

As the new SPRF were created by copying or importing the Description attribute of the SPRF
element is not set correctly.

Navigate to SPRF RHS_200x100x10 in Catalogue Explorer and click the CE button on the top left of
the Model View form.

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form and modify the
Description to RHS 200x100x10 and click the Apply button on the bottom of the form.

Repeat the process for the other SPRF elements, using appropriate descriptions.

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3.4.10 Create the Profile Specification

The final task to make the profiles ready for use in Model is to create a specification so that they may
be accessed by the Model forms.

3.4.10.1 How Profile Specifications Work

Profile specifications filter the elements in the catalogue to present the user with the available profiles
based on a questions and answers. These questions and answers take the form of the selection
criteria on the Section Specification form in Model.

Unlike the catalogue hierarchy, the specification hierarchy for structures must follow a strict order and
the correct attributes must be set for each element in order for the selection mechanism to function
correctly. Whilst the specification hierarchy elements have many attributes, only the attributes shown
below are required to make the specification function correctly.

The Specification World (SPWL) element is used to group together specifications of similar types.
For structural profile specifications the Purpose attribute must be set to STL.

The Specification (SPEC) element requires an entry in the Description attribute as this will appear
on the Section Specification form in AVEVA E3D Model. For structural profiles the Purpose attribute
of the SPEC should also be set to STL.

The SPEC asks a question of the Selector (SELE) element that it owns. For structural profiles the
question is What is the Generic Type? An takes the form of the expression GTYP.

The Cstandard attribute of the SPEC is used to differentiate the different specifications in the
database and may be set to any string, e.g. BS 4 Part 1: 2005, DIN 1025 Part 4, etc. It is not essential
to complete it.

The SELE element groups together all of the Specification Component (SPCO) elements, i.e. one
SPCO for each SPRF, and answers the question asked by the SPEC using the Tanswer attribute,
which is set to the Gtype of the profiles referred to by the SPCOs.

The Name attribute of the SELE should be completed for ease of maintenance. The Description
attribute requires an entry as this will appear on the Section Specification form in AVEVA E3D
Model.

The SPCO element’s Name attribute should be completed for ease of maintenance. The Catref
attribute points into the catalogue at the appropriate SPRF element.

Although Specification elements may be given any name, for ease of maintenance it helps if the
elements have similar names to those in the Catalogue. For this training guide the convention of
using underscore (_) for word separators is used for naming CATA elements and hyphen (-) for
SPWL elements is used. Thus a similar naming convention can be achieved whilst keeping the
names unique.

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3.4.10.2 Profile Specification

The creation of the Specification hierarchy elements and setting of the appropriate attributes will be
done on the Command Line.

Make STRUCTURAL/CATA-A the CE in Catalogue Explorer. On the Command Line enter NEW
SPWL /TRAINING-SPWL PURP STL and press the Return key.

This creates the SPWL element with its Name attribute set to /TRAINING-SPWL and sets its
Purpose attribute to STL.

With the new SPWL as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SPEC /TRAINING-PROFILES
DESC ‘Training Profiles’ PURP STL QUEST GTYP CSTAND ‘Training’ and press the Return key.

This creates the SPEC element with its Name attribute set to /TRAINING-PROFILES, its Description
attribute set to Training Profiles, its Purpose attribute set to STL, its Question attribute set to GTYP
and the Cstandard attribute set to Training.

With the new SPEC as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SELE /TRA-RHS DESC
‘Rectangular Hollow Sections’ TANS ‘BOX’ and press the Return key.
This creates the SELE element with its Name attribute set to /TRA-RHS, its Description attribute set
to Rectangular Hollow Sections and its Tanswer attribute set to BOX.

With the new SELE as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SPCO /RHS-300x200x12 CATREF
/RHS_300x200x12 and press the Return key.

This creates a new SPCO element with its Name attribute set to /RHS-300x200x12 and its Catref
attribute set to /RHS_300x2002x12.

New SPCO elements are required for each SPRF element in the RHS category. Double click the last
entry in the Command Window to bring it to the active line and edit it so that it reads:

NEW SPCO /RHS-200x100x10 CATREF /RHS_200x100x10 and press the Return key.

This creates a new SPCO for the next size profile. Repeat this process to create a new SPCO for
each of the RHS_100x50x6 and RHS_75x50x4 SPRF elements created earlier.

Save Work.

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3.4.11 Test the Profiles in AVEVA E3D Model

Login to AVEVA E3D as a Structural Designer using the credentials provided by the Trainer. They
will typically be as shown below:

Project: TRA (Training)

Username: A.STEELMAN

Password: A

MDB: A-STRUCTURAL

Click the Model tile.

Select STRUCTURES from the disciplne options list on the Quick Access Toolbar. On the
SECTIONS tab, in the Settings group, click the Default Section Specification button to display the
Section Specification(Default) form.

Ensure Training Profiles is selected from the Specification

options list.

Rectangular Hollow Sections is the only option in the

Generic Type options list so is displayed by default.

Select one of the RHS profiles from the list of profiles and click
the Apply button. Close the form.

Create the necessary hierarchy and create SCTNs with

different Sprefs, testing the connectivity with the Plines.

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Exercise 1

• Create a category and specification for the profiles shown below:

• Parameterise the profile for a Generic type of Parallel Flanged I (Gtype BEAM), using the first
6 parameters only, see Appendix A of this training guide for AVEVA Generic Types.

• The geometry set should include components for simplified (use SREC), actual (use SPRO) and
obstruction (use SPRO) representations.

• Create the following Plines for the profiles and set the Cconnect attributes to ANY for all Plines
except NA, NALO and NARO.

• Create a new SELE for the profiles in the Training Specification and create the necessary
SPCOs.

• Test the profiles in AVEVA E3D Model.

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Remember the task sequence for creating a profile is:

• Create the catalogue administrative elements.

• Set the reference data storage area.

• Create the profile category and name the reference elements.

• Specify the profile parameters and details.

• Modify the profile Data Set.

• Create the profile Geometry Set.

• Create the profile Pline Set.

• Create additional profile sizes.

• Create the profile Specification.

• Test the profiles in Model.

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 CHAPTER 4

4 Design Parameters and Non-Prismatic Profiles

The chapter introduces the concept of Design Parameters and applies them to the creation of non-prismatic
profiles.

4.1 Design Parameters

Design Parameters are used where the user is given the option of assigning a variable value in AVEVA E3D
Model that changes the catalogue component geometry.

Design Parameters can be used on all geometric primitives in Paragon and may be used to define size,
position and orientation.

It is worth considering, before defining the catalogue component parameters, how much freedom the user
will have in changing the geometry and, as a result, which parameters will be fixed, i.e. non variable, and
which will be Design Parameters.

For example, a plate thickness in a component may be given a fixed parameter which may require several
components containing different plate thicknesses to be defined, or a single component could be defined
with a variable plate thickness. However, the variable plate thickness could be defined using a non-standard
plate thickness, thus introducing an error into the design.

Design Parameters are created within the Data Set where each Design Parameter (DESP) has its own
DATA element.

As well as providing a mechanism to assign variable geometry the DATA elements for Design Parameters
hold additional information enabling the Properties object in AVEVA E3D Model to be invoked. The
Properties object is the controlling form that allows the input of the Design Parameters.

4.1.1 Setting Design Parameters in Paragon

As Design Parameters are set in AVEVA E3D Model, Paragon does not know their values at the time that
the catalogue component is created. Paragon has a mechanism to set values for Design Parameters, as well
as Owning, Attached, Design Owning and Design Attached Parameters, so that geometry components that
use these parameters in their expressions may be displayed. The values used should be realistic and may
be changed at any point, enabling the effect of a full range of values on the component to be assessed.

Selecting Settings > Model Parameters… from

the main menu displays the Model Settings form.

The left side of the form is used for Pipe Settings

and, therefore, is of no interest for structures.

The Parameter Settings options list enables the

selection of the parameter type for which values
will be enterted.

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To assign a Design Parameter values:

• Enter the Design Parameter number in the

No. text box

• Enter the required value in the Value text box.

• Select Insert from the pull-down to insert the

number and value into the pane.

4.1.2 Use of Design Parameters for Structural Profiles

Whilst the use of Design Parameters for structural profiles may seem appealing as it means that potentially
only a few profile shapes need to be defined, in practice they are generally impractical for the following
reasons:

• The user wants to be able to pick the profile from a list and not enter lots of values.

• There could be user error in entering values.

• Different size profiles cannot be easily distinguished in reports, e.g. MTO’s.

• They do not work with the SDNF interface.

Design Parameters are mainly used in structural fittings and joints, however, there are circumstances where
they can be useful for structural profiles as will be shown later in this chapter.

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4.2 Non-Prismatic Profiles

Non-prismatic profiles are profiles that do not have a uniform cross-section throughout their extruded length,
i.e. they taper in one or both directions and the cross-section may be displaced in an X or Y direction (or a
combination of both) from the start point to the end point.

The amount and direction of the ‘taper’ of the components and/or the amount of offset is controlled by
attributes of the component or its sub-component. The controlling attributes are:

Component Attribute Description

Offset of X co-ordinate of centre of annulus between ends of the
Dx
profile.

Offset of Y co-ordinate of centre of annulus between ends of the

Dy
SANN profile

Change of external radius between ends of profile. +ve tapers

Dradius
outwards form start to end, -ve tapers inwards from start to end.

Dwidth Change of width between ends of profile.

Offset of X co-ordinate of centre of rectangle between ends of the

Dx
profile

Offset of Y co-ordinate of centre of rectangle between ends of the

SREC Dy
profile

Dxl Difference in rectangle dimensions in the X direction.

Dyl Difference in rectangle dimensions in the Y direction.

Dx Offset of X co-ordinate between start and end of the profile

Dy Offset of Y co-ordinate between start and end of the profile

SPVE
Change of fillet radius of profile at vertex positions between ends of
Drad
profile.

Dx Offset of X co-ordinate between start and end of the profile

PLIN
Dy Offset of Y co-ordinate between start and end of the profile

When creating non-prismatic profiles the Pline set has to be ‘tapered’ in the same way as the geometry
components.

The start and end depths, widths or diameters may be specified as parameters or design parameters;
however, the length may only be determined in AVEVA E3D Model by the start and end points of the profile.

Therefore, the slope of the taper cannot be pre-determined, e.g. 1 in 4, unless the length is pre-determined
using particular profile dimensions.

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4.3 Creating a Non-Prismatic Profile with Design Parameters – A Worked Example

This worked example creates a cone whose start diameter, end diameter and wall thickness are design
parameters, the length of the cone is determined in Model, i.e. from the specified start and end points.

4.3.1 Create and Set the Reference Data Storage Area

Navigate to the STSE named

/TRA_PROFILES_REF and select Create >
Category > for Storage… from the main menu to
display the Create Structural Storage Area form.

Enter /DESP_CONE in the Name textbox and leave

the Purpose textbox at the default STL.

Click the OK button to create the named STCA.

With the STCA /DESP_CONE as the CE, select

Settings > Storage Areas… from the main menu to
display the Storage Areas form.

Select the Structural tab and set the Pline Set,

Profile Geometry and Data Set storage areas by
clicking the CE button adjacent to each textbox on
the form.

Click the Apply button followed by the OK button to

set the storage areas and close the form.

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4.3.2 Create the Profile Category and Name the Reference Elements

Navigate to the STSE named /TRA_PROFILES and

select Create>Category>for Profiles… from the main
menu to display the Create Structural Storage Area
form.

Enter /TRA_DP_CONE in the Name textbox and leave

the Purpose textbox at the default STL. Check the Use
Defined Storage Area checkbox.

Click the OK button to create the named STCA, the SPRF and TEXT elements and the reference data
elements in the designated storage area. The Model View form is opened with the created STCA as the CE.

Click the Pline Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to navigate to the PTSS
element in Catalogue Explorer. Click on the All Attributes link label in the bottom left corner of the Model
View form to display the Edit.

Click the Name attribute in the form list and enter

DP_CONE.PTSS in the Name textbox. Click the Apply button
to re-name the Pline Set.

Check the Track checkbox on the Edit Attributes form.

Click the Geometry Set entry in the Model References

section of the Model View form to navigate to the GMSS
element in Catalogue Explorer. The Edit Attributes form
now displays the GMSS element attributes.

Click the Name attribute in the form list and enter

DP_CONE.GMSS in the Name textbox. Click the Apply
button to re-name the Geometry Set.

Make the DTSE element for the DESP_CONE the CE in

Catalogue Explorer. The Edit Attributes form now displays
the DTSE element attributes.

Click the Name attribute in the form list and enter

DP_CONE.DTSE in the Name textbox. Click the Apply button
to re-name the Data Set.

Close the form.

Click the Category entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to refresh the Model
View form.

L Note that the Pline Set, Geometry Set and Data Set now display the named reference elements.

4.3.3 Specify the Profile Parameters and Details

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
component’s (SPRF) details in the lower part of the form.

The profile has three Design Parameters but no catalogue parameters. The parameter created when the
STCA for the profile was created cannot be deleted; therefore, it should be renamed so that it is clear that it
is unused when the catalogue is maintained.

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Enter Not Used in the Parameter Definition Desc: text box and click the Apply button to set the entered
value.

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form again.
Enter DP_CONE in the Name textbox and Design Parameter Cone in the Description textbox. Select
TUBE from the Generic Type options list.

Click the Apply button in the bottom right corner of the form to make the settings.

4.3.4 Modify the Profile Data Set

Click the Data Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Data Set
functions in the lower part of the form.

One DATA element already exists for the parameter, however, each Design Parameter also requires a DATA
element.

Select the existing DATA element in the Data References list on the bottom left of the Model View form to
populate some of the attribute information. Ensure Parameter is selected from the Definition options list,
leave the Key and No. textboxes at APAR and 1 respectively, and click the Apply button.

Click the New button below the Data References list and make the following entries:

Enter Start Diameter in the Description textbox and SDIA in the Key textbox.

Select Design Parameter from the Definition options list. and enter 1 in the No. textbox.

Select Distance from the Type options list and enter 1000mm in the Default textbox.

Click the Apply button to set the values for the new DATA element.

Repeat the process to create two new DATA elements for the remaining Design Parameters using the
information in the table below:

Description Key Definition No. Type Default

End Diameter EDIA Design Parameter 2 Distance 500mm

Wall Thk. WTHK Design Parameter 3 Distance 25mm

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By creating the Data Set prior to creating the

Geometry Set or Pline Set the model parameters, i.e.
any catalogue parameters or design parameters will
be automatically set.

To check the settings select Settings > Model

Parameters… from the main menu to display the
Model Settings form.

Select Design Parameters from the Parameter

Settings: options list.

Check the values for the three Design Parameters

and close the form.

4.3.5 Create the Profile Geometry Set

Click the Geometry Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Profile Geometry functions in the lower part of the form.

Select SANN from the New options list to create a SANN element. Leave the Representation options list set
to Default and the Obstruction options list set to Hard. Enter 0 and 8 in Level textboxes and check the
Tube Flag checkbox.

Enter the following values in the relevant textboxes and leave all other attributes at the default values.

Axis (PLAX) Y

Angle (PANG) 180

Radius (PRAD) (DESP[1] / 2)

Width (PWID) (DESP[3])

Offset Radius (DRAD) (-(DESP[1] / 2 – DESP[2] / 2))

L In order to make the annulus taper between the start point and the end point, the radius must change
along the length of the cone, i.e. the DRAD value will change by a negative value of the difference
between the start radius and the end radius.

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Click the Apply button on the Model View form to create the SANN element.

The opposite half of the cone can now be created by copying and editing the newly created SANN. With the
SANN highlighted in the grid, click the Copy button to create the second SANN.

Change the Axis (PLAX) value to –Y and click the Apply button.

Right click in the graphics view of the

Model View form and select
Iso > Three from the pop-up menu.

Right click in the grahics view again

and select Limits > Increase from the
pop-up menu.

The tapered cone is displayed in the

graphics area of the form.

L Although a profile is a 2D shape,

Paragon assumes a unit length,
i.e. 1 m, of the profile for display
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4.3.7 Create the Pline Set

Click the Pline Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Pline
functions in the lower part of the form.

Click the New Pline button. Enter 0 and 10 in the Level textboxes, check the Tubeflag checkbox, enter NA
in the P-Line (PKEY) textbox and click the Apply button to create the first Pline.

Repeat the process to create the AA, GG, MM and SS Plines with the values shown in the table below.
Refer to the Gtype TUBE diagram in Appendix A for the locations of the Plines.

PKEY PLAX PX PY DX DY

(-(DESP[1] / 2 – DESP[2] /
AA X (DESP[1] / 2) 0 0
2))

(-(DESP[1] / 2 –
GG Y 0 (DESP[1] / 2) 0
DESP[2] / 2))

(DESP[1] / 2 – DESP[2] /
MM -X (-DESP[1] / 2) 0 0
2)

(DESP[1] / 2 – DESP[2]
SS -Y 0 (-DESP[1] / 2) 0
/ 2)

L The Plines are tapered in the appropriate X or Y direction to align with the taper of the geometry
elements.

