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OpenBridge Modeler Help
  • OpenBridge Modeler – Help
    • What's New
      • What's New in 2025 Release
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      • What's New in 2023 Update 1 Release
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    • Getting Started
      • About OpenBridge Modeler
      • Quick Overview
        • Ribbon Interface
        • Quick Access Toolbar
      • Important MicroStation Concepts
      • Important Civil Tools Concepts
        • Terrain
          • Terrain Overview
            • Terrain Models and Element Templates
            • Referencing Terrain Models
            • Template Properties
            • Feature Types
            • Triangulation Options - Edge Method
            • Element Information
            • Properties
        • Civil Geometry
          • Civil Geometry Degree of Curve
          • Civil Geometry Design Standards
          • Civil Geometry Manipulate and Modify Commands
          • Importing "Classic" ASCII Files
        • Model Interoperability
          • Overview
          • Civil Design Synchronization Navigator
            • Differencing Window
            • Project Explorer
            • Graphics (Preview) Window
            • Civil Design Synchronization Navigator - View Mode
        • Feature Definitions
          • OpenBridge Modeler Standards
      • ProConcrete Concepts
        • Using Templates
          • Template Manager
          • To save a template
          • To load an existing template
          • To add new folders to your template settings
          • To import a template
          • To export a template
          • To sort the folder structure of your template
          • To delete a folder
        • Working With Assignments
        • Display Classes and Area Classes
        • Working With Part Families
      • ProjectWise Integration
      • Program Limitations
      • Using the Work Page
        • Work Page
        • Create WorkSpace Dialog
        • Create WorkSet Dialog
          • WorkSet Templates
        • Edit WorkSet Dialog
        • Assign Project to WorkSet dialog
        • File Open dialog
      • Fundamentals
        • Configuration Concepts
      • Subscription Entitlement Service
        • Bentley Licensing Tool
          • Options Dialog
          • To Reserve a License
          • To Release a License
        • Bentley Activation Wizard Dialog
    • OpenBridge Modeler Workspace Variables
    • Projects
      • To Create a New WorkSpace
      • To Create a New WorkSet
      • To Create a WorkSet from a Template WorkSet
      • ProjectWise Project Association
        • To Assign a ProjectWise Project to a WorkSet
        • Register a ProjectWise Project
      • To create a new project
      • 2D/3D Separation
      • To add a bridge
      • To add a bridge unit
      • To add a bridge with multiple units
      • Civil Elements
        • To import civil geometry
        • To import civil terrain data
        • To set the alignment
        • To set the active terrain
        • To reference civil data
      • Templates
        • 2D Templates: Decks, Beams, Columns, and Barriers
          • To create a 2D template
          • To apply point details
          • To set superelevation flag
          • To define key points
          • To verify template variables
          • To create a Deck Guideline
        • 3D Templates: Piers, Abutments, and Wingwalls
          • To create a new abutment template
          • To create a new pier template
          • To create a new wing wall template
        • Parametric Templates
          • To create a stiffener template
          • To create a cross frame template
          • To create a connection plate template
      • To move a bridge to a new station
    • Modeling
      • SupportLines
        • To place supportline by midpoint
        • To place a parallel supportline
        • To place multiple supportlines
        • To move a supportline
        • To modify supportlines
      • Superstructure
        • To place a deck
          • Slab Variation Along Skew
        • To assign superelevation
        • To place a beam layout
        • To place a beam group
          • To define a steel built-up beam
          • To define a steel rolled shape beam
          • To define a concrete beam
          • To copy a beam definition
        • To place transverse stiffeners
        • To place cross frames
          • place Steel Cross Frames for Concrete Girder Bridges
        • To place concrete diaphragms
          • Place Concrete Diaphragms for Steel Girders
        • To place steel box girders/tubs
          • Place Box Beam dialog
      • Segmental Construction
        • To place a segmental bridge span-by-span
        • To place segmental balanced cantilever
        • To place closure pours
        • Constraints
          • To open the constraints editor
          • To add a variable constraint
      • Substructure
        • To place piers on supportlines
        • To add variable section columns to a pier
        • To place an abutment
        • To place a wing wall on an abutment
        • To place bearings
        • To place excavation
        • To place custom substructures
          • Custom Pier/Abutment Workflow for Parametric Cells
        • Foundation Decorators
      • Appurtenances
        • To place a barrier
        • To place an auxiliary object by point
        • To place auxiliary objects spaced along a path
      • Using Clash Detection
        • Calculating Clashes
        • To set up a clash detection job
        • To select criteria for clash detection operation
        • To run a self check clash detection
        • To set up suppression rules
        • To execute the clash detection
        • To review the clash results
        • To group clash results
        • To export clash results to a spreadsheet
        • To export clash results to a GPX File
        • To share clash detection jobs and rules
      • Modifying OBM Objects
    • Interoperability
      • Transfer Model Data with Analytics Programs
        • Assumptions and Limitations When Exporting to LEAP Bridge Concrete
        • To send to LEAP Bridge Concrete
        • To update model from LEAP Bridge Concrete
        • Assumptions and Limitations When Exporting to LEAP Bridge Steel
        • To send to LEAP Bridge Steel
        • To send to RM Bridge
        • To update model from RM Bridge
    • Concrete Detailing
      • Understanding Spacings
      • Adding Reinforcement to Objects
        • Adding a Standard Reinforcement Cage to Beams
        • Adding a Standard Reinforcement Cage to Columns
        • To clone reinforcement to other beams and columns
        • To add reinforcing to a strip footing
        • Adding Rebar to Panels and Walls
        • To Add a Single RebarSet to a Concrete Element
        • Adding a Single Bar to an Existing Concrete Element
        • Adding a Starter Bar to a Concrete Element
        • Creating an Irregular Dispatch
      • Modifying Existing Reinforcement
