Model grid
On the geometry tab, it is possible to create a custom model grid.
By clicking on the command button, the Structural grid dialogue will be opened.
Grid manager functions:
- Create a new structural grid with the button
- Accept grid properties and finalize grid with the button
- Delete previously created grid with the button
Model grid properties:
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Division of the grid in X and Y direction has to be set.
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A new row for the division can be created with the
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Defined rows can be deleted with the
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The sequence can be modified with the arrows
button. Values can be defined with single values (1500) or as multiplicated values (2*2000)
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Caption properties can be set both for X and Y directions.
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It is possible to choose from capital letters, lowercase letters, decimal numbers, and roman numbers too.
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Initial values can be set from the dropdown menu.
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The prefix of the captions can be set manually.
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Captions can be chosen if they desired to be in ascending or descending order both for X and Y directions
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Grid position can be set at the bottom of the dialogue.
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Coordinates of the insertion point can be set manually according to the global coordinate system (X0,Y0,Z0), or with a graphical selection on the screen using the arrow
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Rotation of the grid can be set with the definition of the alpha value, according to the global X-axis
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It can also be chosen if the grid is desired to be shown on the lowest visible storey of the model (previously defined storeys are necessary)
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