4.3.8 Create the Profile Specification

Navigate to the previously created profile SPEC /TRAINING-PROFILES in Catalogue Explorer to make it the
CE.

On the Command Line enter NEW SELE /DESP-CONE DESC ‘User Defined Cone’ TANS ‘TUBE’ and
press the Return key.

With the new SELE as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SPCO /DP-CONE CATREF /DP_CONE
and press the Return key.

Save Work.

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4.3.9 Test the Non-prismatic Profile in AVEVA E3D Model

Login to AVEVA E3D Model as a Structural Designer using the credentials provided by the Trainer as
previously described or execute a Get Work if the session is still open.

On the SECTIONS tab, in the Settings group, click the Default Section Specification button to display the
Section Specification(Default) form.

Ensure Training Profiles is selected from the Specification

options list.

Select User Defined Cone from the Generic Type options list so
is displayed by default.

Select DP_CONE from the list and click the Properties button
aat the bottom of the form to display the Modify Properties form.

The form is built dynamically from the entries in the Data Set.

Enter different values in the three textboxes. Click the Default

button and note that the values return to the default values in the
Data Set.

Enter 2000, 1000 and 50 in the three Design Parameter

textboxes and clikl the OK button on the Modify Properties form.

Click the Apply button on the Section Specification (Default)

form. Close the form.

Create SCTNs of various lengths and note the results. Use the Measure Distance command with the
Positioning Control form set to Pline/Snap to view the Plines.

4.4 Thickness of Tapered Parts in Non-prismatic Profiles

In the Design Parameter Cone worked example and the Tapered Web PG exercise, the wall thickness of the
cone and the thickness of the bottom, sloped flange of the plate girder are not accurate.
In both cases the thickness of the tapered part was specified
in the plane of the start of the profile. However, in reality, the
thickness is measured perpendicular to the slope of the part.

As the slope is dependant on the distance between the start

point and the end point specified in AVEVA E3D Model, as
well as well as the start and end dimensions, e.g. in this case
Diameter which may be Design Parameters, a mechanism is
required to determine the angle of slope and adjust the
specified thickness as the profile is created in AVEVA E3D
Model.

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Exercise 2

• Create the catalogue and specification elements for a non-prismatic plate girder profile as shown below:

• Create the following Plines: NA, NAL, NAR, LTOS, TOS, RTOS, LBOS, BOS and RBOS. Set the
Cconnect attribute to ANY for all Plines except NA.

• Test the profile in AVEVA E3D Model.

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 CHAPTER 5

5 Structural Section Fittings

This chapter describes the creation of section fittings and section fitting specifications so that the fittings may
be used in AVEVA E3D Model.

5.1 Overview of Section Fittings

Section fittings are catalogue components that are referenced, via the Spref attribute, from a FITT element
for sections and walls.

Examples of section fittings are:

• Sections – web stiffeners, lifting lugs, insulation/fire protection, baseplates, etc.

• Walls – windows, doors, radiators, electrical switches, fire protection, etc.

Section fittings may be complex or a simple, depending on the engineering requirement, i.e. the time and
effort spent on their creation.

Section fittings can consist of positive and/or negative 3D geometry components and may be any shape that
can be defined by these components.

A section fitting requires a 3D Positive Geometry Set and/or a 3D Negative Geometry Set, a 3D Point Set, a
Data Set and a Specification to function correctly.

Section fittings are usually defined parametrically such that a single definition may be used for a variety of
similar shaped fittings with different dimensions that can be applied to different sized profiles.

5.2 Catalogue Hierarchy for Section Fittings

The catalogue hierarchy for section fittings may be structured in different ways; however, the elements and
components required are the same. For the purposes of this training guide the section fitting catalogue
hierarchy will be structured as shown below:

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5.3 Axis Systems and Extrusions

Section fittings are owned by a Section (SCTN) element in AVEVQA E3D Model and are ‘attached’ to the
section via one of the profiles Plines. The Posline (Position Line) attribute of the FITT element is set to the
selected Pline.

5.3.1 Axis Systems

It is important to understand the different axis systems that must be considered when creating a section
fitting:

Owning Section

The 2D shape of the sections profile is defined using the X and

Y axes, i.e. the shape is defined on the XY plane.

The extrusion direction of a profile is always from the start

position to the end position.

Thus, using the Right Hand Rule, the section extrusion direction
is the Z axis.

Plines

The direction of a Pline, as defined in the profile catalogue, is the

Z direction of the Pline.

The extrusion direction (Z direction) of the profile to which the

Pline belongs, is the Y direction of the Pline.

Thus, using the Right Hand Rule, the X direction of the Pline
can be determined.

Geometry Components

All geometry components (primitives), e.g. SBOX, SCON, LCYL,

SCYL, SEXT, etc., have their own axis system.

These axes are specified with respect to the Pline

In this example, the Z axis of the SCYL component has been set
to the Z direction of the Pline (NAL) with which it is associated.

The setting is made using the Paxis attribute of the SCYL.

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5.3.2 Extrusions

One of the most common geometry components used to create section fittings are extrusion, either positive
(SEXT) or negative (NSEX).

Defining extrusions is similar to defining panels in AVEVA E3D Model, i.e. a 2D shape consisting of a series
or vertices extruded through a height (thickness). The constructs for positive and negative extrusions are:

The major attributes of each element that constitute the extrusion are as follows:

SEXT and NSEX

• Px, Py & Pz – X, Y & Z positional co-ordinates of the SFIT origin, with respect to the Posline.

• Paaxis – Extrusion ‘A’ axis, set to one of the Posline axes, i.e. X, Y or Z.

• Pbaxis – Extrusion ‘B’ axis, set to one of the Posline axes, i.e. X, Y, or Z (different from Paaxis).

• Pheight – the extrusion distance for the SLOO.

SLOO

• There are no major attributes for an SLOO.

SVER

• Px & Py – X & Y positional co-ordinates of the vertex with respect to the SFIT origin, i.e. local co-
ordinates. The direction of these co-ordinates depends on the settings of Paaxis and Pbaxis, i.e. Px =
Paaxis and Py = Pbaxis.

• Pradius – fillet radius of loop at the vertex position.

When using SEXT or NSEX components the Paaxis and Pbaxis must be set such that the loop can be
defined on the correct plane, e.g. XY, XZ or YZ.

Scenario 1

The SLOO will be created on the YZ plane.

The Paaxis axis may be set to Y, -Y, Z or –Z. The Pbaxis must set
according to the setting of the Paaxis.

For example:

If the Paaxis is set to Y or -Y the Pbaxis must be set to Z or -Z.

If the Paaxis is set to Z or –Z the Pbaxis must be set to Y or –Y.

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Scenario 2

The SLOO will be created on the XZ plane.

The Paaxis axis may be set to X, -X, Z or -Z. The Pbaxis must set
according to the setting of the Paaxis.

For example:

If the Paaxis is set to X or -X the Pbaxis must be set to Z or -Z.

If the Paaxis is set to Z or -Z the Pbaxis must be set to X or -X.

Scenario 3

The SLOO will be created on the XY plane.

The Paaxis axis may be set to X, -X, Y or -Y. The Pbaxis must set
according to the setting of the Paaxis.

For example:

If the Paaxis is set to X or -X the Pbaxis must be set to Y or -Y.

If the Paaxis is set to Y or -Y the Pbaxis must be set to X or -X.

The setting of the Paaxis and Pbaxis, and hence the Px and Py axes of the extrusion, will affect the
direction in which the loop is extruded.

5.4 Creating Section Fittings – A Worked Example

The sequence of tasks required to create a section fitting is:

• Sketch the section fitting and determine requirements.

• Create the Administrative Elements.

• Create the section fitting category, fitting and storage elements.

• Specify the section fitting parameters and details.

• Modify the section fitting Data Set.

• Set the Model Parameters.

• Create the section fitting Point Set.

• Create the section fitting Geometry Sets, Positive (+ve) and Negative (-ve).

• Create additional section fittings with different parameter values.

• Create the section fitting Specification so that the fitting can be used in Model.

• Test the section fittings in Model.

This example creates a series of padeye plates, of various thicknesses, for a parallel flanged I profile, i.e.
Gtype BEAM.

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5.4.1 Sketch the Section Fitting

It is good practice to make a sketch of the fitting to determine the required geometry components, which
Pline(s) will be used to ‘attach’ the fitting to, what the axes will be, what the parameters and design
parameters (if any) will be and any other data that may be applicable.

The padeye plates will have the following details:

• Plate thicknesses are to be 10mm, 16mm, 20mm

and 25mm. The cheek plates will each be the
same thickness as the main plate.

• The plate thickness will be a fixed parameter so

that different fittings will be required for different
plate thicknesses.

• The hole diameter will be user defined and the

geometry will be defined by this Design
Parameter, as shown in the sketch.

• The padeye plate will be full depth between the

flanges and will be fitted to the profile, i.e. into the
root radius.

For this padeye plate a Structural Extrusion (SEXT) geometry component will be used for the main plate and
a cylinder for the cheek plates. A negative cylinder will be used to create the hole.

The NAR and NAL Plines are suitable to ‘attach’ the fitting to, and thus become the origin of the fitting.

Sketch each component separately to determine the geometry required.

Main Plate

As the SLOO for the main plate lies in the XZ plane,

with respect to the Pline axes, the Paaxis and Pbaxis of
the SEXT will be set to the X and Z axes. However, if Py
(for the SPVE) is to be positive in the UP direction the
settings will be Paaxis = Z and Pbaxis = -X.

The SLOO will require four vertices, numbered as

shown. V1 and V4 will have their Pradius attributes set
to OPAR [6] (the owning profile root radius and V2 will
have its Pradius set to DESP [1] * 3.

The formula for the Px position of V2 is given below.

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Cheek Plates
A single cylinder will be used to represent both cheek
plates and will take its position and orientation from a
Ppoint (named P1).

Similarly, the hole through the cheek plates and main

plate will be cut by a single negative cylinder whose
position and orientation will be defined by the Ppoint.

5.4.2 Create the Administrative Elements

A new CATA element could be created to separate the profiles from the section fittings; however, for the
purposes of this training guide the TRAINING_CATA catalogue will be used with a separate Structural
Section (STSE) element for section fittings.

Make the CATA /TRAINING_CATA the CE in Catalogue

Explorer. Select Create > Section… from the main menu
to display the Create Structural Section form.

Enter /TRA_SCTN_FITTINGS in the Name textbox,

leave the Purpose options list set to the default STL and
ensure that the Use Defined Storage Area checkbox is
unchecked.

Click the OK button to create the STSE.

5.4.3 Create the Section Fitting Category, Fitting and Storage Elements

Make the STSE /TRA_SCTN_FITTINGS the CE in

Catalogue Explorer. Select Create > Category > for
Fittings… from the main menu to display the Create
Structural Category form.

Enter /TRA_PADEYE_PLATES in the Name textbox,

leave the Purpose options list set to the default STL and
ensure that the Use Defined Storage Areas checkbox is
unchecked.

Click the OK button to create the STCA, the SFIT element and the reference storage elements, i.e. GMSS,
NGMS, PTSE and DTSE and display the Model View form.

L The reference storage elements have been created below the same STCA as the SFIT because the
Used Defined Storage Area checkbox was unchecked.

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5.4.4 Specify the Section Fitting Parameters and Details

Click the Category entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the categories
component grid in the lower part of the form.

The fitting has one catalogue parameter, i.e. the padeye plate thickness, that also determines the thickness
of the cheek plates and one Design Parameter, the hole diameter, from which some of the fitting geometry is
defined.

Enter Plt. Thk. in the Parameter Definition Desc: textbox and click the Apply button to set the parameter
description. The lower part of the Model View form changes to the Category view. Enter FITT in the Gtype
column of the grid and 10mm in the PA1 column of the grid.

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Component view.

L Note the Gtype and Parameters are set.

Enter WEB_PADEYE_10mm in the Name textbox and Web Padeye 10mm Plate in the Description
textbox.

Click the Apply button in the bottom right corner of the form to make the settings.

5.4.5 Modify the Section Fitting Data Set

The Data Set requires two DATA elements, one for the fitting parameter and one for the design parameter.
The DATA element for the parameter was created when the section fitting category was created.

Click the Data Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Data Set
functions in the lower part of the form.

Click on the existing DATA element in the Data References list, this should have a Description of Plt. Thk..
Modify the Dkey attribute from APAR by entering PTHK in the Key textbox. Ensure that Parameter is
selected from the Definition options list and that 1 is in the No. textbox. Click the Apply button on the
bottom of the form.

L Note that the Dkey has been modified in the Data References grid.

Click the New button below the Data References list to create a new DATA element.

Enter Hole Dia. in the Description textbox and HDIA in the Key textbox.

Select Design Parameter from the Definition options list, enter 1 in the No. textbox, select Distance from
the Type options list and enter 50mm in the Default textbox.

Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form to set the DATA elements attributes.

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5.4.6 Set the Model Parameters

This fitting has one design parameter, i.e. the hole diameter. The padeye plate geometry uses the design
parameter and parameters from the owning section. The Design Parameter has been set by the Data Set,
however, Owning Parameters must be set in Paragon to simulate the settings in AVEVA E3D Model.

Select Settings > Model Parameters… from the main menu to display the Model Settings form. Select
Design Parameters from the Parameter Settings options list and check that Design Parameter 1 has been
set to 50.

L If previous categories that have more Design Parameters have been opened in the same session, all
Design Parameters will still be displayed. Only the Design Parameter(s) for the current category being
modified will have the ‘new’ values set.

The Owning Parameters may be entered

individually; however, it is easier to use a profile
from the catalogue.

Navigate to the 800x300 Parallel Flange I profile

(created in Exercise 1) in Catalogue Explorer to
make it the CE.

On the Model Settings form select Owning

Parameters from the Parameter Settings options
list.

Select Use CE from the options list adjacent to the

Value textbox.

The six parameters of the SPRF are now displayed in the Owning Parameters list. Design Parameters and
Owning Parameters have now been set.

Close the Model Settings form.

5.4.7 Create the Section Fitting Point Set

Ppoints serve different functions in the creation of structural catalogue components including local origin
points for geometry components, variable points for geometry orientation and as ‘attachment’ points for
dimensions in AVEVA E3D Draw.

Each Ppoint has a Number attribute by which the Ppoint may be identified, e.g. P1, P2, P30, P100, etc. It is
imperative that the Ppoint numbers are unique within a Point Set.

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L The Point Set may be created after the fitting geometry in the task sequence, however, in some cases,
e.g. this padeye plate, the +ve and/or –ve geometry components may use a Ppoint for their position
and direction, therefore, the Point Set needs to be created first.

There are four types of Ppoint that can be used for structural purposes:

5.4.7.1 Cartesian Ppoint (PTCA)

A PTCA is defined in terms of an axial direction (in any plane) and an explicit position (X, Y, Z coordinates).
The significant attributes are:

• Number – point number.

• Ptcdirection – point direction. May be expressed as Y 45 X or N 30 E, etc.

• Px, Py and Pz – positional offsets from origin.

5.4.7.2 Axial Ppoint (PTAX)

A PTAX is defined in terms of an axial direction (parallel to X, Y or Z, or in the XY, YZ or ZX plane) and a
distance along that axis. The significant attributes are:

• Number – point number.

• Paxis – axial direction. May be expressed as Y 45 X or N 30 E, etc.

• Pdistance – distance from the origin along the axial direction.

5.4.7.3 Mixed Ppoint (PTMI)

A PTMI is defined in terms of an axial direction (parallel to X, Y or Z, or in the XY, YZ or ZX plane) and an
explicit position (X,Y, Z coordinates), i.e. a mix of PTCA and PTAX. The significant attributes are:

• Number – point number.

• Paxis – axial direction. May be expressed as Y 45 X or N 30 E, etc.

• Px, Py and Pz – positional offsets from origin.

5.4.7.4 Position (PTPOS)

A PTPOS is defined in terms of an axial direction (in any plane) and an explicit position (X, Y Z co-
ordinates). The significant attributes are:

• Number – point number.

• Ptcdirection – axial direction. May be expressed as Y 45 X or N 30 E, etc. or by referencing another

Ppoint, e.g. PDIR 1.

• Ptcposition – position. May be expressed as X0, Y0, Z0, by referencing any position attribute or by
referencing another Ppoint, e.g. PP1.

L If the expression contains references to attributes Paragon cannot resolve then the PTPOS element will
not be displayed correctly and will need to be tested in Model to ensure it works correctly.

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5.4.7.5 Point Set for Padeye Plate

For the padeye plate, a Ppoint, named P1, is required for the origin and
direction of the cheek plate cylinder and the negative cylinder for the hole.

