SDNF-Interface
The SDNF interface (Steel Detailing Neutral Format) serves for the exchange of CAD-data between programs being able to interpret this format. A static analysis system can of course also be transferred via the shape position.
File Format: ASCII text file with the extension *.sdf
Data Import
OpenBridge Modeler is able to evaluate the CAD-system data for standard shapes and plates, i.e. the position of the parts in the space without detailing processes and connection elements. Plates, the contours of which are transferred as polygons are displayed correctly. If cuts or similar things created the shape, this information would be lost and only the mostly rectangular basic solid would be displayed.
Data Export
OpenBridge Modeler is able to export the CAD-system data for standard shapes and plates without detailing processes and connection elements. A plate made out of a number of polygons is exported correctly. If detailing processes created it, only the basic polygon will be output.
In addition, the static analysis system for standard shapes can be written. Depending on the settings on the General Settings page, it has tried to determine intermediate gussets for connections and eccentricities.
Degree of Implementation
The implementation corresponds to standard SDNF-3.0; the following elements are supported in exchange:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Packet 00 | Head Data (Title Packet) |
| Packet 10 | Straight Standard Shapes (Linear Member Packet) |
| Packet 20 | Polygonal Plates (Plate Element Packet) |
| Packet 22 | Drill Holes (Hole Element Packet) |
| Packet 60 | Bent Shapes (Arc Member Packet) |