Many cross-sections are stored in a database. The library is accessible in the 'Name' dialog section with the button
(see image
New Section
).
The library is divided into sections, including various cross-section types. Find the category of the relevant cross-section and click the button with the corresponding symbol.
Selecting a standardized steel section
For cross-sections of the 'Standardized - Steel' category, another dialog box opens where you can select the cross-section.
Use the following possibilities for selecting a cross-section:
- Reduce the selection using the suitable criteria in the "Filter" section on the left.
- Use the full text search in the 'Search' field.
If you want to select another cross-section type, click the button
to return to the overview.
Filter
The Filter section offers various selection options. You can filter the cross-sections using certain criteria, thus reducing the selection (see the image Selecting Rectangular Hollow Section).
Use the #button toimage
in the lower section, you can check the properties of the selected cross-section.
Section to Select
In the right section, you can select the Section to be used in the model.
Click OK or use the Enter key to transfer the selected cross-section to the "New Section" dialog box.
Built-up cross-sections
In this dialog section, it is possible to combine standardized cross-sections by parameter control. You return to the "New Section" dialog box, which now shows an additional tab.
In the "Combination Types" section, you define how the cross-sections are arranged (1). In the 'Sections' dialog section, you can use the button
Select the relevant cross-sections in the library one by one (2) (3).
Thin-walled and massive cross-sections
When you select a thin-walled or massive cross-section type in the library, you can define its geometry parameters in the "New Section" dialog box. An additional tab is available for the definition.
Favorite sections
It is possible to save frequently used cross-sections as Main Favorites. They are then available as preferred cross-sections ("favorites") in other projects.
To save the current cross-section as a favorite, click the button at the bottom of the library after defining the section or the definition parameters
. This way, the cross-section is stored in the "My Sections | Main" category.
Use the
you can check your preferred cross-sections. The cross-sections saved as favorites are listed and sorted by section types in the "Edit Favorite List" dialog box.
Use the
you can create a new category in the list of preferred cross-sections.
To import a preferred cross-section from the library, click the button in the 'From 'My Sections" dialog section
.