Ppoints will also be required at various points around the stiffener for
attaching dimension points in AVEVA E3D Draw.

Points 10, 11, 13 and 14 will allow the stiffener to be orthogonally

dimensioned whilst points 12, 15 and 16 will enable the radii of the main
plate, cheek plates and hole to be dimensioned.

All of the points may be Cartesian (PTCA) as the locations from the fitting
origin are known in an X, Y format.

Click the Point Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Ppoint
functions in the lower part of the form. Select Cartesian P-Point (PTCA) from the New options list to create
the Ppoint and display the appropriate attribute data textboxes.

Check the P-Points checkbox above the graphics view to display the newly created Ppoints:

Enter the following data in the appropriate textbox:

L Some of the data is not relevant to Ppoints for structural sections fittings and may be left at the default
values.

P-point Number (NUMB) 1

Direction (PTCDIR) Y

X Co-ordinate (PX) (- OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4] + DESP[1] * 3)

Y Co-ordinate (PY) (- PARA[1] * 1.5)

Z Co-ordinate (PZ) (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2 + DESP[1]

Click the Apply button on the bottom right of the Model View form to set the values.

Create the remainder of the Ppoints using the following co-ordinate values:

L The PY value is 0 and the PTCDIR value is Y for all of the Ppoints in the table.

No. PX PZ
10 (-OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4]) 0

11 (-OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4]) (OPAR[2] / 2 - OPAR[3] / 2 +DESP[1])

12 (-OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4] + DESP[1] * 3) (OPAR[2] / 2 - OPAR[3] / 2 + DESP[1] * 4 )

13 (OPAR[1] / 2 – OPAR[4]) (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2)

14 (OPAR[1] / 2 – OPAR[4]) 0

15 (- OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4] + DESP[1] * 3) (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2 – DESP[1])

16 (- OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4] + DESP[1] * 2.5) (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2 + DESP[1])

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The Point Set will look like this:

5.4.8 Create the Section Fitting Geometry Sets

Section fittings may have positive (+ve) and/or negative (-ve) 3D geometry components. The positive
geometry is owned by a Positive 3D Geometry Set (GMSE) element and the negative geometry owned by a
Negative 3D Geometry Set (NGMS) element.

5.4.8.1 Section Fitting Positive (+ve) Geometry Set

Main Padeye Plate

The main padeye plate for the fitting will be made from a single SEXT component owning, via an SLOO, four
SPVE elements.

Click the +ve Geometry entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Positive Geometry functions in the lower part of the form.

Select SEXT (Structural Extrusion) from the Positive options list to create the element and display the
appropriate attribute gadgets. The SEXT element is displayed in the Geometry References grid.

Leave the Repr, Level and Obstruction attributes as the defaults and ensure the Tube Flag checkbox is
checked.

Referring to the sketch of the main plate, the Paaxis of the SEXT, which corresponds to the PX axis for the
SPVE, will be set to the Z direction of the Pline (NAL or NAR). The Pbaxis of the SEXT, which corresponds
to the PY axis of the SPVE, will be set to the –X direction of the Pline (NAL or NAR).

Enter Z in the A Axis (PAAX) textbox, –X in the B Axis (PBAX) textbox and (PARA [1]) in the Height
(PHEI) textbox. Click the Apply button in the bottom right corner of the Model View form to set the attributes.

Click the Modify Points button at the bottom of the Model View form to display the vertex grid for the
extrusions SLOO element. This is similar in to the SPRO vertex grid, see section 3.4.5.4. If no SLOO or
SVER exists they are automatically created when the Modify Points button is clicked and the SVER
attributes are shown in the grid.

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Enter the following data in the appropriate grid cells for the first vertex:

PX 0

PY (OPAR[1] / 2 – OPAR[4])

PRAD (OPAR[6])

Click the New button to create a new vertex and enter the following data in the appropriate grid cells:

PX ((OPAR[2] / 2 - OPAR[3] / 2 ) + (OPAR[1] - OPAR[4] * 2) * (TAN(ATAN(DESP[1] / (OPAR[1] -

OPAR[4] * 2 - DESP[1] * 3)) + ASIN(DESP[1] * 3 / (SQRT(POW(DESP[1],2) + POW(OPAR[1] - OPAR[4] *
2 - DESP[1] * 3,2)))))))

L This attribute expression may be simplified by using Data Expressions, see section 5.4.8.2 for an
example of their use.

PY (OPAR[1] / 2 – OPAR[4])

PRAD (DESP[1] * 3)

Repeat this procedure for the third and fourth vertices using the data values in the table below:

Vertex PX PY PRAD
3 (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2) (-OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4]) 0

4 0 (-OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4]) (OPAR[6])

The plate shape will be displayed in the graphics view after the creation of the third vertex.

Click the OK button to set the attributes and return to the Geometry functions of the Model View form.

The last thing to consider for the main padeye plate geometry is the justification of the plate. As defined, the
plate is justified on one face. This may be acceptable; however, it would be better if the plate were centre
justified, i.e. the SEXT component needs to be moved with respect to the origin.

To make the plate centre justified, select the SEXT element in the Geometry References list to display the
SEXT attributes and enter (- PARA[1] / 2) in the Z Co-ordinate (PZ) textbox. Click the Apply button to
update the attribute and the graphics view.

Cheek Plates

The cheek plates for the padeye will be made from a single short cylinder. Select SCYL from the Positive
options list to create the SCYL element and display its attributes.

Leave the Repr, Level and Obstruction attributes as the defaults and ensure the Tube Flag checkbox is
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The cylinder will use Ppoint 1 as its frame of reference. Enter P1 in the Axis (PAXI) textbox to set the frame
of reference.

L Alternatively, clicking the PPnt button adjacent to the Axis (PAXI) textbox enables a Ppoint to be
selected from the graphics view.

Enter the following data in the appropriate textboxes:

Dist to Bottom (PDIST) 0

Height (PHEI) (PARA[1] * 3)

Diameter (PDIA) (DESP[1] * 4)

Click the Apply button on the bottom right of the Model View form to set the attributes and update the
graphics view.

5.4.8.2 Data Expressions

Where expressions are long and/or repetitive, they may be simplified by creating a Data Expression in the
Data Set.

The data expression is a synonym for a longer expression and may be used in another expression, on its
own or with other valid parameters and operators.

DATA elements for expressions require only the Dkey, Pproperty and Purpose attributes to be set;
however, it is good practice to set the Description attribute.

For example, the PX attribute of vertex 2 of the Padeye Plate can be split into simpler expressions that may
then be used in another expression.

The full expression is: ((OPAR[2] / 2 - OPAR[3] / 2 ) + (OPAR[1] - OPAR[4] * 2) * (TAN(ATAN(DESP[1]

/ (OPAR[1] - OPAR[4] * 2 - DESP[1] * 3)) + ASIN(DESP[1] * 3 /
(SQRT(POW(DESP[1],2) + POW(OPAR[1] - OPAR[4] * 2 - DESP[1] * 3,2)))))))

The part of the expression to find the hypotenuse of a triangle, i.e. (SQRT(POW(DESP[1],2) +
POW(OPAR[1] - OPAR[4] * 2 - DESP[1] * 2,2))) could be written as a separate expression into a DATA
element:

This data expression may then be used in the expression for vertex 2, usijng the syntax RPRO HYPO, i.e.:

((OPAR[2] / 2 - OPAR[3] / 2 ) + (OPAR[1] - OPAR[4] * 2) * (TAN(ATAN(DESP[1] / (OPAR[1] - OPAR[4] * 2 -

DESP[1] * 3)) + ASIN(DESP[1] * 3 / RPRO HYPO))))

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Similar synonyms could be made in the expression for repetitive sequences such as:

HDIS = (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2) and VDIS = (OPAR[1] – OPAR[4] * 2)

These data expressions may then be used in the expression for vertex 2 may be written using the syntax
RPRO HDIS and RPRO VDIS, i.e.:

(RPRO HDIS + RPRO VDIS * (TAN(ATAN(DESP[1] / (RPRO VDIS - DESP[1] * 3)) + ASIN(DESP[1] * 3 /
RPRO HYPO))))

5.4.8.3 Section Fitting Negative (-ve) Geometry Set

If a fitting requires negative geometry components they are owned by a negative geometry set (NGMS)
element. The negative geometry components may negate the owning member, the fitting’s components or a
combination of the two and is controlled by the Negative Applied Flag (Nappflag) attribute.

The possible values for the attribute and the positive components they negate are:

Value Negates Value Negates

0 Nothing Removed 4 Removed from Item

1 Removed from Attached 5 Removed from Attached and Item

2 Removed from Owner 6 Removed from Owner and Item

3 Removed from Attached and Owner 7 Removed from All

L Item means any positive geometry component in the fitting. Fittings do not have Attached items.
Nappflag values of 1 and 5 are used by structural joints.

Click the -ve Geometry entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Negative Geometry functions in the lower part of the form.

Select NSCY (Negative Short Cylinder) from the Negative options list to create the element and display the
appropriate attribute gadgets. The NSCY element is displayed in the Geometry References grid.

Select Removed from Item from the Napp options list, leave the Repr setting at Default, select Soft from
the Obstruction options list, leave the Level settings at 0 and 10 and check the Tube Flag checkbox.

Enter the following data in the appropriate grid cells for the cylinder:

Axis (PAXI) P1

Dist to Bottom (PDIST) 0

Height (PHEI) (PARA[1] * 3)

Diameter (PDIA) (DESP[1])

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Click the Apply button in the bottom right of the form to make the settings and display the negative cylinder
in the graphics view.

L The Ppoint for the axis of the negative may also be set by clicking the PPnt button adjacent to the
textbox and graphically selecting the Ppoint from the graphics view.

5.4.9 Create the Additional Section Fittings with Different Parameter Values

Additional Padeye fittings are required for 12mm, 16mm, 20mm and 25mm plate thicknesses.

Click on the Category entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Category grid in the lower part of the form.

Click the right arrow at the left hand side of the grid to select the element, i.e. highlight it in blue. Click the
Copy button below the grid to create a new FITT element in the grid.

Left click in the Name grid cell for the new fitting and enter WEB_PADEYE_12mm. Left click in the PA1 grid
cell and enter 12.

Click on the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Component functions in the lower part of the form.

Edit the Description textbox to change the description from WEB_PADEYE_10mm to

WEB_PADEYE_12mm and click the Apply button on the bottom of the form.

Click on the Back button on the bottom of the form to return to the Category grid. Use the Copy button again
to repeat the process for to create section fittings for 16mm and 20mm thick plates.

Navigate to the last SFIT element and in the hierarchy and on the Command line enter:
NEW SFIT COPY PREV NAME /WEB_PADEYE_25mm PARA 25

Click on the Category entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to update the display.

L Note that the section fitting for the 25mm thick plate has been created.

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5.4.10 Create the Section Fitting Specification

The final task to make the section fittings ready for use in Model is to create a specification so that they may
be accessed by the Model forms.

5.4.10.1 How Section Fitting Specifications Work

Section fitting specifications filter the elements in the catalogue to present the user with the available fittings
based on the Gtype of the Owning Section.

The Specification World (SPWL) element is used to group together specifications of similar types. For
structural fitting specifications the Purpose must be set to STL.

The Specification (SPEC) element requires an entry in the Description attribute as this will appear on the
Create Fitting form. For section fittings the Purpose attribute of the SPEC must be set to FITT.

The SPEC asks a question of the first level Selector (SELE) element that it owns. For section fittings the
question is What is the Gtype of the Owning Section? This expression used is TYPE.

The first level SELE element answers the question asked by the SPEC using the Tanswer attribute, which
is set to the Gtype of the Owning Section of the fitting. This SELE asks the second level SELE What is the
Sub-Type of the fitting?

The second level SELE element groups together all of the SPCO elements, i.e. one SPCO for each SFIT,
and answers the question asked by the first level SELE using the Tanswer attribute, which is set to the any
unique four character string.

The Name attribute of the SELE elements should be completed for ease of maintenance. The Description
attributes require an entry as this will appear in the Section Type and Sub-Type pull-down on the Create
Fitting form

The SPCO element’s Name attribute should be completed for ease of maintenance. The Catref attribute
points into the catalogue at the SFIT element.

5.4.10.2 Section Fitting Specification

The section fittings require a new SPEC as the Purpose and Question attributes are different from the Profile
Specification, however, the existing SPWL can be used

Make the SPWL named TRAINING-SPWL the CE. On the Command Line enter NEW SPEC /TRAINING-
SCTN-FITTINGS DESC ‘Training Section Fittings’ PURP FITT QUEST TYPE and press the Return key.

This creates the new SPEC element with its Name attribute set to /TRA-SCTN-FITTINGS, its Description
attribute set to Training Fittings, its Purpose attribute set to FITT, and its Question attribute set to TYPE.

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With the new SPEC as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SELE /TRA-SCTN-FITT-OTYP-BEAM
DESC ‘Parallel Flange Beams’ QUEST STYP TANS ‘BEAM’ and press the Return key.

This creates the first level SELE element with its Name attribute set to /TRA-SCTN-FITT-OTYP-BEAM, its
Description attribute set to Parallel Flange Beams, its Question attribute set to STYP and its Tanswer
attribute set to BEAM.

With the first level SELE element as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SELE /TRA-PADEYE-
PLATES DESC ‘Web Padeye Plates’ TANS ‘WPEP’ and press the Return key.

This creates the second level SELE element with its Name attribute set to /TRA-PADEYE-PLATES, its
Description attribute set to Web Padeye Plates and its Tanswer attribute set to WPEP.

With the second level SELE element as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SPCO /WEB-PADEYE-
10mm CATREF /WEB_PADEYE_10mm and press the Return key.

This creates a new SPCO element with its Name attribute set to /WEB-PADEYE-10mm and its Catref
attribute set to /WEB-PADEYE-10mm.

New SPCO elements are required for each SFIT element in the TRA_PADEYE_PLATES category. Double
click the last entry in the Command Window to bring it to the active line and edit it so that it reads:

NEW SPCO /WEB-PADEYE-12mm CATREF /WEB_PADEYE_12mm and press the Return key.

This creates a new SPCO for the next size of padeye plate. Repeat this process to create a new SPCO for
each of the SFIT elements created earlier.

Save Work.

5.4.11 Test the Section Fittings in AVEVA E3D Model

Login to AVEVA E3D Model as a Structural Designer, using the credentials provided by the Trainer as
previously described, or execute a Get Work if the session is still open.

Create a SCTN using a Training Profile Spref of BEAM-

800x300x12Wx20F created in Exercise 1 or use an existing
SCTN with the same Spref.

Create a fitting and select WEB-PADEYE_20mm from the

Creating Fitting form list.

Select NAL from the Justification options list and enter a

value of 300mm in the Zdistance textbox.

Click the Properties… button to display the Modify

Properties form to check that the Design Parameter is
functioning correctly.

Enter 100 in the Hole Dia. textbox and then press the Default
button to check that the default of 50 is functioning correctly.

Click the OK button on the Modify Properties form and the

Apply button on the Create Fitting form to create the fitting.

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Modify the fitting and select a different padeye plate thickness.

Enter a different Hole Dia. in the Modify Properties form and

modify the fitting.

Change the SCTN Spref to check that the fitting is

dynamically updating to the new profile’s parameters.

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Exercise 3

• Create a baseplate fitting for a parallel flange I section as shown in the sketch below:

• Create a specification for the fitting.

• Test the fitting in Model with various profile sizes and design parameter settings.

Remember the sequence of tasks for creating a section fitting is:

• Sketch the section fitting and determine requirements.

• Create the Administrative Elements.

• Create the section fitting category, fitting and storage elements.

• Specify the section fitting parameters and details.

• Modify the section fitting Data Set.

• Set the Model Parameters

• Create the section fitting Point Set.

• Create the section fitting Geometry Sets, Positive (+ve) and Negative (-ve).

• Create additional section fittings with different parameter values.

• Create the section fitting Specification so that the fitting can be used in Model.

• Test the section fittings in Model.

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 CHAPTER 6

6 Structural Panel Fittings

This chapter describes the creation of panel fittings and the creation of a panel fitting specification so that
the fittings may be used in Model.

6.1 Overview of Panel Fittings

Panel fittings are catalogue components that are referenced, via the Spref attribute, from a PFIT element for
panels and floors.

Examples of panel fittings are:

• Panels – hatches, manways, etc.

• Floors – accessways, drain boxes, tundishes, etc.

Panel fittings may be complex or a simple, depending on the engineering requirement, i.e. the time and
effort spent on their creation.

Panel fittings can consist of positive and/or negative 3D geometry components and may be any shape that
can be defined by these components.

A panel fitting requires a 3D Positive Geometry Set and/or a 3D Negative Geometry Set, a 3D Point Set, a
Data Set and a Specification to function correctly.

Panel fittings are usually defined parametrically such that a single definition may be used for a variety of
similar shaped fittings with different dimensions that can be applied to different sized profiles.

