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:

• Division of the grid in X and Y direction has to be set.

  • A new row for the division can be created with the button.

  • Defined rows can be deleted with the button.

  • The sequence can be modified with the arrows button. Values can be defined with single values (1500) or as multiplicated values (2*2000)

• Caption properties can be set both for X and Y directions.

  • It is possible to choose from capital letters, lowercase letters, decimal numbers, and roman numbers too.

  • Initial values can be set from the dropdown menu.

  • The prefix of the captions can be set manually.

  • Captions can be chosen if they desired to be in ascending or descending order both for X and Y directions

• Grid position can be set at the bottom of the dialogue.

  • 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 button

  • Rotation of the grid can be set with the definition of the alpha value, according to the global X-axis

  • 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)