OpenBridge Modeler

Panel - Face Inserts tab

Used to add cast-in metal inserts to the inside and outside faces of precast panels.

Note: Before you add face inserts, create a cell to represent your insert. Panel tools will place the cell on your panel face based on the settings you define.
SettingDescription
Create When checked, creates edge inserts.
Insert Face Sets the selected face on which to create inserts: Inside, Outside, or Both.
Horizontal Sets the number of inserts across the horizontal plane and the spacing distance between them. Enter spacing using the following convention: number of inserts * distance. For example, 2*1000 indicates two inserts spaced at 1000 mm. For details and examples, Understanding Spacings.
Vertical Sets the number of inserts across the vertical plane and the spacing distance between them. Enter spacing using the following convention: number of inserts * distance. For example, 2*1000 indicates two inserts spaced at 1000 mm. For details and examples, Understanding Spacings.
Cell Path Indicates the selected cell path, set using the browse button to a previously defined face insert symbol.
  • CellSlect Face Insert Cell – Click to browse and select a user-defined cell.