        • Editing Rebar
        • Moving Rebar
        • Copying Rebar
        • Deleting Rebar
        • Exploding Rebar
        • Stretching Rebar
        • Trimming Rebar
        • Extending Rebar
        • Breaking Rebar
        • Creating Rebar Lap Splice
      • Working With End Conditions
        • To edit an end condition using the Edit End Condition dialog
        • To edit an end condition using the Edit End Condition tool
        • Converting End Condition to Bent Bar
        • Adding a mechanical device to a rebar end
        • Rotating End Conditions
        • Aligning End Conditions
        • Deleting End Conditions
      • Face Based Rebar Modeling
      • To assign position numbers to a concrete model
      • Selecting Rebar and Concrete Codes
      • Viewing and Modifying Rebar Code Settings
    • Reports
      • To generate a quantities report
      • To generate an input echo report
      • To generate an segmental coordinates report
      • To generate a deck elevations report
      • To generate a bearing seat elevations report
      • To generate a beam report
      • To generate a camber and deflections report
      • To generate a balanced cantilever report
      • Automated Drawings
        • To specify settings for automated drawings
        • To set up the model for automatic drawings
        • To generate a substructure drawing
        • To generate a super-structure cross section drawing
      • To generate a Pier Report
    • The Ribbon
      • File tab and Backstage View
      • Home Ribbon Tab
        • Primary
          • Explorer dialog
          • References dialog
          • Raster Manager dialog
          • Point Cloud dialog
          • Reality Mesh Attachments dialog
          • Models dialog
          • Level Display dialog
          • Level Manager dialog
          • Properties dialog
          • Key-in Window
          • AccuDraw Window
          • Auxiliary Coordinates dialog
          • Saved Views dialog
          • Cell Library dialog
          • Markups dialog
          • Details dialog
          • Window List dialog
        • Selection
          • Element Selection tool
          • Select All tool
          • Select None tool
          • Place Fence tool
          • Modify Fence tool
          • Manipulate Fence Contents tool
          • Delete Fence Contents tool
          • Drop Fence Contents tool
          • Save Fence Contents tool
          • Named Boundaries dialog
          • Lock tool
          • Unlock tool
          • Bring to Front tool
          • Paste Special dialog
        • Bridge Setup
          • Import Geometry tool
          • Import Terrain tool
            • Import Terrain Model(s) dialog
          • Bridge Wizard dialog
          • Add Bridge tool
          • Set Active Alignment tool
          • Move Bridge to Station tool
          • Set Active DTM (Terrain) tool
          • Add Bridge Unit tool
        • SupportLine
          • Place SupportLine By Midpoint tool
          • Place SupportLine Parallel tool
          • Place Multi SupportLines tool
          • Move SupportLine tool
          • Modify Supportline tool
        • Superstructure
          • Place Deck tool
            • Deck Contours
          • Place Advanced Deck tool
            • Place Advanced Deck dialog
          • Assign Superelevation tool
          • Place Beam Layout tool
            • Beam Layout dialog
          • Place Beam Group tool
            • Beam Definition dialog
          • Place Transverse Stiffeners tool
            • Stiffener Placement dialog
            • Stiffener Location Wizard dialog
          • Place Cross Frame tool
            • Cross-Frame Placement dialog
            • Cross Frame Location Wizard dialog
          • Place Diaphragm for Concrete Beams
            • Place Diaphragms dialog
          • Place Shear Studs
            • Shear Studs Placement dialog
          • Place Field Splice
            • Place Field Splices dialog
          • Place Segmental Span tool
          • Place Cantilever Segmental tool
          • Close Segmental Balanced Cantilever tool
          • Segmental Cantilever Report tool
          • Constraints tool
            • Solids Constraints Definition dialog
        • Substructure
          • Place Pier tool
            • Pier Elevation Constraints dialog
          • Place Abutment tool
          • Place Custom Pier tool
          • Place Custom Abutment tool
          • Place Wingwall tool
          • Place Bearing tool
            • Model Stepped Cap
          • Place Excavation tool
        • Accessory
          • Place Accessory By Point tool
          • Place Accessory By Path tool
          • Place Barrier tool
        • Approach Slab
          • Place Approach Reference Line
          • Place Approach Slab
          • Place Sleeper Slab
      • Civil Ribbon Tab
        • General Tools
          • Import Export
            • Import Geometry
            • Import Horizontal Geometry from ASCII File
            • Import Vertical Geometry From ASCII File
            • Export Geometry
          • Design Elements
            • Set Active Profile
            • Set Active Terrain Model
            • Select By Graphical Filter
            • Create Civil Rule Feature
          • Standards
            • Set Feature Definition
            • Features Definition Toolbar
            • Match Feature Definition
            • Civil Message Center
            • Set Element Information
          • Activate Rules
          • Geometry Report
            • Horizontal Geometry Report
              • Report Browser
            • Profile Report
            • Map Check Report
            • Station Offset Report
            • Point Feature Station Offset Evaluation Report
            • Station Base Report
          • Civil Analysis
            • Analyze Point
            • Analyze Between Points
            • Analyze Volume
            • Inverse Points
              • Input Types
            • Analyze Trace Slope
            • Analyze Pond
            • Element Component Quantities
            • Create Cut Fill Volumes
              • To Create Cut and Fill Volumes
            • 3D Drive Through
        • Horizontal
          • Horizontal Geometry Lines
            • Line Between Points
            • Line to Element
            • Line between Arcs
            • Line From Element
            • Chamfer Between Points
          • Horizontal Geometry Arcs
            • Circle
            • Arc Between Points
            • Arc to Element
            • Arc Between Arcs
            • Arc From Element
            • Arc Between Elements
            • Complex Transition between any Element and Arc
          • Horizontal Geometry Point
            • Place Point
            • Equal Space Points
              • Workflow: To Place a Point
          • Offsets and Tapers
            • Single Offset Entire Element
          • Reverse Curves
            • Reverse Curve by Angle
            • Reverse Transition
          • Horizontal Geometry Spirals
            • Spiral from Element
              • Options