6.2 Catalogue Hierarchy for Panel Fittings

The catalogue hierarchy for panel fittings may be structured in different ways; however, the elements and
components required are the same. For the purposes of this training guide the panel fitting catalogue
hierarchy will be structured as shown below:

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Panel fittings are owned by a Panel (PANE) element in Model and use the same hierarchy structure and
geometry components as section fittings. The main difference between a panel fittings and a section fitting is
the axis system.

6.3 Axis System

The Y direction for a PANE is the

direction between vertex 1 and
vertex 2.

L This only applies to unmodified

PANE elements created using
the appware.

As the Z direction is normal to the

plane of the panel, X can be
determined.

As the panel fitting is owned directly

by the PANE, the frame of reference
for the fitting is the PANE’s axis
system.

6.4 Creating Panel Fittings – A Worked Example

The sequence of tasks required to create a panel fitting is:

• Sketch the panel fitting and determine requirements.

• Create the Administrative Elements.

• Create the panel fitting category, fitting and storage elements.

• Specify the panel fitting parameters and details.

• Modify the panel fitting Data Set.

• Set the Model Parameters.

• Create the panel fitting Point Set.

• Create the panel fitting Geometry Sets, Positive (+ve) and Negative (-ve).

• Create additional panel fittings with different parameter values.

• Create the panel fitting Specification so that the fitting can be used in Model.

• Test the panel fittings in Model.

The following example creates a rectangular drain box that may be used on a deck plate. The drain box will
have the following details:

• The drain box will be 10mm thick.

• The top of the drain box will be flush with the top of the deck plate.

• The drain box will have a user defined diameter outlet hole in the centre of the box, 100mm from one
end.

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• Drain boxes of the following sizes are required:

Length Width Depth

500 300 200

750 400 250

1000 500 300

6.4.1 Sketch the Panel Fitting

Make a sketch of the fitting to determine the required geometry components, what the axes will be, what the
parameters and design parameters (if any) will be and any other data that may be applicable.

The fitting will require a Structural Box (SBOX) for the main body of the drain box, two Negative Structural
Boxes (NSBO), one to make the body of the box hollow and one to cut the hole in the panel, and a negative
short cylinder (NSCY) for the drainage hole.

The thickness of the panel is held by the Height attribute of the PLOO element of the PANE. This attribute
cannot be accessed by the geometry components, as it is not an attribute of the fitting’s owner, however,
LOHE (Loop Height), a pseudo attribute of the PANE may be used.

6.4.2 Create the Administrative Elements

A new CATA element could be created to separate the profiles and section fittings from the panel fittings,
however, for the purposes of this training guide the TRAINING_CATA catalogue will be used with a separate
Structural Section (STSE) element for panel fittings.

Make the CATA named /TRAINING_CATA the CE in

Catalogue Explorer. Select Create > Section… from the
main menu to display the Create Structural Section
form.

Enter /TRA_PANEL_FITTINGS in the Name textbox,

leave the Purpose options list set to the default STL and
ensure that the Use Defined Storage Areas checkbox is
unchecked.

Click the OK button to create the STSE.

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6.4.3 Creating the Panel Fitting Category, Fitting and Storage Elements

Make the STSE named /TRA_PANEL_FITTINGS the

CE in Catalogue Explorer. Select Create > Category >
for Fittings… from the main menu to display the Create
Structural Category form.

Enter /TRA_DRAIN_BOXES in the Name textbox, leave

the Purpose options list set to the default STL and
ensure that the Use Defined Storage Areas checkbox
is unchecked.

Click the OK button to create the STCA, the SFIT element and the reference storage elements, i.e. GMSS,
NGMS, PTSE and DTSE.

L The reference storage elements have been created below the same STCA as the SFIT because the
Used Defined Storage Areas checkbox was unchecked.

6.4.4 Specify the Panel Fitting Parameters and Details

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
component’s (SFIT) details in the lower part of the form.

The fitting has three catalogue parameters, i.e. the length, width and depth, which determines the size of the
drain box, and one Design Parameter, i.e. the outlet hole diameter, from which some of the fitting geometry
is defined.

Enter Length in the Parameter Definition Desc: textbox and click the Apply button to set the parameter
description.

Click the New button below the Parameter Definition list to create a new parameter. Enter Width in the
Desc: textbox and click the Apply button to set the description for parameter 2.

Click the New button to create the third parameter, enter Depth in the description textbox and click the
Apply button to set the description for parameter 3.

The lower part of the Model View has changed to the Category view. In the row of the SFIT element enter
PFIT in the Gtype cell of the grid, 500 in the PA1 cell, 300 in the PA2 cell and 200 in the PA3 cell.

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form again to return to the
lower part of the Model View form to re-display the Component view.

L Note the Gtype and Parameters are set.

Enter DRAIN_BOX_500x300x200 in the Name textbox and 500x300x200 Drain Box in the Description
textbox.

Click the Apply button in the bottom right corner of the form to make the settings.

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6.4.5 Modify the Panel Fitting Data Set

The Data Set requires five DATA elements, one for each of the fitting parameters, one for the design
parameter and one for an expression for the owning panel thickness. The DATA elements for the
parameters were created when the panel fitting parameters were specified.

Click the Data Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Data Set
functions in the lower part of the form.

Click on the first existing DATA element in the Data References list, this has a Description of Length.
Modify the Dkey attribute from APAR by entering LENG in the Key textbox. Make sure that Parameter has
been selected in the Definition options list and that 1 is in the No. textbox. Select Distance from the Type
options list. Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form.

L Note that the Dkey has been modified in the Data References list.

Click on the second existing DATA element in the Data References list, this has a Description of Width.
Modify the Dkey attribute from BPAR by entering WIDT in the Key textbox. Make sure that Parameter has
been selected in the Definition options list and that 2 is in the No. textbox. Select Distance from the Type
options list. Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form.

Click on the third existing DATA element in the Data References list, this has a Description of Depth.
Modify the Dkey attribute from CPAR by entering DEPT in the Key textbox. Make sure that Parameter has
been selected in the Definition options list and that 1 is in the No. textbox. Select Distance from the Type
options list. Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form.

Click the New button below the Data References list to create a new DATA element. Enter Hole Dia. in the
Description textbox and HDIA in the Key textbox. Select Design Parameter from the Definition options list
and Distance from the Type options list. Enter 1 in the No. textbox and 50mm in the Default textbox. Click
the Apply button on the bottom of the form to set the DATA elements attributes.

Click the New button again to create a DATA element for the expression of the owning panel thickness.
Enter Panel Thk. in the Description textbox and PTHK in the Key textbox. Select Expression from the
Definitions options list and Distance from the Type options list. Enter 50mm in the Default textbox and
LOHE in the Expression textbox. Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form to set the DATA
elements attributes.

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L For panel (PANE) elements the height of the extrusion is held by the PLOO element owned by the
PANE. LOHE is a pseudo attribute of a PANE element that enables the extrusion height to be queried
from the owning PANE.

A data expression is used for the panel extrusion height so that the default value may be used to visualize
negative extrusion that will be used to cut the hole in the owning panel as Paragon does not know anything
about the panel.

6.4.6 Set the Model Parameters

As the catalogue parameters, the design parameter and the required owning parameter have been specified
in the data set, there is no need to set model parameters using the Model Settings form.

6.4.7 Create the Panel Fitting Point Set

For the drain box there will be a Ppoint at each external corner of the box, one at the start of the centre of
the drainage hole, this will serve to dimension the location of the hole, and on the circumference of the hole
so that the radius can be dimensioned.

L The Point Set may be created after the fitting geometry in the task sequence, however, in some cases,
e.g. this drain box, the +ve and/or –ve geometry components may use a Ppoint for their position and
direction, therefore, the Point Set needs to be created first.

Click the Point Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Ppoint
functions in the lower part of the form. Select Cartesian P-Point (PTCA) from the New options list to create
the Ppoint and display the appropriate attribute gadgets. Enter the following data in the appropriate textbox:

P-point Number (NUMB) 1

Direction (PTCDIR) Z

X Co-ordinate (PX) (PARA[1] / 2)

Y Co-ordinate (PY) (PARA[2] / 2)

Z Co-ordinate (PZ) 0

Click the Apply button on the bottom right of the Model View form to set the values.

Create the remainder of the Ppoints using the following co-ordinate values:

No. Ptcdir Px Py Pz
2 Z (PARA[1] / 2) (- PARA[2] / 2) 0
3 Z (- PARA[1] / 2) (- PARA[2] / 2) 0
4 Z (- PARA[1] / 2) (PARA[2] / 2) 0
5 -Z (PARA[1] / 2) (PARA[2] / 2) (- PARA[3])
6 -Z (PARA[1] / 2) (- PARA[2] / 2) (- PARA[3])
7 -Z (- PARA[1] / 2) (- PARA[2] / 2) (- PARA[3])
8 -Z (- PARA[1] / 2) (PARA[2] / 2) (- PARA[3])
20 Z (-PARA[1] / 2 + 100mm) 0 (- PARA[3])
21 Z (-PARA[1] / 2 + 100mm) (DESP[1] / 2) (- PARA[3])

L If dimensions are to be hard coded, it is imperative that the units are included otherwise the value may
be interpreted as millimetres or inches depending on the session units. The syntax mm is used for
millimetres and in for inches.

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Check the P-points checkbox above the graphics view to display the newly created Ppoints.

6.4.8 Create the Panel Fitting Geometry Sets

Panel fittings may have positive (+ve) and/or negative (-ve) 3D geometry components. The positive
geometry is owned by a Positive 3D Geometry Set (GMSE) element and the negative geometry owned by a
Negative 3D Geometry Set (NGMS) element.

6.4.8.1 Panel Fitting Positive (+ve) Geometry Set

The drain box requires only one positive geometry element, a box, to create the basic shape of the fitting.

Click the +ve Geometry entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Positive Geometry functions in the lower part of the form. Select SBOX (Structural Box) from the Positive
options list to create the element and display the appropriate attribute gadgets. The SBOX element is
displayed in the Geometry References grid.

Leave the Repr, Level and Obstruction attributes as the defaults and check the Tube Flag checkbox.
Enter (PARA[1]) in the X Length (PXLE) textbox, (PARA[2]) in the Y Length (PYLE) textbox, (PARA[3]) in
the Z Length (PZLE) textbox and (-PARA[3] / 2) in the Z Co-ordinate (PZ) textbox. Click the Apply button
in the bottom right corner of the Model View form to set the attributes.

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L The corners of the SBOX should match the Ppoints created previously.

6.4.8.2 Panel Fitting Negative (-ve) Geometry Set

The drain box requires three negative geometry element, a negative box to create the drain box shape,
another negative box to cut the hole in the owning panel and a negative cylinder to create the outlet hole.

Click the -ve Geometry entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Negative Geometry functions in the lower part of the form.

Select NSBO (Negative Structural Box) from the Negative options list to create the element and display the
appropriate attribute gadgets. The NSBO element is displayed in the Geometry References grid.

Select Removed from Item from the Napp options list, leave the Repr setting at Default, select Soft from
the Obstruction options list, leave the Level settings at 0 and 10 and check the Tube Flag checkbox.

Enter (PARA[1] – 20mm) in the X Length (PXLE) textbox, (PARA[2] – 20mm) in the Y Length (PYLE)
textbox, (PARA[3] – 10mm) in the Z Length (PXLE) textbox and (-PARA[3] / 2 + 5mm) in the Z Co-
ordinate (PZ) textbox.

Click the Apply button in the bottom right of the form to make the settings and display the negative box in
the graphics view.

Select NSBO again from the Negative options list to create a new negative box component.

Select Removed from Owner from the Napp options list, leave the Repr setting at Default, select Soft from
the Obstruction options list, leave the Level settings at 0 and 10 and check the Tube Flag checkbox.

Enter (PARA[1]) in the X Length (PXLE) textbox, (PARA[2]) in the Y Length (PYLE) textbox, (RPRO
PTHK * 2) in the Z Length (PXLE) textbox.

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L Note the use of the data expression for the panel extrusion height.

Click the Apply button in the bottom right of the form to make the settings.

Select NSCY from the Negative options list to create a negative cylinder component.

Select Removed from Item from the Napp options list, leave the Repr setting at Default, select Soft from
the Obstruction options list, leave the Level settings at 0 and 10 and check the Tube Flag checkbox.

Enter P20 in the Axis (PAXI) textbox, 0 in the Distance to Bottom (PDIS) textbox, (12mm) in the Height
(PHEI) textbox and (DESP[1]) in the Diameter (PDIA) textbox.

Click the Apply button in the bottom right of the form to make the settings and display the negative cylinder
in the graphics view.The final geometry for the drain box should be as the following image:

6.4.9 Creating Additional Panel Fittings with Different Parameter Values

Additional Drain Box fittings are required for 750x400x250 and 1000x500x300 sizes.

Click on the Category entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Category grid in the lower part of the form.

Click the right arrow at the left hand side of the grid to select the element, i.e. highlight it in blue. Click the
Copy button below the grid to create a new PFIT element in the grid.

Left click in the Name grid cell for the new fitting and enter DRAIN_BOX_750x400x250. Left click in the PA1
grid cell and enter 750, left click in the PA2 grid cell and enter 400 and left click in the PA3 grid cell and
enter 250.

Click the Copy button again to create a new PFIT element in the grid and make the appropriate entries in
the Name, PA1, PA2 and PA3 grid cells for the 1000x500x300 drain box.

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Click on the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Component functions in the lower part of the form.

Edit the Description textbox to suit the size of the drain box and click the Apply button on the bottom of the
form.

Repeat the process for the third drain box so that the descriptions for all drain boxes match their name sizes.

6.4.10 Create the Panel Fitting Specification

The final task to make the panel fittings ready for use in Model is to create a specification so that they may
be accessed by the Model forms.

6.4.10.1 How Panel Fitting Specifications Work

The specification hierarchy for panel fittings is the same as section fittings; i.e. with two levels of selectors,
however, the attribute entries, e.g. Purpose, Question and Tanswer are slightly different, therefore, a new
SPEC element is required.

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The Purpose attribute of the SPEC must be set to PFIT and the Question is GTYP.

For the first level selector the Tanswer attribute may be any four letter string, however, it must be unique
within the SPEC.

For the second level selector the Tanswer attribute may again be any four letter string, however, it must be
unique within the SPEC.

6.4.10.2 Panel Fitting Specification

The panel fittings require a new SPEC as the Purpose and Question attributes are different from the Section
Fitting Specification, however, the existing SPWL can be used.

Make the SPWL named TRAINING-SPWL the CE. On the Command Line enter NEW SPEC /TRAINING-
PANEL-FITTINGS DESC ‘Deck Fittings’ PURP PFIT QUEST GTYP and press the Return key.

This creates the new SPEC element with its Name attribute set to /TRAINING-PANEL-FITTINGS, its
Description attribute set to Deck Fittings, its Purpose attribute set to PFIT, and its Question attribute set
to GTYP.

With the new SPEC as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SELE /TRA-PANEL-FITT-DRAIN-BOXES
DESC ‘Drain Boxes’ QUEST STYP TANS ‘DBOX’ and press the Return key.

This creates the first level SELE element with its Name attribute set to /TRA-PANEL-FITT-DRAIN-BOXES,
its Description attribute set to Drain Boxes, its Question attribute set to STYP and its Tanswer attribute
set to DBOX.

With the first level SELE element as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SELE /RECT-DRAIN-
BOXES DESC ‘Rectangular’ TANS ‘DBRE’ and press the Return key.

This creates the second level SELE element with its Name attribute set to /RECT-DRAIN-BOXES, its
Description attribute set to Rectangular and its Tanswer attribute set to DBRE.

With the second level SELE element as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SPCO /DRAIN-BOX-
500x300x200 CATREF /DRAIN_BOX_500x300x200 and press the Return key.

This creates a new SPCO element with its Name attribute set to /DRAIN-BOX-500x300x200 and its Catref
attribute set to /DRAIN_BOX_500x300x200.

New SPCO elements are required for each SFIT element in the TRA_PADEYE_PLATES category. Double
click the last entry in the Command Window to bring it to the active line and edit it so that it reads:

NEW SPCO /DRAIN-BOX-750x400x250 CATREF /DRAIN_BOX_750x400x250 and press the Return key.

This creates a new SPCO for the next size of drain box. Repeat this process to create a new SPCO for the
third PFIT elements created earlier.

Save Work.

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6.4.11 Test the Panel Fittings in AVEVA E3D Model

Login to AVEVA E3D Model as a Structural Designer, using the credentials provided by the Trainer as
previously described, or execute a Get Work if the session is still open.

Create a panel of dimensions 4000mm x 4000mm x 20mm

thick.

Create a fitting and select DRAIN_BOX_500x300x200 from

the Creating Panel Fitting form list.

Position the fitting 1000 North and 1000 East wrt the panel,
from the panel origin.