            • Spiral between Elements
          • Horizontal Geometry Modify Complex
            • Start Station
              • To Station an Element
            • Add Station Equation
              • To Add a Station Equation
            • Copy Element
            • Insert Fillet
            • Append Element
          • Horizontal Geometry Complex Geometry
            • Complex by Element
            • Complex by PI
            • Complex Redefine
            • Define by Best Fit
        • Vertical
          • Open Profile Model
          • Set Active Profile
          • Profile Creation
            • Profile From Surface
            • Quick Profile From Surface
            • Project Profile to Element
            • Project Profile to Element
            • Project Profile Range to Element
            • Project Extended Profile
            • Place Profile Intersection Point
          • Vertical Geometry Lines
            • Profile Line Between Points
            • Profile Line to Element
            • Profile Line between Elements
            • Profile Line from Element
          • Vertical Geometry Curves
            • Profile Curve Between Points
            • Profile Curve to Element
            • Profile Curve From Element
            • Profile Curve Between Elements
          • Vertical Geometry Complex Geometry
            • Profile Complex by Elements
            • Profile Complex by PI
            • Define Profiles by Best Fit
            • Profile Insert Curve
            • Append Profile Element
            • Profile Reverse Transition
            • Profile Offset Transition
          • Element Profiles
            • Quick Profile Transition
            • Profile by Constant Elevation
            • Define Profile by Slope from Point
            • Profile by Slope From Element
            • Profile by Variable Slope from Element
            • Profile by Vertical Offset from Element
            • Profile by 3D Element
        • Superelevation
          • Superelevation Create
            • Create Superelevation Sections
            • Create Superelevation Lanes
              • Workflow For Through Lanes
              • Workflow For Auxiliary Items
          • Superelevation Calculate
            • Calculate Superelevation
            • Edit Superelevation Rule File
            • Import Superelevation
            • Assign to Corridor
          • Superelevation Edit
            • Insert Station Cross Slope
            • Superelevation Editor
          • Superelevation Report
          • Open Superelevation View
        • Open Cross Section View
        • Terrain Model
          • Create From File tool
          • Create Terrain Model From ASCII File tool
          • Create Terrain Model By Graphic Filter tool
            • Terrain Feature Manager dialog
          • Create From Point Cloud tool
            • Creating the Terrain Model
          • Create From Elements tool
          • Create Complex Terrain Model
          • Create Clipped Terrain Model tool
          • Create Detla Terrain Model tool
          • Create Terrain By Text Interpolation tool
          • Add Features tool
          • Remove Features tool
          • Edit Complex Terrain Model tool
          • Change Feature Type tool
          • Edit Terrain Model tool
          • Add Terrain Model Boundary tool
          • Remove Terrain Model Boundary tool
        • 3D Geometry
          • Create 3D by Plan Profile By Range
          • Create 3D by Slope to Target
          • Create 3D by Volume
        • Template
          • Apply Linear Template
          • New Template Drop
            • Manipulating Template Drops
            • Template Drop Context Sensitive Menu
            • Create Template Drop Workflow
          • Import Template from Graphics
          • Display Template
      • Utilities Ribbon Tab
        • Interop
          • Send to LEAP Bridge Concrete tool
          • Update from LEAP Bridge Concrete File tool
          • Send to LEAP Bridge Steel tool
          • Update from LEAP Bridge Steel tool
          • Send to RM Bridge tool
          • Update from RM Bridge tool
          • Open ProStructures tool
          • Activate/Deactivate ProStructures
        • Export to IFC
        • Superstructure (Export) tool
        • Libraries
          • Manage Deck Templates tool
          • Manage Barrier Templates tool
          • Manage Beam Templates tool
          • Manage Column Templates tool
          • Manage Pier Templates tool
            • Pier Templates (Edit) dialog
              • Pile Layout dialog
          • Manage Abutment Templates tool
            • Abutment Templates (Edit) dialog
          • Manage Wingwall Templates tool
            • Edit Wingwall dialog
          • Manage Sleeper Slab Templates tool
          • Material tool
          • Stiffeners Library tool
            • Stiffener Templates dialog
          • Cross Frames Library tool
            • Cross Frame Library dialog
          • Connection Library tool
            • Beam Connection Plate Library dialog
          • Splices Library tool
            • Field Splice dialog
          • Shear Studs Library Dialog
          • Connector Angles Library
        • ACS
          • Define ACS by Element tool
            • ACS Type
            • Using AccuDraw with Auxiliary Coordinate Systems
            • Arbitrary Rotations
          • Define ACS by Points tool
          • Define ACS by View tool
          • Define ACS by Reference tool
          • Move ACS tool
          • Rotate ACS tool
          • Select ACS tool
          • Apply ACS to Selected View tool
        • Collaborate
        • Item Types
        • Parametric Cells Tab
      • Reports and Drawings
        • Reports
          • Quantities tool
          • Input tool
          • XYZ Report tool
          • Deck Elevation Report tool
            • Deck Elevation Report dialog
          • Beam Report tool
          • Bearing Seat (Report) tool
          • Camber (Report) tool
          • Dynamic View By Station tool
        • (Drawings) Settings tool
          • Drawings: Dynamic View Settings dialog
        • Create Substructure Drawings tool
        • Create Superstructure Cut Drawing tool
        • Place Named Boundary tool
          • Place Named Boundary Civil Plan
        • Named Boundaries
        • Adjust Profile Named Boundary
      • Drawing Production Tab
      • View Ribbon Tab
        • Presentation
          • View Attributes dialog
          • Apply Display Style tool
            • Standard Display Styles
        • Tools
          • Window Area tool
          • Zoom Out tool
          • Fit View tool
          • Update View tool
          • Zoom In tool
          • Pan View tool
          • Rotate View tool
            • Orienting the Drawing Plane in 3D
          • View Previous tool
          • Walk tool
          • Fly tool
          • Navigate View tool
          • View Next tool
        • Camera
          • Place Camera tool
          • Change View Perspective tool
          • Define Camera tool
            • Camera View Projection
          • Camera Lens tool
          • Set Focal Distance tool
          • Photomatch tool
        • Place Named Boundaries tool
        • Saved Views
          • Create Saved View tool
          • Update Saved View Settings tool
          • Apply Saved View tool
        • Window
          • Copy View tool
          • Cascade tool
          • Tile tool
          • Arrange tool
          • View Size tool
      • Collaborate Tab
      • Help
    • ProConcrete Workflow Ribbon
      • Home Ribbon Tab
        • Beam Reinforcing
          • Beam Reinforcing - Beam Info tab
          • Beam Reinforcing - Beam Defaults tab
          • Beam Reinforcing - Longitudinal Reinforcing tab
          • Beam Reinforcing - Lap Options tab
          • Beam Reinforcing - Stirrups tab
          • Beam Reinforcing - Options tab
          • Beam Reinforcing - Assignment tab
        • Rectangular Column Reinforcing
          • Column Reinforcing - Column Info tab
          • Rectangular Column Reinforcing - Vertical Reinforcing tab
          • Rectangular Column Reinforcing - Lap Options tab
          • Rectangular Column Reinforcing - Ties tab
          • Rectangular/Square Column Reinforcing - Options tab
          • Rectangular/Square Column Reinforcing - Assignment tab
        • Pad Footing Reinforcing
          • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Main Reinforcing tab
          • Pad Footing Reinforcement - End Conditions tab
          • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Dowels tab
          • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Options tab
          • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Assignment
        • Continuous Footing Reinforcement
          • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Main Reinforcing tab
          • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Lap Options tab
          • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - End Conditions tab
          • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Options tab
          • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Assignment tab
        • RebarSet - Wall/Panel
          • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Main Reinforcement tab
          • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Lap Options tab
          • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - End Condition tab
          • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Options tab
          • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Assignment
        • RebarSet - Slab
          • RebarSet-Slab - Main Reinforcing tab
          • RebarSet-Slab - Lap Options tab
          • RebarSet-Slab - End Condition tab
          • RebarSet-Slab - Options tab
          • RebarSet-Slab - Assignment tab
        • RebarSet - Single
          • RebarSet-Single - Main Reinforcing tab
          • RebarSet-Single - Lap Options tab
          • RebarSet-Single - End Conditions tab
          • RebarSet-Single - Options tab
          • RebarSet-Single - Assignment tab
        • Single Rebar
          • Single Rebar - Rebar tab
          • Single Rebar - End Conditions tab
          • Single Rebar - Options tab
          • Single Rebar - Assignment tab
        • Single Rebar Distribution
          • Single Rebar Distribution - Rebar tab
          • Single Rebar Distribution - End Conditions tab
          • Single Rebar Distribution - Options tab
          • Single Rebar Distribution - Assignment tab
        • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing
          • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Main Reinforcing tab
          • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - End Conditions tab
          • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Options tab
          • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Assignment tab
        • Associative Extraction
        • Associative Intersection
        • Associative Slice
        • Variables dialog
        • Positionflags and Positioning
          • Positionflags and Positioning - Insert tab
          • Positionflags and Positioning - Steel Positioning tab
            • Positioning and Comparison Rules dialog - Automatic Position details
              • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Filter and Order tab
              • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Options tab
              • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Prefixes tab
              • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Comparison method tab
          • Positionflags and Positioning - Concrete Positioning tab
            • Automatic Position Settings dialog
            • Positioning Macros dialog
            • Bar Factory Settings dialog
            • Macro Builder dialog
          • Positionflags and Positioning - Distribute tab
            • Distribution Settings dialog
          • Positionflags and Positioning - Others tab
          • Positionflags and Positioning - Drawing Number tab
          • Positionflags and Positioning - Layout tab
            • Position Flag Definition dialog
          • Positionflags and Positioning - Sort tab
        • Codes Manager
        • Bar Analytics
      • Rebar Modification Ribbon Tab
        • Create Rebar Lap Splice
        • Rebar End Properties
          • Rebar End Properties dialog
        • Edit End Condition
    • OpenRoads Designer
    • Geotechnical Extension
    • Geospatial Context
      • Home
      • View
      • Drawing
      • Drawing Aids
      • Help
      • Feature Services
        • Feature Service Manager Dialog
        • Query Features
        • Clear Features
        • Clear All Features
        • ArcGIS Enterprise Portal Configuration
        • Esri ArcGIS (TM) REST Map and Image Services - Creating a New Map Dialog
          • Ersi ArcGIS Map Service Manager Dialog
    • Descartes
    • ProStructures
      • Steel Modeling
        • Steel Elements
          • Shapes
            • Shapes - Straight shapes tab
            • Shapes - Bent shapes tab
            • Shapes - Spiral shapes tab
            • Shapes - Options tab
            • Shape Catalog
          • Adding straight shapes
          • Girder Position
          • Insertion of Shapes
          • Automatic Insertion
          • Shape Sections
          • Plates/Polyplates
            • Plates/Polyplates - Straight Plates tab
            • Plates/Polyplates - Arc Plates tab
            • Plates/Polyplates - Web Grating tab
            • Plates/Polyplates - Options tab
          • Analysis of Dimensions
          • Bent Plates
            • Bent Plates - Append Flange tab
            • Bent Plates - Append plate tab
          • 3D Bent Plates
          • Dependence of Segments
          • Bolt Styles
            • Bolt Styes - Bolting tab
            • Bolt Styles - Threaded Rods tab
            • Bolt Styles - Bolt Style tab
              • Bolt Settings - Bolt Definition
              • Bolt Settings - Nut Definition
              • Bolt Settings - Washer Definition