Click the Properties… button to display the Modify

Properties form to check that the Design Parameter is
functioning correctly.

Enter 75mm in the Hole Dia. textbox and then press the
Default button to check that the default of 50mm is
functioning correctly.

Click the OK button on the Modify Properties form and the

Apply button on the Create Fitting form to create the fitting.

Modify the fitting and select a different size drain box.

Enter a different Hole Dia. in the Modify Properties form and

modify the fitting.

Change the panel thickness to check that the fitting is

dynamically updating to the new value.

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Exercise 4

• Create a deck hatch panel fitting as shown in the sketch below:

• The hatch coaming is to sit on top of the deck plate.

• There are to be three hatches in the range with clear openings of:

• 900 x 750

• 1000 x 1000

• 1500 x 1200

• Create a specification for the fittings.

• Test the panel fittings in Model.

Remember the sequence of tasks for creating a panel fitting is:

• Sketch the panel fitting and determine requirements.

• Create the Administrative Elements.

• Create the panel fitting category, fitting and storage elements.

• Specify the panel fitting parameters and details.

• Modify the panel fitting Data Set.

• Set the Model Parameters, if required.

• Create the panel fitting Point Set.

• Create the panel fitting Geometry Sets, Positive (+ve) and Negative (-ve).

• Create additional panel fittings with different parameter values.

• Create the panel fitting Specification so that the fitting can be used in Model

• Test the panel fittings in Model.

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7 Structural Joints

7.1 Overview of Structural Joints

Structural joints are catalogue components that are referenced via the Spref attribute of an SJOI element
and are associated with the owning and attached members of the connection.

Joints may be complex or a simple, depending on the engineering requirement, i.e. the time and effort spent
on their creation.

Joints can consist of positive and/or negative 3D geometry components and may be any shape that can be
defined by these components.

A joint requires a 3D Positive Geometry Sets and/or a 3D Negative Geometry Set, a Pline Set, a 3D Point
Set, a Data Set and a Specification to function correctly.

Joints are usually defined parametrically such that a single definition may be used for different size
combinations of the Owning and Attached section’s Gtype.

7.2 Catalogue Hierarchy for Joints

The catalogue hierarchy for joints may be structured in different ways; however, the elements and
components required are the same.

For the purposes of this training guide the joint catalogue hierarchy will be structured as shown below.

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7.3 Joint Origin, Axes and Orientation

The origin of a joint is located at:

The intersection of the Plane of the Position

Line (Posline) of the SJOI and the vector of
the attached profile Joint Line (Jline).

As with fittings, the axes are determined by the

Pline to which the Posline is set, i.e. Z is the
direction of the Pline as defined in the profile
catalogue and Y is the extrusion direction (Z
direction) of the owning section. Thus, using the
Left Hand Rule, the X direction can be
determined.

Joints are orientated using a joint NA Pline which

is aligned with the NA Pline of the attached
section.

7.4 Creating Structural Joints – A Worked Example

The sequence of tasks required to create a joint is:

• Sketch the joint and determine requirements.

• Create the Administrative Elements.

• Create the joint category, joint and storage areas.

• Specify the joint parameters and details.

• Modify the joint Data Set.

• Set the Model Parameters.

• Create the joint Geometry Sets, Positive (+ve) and Negative (-ve).

• Create the joint Point Set.

• Create the joint Pline Set.

• Create additional joints with different parameter values.

• Create the joint Specification so that the joint can be used in Model.

• Test the joint in Model.

The following worked example creates the a double cutback end preparation for an attached section where
the owning and the attached sections are parallel flanged I profiles of the same size.

The joint will have the following details:

• The web of the attached section will only be welded to the web of the owning section, i.e. not to the
flanges.

• The top and bottom of the attached sections web will be notched to a user defined depth.

• The notch will have a rathole.

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7.4.1 Sketch the Joint

Make a sketch of the joint to determine what geometry components are required, where the origin will be,
what the extrusion axes will be, what the parameters and design parameters (if any) will be and any other
data that may be applicable.

For this joint two Negative Structural Extrusions (NSEX) will

be used.

The two NSEX elements are mirrored copies of each other.

The Posline of the SJOI will be NAR, therefore the SLOO

for the NSEX lies in the XZ plane, with respect to the Pline
axes, the Paaxis and Pbaxis of the SEXT will be set to Z
and -X respectively.

The NSEX will require six vertices whose positional attributes

will be expressed in terms of owning, attached and design
parameters.

The negative extrusion will be created at the joint origin and

then moved to its correct location.

No parameters and one design parameter are required for

the joint. Geometry elements will use owning and attached
parameters.

7.4.2 Create the Administrative Elements

A new CATA element could be created to separate the profiles and fittings from the joints; however, for the
purposes of this training guide the TRAINING_CATA catalogue will be used with a separate Structural
Section (STSE) element for joints.

Make the CATA named /TRAINING_CATA the CE in

Catalogue Explorer. Select Create > Section… from the
main menu to display the Create Structural Section
form.

Enter /TRA_JOINTS in the Name textbox, leave the

Purpose options list set to the default STL and ensure
that the Use Defined Storage Areas checkbox is
unchecked.

Click the OK button to create the STSE.

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7.4.3 Create the Joint Category, Joint and Storage Elements

Make the STSE named /TRA_JOINTS the CE in

Catalogue Explorer. Select Create > Category > for
Joints… from the main menu to display the Create
Structural Category form.

Enter /EQ_BM_W/DOUBLE_CUTBACK in the Name

textbox, leave the Purpose options list set to the default
STL and ensure that the Use Defined Storage Areas
checkbox is unchecked.

Click the OK button to create the STCA, the JOIN element and the reference storage elements, i.e. GMSS,
NGMS, PTSE, PTSS and DTSE.

7.4.4 Specify the Joint Parameters and Details

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
component’s (JOIN) details in the lower part of the form.

The joint has no catalogue parameters but has one Design Parameter, i.e. the rathole radius, therefore,
TEXT element in the joint STCA and the DATA element in the DTSE, automatically created with the STCA,
are not required. Leaving the TEXT and DATA elements will not affect the functioning of the joint, however,
the parameter could be renamed to make it clear for any future catalogue maintenance that it is not used.

Enter Not Used in the Parameter Definition Desc: textbox and click the Apply button to set the parameter
description.

The lower part of the Model View has changed to the Category view. In the row of the JOIN element enter
JOIN in the Gtype cell of the grid. Leave the PA1 cell at the default of 0.

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form again to return to the
lower part of the Model View form to re-display the Component view.

L Note the Gtype and Parameters are set.

Enter EQ_BM_DOUBLE_CUTBACK in the Name textbox and Equal Beam Double Cutback in the
Description textbox.

Click the Apply button in the bottom right corner of the form to make the settings.

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7.4.5 Modify the Joint Data Set

The Data Set requires two DATA elements, one for the unused joint parameter and one for the design
parameter. The DATA element for the parameter was created when the joint category was created.

Click the Data Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Data Set
functions in the lower part of the form.

Click on the existing DATA element in the Data References list, this has a Description of Not Used. Leave
the Key attribute as APAR and select Parameter from the Definition options list. Make sure that 1 is in the
No. textbox and click the Apply button on the bottom of the form.

Click the New button below the Data References list to create a new DATA element. Enter Rathole Radius
in the Description textbox and RRAD in the Key textbox. Select Design Parameter from the Definition
options list, enter 1 in the No. textbox. Select Distance from the Type options list and enter 25mm in the
Default textbox.

Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form to set the DATA elements attributes.

7.4.6 Set the Model Parameters

The joint has one design parameter, i.e. rathole radius. The joint geometry uses the design parameter and
parameters from the owning section and attached section. The Design Parameter value is set by the Data
Set, however, the Owning Parameters and Attached Parameters must be set in Paragon to simulate the
settings in Model.

Select Settings > Model Parameters… from the main menu to display the Model Settings form. Select
Design Parameters from the Parameter Settings options list, enter 1 in the No. textbox, 25 in the Value
textbox and select Insert from the adjacent options list.

The Owning Parameters and Attached

Parameters may be entered individually,
however, it is easier to use a profile from the
catalogue.

Navigate to the SPRF

/BEAM_800x300x12Wx20F in the Catalogue
Explorer (created in Exercise 1) to make it the
CE. On the Model Settings form select Owning
Parameters from the Parameter Settings
options list.

Select Use CE from the options list adjacent to

the Value textbox.

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The six parameters of the SPRF are now displayed in the Owning Parameters list.

Select Attached Parameters from the

Parameter Settings options list.

With the SPRF still as the CE, select Use CE

from the options list adjacent to the Value
textbox.

The six parameters of the SPRF are now

displayed in the Attached Parameters list.

The Design Parameter, Owning Parameters and

Attached Parameters have now been set.

Click the Dismiss button on the form.

7.4.7 Create the Joint Negative (-ve) Geometry Set

The joint has no positive geometry, therefore, no Positive (+ve) Geometry Set is required. The Negative
Geometry Set will consist of two NSEX components owning, via an SLOO component, six SVER elements.

Click the -ve Geometry entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Negative Geometry functions in the lower part of the form.

Select NSEX (Negative Structural Extrusion) from the Negative options list to create the element and
display the appropriate attribute gadgets. The NSEX element is displayed in the Geometry References
grid.

Select Removed from Attached from the Napp options list, leave the Repr setting at Default, select Soft
from the Obstruction options list, leave the Level settings at 0 and 10 and check the Tube Flag checkbox.

Referring to the sketch of the joint, the Paaxis of the NSEX, which corresponds to the PX axis for the SPVE,
will be set to the Z direction of the Posline of the SJOI (NAL or NAR). The Pbaxis of the SEXT, which
corresponds to the PY axis of the SPVE, will be set to the X direction of the Posline of the SJOI (NAL or
NAR).

Enter Z in the A Axis (PAAX) textbox, X in the B Axis (PBAX) textbox and (APAR[2] + 20mm) in the
Height (PHEI) textbox.

Click the Apply button in the bottom right corner of the Model View form to set the attributes.

L The PX, PY and PZ attributes, i.e. the position of the NSEX origin, are left at the default of 0. For joints,
the best practice is to create the component at the joint origin so that the local co-ordinates of the
extrusion vertices are simple, and then use the positioning attributes of the extrusion element to move
the component to the correct position with respect to the joint origin. This methodology may be used for
fittings if a complicated extrusion is used.

Click the Modify Points button at the bottom of the Model View form to display the vertex grid for the
extrusions SLOO element. This is similar in to the SPRO vertex grid, see section 3.4.5.4. If no SLOO or
SVER exists they are automatically created when the Modify Points button is clicked and the SVER
attributes are shown in the grid.

Leave the PX, PY and PRAD attributes at the default of 0 as the first vertex is at the origin of the extrusion.

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Click the New button to create a new vertex and enter the following data in the appropriate grid cells:

PX (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2)

PY 0

PRAD 0

Repeat this operation, using the Copy button and editing the appropriate grid cells for the remaining four
vertices, using the values in the table below:

Vertex PX PY PRAD

3 (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2) (OPAR[4]) 0

4 (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2 + DESP[1]) (OPAR[4]) 0

5 (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2 + DESP[1]) (OPAR[4] + DESP[1]) (DESP[1])

6 0 (OPAR[4] + DESP[1]) 0

Click the OK button to set the attributes and return to the Geometry functions of the Model View form.

The NSEX must now be moved from its creation position, i.e. at the joint origin, to its actual position. Enter
the following data in the appropriate textboxes of the Geometry functions:

PX 0

PY (-OPAR [1] / 2)

PZ (- APAR [2] / 2 – 10mm)

Click the Apply button on the bottom right of the Model View form to set the attributes.

L Note that the extrusion changes position in the graphics view.

The second NSEX is an exact mirrored copy of the first. Select Create > Copy… from the main menu to
display the Copy Element form. Do not make any entries in the form but simply click the Apply button and
then the Dismiss button.

Click the -ve Geometry entry in the Model References section of the Model View form update the form
and show the second NSEX. Click on the NSEX in the Negative Geometry References list and modify the
B Axis (PBAX) entry from X to –X. This effectively mirrors the component and displays it in the graphics
view.

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7.4.8 Create the Joint Pline Set

Joints require an NA Pline to align the joint with the NA Pline of the attached member. If the Pline is not
present the joint will not align correctly in Model.

L A joint may contain more than one Pline but an NA Pline must be included in the set.

Click the Pline Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Pline
functions in the lower part of the form. Check the P-Lines checkbox at the top of the form so that the Plines
will be displayed in the graphic view.

Click the New P-Line button below the P-Line Definitions grid to create a PLIN element.

Leave the Level settings at the 0 and 10 defaults and check the Tube Flag checkbox. Enter NA in the P-
Line (PKEY) textbox and leave all other settings at the defaults. Click the Apply button to set the values for
the P-Line.

7.4.9 Create the Joint Point Set

For this joint there will be a Ppoint at each vertex of the NSEX and one on the circumference of the rathole
so that it may, if required be dimensioned in AVEVA E3D Draw. The Ppoints will be located on the centreline
of the attached member.

Click the Point Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Ppoint
functions in the lower part of the form. Select Cartesian P-Point (PTCA) from the New options list to create
the Ppoint and display the appropriate attribute gadgets. Enter the following data in the appropriate textbox:

P-point Number (NUMB) 1

Direction (PTCDIR) Z

X Co-ordinate (PX) (OPAR[1] / 2 – OPAR[4] – DESP[1])

Y Co-ordinate (PY) 0

Z Co-ordinate (PZ) 0

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Click the Apply button on the bottom right of the Model View form to set the values.

Create the remainder of the Ppoints using the following co-ordinate values:

No. PX PZ

2 (OPAR[1] / 2 – OPAR[4] – DESP[1]) (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR [3] / 2)

(OPAR[1] / 2 – OPAR[4] – DESP[1] / (OPAR[2] / 2 - OPAR[3] / 2 + (DESP[1] /

3
SQRT(2)) SQRT(2)))

4 (OPAR[1] / 2 - OPAR[4]) (OPAR[2] / 2 - OPAR[3] / 2 + DESP[1])

5 (OPAR[1] / 2 - OPAR[4]) (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2)

6 (OPAR[1] / 2) (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2)

7 (OPAR[1] / 2) 0

8 (-OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4] + DESP[1]) 0

9 (-OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4] + DESP[1]) (OPAR [2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2)

(-OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4] + DESP[1] / (OPAR[2] / 2 - OPAR[3] / 2 + (DESP[1] /

10
SQRT(2)) SQRT(2)))

11 (-OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4]) (OPAR[2] / 2 - OPAR[3] / 2 + DESP[1])

12 (-OPAR[1] / 2 + OPAR[4]) (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2)

13 (-OPAR[1] / 2) (OPAR[2] / 2 – OPAR[3] / 2)

14 (-OPAR[1] / 2) 0

L The Direction (PTCDIR) for all Ppoints is Z and the Y Co-ordinate (PY) for all Ppoints is 0.

Check the P-points checkbox above the graphics view to display the newly created Ppoints

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7.4.10 Specification Hierarchy for Joints

The final task to make the joint ready for use in Model is to create a specification so that it may be accessed
by the Model forms.

7.4.10.1 How Joint Specifications Work

Joint specifications filter the elements in the catalogue to present the user with the available joints based on
a combination of the Gtypes of the Owning Section and Attached Section.

The Specification World (SPWL) element is used to group together specifications of similar types. For
structural joint specifications the Purpose must be set to STL.

The Specification (SPEC) element requires an entry in the Description attribute as this will appear on the
Joint Specification form. For joints the Purpose attribute of the SPEC must be set to JOIN.

The SPEC asks a question of the first level Selector (SELE) element that it owns. For joints the question is
What is the Gtype of the Owning Section? The expression used is OTYP.

The first level SELE answers the question asked by the SPEC using the Tanswer attribute, which is set to
the Gtype of the Owning Section of the SNOD/SJOI. This SELE asks the second level SELE the question
What is the Gtype of the Attached Section?

The second SELE answers the question using the Tanswer attribute which is set to the Gtype of the
Attached Section. This SELE asks the third level SELE the question What is the Sub-Type of the joint?

The third level SELE groups together all of the SPCO elements, i.e. one SPCO for each JOIN, and answers
the question asked by the second level SELE using the Tanswer attribute, which is set to the any unique
four character string.

The Name attribute of the SELE’s should be completed for ease of maintenance. The Description attribute
is only required for the third level SELE as this will appear in the Sub-Type pull-down on the Joint
Specification form in Model.

The SPCO element’s Name attribute should be completed for ease of maintenance. The Catref attribute
points into the catalogue at the JOIN element.

L A Tanswer of ‘NONE’ for the first level SELE indicates that it is not a section that owns this joint but a
Primary Joint (PJOI). This would normally only used for baseplates and wallplates. A Tanswer of ‘ANY’
for the first and second level SELE’s indicates that a joint may be used for any Gtype of section. This
should be used with caution, as it is unlikely that any joint geometry would suit all Gtypes.