              • Bolt Settings - Wedge Washer Definition
            • Bolt Styles - Sort tab
        • Steel Connections
          • Connections Gallery
          • Shear Plates
            • Shear Plate Connection
              • Shear Plate Connection - Shapes tab
              • Shear Plate Connection - Distance tab
              • Shear Plate Connection - Connect tab
              • Shear Plate Connection ? Cope / Stiffener tab
              • Shear Plate Connection - Punch Holes tab
              • Shear Plate Connection - Data tab
              • Shear Plate Connection - Group tab
              • Shear Plate Connection - Assignment tab
              • Shear Plate Connection - Connection Data tab
            • Box Beam Shear Connection
              • Box Beam Shear Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Box Beam Shear Connection - Connect tab
              • Box Beam Shear Connection - Joist Plates tab
              • Box Beam Shear Connection - Weld Plates tab
              • Box Beam Shear Connection - Assignment tab
            • Stiffener Connection
              • Stiffener Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Stiffener Connection - Spacing tab
              • Stiffener Connection - Stiffeners tab
              • Stiffener Connection - Stiffeners Edge tab
              • Stiffener Connection - Assignment tab
            • Beam Shear Connection
              • Beam Shear Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Beam Shear Connection - Connection tab
              • Beam Shear Connection - Joint Plate tab
              • Beam Shear Connection - Stiffener tab
              • Beam Shear Connection - Assignment tab
            • Beam Shear Connection C1
              • Beam Shear Connection C1 - Dimensions tab
              • Beam Shear Connection C1 - Connection tab
              • Beam Shear Connection C1 - Joint Plate tab
              • Beam Shear Connection C1 - Stiffener tab
              • Beam Shear Connection C1- Assignment tab
          • To place shear plate connection
          • To Create Shear Connections
          • Column Beam Connections
            • Web Angle Connection
              • Web Angle Connection - Shapes tab
              • Web Angle Connection - Distance tab
              • Web Angle Connection - Connect tab
              • Web Angle Connection - Welding tab
              • Web Angle Connection - Cope tab
              • Web Angle Connection - Data tab
              • Web Angle Connection - Group tab
              • Web Angle Connection - Assignment tab
              • To Create Web Angle Connection
            • Beam Column Flange Connection
              • Beam Column Flange Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection ? Joint tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection - Support tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection ? Connect Holes tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection - Support Holes tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection - Bolts tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection ? Stiffener tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection - Assignment tab
            • Beam Column Flange Connection C1
              • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Dimensions tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Joint tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Support tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Connect Holes tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Support Holes tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Bolts tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Stiffener tab
              • Beam Column Flange Connection C1 - Assignment tab
            • Moment Connection
              • Moment Connection ? Shear tab
              • Flange Moment Connection - Upper/Lower Moment tab
              • Moment Connection - Extras tab
              • Moment Connection - Assignment tab
            • Web Moment Connection
              • Web Moment Connection - Moments tab
              • Web Moment Connection - Shear tab
              • Web Moment Connection - Rat Hole/Stiffener tab
              • Web Moment Connection - Assignments tab
            • Seated Connection
              • Seated Connection ? Bottom/Top Seat tab
              • Seated Connection - Assignment tab
            • Beam Column End Plate Connection
              • Beam Column End Plate Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Beam Column End Plate Connection - Connect tab
              • Beam Column End Plate Connection - Plate Chamfer tab
              • Beam Column End Plate Connection - Stiffener tab
              • Beam Column End Plate Connection - Assignment tab
            • Beam Column Web Connection
              • Beam Column Web Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection ? Joint tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection - Support tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection ? Connect Holes tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection - Support Holes tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection - Bolts tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection - Stiffener tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection - Assignment tab
            • Beam Column Web Connection C1
              • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Dimensions tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Joint tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection C1 ? Support tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Connect Holes tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Support Holes tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection C1 ? Bolts tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Stiffener tab
              • Beam Column Web Connection C1 - Assignment tab
            • Pipe Strap Connection
              • Pipe Strap Connection - Strap tab
              • Pipe Strap Connection - Plate tab
              • Pipe Strap Connection - Cleat tab
              • Pipe Strap Connection - Option tab
              • Pipe Strap Connection - Standard tab
              • Pipe Strap Connection - Assignment tab
          • End Plate Connections
            • Endplates
              • Endplates - Layout tab
              • Endplates - Holes tab
              • Endplates - Connect tab
              • Endplates ? Punch Holes tab
              • Endplates - Galvanization Holes tab
              • Endplates ? Moment tab
              • Endplates - Shear tab
              • Endplates - User-defined tab
              • Endplates ? Stiffener tab
              • Endplates - Stiffeners tab
              • Endplates - Bt. Chord tab
              • Endplates - Group tab
              • Endplates - Assignment tab
              • Endplates - Connection Data tab
            • To Create Plate Connection
          • Auto-Connect tools
            • AutoConnect
            • AutoConnect Data Manager
              • AutoConnect Data Manager - Project Setup tab
              • AutoConnect Data Manager - Record Setup tab
              • AutoConnect Data Manager - Connection Data tab
          • Base Plates
            • Standard Baseplate
              • Standard Baseplate - Layout tab
              • Standard Baseplate - Holes tab
              • Standard Baseplate - Connect tab
              • Standard Baseplate - Data tab
              • Standard Baseplate - Dowels tab
              • Standard Baseplate - Assignment tab
              • Standard Baseplate - Punch Holes tab
              • Standard Baseplate - Galvanization Holes tab
            • General Baseplate
              • General Baseplate - Dimensions tab
              • General Baseplate - Connect tab
              • General Baseplate - Dowel tab
              • General Baseplate - Flange tab
              • General Baseplate - Corner tab
              • General Baseplate - Inner tab
              • General Baseplate - Radial tab
              • General Baseplate - Extras tab
              • General Baseplate - Extension tab
              • General Baseplate - Standard tab
              • General Baseplate - Assignment tab
            • C1 Baseplate
              • C1 Baseplate - Dimensions tab
              • C1 Baseplate - Connect tab
              • C1 Baseplate - Dowel tab
              • C1 Baseplate - Flange tab
              • C1 Baseplate - Corner tab
              • C1 Baseplate - Inner tab
              • C1 Baseplate - Radial tab
              • C1 Baseplate - Extras tab
              • C1 Baseplate - Extensions tab
              • C1 Baseplate - Standard tab
              • C1 Baseplate - Assignment tab
          • To Insert Base Plates
          • Splice Connections
            • Splice Connection
              • Splice Connection - Options tab
              • Splice Connection - Top/Bottom tab
              • Splice Connection - Left/Right tab
              • Splice Connection - Data tab
              • Splice Connection - Assignment tab
              • Splice Connection - Connection Data tab
            • Splice Connection C1
              • Splice Connection C1 - Options tab
              • Splice Connection C1 - Flange tab
              • Splice Connection C1 - Web tab
              • Splice Connection C1 - Assignment tab
            • Pipe Flange Connection
              • Pipe Flange Connection - Dimension tab
              • Pipe Flange Connection - Assignment tab
            • Angle Splice Connection
              • Angle Splice Connection - Dimension tab
              • Angle Splice Connection - Assignment tab
            • Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection
              • Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Connect tab
              • Hollow Beam Splitter Plate Connection - Assignment tab
            • Beam Beam Splice Connection
              • Beam Beam Splice Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Beam Beam Splice Connection - Assignment tab
            • Box Beam Splice Connection
              • Box Beam Splice Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Box Beam Splice Connection - Holes tab
              • Box Beam Splice Connection - Assignment tab
            • Column Splice Connection
              • Column Splice Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Column Splice Connection - Splice Plates tab
              • Column Splice Connection - Flange Plates tab
              • Column Splice Connection - Assignment tab
          • Purlin Connection
            • Purlin Connection
              • Purlin Connection - Bolting tab
              • Purlin Connection - Purlin Shoe tab
              • Purlin Connection - Purlin Cleat tab
              • Cleat Plate dialog
              • Purlin Connection - Purlin Shape tab
              • Purlin Connection - Assignment tab
            • Fly Brace Connection
              • Fly Brace Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Fly Brace Connection - Shapes tab
              • Fly Brace Connection - Connection tab
              • Fly Brace Connection - Standard tab
              • Fly Brace Connection - Assignment tab
            • Beam Clamp Connection
              • Beam Clamp Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Beam Clamp Connection - Connection tab
              • Beam Clamp Connection - Shapes tab
              • Beam Clamp Connection - Assignment tab
            • Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection
              • Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Connect tab
              • Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Stiffener tab
              • Purlin Beam Stiffener Connection - Assignment tab
          • Bracing Connections
            • Static Bracing
              • Static Bracing - Shapes tab
              • Static Bracing - Connect tab
              • Static Bracing - Distance tab
              • Static Bracing - Assignment tab
              • Creating Static Bracing
            • Rod Brace Connection
            • Gusset Plate Connections
              • Gusset Plate Connection
                • Gusset Plate Connection - Dimensions tab
                • Gusset Plate Connection - Options tab
                • Gusset Plate Connection - Assignment tab
              • Dual Gusset Connection
                • Dual Gusset Connection - Plate tab
                • Dual Gusset Connection - Seats tab
                • Dual Gusset Connection - Assignments tab
            • Beam Column Brace Connection
              • Beam Column Brace Connection - Dimensions tab
              • Beam Column Brace Connection - Stiffeners tab
              • Beam Column Brace Connection - Assignment tab
            • Flange Brace Connection
              • Flange Brace Connection - General tab
              • Flange Brace Connection - Shear Plate tab
              • Flange Brace Connection - Connect Support tab
              • Flange Brace Connection - Connect Brace tab
              • Flange Brace Connection - Assignment tab
            • Creating Flange/Web Brace
            • Web Brace Connection
              • Web Brace Connection - General tab
              • Web Brace Connection - Shear Plate tab
              • Web Brace Connection - Connect Support tab
              • Web Brace Connection - Connect Brace tab
              • Web Brace Connection - Stiffener tab
              • Web Brace Connection - Assignment tab
            • Web Brace Chinese
              • Web Brace Chinese Connection - General tab
              • Web Brace Chinese Connection - Shear Plate tab
              • Web Brace Chinese Connection - Connect Support tab
              • Web Brace Chinese Connection - Connect Brace tab
              • Web Brace Chinese Connection - Stiffeners tab
              • Web Brace Chinese Connection - Assignment tab
            • Hollow Shape Bracing
              • Hallow Shape Bracing - General tab
              • Hallow Shape Bracing - Tie Plate tab