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7.4.10.2 Joint Specification

The joints require a new SPEC as the Purpose and Question attributes are different from a fittings
Specification, however, the existing SPWL can be used.

Make the SPWL named TRAINING-SPWL the CE. On the Command Line enter NEW SPEC /TRAINING-
JOINTS DESC ‘Training Joints’ PURP JOIN QUEST OTYP and press the Return key.

This creates the new SPEC element with its Name attribute set to /TRAINING-JOINTS, its Description
attribute set to Training Joints, its Purpose attribute set to JOIN, and its Question attribute set to OTYP.

With the new SPEC as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SELE /TRA-JOINTS-OTYP-BEAM
QUEST ATYP TANS ‘BEAM’ and press the Return key.

This creates the first level SELE element with its Name attribute set to /TRA-JOINTS-OTYP-BEAM, its
Question attribute set to ATYP and its Tanswer attribute set to BEAM.

With the first level SELE element as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SELE /TRA-JOINTS-ATYP-
BEAM QUEST STYP TANS ‘BEAM’ and press the Return key.

This creates the second level SELE element with its Name attribute set to /TRA-JOINTS-ATYP-BEAM and
its Tanswer attribute set to BEAM.

With the second level SELE element as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SELE /TRA-JOINTS-
STYP-END-PREPS DESC ‘Beam End Preps’ TANS ‘BEPR’ and press the Return key.

This creates the third level SELE element with its Name attribute set to /TRA-JOINTS-STYP-END-PREPS,
its Description attribute set to End Preps and its Tanswer attribute set to BEPR.

With the third level SELE element as the CE, on the Command Line enter NEW SPCO /EQ-BM-DOUBLE-
CUTBACK CATREF /EQ_BM_DOUBLE_CUTBACK and press the Return key.

This creates a new SPCO element with its Name attribute set to /EQ-BM-DOUBLE-CUTBACK and its
Catref attribute set to /EQ_BM_DOUBLE_CUTBACK.

Save Work.

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7.4.11 Test the Joint in AVEVA E3D Model

Login to AVEVA E3D Model as a Structural Designer using the credentials provided by the Trainer as
previously described or execute a Get Work if the session is still open.

Create a two equal sized connected SCTN elements

justified TOS, using the I beam profiles created in
Exercise 1. Remember to use the Normal Pline Rule
when connecting the sections together.

Modify the Joint Specification of the Attached member

and set it to the Equal Beam Double Cutback joint.

Click the Properties… button to display the Modify

Properties form to check that the Design Parameter is
functioning correctly.

Enter 15mm in the Rathole Radius textbox and then

press the Default button to check that the default of 25mm
is functioning correctly.

Click the OK button on the Modify Properties form and

the Apply button on the Joint Specification form to
modify the attached beam at the connection.

Modify the joint specification again and enter a different

Rathole Radius in the Modify Properties form and modify
the joint.

Modify the Specification Reference (Spref) of each beam

to a different, but equal, size and check that the negative
primitives of the joint are dynamically changing to suit the
new section sizes.

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Exercise 5

• Create a welded joint with two stiffeners and a sniped flange for two parallel flanged I beams as shown
in the sketch below:

• Create a specification for the joint.

• Test the joint in Model.

Remember the sequence of tasks for creating a joint is:

• Sketch the joint and determine requirements.

• Create the Administrative Elements.

• Create the joint category, joint and storage areas.

• Specify the joint parameters and details.

• Modify the joint Data Set.

• Set the Model Parameters.

• Create the joint Geometry Sets, Positive (+ve) and Negative (-ve).

• Create the joint Point Set.

• Create the joint Pline Set.

• Create additional joints with different parameter values.

• Create the joint Specification so that the joint can be used in Model.

• Test the joint in Model.

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Exercise 6

• Create a bolted beam to column (both parallel flanged I sections) joint as shown in the sketch below:

• Create a specification for the joint.

• Test the joint in Model.

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8 Catalogues Elements for Hole Management

This chapter describes the requirements for creating hole types and extended hole types, i.e. holes with
additional positive geometry, for the Hole Management application.

8.1 Overview

The Hole Management application requires that a set of standard catalogue hole definitions are loaded into
the project for the application to work.

Standard catalogue hole definitions are provided in the AVEVA Catalogue Project (ACP) that will satisfy
many cases that occur on a project. However, new hole types and extended hole types may be created and
made available to the users.

These new hole types must conform to certain rules and contain specific components, as described later in
this chapter, to enable the Hole Management application to function correctly.

8.2 Fixings

The hole definitions are accessed from GPART elements where the Purpose attribute is set to HOLE and
the Pritype attribute set to FIXING.

The Sectype attribute is set to the description of the hole shape. The description contained in the form is
obtained from the Rtext attribute of an SDTE element. The SDTE element is referenced by the Detref
attribute of the GPART element.

L An SDTE element is not normally part of a Structural catalogue hierarchy but is used extensively in
Piping catalogues. As such, there is no appware in the Paragon Structural application to create the
SDTE element and it must, therefore, be created from the Command line.

8.3 Catalogue Configuration for Standard Hole Types

The table below shows the element types created by an Approved hole depending on the Type of the
penetrated element:

Penetrated Element Type of

Hole Type
Item Type Approved Hole
PANEL Catalogue PFIT
PANEL Free NXTR
CTWALL Catalogue WLOPEN
CTWALL Free WLOPEN

The following sections detail the requirements for positive geometry, Point Sets and Data Sets for the hole
components.

8.3.1 Positive Geometry for Virtual Hole Extrusion

The virtual hole geometry must be made from an SEXT element in the catalogue.

The SEXT element must be orientated in the Z direction, i.e. Paaxis must be set to X and Pbaxis must be
set to Y.

The SLOO of the SEXT must have its Purpose attribute set to HPGE.

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8.3.2 Point Sets

The Point Set must have a PTAX with a number of 1 and an Axis Direction of Z.

The Point Set must contain a Ppoint, of any type, with its Purpose attribute set to HMOR. The point must lie
away from the origin and point in the X direction. If the Purpose attribute is not set to HMOR, the system will
look for a Ppoint number 9. It is good practice to set the Purpose to HMOR and the Number to 9. If neither
of these is found, the hole will not be available for use.

8.3.3 Data Sets

The Data Set must be setup as follows:

DATA elements for virtual hole parameters must have their Dkey attribute beginning with F. For example, for
a circular hole with only one parameter for the diameter, the Dkey would be set to FDIA.

There must be a DATA element for a Design Parameter with the Dkey set to HTHK, i.e. the Hole Thickness.

There must be a DATA element for an expression with the Dkey set to PHEI, i.e. Panel Height. The
expression should use the pseudo attribute LOHE (Loop Height).

8.3.4 Data Sets for Extra Material in Extended Hole Types

Extended Hole Types may include extra material for, say sleeves, kick plates, etc.

Any design parameters for extra material must have a DATA element whose Dkey begins with PF. For
example, for a sleeve, the design parameter for the Sleeve Height would require a DATA element with a
Dkey set to, say, PFHE.

8.4 Hole Selection Tables for Penetrations

Where GPART elements are created for new hole types as described in section 8.2, the hole types will be
added to the standard hole type options list on the Hole Management – Definition form.

Where additional selection criteria are required for different discipline penetration holes, e.g. Piping, HVAC
and Structural, selection tables may be used to define the selection criteria for the managed hole GPARTs.

The holes are created using the rules described earlier with the exception that the GPART elements have
their Purpose attribute set to PENE instead of HOLE.

L Existing GPART elements should not be referenced from a Selection Table otherwise the standard
holes could appear twice on the Hole Shape Selection Type field on the Hole Management –
Definition form. Catalogue geometry categories may be shared by Standard Hole GPARTs and
GPARTs referenced by Selection Tables.

Typically, separate selection criteria will be used for selecting hole types for each of the different disciplines.
The discipline is defined in the Purpose attribute of the Selection Table (TABGROUP) elements as follows:

Discipline Purpose attribute

Piping PPEN

HVAC HPEN

Structural (SCTN) SPEN

Cable CPEN

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The description that is displayed in the Class options list on the

Hole Management – Definition form is the description of the
Selection Table (TABGROUP).

It is advisable to have unique descriptions for Selection Tables

within a discipline otherwise it will not be possible to distinguish
between Selection Tables in the Class options list.

The description that is displayed in the Type options list on the

Hole Management – Definition form is the description of the
Selection Table Header (CTABLE).

There may be more than one CTABLE in a selection table and

the CTABLR description must be unique with that group.

Selection criteria are defined by the questions and answers on

the Selection Tables.

For example, the Hole shape selection may have selection

criteria for Gas Tight, Water Tight, Weather Tight and Fire
Rating.

L A large list of possible answers in the Selection Table can

make the Hole Management – Definition form difficult to use.
It is worth splitting the Selection Table into several Headings
(CTABLE elements) if this becomes a problem.

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8.5 Creating a Standard Hole – A Worked Example

This worked example creates a hexagonal hole as an additional shape to the Standard hole shapes supplied
in the Master (MAS) project.

The sequence of tasks required to make a managed hole fixing is similar to that described in Chapter 6 for
creating a panel fitting, however, additional steps are required to comply with the specific rules for managed
holes described earlier in this chapter.

8.5.1 Sketch the Fitting

The hexagon shaped hole will fit within a circumscribed circle whose
diameter will be set by Design Parameter 1.

The default orientation of the hole will be as the sketch.

L Although the Hole Management application uses fixings for the

‘virtual’ holes, an approved standard hole shape creates an SFIT
element. Therefore, standard holes in panels are created as
panel fittings.

8.5.2 Create the Administrative Elements

A new CATA element could be created to separate the hole fixings from the profile, fittings and joints
created previously in this training guide. However, for the purposes of this training guide the
TRAINING_CATA catalogue will be used with a separate Structural Section (STSE) element for the fixings.

Make the CATA named /TRAINING_CATA the CE and

select Create > Section… from the main menu to display
the Create Structural Section form.

Enter /TRA_HM_FIXI in the Name textbox and leave the

Purpose options list set to STL.

Ensure the Use Defined Storage Area checkbox is

unchecked and click the OK button to create the STSE.

8.5.3 Create the Category, Fitting and Storage Elements

Make the STSE named /TRA_HM_FIXI the CE and select

Create > Category for Fittings… from the main menu to
display the Create Structural Category form.

Enter /TRA_HM_FIXI/TYPE_HX in the Name textbox,

leave the Purpose options list set to STL and ensure the
Use Defined Storage Area checkbox is unchecked.

Click the OK button to create the STCA, the SFIT, storage elements and TEXT element. The Model View
form is automatically displayed.

L The PTSS element is not required and may be deleted.

An SDTE element is required to hold the description of the hole for the GPART. As SDTE elements are not
normally part of the structural hierarchy, there is no UI to create it, therefore, it must be created using the
Command line.

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Make the last storage area for the STCA the CE, e.g. the NGMS, and enter NEW SDTE Rtext ‘Hexagonal
Hole – Type HX’ on the Command line.

The hierarchy should now look like this:

8.5.4 Specifying the Parameters and Details

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
component’s (SFIT) details in the lower part of the form.

The hole fitting does not require any catalogue parameters, therefore the Parameter Definitions may be left
at the default, i.e. one parameter with a value of 0 and a description of Parameter 1.

It is good practice, however, to set a relevant description for the parameter. Click the Parameter 1 entry in
the Parameter Definitions area of the form, enter Not Used in the Description textbox and click the Apply
button.

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form again to display the
component’s details in the lower part of the form.

Enter TRA_HM_FIXI/TYPE_HX/SFIT in the Name textbox and Type HX Fixing in the Description textbox.

Click the Apply button on the bottom of the Model View form to set the name and description of the SFIT.

8.5.5 Modify the Data Set

The Data Set requires three DATA elements, one for each of the Design Parameters and one for the
expression for the panel height.

Click the Data Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Data Set
functions in the lower part of the form.

Click on the existing DATA element in the Data References list and click the Delete button.

L If the catalogue DATA element for the unused catalogue parameter exists the Hole Management
application will display an error if this hole type is selected.

Click the New button below the list to create a new DATA element.

Enter Circumscribed Dia. in the Description textbox and FDIA in the Key textbox.

L The Dkey attribute is prefixed with F to meet the requirements detailed in section 8.3.3. This will ensure
the Design Parameter is displayed in the Hole shape parameters section of the Hole Management –
Definition form.

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Select Design Parameter from the Definition options list and enter 1 in the No. textbox.

Select Distance from the Type options list and enter 100mm in the Default textbox.

Click the Apply button to confirm the settings.

Repeat the process to create DATA elements for Design Parameter 2 and the expression using the following
details:

Description Key Definition No. Type Default Expression

Hole Thickness HTHK Design Parameter 2 Distance 100mm

Panel Height PHEI Expression Distance 20mm (LOHE)

8.5.6 Set the Model Parameters

As the design parameters and the expression for the owning panel thickness have been specified in the data
set, there is no need to set model parameters using the Model Settings form.

8.5.7 Create the Positive Geometry Set

The fitting requires only one positive geometry element, a structural extrusion (SEXT), to create the shape of
the ‘virtual’ hole.

Click the +ve Geometry entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Positive Geometry functions in the lower part of the form.

Select SEXT from the Positive options list to create the element and display the appropriate attribute
gadgets. The SEXT is displayed in the Geometry References grid.

Leave the Repr, Level and Obstruction values as the defaults and check the Tube Flag checkbox.

Enter the following expressions in the appropriate textboxes:

A Axis (PAAX) X

B Axis (PBAX) Y

Height (PHEI) (DESP[2])

Z Co-ordinate (PZ) (-DESP[2] / 2)

Leave the other textboxes at the default, i.e. 0.

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Click the Apply button on the bottom of the Model View form to confirm the settings.

Click the Modify Points button on the bottom of the form to create the SLOO and one SVER and display
the vertex grid.

Click in the Px attribute cell of the existing vertex and enter (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(0)).

Click in the Py attribute cell of the existing vertex and enter (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(0)).

Click on the edit cell on the left side of the vertex grid row to highlight the attributes.

Click the Copy button to create vertex 2 as a copy of vertex 1. Click in the Px attribute cell of vertex 2 and
edit it to read (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(300)).

Click in the Py attribute cell of the vertex 2 and edit it to read (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(300)).

Repeat the process to create vertices 3 through 6 with the following expressions.

Vertex No. Px Py
3 (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(240)) (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(240))

4 (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(180)) (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(180))

5 (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(120)) (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(120))

6 (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(60)) (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(60))

Click the Axes checkbox above the graphics view on the Model View form and set the view direction to
Iso 3.

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The Model View form should look like this:

The Purpose attribute of the SLOO of the positive extrusion must be set to HPGE.

Navigate to the SLOO in Catalogue Explorer and on the Command line enter PURP HPGE.

8.5.8 Create the Negative Geometry Set

The fitting requires only one negative geometry element, a negative structural extrusion (NSEX), to create
the shape of the ‘actual’ hole.

Click the -ve Geometry entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Negative Geometry functions in the lower part of the form.

Select NSEX from the Negative options list to create the element and display the appropriate attribute
gadgets. The NSEX is displayed in the Negative Geometry References grid.

Leave the Repr and Level values as the defaults, select Soft from the Obstruction options list and check
the Tube Flag checkbox.

Enter the following expressions in the appropriate textboxes:

A Axis (PAAX) X

B Axis (PBAX) Y

Height (PHEI) (RPRO PHEI)

Z Co-ordinate (PZ) (-RPRO PHEI / 2)

Leave the other textboxes at the default, i.e. 0.

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Click the Apply button on the bottom of the Model View form to confirm the settings.

Click the Modify Points button on the bottom of the form to create the SLOO and one SVER and display
the vertex grid.

The vertex Px and Py expressions are the same as the positive geometry element previously created.
Create the six vertices using the following expressions.

Vertex No. Px Py
1 (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(0)) (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(0))

2 (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(300)) (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(300))

3 (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(240)) (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(240))

4 (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(180)) (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(180))

5 (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(120)) (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(120))

6 (DESP[1] / 2 * COS(60)) (DESP[1] / 2 * SIN(60))

8.5.9 Create the Point Set

The fitting requires two Ppoints to meet the requirements detailed in section 8.3.2. Check the P-Points
checkbox above the graphics view on the Model View form.

Click the Point Set entry in the Model Parameters section of the Model View form to display the Ppoint
functions in the lower part of the form.