              • Hallow Shape Bracing - Brace tab
              • Hallow Shape Bracing - Assignment tab
            • Creating Hollow Shape Brace
            • Wrap Around Gusset
              • Wrap Around Gusset - Gusset Parameters tab
              • Wrap Around Gusset - Support 1/2 Clip Angles tab
              • Wrap Around Gusset - Braces tab
              • Wrap Around Gusset - Assignment tab
            • Brace Splice Connection
              • Brace Splice Connection - General tab
              • Brace Splice Connection - Support tab
              • Brace Splice Connection - Connect tab
              • Brace Splice Connection - Assignment tab
          • Stiffener
            • Stiffener
              • Stiffener - Layout tab
              • Stiffener - Connect tab
              • Stiffener - Punch Holes tab
              • Stiffener - Options tab
              • Stiffener - Assignment tab
            • Oblique Stiffeners
            • Stiffener Distribution
              • Stiffener Distribution - Layout tab
              • Stiffener Distribution - Connect tab
              • Stiffener Distribution - Options tab
              • Stiffener Distribution - Assignment tab
            • To Create Stiffener Distribution
            • To Modify Stiffener Distribution
            • To Delete Stiffener Distribution
          • Haunch
            • Haunch - Dimensions tab
            • Haunch - Assignment tab
            • Haunch - Connection Data tab
          • Creating Haunch Connections
          • Unrestricted Haunch Positioning
          • Cross Bolting
            • Cross Bolting - Geometry tab
            • Cross Bolting - Drilling/Bolting tab
            • Cross Bolting - Assignment tab
          • To Create Cross Bolting connection
          • To Modify Cross Bolting connection
          • To Delete Cross Bolting connection
          • To Manipulate Cross Bolting connection
          • Substation Gallery
            • Single Frame
              • Creating a Single Frame
              • Editing a Single Frame
              • Deleting a Single Frame
            • Single Frame Cap
              • Creating a Single Frame Cap
              • Editing a Single Frame Cap
              • Deleting a Single Frame Cap
            • Symmetric A Frame
              • Creating a Symmetric A Frame
              • Editing a Symmetric A Frame
              • Deleting a Symmetric A Frame
            • Double Frame Cap
              • Creating a Double Frame Cap
              • Editing a Double Frame Cap
              • Deleting a Double Frame Cap
            • Vertical A Frame
              • Creating a Vertical A Frame
              • Editing a Vertical A Frame
              • Deleting a Vertical A Frame
            • Vertical A Frame Cap
              • Creating a Vertical A Frame Cap
              • Editing a Vertical A Frame Cap
              • Deleting a Vertical A Frame Cap
            • Trestle
              • Creating a Trestle
              • Editing a Trestle
              • Deleting a Trestle
            • Trestle Cap
              • Creating a Trestle Cap
              • Editing a Trestle Cap
              • Deleting a Trestle Cap
            • Single Horizontal Leg Brace
              • Creating a Single Horizontal Leg Brace
              • Editing a Single Horizontal Leg Brace
              • Deleting a Single Horizontal Leg Brace
            • Double Horizontal Leg Brace
              • Creating a Double Horizontal Leg Brace
              • Editing a Double Horizontal Leg Brace
              • Deleting a Double Horizontal Leg Brace
            • Combination Horizontal Brace
              • Creating a Combination Horizontal Brace
              • Editing a Combination Horizontal Brace
              • Deleting a Combination Horizontal Brace
            • Brace Support Plate
              • Creating a Brace Support Plate
              • Editing a Brace Support Plate
              • Deleting a Brace Support Plate
            • Horizontal Support Plate
              • Creating a Horizontal Support Plate
              • Editing a Horizontal Support Plate
              • Deleting a Horizontal Support Plate
            • Simple Structure
              • Creating a Simple Structure
              • Editing a Simple Structure
              • Deleting a Simple Structure
            • Lightning Rod
              • Creating a Lightening Rod
              • Editing a Lightning Rod
              • Deleting a Lightning Rod
            • Create Multi-Frame
              • Creating a Multi-Frame
              • Editing a Multi-Frame
              • Deleting a Multi-Frame
            • Convert Frame Type
              • Converting Frame Types
              • Editing a Convert Frame Type
              • Deleting a Convert Frame Type
            • Truss Connection
              • Truss Connection - General tab
              • Truss Connection - Middle Zone tab
              • Truss Connection - End Zone tab
              • Truss Connection - End Condition tab
              • Truss Connection - Group tab
              • Truss Connection - Arrangement tab
              • Truss Connection - Assignment tab
              • Truss Connection - Load Point tab
              • Creating a Truss with Truss Connection
              • Editing a Truss Created with Truss Connection
              • Deleting a Truss Created with Truss Connection
            • Truss Support Designer Module
              • Creating a Truss Support
              • Editing a Truss Support
              • Deleting a Truss Support
            • Cover Plate
              • Creating a Cover Plate
              • Editing a Cover Plate
              • Deleting a Cover Plate
            • Single Brace A
              • Creating a Single Brace
              • Editing a Single Brace
              • Deleting a Single Brace
            • Double Brace
              • Creating a Double Brace
              • Editing a Double Brace
              • Deleting a Double Brace
            • Triple Brace A
              • Creating a Triple Brace
              • Editing a Triple Brace
              • Deleting a Triple Brace
            • Truss Connector
              • Creating Truss Connections
            • Convert Model
              • Converting Physical Models to Analytical Models
              • Converting Analytical Models to Physical Models
              • ISM Exchange
            • Custom Size Pipes
          • Edit Connection
          • Delete Connection
        • User Connection [Technology Preview]
          • Create User Connection Dialog
          • Connection Parameters Manager
          • To Create Single Member User Connection
          • To Create a Two Member User Connection
          • To place the User Connection by using the User Connection Gallery
        • Structural Objects
          • Dynamic Bracing
            • Dynamic Bracing - Common tab
            • Dynamic Bracing - Bolts tab
            • Dynamic Bracing - Shape Bracing tab
            • Dynamic Bracing - Rod Bracing tab