Select Axial P-Point (PTAX) from the New options list to create the Ppoint and display the appropriate
attribute gadgets. Enter the following data in the appropriate textbox:

P-point Number (NUMB) 1

Axis Direction (PAXI) Z

Distance (PDIS) (DESP[2] / 2)

Leave all the other textboxes at their defaults. Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form to confirm
the settings. Select Mixed Type P-Point (PTMI) from the New options list to create the Ppoint and display
the appropriate attribute gadgets. Enter the following data in the appropriate textbox:

P-point Number (NUMB) 9

Purpose (PURP) HMOR

Axis Direction (PAXI) X

X Co-ordinate (PX) (DESP[1] / 2)

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Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form to confirm the settings.

8.5.10 Create the GPART

The GPART acts as the selection mechanism for managed holes instead of the normal Specification. One
GPART is required for each hole type to be utilised in the Hole Management application. The GPART
references the SFIT element and the SDTE element.

With the CATA named /TRAINING_CATA as the CE,

select Create > Part > World… from the main menu to
display the Create Part World form.

Enter /TRA-FIXI-PRTWLD in the Name textbox and click

the OK button to create the PRTWLD element.

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With the PRTWLD as the CE, select Create > Part >
Family… from the main menu to display the Create Part
Family form.

Enter /TRA-FIXI-PRTELE in the Name text box.

Click the OK button to create the PRTELE element and

display the Part Family form.

Click the Create a New Part link label in the Tasks area of the form to create an un-named GPART that is
displayed in the list:

Click the References link label in the Tasks area of the form to display the Tasks > References area. Click
on the 3D Model entry in the References list.

Navigate to the SFIT element named /TRA_HM_FIXI/TYPE_HX/SFIT in Catalogue Explorer and click the
CE button adjacent to the Catref label. The SFIT name is displayed in the Catref textbox. Click the Apply
Change button to set the Catref attribute of the GPART. The SFIT is displayed in the graphics view on the
Part Family form.

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Click on the Iso Description entry in the References list.

Navigate to the SDTE element for the component in Catalogue Explorer and click the CE button adjacent to
the Detref label. The SDTE db reference is displayed in the Detref textbox. Click the Apply Changes button
to set the Detref attribute of the GPART. The Rtext attribute is displayed in the Rtext textbox of the Iso
Description area of the Part Family form.

Click the Back to Tasks link label to return to the Tasks display. Click the General Attributes link label to
display the Tasks > General Attributes area of the form.

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Enter the following data in the appropriate textboxes:

Name TRA-HM-FIXI/TYPE-HX

Type FIXING

Subtype HX

Description Type HX Fixing

Purpose HOLE

Click the Apply Changes button to set the attributes of the GPART.

Click the Back to Tasks link label and clclose the form.

Save Work.

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8.5.11 Test the Hole in AVEVA E3D Model

Login to AVEVA E3D Model as a Structural Designer using the credentials provided by the Trainer as
previously described or execute a Get Work if the session is still open.

Navigate to GPWL Areas in Model Explorer, expand it and add GPSET Area02 to the 3D View. Set the view
direction to Iso 3 and zoom in to the west end of the Workshop building.

Create a free hole in the west end cladding panel using a Circumscribed Dia. of 500mm, selecting the
Hexagonal Hole – Type HX from the Hole Type list on the Create Penetration form.

Create a steel profile penetration using one of the penetrating SCTN elements, selecting Hexagonal Hole.

Request and Approve both the holes using the Hole Association Manager and Hole Management forms.

Save Work.

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8.6 Creating a Hole with Extra Material – A Worked Example

This worked example creates an hexagonal

hole with a sleeve.

The sleeve length and thickness will be

design parameters.

The sleeve length will be equidistant on each

side of the centre of the penetrated plate.

As this is a similar hole shape to the previous worked example, the fitting previously created can be copied
and modified rather than starting from the beginning.

8.6.1 Copy and Re-name the STCA

In Paragon, navigate to the STCA named

/TRA_HM_FIXI/TYPE_HX in Catalogue Explorer.

Select Create > Copy… from the main menu to

display the Copy Element form.

Click the Apply button to create an un-named

copy of the STCA.

With the new un-named STCA as the CE, select Modify > Name… from the main menu to display the
Name form. Enter TRA_HM_FIXI/TYPE_HX/SL in the Name textbox and click the Apply button on the form.

8.6.2 Specifying the Details

With the new, re-named STCA as the CE, select Modify > Category… from the main menu to display the
Model View form.

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
component’s details in the lower part of the form.

Enter TRA_HM_FIXI/TYPE_HX/SL/SFIT in the Name textbox and modify the Description to read Type HX
Fixing with Sleeve.

Click the Apply button on the bottom of the Model View form to set the name and description of the SFIT.

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8.6.3 Modify the Data Set

The Data Set requires five DATA elements, one for each of the four Design Parameters and one for the
expression for the panel height.

Click the Data Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Data Set
functions in the lower part of the form.

Click on the first DATA element in the Data References list, i.e. with the Dkey FDIA, and click the New
button below the list to create a new DATA element.

Enter Sleeve Height in the Description textbox and PFHE in the Key textbox.

L The Dkey attribute is prefixed with PF to meet the requirements for Design Parameters for extra
material detailed in section 8.3.4. This will ensure the Design Parameter is displayed in the Hole shape
parameters section of the Hole Management – Definition form.

Select Design Parameter from the Definition options list and enter 2 in the No. textbox.

Select Distance from the Type options list and enter 200mm in the Default textbox.

Click the Apply button to confirm the settings.

Click on the newly created DATA element in the Data References list and click the New button below the
list to create a new DATA element.

Enter Sleeve Thickness in the Description textbox and PFTH in the Key textbox.

Select Design Parameter from the Definition options list and enter 3 in the No. textbox.

Select Distance from the Type options list and enter 10mm in the Default textbox.

Click the Apply button to confirm the settings.

Click on the existing DATA element with the Dkey HTHK in the Data References list to display its settings.
Modify the design parameter No. from 2 to 4 and click the Apply button to confirm the settings.

The Data References should now look like this:

8.6.4 Modify the Positive Geometry Set

The +ve Geometry Set already owns an extrusion for the ‘virtual’ hole shape. This needs to be modified to
set the height and position to the modified Design Parameter No. for Hole Thickness, i.e. No. 4 instead of
No. 2.

A new extrusion is required to create the sleeve. This new extrusion has the same shape as the existing
‘virtual’ hole extrusion, however, it will directly own a negative extrusion to create the hole in the sleeve.
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L The new extrusion will directly own the negative extrusion so that the negative only cuts the sleeve
extrusion. If the negative extrusion was created in the –ve Geometry set, its Nappflag would need to be
set to cut the component. This would have the affect of also cutting the ‘virtual’ hole extrusion.

Click the +ve Geometry entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Positive Geometry functions in the lower part of the form.

Click on the existing SEXT in the Geometry References list to display its details. Modify the Height (PHEI)
attribute to read (DESP[4]) and the Z Co-ordinate (PZ) attribute to read (-DESP[4] / 2).

Click the Apply button to confirm the settings.

With the existing SEXT highlighted in the Geometry References list, click the Copy button below the list to
create a new SEXT.

With the new SEXT highlighted in the Geometry References list to display its details, modify the Height
(PHEI) attribute to read (DESP[2]) and the Z Co-ordinate (PZ) attribute to read (-DESP[2] / 2).

Click the Apply button to confirm the settings.

The copied SEXT has the Purpose attribute of its SLOO set to HPGE. This must be unset as only one
extrusion must have this setting for the Hole Management application. Navigate to the SLOO of the copied
extrusion in Catalogue Explorer and enter PURP unset on the Command line.

With the copied SEXT highlighted in the Geometry References list, select NSEX from the Negative options
list to create the NSEX, which is displayed in the Geometry References list. Click the NSEX in the
Geometry References list to display its attributes.

Leave the Repr, Level and Obstruction values as the defaults and check the Tube Flag checkbox.

Enter the following expressions in the appropriate textboxes:

A Axis (PAAX) X

B Axis (PBAX) Y

Height (PHEI) (DESP[2])

Z Co-ordinate (PZ) (-DESP[2] / 2)

Leave the other textboxes at the default, i.e. 0.

Click the Apply button to confirm the settings.

Click the Modify Points button to show the extrusion vertex grid. Create the six vertices using the following
data:

L All PRAD values are 0.

No. PX PY
1 ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * COS (0)) ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * SIN (0))

2 ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * COS (300)) ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * SIN (300))

3 ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * COS (240)) ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * SIN (240))

4 ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * COS (180)) ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * SIN (180))

5 ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * COS (120)) ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * SIN (120))

6 ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * COS (60)) ((DESP[1] / 2 - DESP[3] / COS (30)) * SIN (60))

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8.6.5 The Negative Geometry and Point Sets

The –ve Geometry Set and Points Set do not require any modification from the copied elements.

The graphics view of the Model View form should now look like this:

8.6.6 Modify the SDTE Rtext attribute

The Rtext attribute of the copied SDTE element needs to be modified to reflect the description of the new
hole type.

Navigate to the copied SDTE element in Catalogue Explorer and enter Rtext ‘Hexagonal Hole – Type HX
with Sleeve’ on the Command line.

8.6.7 Add a New GPART

A new GPART for the sleeved hole needs to be added to the previously created Part Family.

Navigate to the PRTELE element named /TRA-FIXI-PRTELE in Catalogue Explorer and select Modify>Part
Family… from the mains menu to display the Part Family form. The existing GPART for the hexagonal hole
is displayed in the grid gadget.

Click the Create a New Part link label in the Tasks area of the form to create a new un-named GPART.

Click the References link label in the Tasks area of the form to display the Tasks>References area. Click
on the 3D Model entry in the References list.

Navigate to the SFIT element named /TRA_HM_FIXI/TYPE_HX/SL/SFIT in Catalogue Explorer and click the
CE button adjacent to the Catref label. The SFIT name is displayed in the Catref textbox. Click the Apply
Change button to set the Catref attribute of the GPART. The SFIT is displayed in the graphics view on the
Part Family form.

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Click on the Iso Description entry in the References list.

Navigate to the SDTE element for the component in Catalogue Explorer and click the CE button adjacent to
the Detref label. The SDTE db reference is displayed in the Detref textbox. Click the Apply Change button
to set the Detref attribute of the GPART. The Rtext attribute is displayed in the Rtext textbox of the Iso
Description area of the Part Family form.

Click the Back to Tasks link label to return to the Tasks display. Click the General Attributes link label to
display the Tasks > General Attributes area of the form.

Enter the following data in the appropriate textboxes:

Name TRA-HM-FIXI/TYPE-HX/SL

Type FIXING

Subtype HX/SL

Description Type HX Fixing with Sleeve

Purpose HOLE

Click the Apply Changes button to set the attributes of the GPART.

Click the Back to Tasks link label and click the Close button in the bottom right corner of the form.

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8.6.8 Test the Hole in AVEVA E3D Model

Test the new sleeved hole in Model as described in the previous worked example.

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Exercise 7

• Create a hexagonal hole with kick plate. The inside of the kick plate must be offset from the hole by
10mm.

• Create a new GPART for the hole.

• Test the hole in Model.

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8.7 Creating Fittings for Managed Fitting Holes – A Worked Example

This worked example creates a square deck tundish as a panel fitting that may be used as a Fitting Hole in
Model.

The fitting requires a positive extrusion to create the ‘virtual’ hole and the requirements outlined in section
8.3 must also be met.

8.7.1 Sketch the Fitting

There are no Design Parameters for this fitting.

8.7.2 Create the Administrative Elements

A new CATA element could be created to separate the hole fittings from the profile, fittings, joints and hole
fixings created previously in this training guide, however, for the purposes of this training guide the
TRAINING_CATA catalogue will be used with a separate Structural Section (STSE) element for the fixings.

Make STRUCTURAL/CATA-A the CE and select

Create > Section… from the main menu to display the
Create Structural Section form.

Enter /TRA_HM_HOLE_FITTINGS in the Name textbox

and leave the Purpose options list set to STL.

Ensure the Use Defined Storage Area checkbox is

unchecked and click the OK button to create the STSE.

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8.7.3 Create the Category, Fitting and Storage Elements

Make the STSE named /TRA_HM_FIXI the CE and select

Create > Category for Fittings… from the main menu to
display the Create Structural Category form.

Enter /TRA_HM_HOLE_FITTINGS/TUNDISH in the

Name textbox, leave the Purpose options list set to STL
and ensure the Use Defined Storage Area checkbox is
unchecked.

Click the OK button to create the STCA, the SFIT, storage elements and TEXT element. The Model View
form is automatically displayed.

L The PTSS element is not required and may be deleted.

An SDTE element is required to hold the description of the hole for the GPART. As SDTE elements are not
normally part of the structural hierarchy, there is no UI to create it, therefore, it must be created using the
Command line.

Make the last storage area for the STCA the CE, e.g. the NGMS, and enter NEW SDTE Rtext ‘Rectangular
Tundish 300x300’ on the Command Line.

8.7.4 Specifying the Parameters and Details

Click the Component entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
component’s (SFIT) details in the lower part of the form.

The tundish requires the following parameters:

No. Description DKEY Value

1 Grating Size GSZE 300

2 Grating Thk. GTHK 6

3 Grating Slot Length GSLE 55

4 Grating Slot Width GSWI 10

5 Grating Slot Edge Clearance GSEC 15

6 Grating Support Width GSUW 12

7 Grating Support Thk. GSUT 6

8 Tundish Depth TDEP 100

9 Tundish Taper Depth TTDP 100

10 Tundish Plate Thk. TPTH 6

11 Outlet OD TOOD 60.3

12 Outlet WT TOWT 2.77

13 Outlet Length TOLE 75

Create all of the parameters using the Descriptions in the table.

Enter 300_SQUARE_TUNDISH in the Name textbox and 300 Square Tundish in the Description textbox.

Set the Gtype to PFIT.

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Click the Apply button on the bottom of the Model View form to set the Name, Description and Generic
Type of the SFIT.

Click the Category entry in the Model References section and add the appropriate parameter values.

8.7.5 Modify the Data Set

The Data Set requires fourteen DATA elements, one for each of the parameters and one for the expression
for the panel height.

Click the Data Set entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the Data Set
functions in the lower part of the form.

Modify the thirteen parameter entries, previously created, to the set the Dkey attributes shown in the table
above in the Key textbox, set the Type to Distance and enter the appropriate values in the Default textbox.

L Remember to add the units, i.e. mm, to the default values.

Click the New button below the list to create a new DATA element.

Enter Panel Height in the Description textbox and PHEI in the Key textbox.

Select Expression from the Definition options list.

Select Distance from the Type options list and enter 20mm in the Default textbox.

Enter LOHE in the Expression textbox.

Click the Apply button to confirm the settings.

8.7.6 Set the Model Parameters

As the parameters and the expression for the owning panel thickness have been specified in the data set,
there is no need to set model parameters using the Model Settings form.

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8.7.7 Create the Point Set

The fitting requires two Ppoints to meet the requirements detailed in section 8.3.2 and an additional one for
the outlet.

Check the P-Points checkbox above the graphics view on the Model View form.

Click the Point Set entry in the Model Parameters section of the Model View form to display the Ppoint
functions in the lower part of the form.

Select Axial P-Point (PTAX) from the New options list to create the Ppoint and display the appropriate
attribute gadgets. Enter the following data in the appropriate textbox:

P-point Number (NUMB) 1

Axis Direction (PAXI) Z

Distance (PDIS) 0

Leave all the other textboxes at their defaults.

Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form to confirm the settings.

Select Mixed Type P-Point (PTMI) from the New options list to create the Ppoint and display the
appropriate attribute gadgets. Enter the following data in the appropriate textbox:

P-point Number (NUMB) 9

Purpose (PURP) HMOR

Axis Direction (PAXI) X

X Co-ordinate (PX) (PARA[1] / 2 + PARA[10])

Select Axial P-Point (PTAX) from the New options list to create the Ppoint and display the appropriate
attribute gadgets. Enter the following data in the appropriate textbox:

P-point Number (NUMB) 10

Axis Direction (PAXI) -Z

Distance (PDIS) ( PARA[8 ] + PARA[9 ] )

Click the Apply button on the bottom of the form to confirm the settings.

8.7.8 Create the Positive Geometry Set

The fitting requires several positive geometry elements to create the fitting and a structural extrusion
(SEXT), to create the shape of the ‘virtual’ hole.

Click the +ve Geometry entry in the Model References section of the Model View form to display the
Positive Geometry functions in the lower part of the form.

Create the body of the tundish using an SBOX that owns an NSBO.

Create the taper of the tundish using an LPYR that owns an NLPY.

Create the bottom of the tundish using an SBOX that owns an NSCY.

Create the tundish outlet using a SCYL that owns an NSCY with its PAXI attribute set to P10.

Create the grating support using an SBOX that owns an NSBO.

Create the grating using an SBOX that owns 56 NSEXs that form the slots in the grating.

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Finally create the extrusion for the hole in the plate.

Select SEXT from the Positive options list to create the element and display the appropriate attribute
gadgets. The SEXT is displayed in the Geometry References grid.

Leave the Repr, Level and Obstruction values as the defaults. Uncheck the Tube Flag checkbox.

Enter the following expressions in the appropriate textboxes:

A Axis (PAAX) Y

B Axis (PBAX) X

Height (PHEI) (RPRO PHEI)

Z Co-ordinate (PZ) 0

Leave the other textboxes at the default, i.e. 0.

Click the Apply button on the bottom of the Model View form to confirm the settings.

Navigate to the new SEXT in Model Explorer and modify the name to 300_SQUARE_TUNDISH_HOLE.

Click the Modify Points button on the bottom of the Model View form to create the SLOO and one SVER
and display the vertex grid.

Create the four vertices for the hole extrusion.

Make the SLOO of the SEXT the CE in Model Explorer and enter PURP HPGE on the Command line.

The Model View form should look like this:

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8.7.9 Create the Negative Geometry Set

The fitting does not require any elements in the Negative Geometry set. All the negatives geometry
elements that affect the fitting are owned by the positive geometry elements.

8.7.10 Create the GPART

With STRUCTURAL/CATA-A the CE, select

Create > Part > World… from the main menu to display
the Create Part World form.

Enter /TRA-HOLE-FITTINGS-PRTWLD in the Name

textbox and click the OK button to create the PRTWLD
element.

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With the PRTWLD as the CE, select

Create > Part > Family… from the main menu to display
the Create Part Family form.

Enter /TRA-HOLE-FITTINGS-PRTELE in the Name text

box.

Click the OK button to create the PRTELE element and

display the Part Family form.

Click the Create a New Part link label in the Tasks area of the form to create an un-named GPART that is
displayed in the list:

Click the References link label in the Tasks area of the form to display the Tasks > References area. Click
on the 3D Model entry in the References list.

Navigate to the SFIT element named /300_SQUARE_TUNDISH in Catalogue Explorer and click the CE
button adjacent to the Catref label. The SFIT name is displayed in the Catref textbox.

Click the Apply Change button to set the Catref attribute of the GPART. The SFIT is displayed in the
graphics view on the Part Family form.

Click on the Iso Description entry in the References list.

Navigate to the SDTE element for the component in Catalogue Explorer and click the CE button adjacent to
the Detref label. The SDTE db reference is displayed in the Detref textbox.

Click the Apply Change button to set the Detref attribute of the GPART. The Rtext attribute is displayed in
the Rtext textbox of the Iso Description area of the Part Family form.

Click the Back to Tasks link label to return to the Tasks display. Click the General Attributes link label to
display the Tasks > General Attributes area of the form.

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Enter the following data in the appropriate textboxes:

Name TRA-HOLE-FITTINGS/300-SQUARE-TUNDISH

Type HFIT

Subtype ACC

Description 300 Square Tundish

Purpose HFIT

Click the Apply Changes button to set the attributes of the GPART.

Click the Back to Tasks link label and close the form.

8.7.11 Create the Selection Table

The hole fitting requires a selection table to make it available for selection in Model.

With STRUCTURAL/CATA-A the CE, select

Create > Selection Table > World… from the main menu
to display the Create Specification World form.

Enter /TRA-HOLE-FITTINGS-SPWL in the Name textbox

and FIXI in the Purpose textbox.

Click the OK button to create the SPWL element.

With the SPWL as the CE, select

Create > Selection Table > Table Group… from the
main menu to display the Create Table Group form.

Enter /TRA-HOLE-FITTINGS-TUNDISH in the Name text

box and FIXI in the Purpose textbox

Click the OK button to create the TABGRO element and

display the Table Group form.

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Click the Add Heading... link label in the Headings section to display the Add Heading frame in the lower
part of the form.

Enter Square Tundishes in the Description textbox.

Click the Apply button to save the description and display the Edit Heading frame in the lower part of the
form.

Enter SQUARE-TUNDISHES in the Name textbox and HFIT in the Purpose textbox.

Click the Apply button to save the entries and then click the Back button to return to the main form frame.

Navigate to the GPART created earlier in Catalogue Explorer to make it the CE and click the Add Items
(from CE) link label. The GPART details are populated in the list at the top of the form.

Click the Edit selection... link label to display the Edit items frame at the bottom of the form.

Enter 300x300_Tundish in the Name textbox and click the Apply button to update item name in the list at
the top of the form.

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Close the form.

Save Work.

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8.7.12 Test the Fitting Hole in AVEVA E3D Model

Login to AVEVA E3D Model as a Structural Designer, using the credentials provided by the Trainer as
previously described, or execute a Get Work if the session is still open.

Add one of the PANE elements from the Equipment Support Structure in Area01 to the Drawlist.

On the PLATES tab, in the Penetrate group, select Fitting

Hole from the Penetrate button options list to display the
Create Hole Fittings form.

Select TRA-HOLE-FITTINGS-TUNDISH from the Table

options list.

Click on the single entry 300x300_Tundishes in the list to

display the item in the form 3D view.

Click the Pick Penetrated Item button and pick a position

on the panel.

Click the OK button on the bottom of the form to create the

fitting.

Select Utilities > Hole Management... from the main

menu to display the Hole Association Manager form.

With the panel as the CE, click the Apply filter link label to
display the hole fitting penetration.

Click on the entry in the list to highlight it and click Manage

Selected Holes link label to display the Hole
Management form.

Request and Approve the fitting hole.

The fitting should now look like this:

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9 Panels Specs., Plotfiles, Structural Materials, etc.

9.1 Panel Specifications

Although Panel (PANE) elements in Model are not catalogue components, i.e. they are derived by the user;
a Spref attribute for the PANE may be set to a panel specification.

In Model the affect of setting a panel specification is to restrict the user to a number of valid thickness values
or a range of thickness values by setting a minimum and maximum value.

The structure for a panel specification is:

Where a range of values is required, e.g. for the User Defined Thickness spec above, only one SPCO is
required with it Ans and Maxans set to the lower and upper values in the range respectively.

Where a set of valid values is required, e.g. for the plate and grating specs above, a SPCO is required for
each valid value with its Ans and Maxans attributes set to the same value.

L The Catref attribute of the SPCO’s is unset.

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9.2 Plotfiles for Specification Components

Creation and modification forms for fittings and joints have a Plotfile…button which, when clicked and a
plotfile is available, displays a drawing of the fitting or joint.

The drawing is created in AVEVA E3D Draw using standard functionality and a plotfile created from AVEVA
E3D Draw.

The plotfile is referenced by a DATA element in the appropriate Data Set. The attributes of the DATA that
need to be set are:

• Description: ‘description of element’, e.g. ‘Joint Type ABC Detail’

• Dkey: PLOT

• Ptype: PPLT or LPLT, i.e. Portrait or Landscape plot.

• Pproperty: (‘plot file name’), e.g. (‘EQ_BM_CUTBACKS.plt’)

• Dproperty: (‘plot file directory’), the sub-directory in directory %PMLUI%/PLOTS, e.g. (‘JOIN’)

• Purpose: PLOT

• Number: 1

• Dtitle: ‘Plot File’

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9.3 Structural Material

Structural materials are held in Propcon as Solid (SOLI) elements below a Material World (MATW). The
SOLI element owns a Material Density Table Element (TDEN) element that owns a Spot Density (SDEN)
element whose Density attribute stores the material density value used in mass property calculations, i.e.
weight and Centre of Gravity.

Although stored in a Properties database, material may be defined in Paragon.

L A writeable Properties database must be available in the MDB when creating materials.

9.3.1 Creating Material Elements

Selecting Create > Properties… from the

main menu displays the Properties form.

The form has two modes, Component Data

and Material Data.

The default mode is Component Data

which is used for Piping and other
disciplines. The mode may be changed by
clicking the link label in the bottom left
corner of the form.

This link label reads Material Data when in

Component Data mode and vice versa.

Clicking the Material Data link label displays

the Material Data area of the form.

The required elements may be created

using the New options list.

If the Properties database where the

materials are to be stored is empty, the New
options list will only allow a MATW to be
created.

Selecting MATW from the New options list

creates an unnamed MATW.

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When the MATW has been created its

attributes are displayed in the Attributes
list.

Clicking on any attribute in the list display

the attribute name and its value at the
bottom of the form.

Editable attributes, e.g. Name and Lock,

may be modified by entering an appropriate
value in the adjacent textbox.

Non-editable attributes, e.g. Type and

Owner, are displayed with their value
greyed out.

With the MATW created the New options list displays further options, i.e. SOLI and FLUI
(used for Piping).

Selecting SOLI from the option list creates a new SOLI element and displays its attributes
in the Attributes list.

The Name and Description attributes should be

modified as they will be displayed in the Set
Material form in Model.

With the SOLI created the New options list displays a further option, i.e. TDEN.

Selecting TDEN from the option list creates a new TDEN element and displays its
attributes in the Attributes list.

It is not necessary to change any attributes of the TDEN element.

With the TDEN created the New options list displays a further option, i.e.
SDEN.

Selecting SDEN from the option list creates a new TDEN element and
displays its attributes in the Attributes list.

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The Density attribute should be

modified to the appropriate value as
this will be used in mass property
calculations.

To modify existing material elements, navigate to the required element in Catalogue Explorer and select
Modify > Properties… from the main menu to display the Properties form.

9.3.2 Alternative Methods of Inputting Material Data

The SOLI, TDEN and SDEN elements may be created directly in Propcon owned by a suitable Material
World (MATW), however, Propcon has no Graphical User Interface, i.e. forms and menus, to assist in their
creation.

A property load macro may also be used to load material data into Propcon from Paragon. The macro,
named MLOADPROP, is stored in %PMLUI%/DES/DATA. The macro retrieves the data for the element
creation from a file called Density.dat which is located in %AVEVA_DESIGN_DFLTS%.

To use this macro in Paragon, the user must have Read/Write access to a suitable Propcon database from
Paragon.

The Density.dat file format is as follows:

#NAME \Description \Density Kg/cu M

AL-CAST \Aluminium, cast \2560
AL-WROUGHT \Aluminium, wrought \2700
DURALUMIN \Aluminium, Duralumin \2790
Brickwork \Brickwork \1900
GR275 \Steel, GR 275 \7850
GR310 \Steel, GR 310 \7850
GR355 \Steel, GR 355 \7850
GR355-I \Steel, GR 355 I \7850
GR420-I \Steel, GR 420 I \7850
Grade30 \Concrete, Grade 30 \2350
Grade40 \Concrete, Grade 40 \2350
Grade50 \Concrete, Grade 50 \2350

L The file must only contain spaces, not tabs.

The first line is the header and the remaining lines create the SOLI elements in Propcon.

The first column is the Name of the SOLI, i.e. /GR275.

The second column is the Description attribute of the SOLI, e.g. ‘Steel, GR 275’.

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The third column is the Density attribute of the SDEN element, e.g. 7850.

Entries may be deleted, modified or added. To use the Density.dat file:

• Create a MATW in Propcon if one doesn’t exist.

• Enter Paragon with r/w access to Propcon.

• On the Command line enter $M/%PMLUI%/DES/DATA/MLOADPROP.

9.4 Joints for Non-Perpendicular Attached Members

The joints created as worked examples or exercises in this training have assumed that the attached member
is perpendicular to the owning member. This restricts the usefulness of the joint as, in practice; it is likely
that for some joints in the design the attached member will not be at 90º to the owning member.

For joints such as the EQ_BM_W/DOUBLE CUTBACK, the worked example in Chapter 7, the negatives will
work for an angled attached member providing they are long enough. As the negatives will only cut the
attached member, providing the Nappflag is set correctly, it does not matter how long the negative
extrusions are. They may, for example, be given a height of (APAR [3] * 2).

This simple solution also depends on whether the ‘trimmed’ end of the web is acceptable or if the web
should be trimmed perpendicularly to the plane of the web, e.g.

Similarly, the geometry of the rathole, which in reality, is likely to be prepped perpendicular to the attached
member rather than parallel to the owning member.

Where the simple solution will not suffice or the joint contains negative or positive geometry which must align
with the attached member, the joint geometry components must be configured to take account of any
possible angle variation for the attached member. The geometry components are, necessarily, more
complex in these situations as unexpected results can occur if simple primitives are used.

To achieve such results, Ppoints are used as ‘local’ origins for geometry components and the Ppoint
directions modified to reflect the angle of the attached member in Model.

All geometry components may have their axis (or axes) set to a Ppoint which may be entered manually on
Command line or on the component creation form or selected from the 3D view of the appropriate
Component form by clicking the ID Ppoint button on the form. For extrusions, two Ppoints, perpendicular to
each other and at the same position, are usually specified.

Where Ppoints are specified as the axis (axes) of the geometry component, the origin of the component is
automatically set to the location of the Ppoint, therefore, the position of the component is related to the
Ppoint position rather than the joint origin.

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9.4.1 Specifying the direction of a Ppoint

Ppoint directions are usually specified with the syntax similar to Ptcdir = N 30 E or Ptcdir = Y 30 X, where
30 is the angle expressed in degrees.

Where the Ppoint is required to follow the attached member in a joint, the syntax Z WRT CREF, i.e. the
extrusion direction with respect to the connection reference, may be used.

Alternatively, two pseudo attributes, AANGXZ (Attached Angle XZ) and AANGYZ (Attached Angle YZ), may
be used to determine the angle of the attached member.

AANGXZ is the angle of the attached member in the XZ plane, i.e. the plane defined by the X and Z axes of
the Posline of the SJOI.

AANGYZ is the angle of the attached member in the YZ plane, i.e. the plane defined by the Y and Z axes of
the Posline of the SJOI.

The value returned by AANGXZ or AANGYZ may represent a positive or negative angle, therefore, if the
syntax Ptcdir = X (AANGXZ) Z is used, the direction of the Ppoint may be incorrect as the angle needs to
be negative instead of positive.

To address the problem a Design Parameter is normally introduced as a multiplier for the angle to make it
positive or negative, i.e. the Design Parameter may be set to 1 (default) or to -1 and the syntax Ptcdir = X
(AANGXZ * DESP[1]) Z used for the Ppoint direction. This enables the user to modify the direction of the
Ppoint, and hence the joint geometry, by modifying the angle from positive to negative and vice versa.

No temporary model parameter may be set for the AANGXZ or AANGYZ pseudo attributes, therefore, it is
advisable to test the joint geometry by hard coding the Ppoint direction to, say, 30º and, when satisfied with
the joint geometry, modifying the Ppoint direction expression to suit.

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Standard AVEVA Profile Gtypes

This appendix gives the Plines and Parameters for each Generic type (Gtype) shape used to construct the
AVEVA Standard Profile Catalogues.

Generic Type: BOX

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Generic Type: ANG

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Generic Type: BSC

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Generic Type: BEAM

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Generic Type: TUBE

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Generic Type: TEE

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Generic Type: DINI

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Generic Type: DINU

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Generic Type: DINT

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Generic Type: CHAN

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Standard Pline Abbreviations

Each Pline (PLIN) is identified by a two, three or four letter abbreviation which is set as the Pkey attribute.

The NA Pline is common to all profiles. Different profile shapes use a subset of these commonly referenced
Plines.

Pkey Description Pkey Description

BBH Bottom Bolt Hole NAL Neutral Axis Left

BBHL Bottom Bolt Hole Left NALO Neutral Axis Left Outside

BBHR Bottom Bolt Hole Right NAR Neutral Axis Right

BLW Bottom Left of Web NARO Neutral Axis Right Outside

BLWT Bottom Left of Web Top NAT Neutral Axis Top

BOC Bottom of Channel RBOA Right Bottom Of Angle

BOS Bottom Of Steel RBOC Right Bottom of Channel

BRW Bottom Right of Web RBOS Right Bottom Of Steel

BRWT Bottom Right of Web Top RBTS Right Top Bottom of Steel

CGEO Centre of Geometry ROA Right Of Angle

FOC Face of Channel ROC Right Of Channel

HBA Hole Bottom of Angle RTBS Right Top Bottom of Steel

HOA Hole Outside of Angle RTOC Right Top Of Channel

IOC Inside Of Channel RTOS Right Top Of Steel

LBOA Left Bottom Of Angle TBH Top Bolt Hole

LBOC Left Bottom Of Channel TBHL Top Bolt Hole Left

LBOS Left Bottom Of Steel TBHR Top Bolt Hole Right

LBTS Left Bottom Top of Steel TLW Top Left of Web

LTBA Left Top Bottom of Angle TLWB Top Left of Web Bottom

LTBS Left Top Bottom of Steel TOAX Top Of Angle X orientation

LTOC Left Top Of Channel TOAY Top Of Angle Y orientation

LTOS Left Top Of Steel TOC Top Of Channel

LTTA Left Top Top of Angle TRWB Top Right of Web Bottom

NA Neutral Axis TRW Top Right of Web

NAB Neutral Axis Bottom

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Alternative Cataloge Hierarchies

Profiles – Example 1

Profiles – Example 2

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Fittings

Joints

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