            • Dynamic Bracing - Pipe Bracing tab
            • Dynamic Bracing - Bracing Catalogues tab
            • Dynamic Bracing - Assignment tab
          • Working with dynamic bracing
          • Stair
            • Stair - Dimensions tab
            • Stair - Basis tab
            • Stair - Platforms tab
            • Stair - Shapes tab
            • Stair - Bolts tab
            • Stair - Steps tab
            • Stair - Handrail tab
            • Stair - Workframe tab
            • Stair - Assignment tab
          • To add parametric stairs
          • Extended Stairs
            • Extended Stairs - Stair tab
            • Extended Stairs - Handrail Shapes tab
            • Extended Stairs - Handrail Parameter tab
            • Extended Stairs - Panels tab
            • Extended Stairs - Platform tab
            • Extended Stairs - Steps tab
            • Extended Stairs - Frame tab
            • Extended Stairs - Assignment tab
            • To add an extended, parametric stair
          • Standard Stair
            • Standard Stair - General Parameters tab
            • Standard Stair - Stair Runs Parameters tab
            • Standard Stair - Steps Configuration tab
            • Standard Stair - Assignment tab
            • Creating a Standard Stair
          • Circular Stair
            • (Circular) Stair dialog
              • Dimensions tab
              • Central Column tab
              • Shapes tab
              • Treads tab
              • Central Column tab
              • Stringers at both sides tab
              • Handrail tab
              • Bolts tab
              • Assignment tab
              • Options tab
          • Ladder
            • Ladder - Dimensions tab
            • Ladder - Shapes tab
            • Ladder - Wall Mounting tab
            • Ladder - Safety Cage tab
            • Ladder - Side Exit tab
            • Ladder - Assignment tab
          • Handrail
            • Handrail - Common tab
            • Handrail - Dimensions tab
            • Handrail - Dimensions-Post Distribution tab
            • Handrail - Dimensions-Offsets tab
            • Handrail - Segments tab
            • Handrail - End form tab
            • Handrail - Shapes tab
            • Handrail - Shapes-Kick plate tab
            • Handrail - Shapes-Filler Rods tab
            • Handrail - Posts tab
            • Handrail - Posts-Connection tab
            • Handrail - Posts-Handrail tab
            • Handrail - Posts-Knee Rails tab
            • Handrail - Cells tab
            • Handrail - Cells-Post Distribution tab
            • Handrail - Cells-Segments tab
            • Handrail - Cells-Posts tab
            • Handrail - Cells-Fillings tab
            • Handrail - Assignment tab
          • Working with User-Defined Cells
          • Fillings
          • To add a parametric handrail
          • Handrail Example
          • Standard Handrail
            • Standard Handrail - General tab
            • Standard Handrail - Shape tab
            • Standard Handrail - Rail Config tab
            • Standard Handrail - Post tab
            • Standard Handrail - Filler Rod tab
            • Standard Handrail - Grab Bar tab
            • Standard Handrail - Assignment tab
            • Adding a standard handrail
          • Purlin
            • Purlin - Common tab
            • Purlin - Dimensions tab
            • Purlin - Border Lines tab
            • Purlin - Shapes tab
            • Purlin - Open web joist tab
            • Purlin - Connections tab
            • Purlin - Assignments tab
          • Roof/Wall Panels
            • Panels - Dimensions tab
            • Panels - Shapes tab
            • Panels - Polycut tab
            • Panel - Assignment tab
          • Truss
            • Truss - Dimensions tab
            • Truss - Dimensions-Shape tab
            • Truss - Dimensions-Distance tab
            • Truss - Assignment tab
          • Extended Truss
            • Extended Truss - Dimension tab
            • Extended Truss - Shape tab
            • Extended Truss - Joint tab
            • Extended Truss - Settings tab
          • Portal Frame
            • Portal Frame - Dimensions tab
            • Portal Frame - Shapes tab
            • Portal Frame - Left / Right Knee tabs
            • Portal Frame - Apex tab
            • Portal Frame - Assignment tab
          • To add a portal frame
          • Joists
            • Joists - Dimensions tab
            • Joists - Layout tab
            • Joists - Shapes tab
            • Joists - Top/Down Seats tab
            • Joists - Cells tab
            • Joists - Seat Cells tab
            • Joists - Data tab
            • Joists - Database tab
            • Joists - Options tab
            • Joists - Assignment tab
          • Facade
            • Facade - Dimensions tab
            • Facade - Columns tab
            • Facade - Beams tab
            • Facade - Panels tab
            • Facade - Assignment tab
          • Catwalk and Platforms
            • Catwalk
              • Catwalk - Main tab
              • Catwalk - Frame Shapes tab
              • Catwalk - Inner Shapes tab
              • Catwalk - Handrail tab
              • Catwalk - Assignment tab
            • Rectangular Platform
              • Rectangular Platform - Main tab
              • Rectangular Platform - Frame tab
              • Rectangular Platform - Inner tab
              • Rectangular Platform - Plate tab
              • Rectangular Platform - Handrail tab
              • Rectangular Platform - Assignment tab
            • Circular Platform
              • Circular Platform - Dimension tab
              • Circular Platform - Shapes tab
              • Circular Platform - Position tab
              • Circular Platform - Handrail tab
              • Circular Platform - Assignment tab
            • To create a circular platform
          • Plate Funnels
            • Plate Funnel
              • Plate Funnel - Dimensions tab
              • Plate Funnel - Assignment tab
            • Plate Funnel Enhanced
              • Plate Funnel Enhanced - General Options tab
              • Plate Funnel Enhanced - Top/Bottom Opening tab
              • Plate Funnel Enhanced - Top/Bottom Mods tab
              • Plate Funnel Enhanced - Linear Plates tab
              • Plate Funnel Enhanced - Stiffeners tab
              • Plate Funnel Enhanced - Assignments tab
            • Plate Dispatch
              • Plate Dispatch - Main tab
              • Plate Dispatch - Plates tab
              • Plate Dispatch - Drilling/Bolting tab
        • Utilities
          • Collision Check
            • Collision Check - Values tab
            • Collision Check - Options tab
          • Center Of Gravity
          • Unfold Pipes
          • Motion Simulation
          • Convert to Solid (Create Native Solid Drawing)
            • To Get Tags as Attributes After a DWG Conversion
            • Batch - Create ACIS DWG Batch - Create Solid DGN
          • Create Native Drawing
            • Batch - Create Native Drawings
          • Analysis View
          • Dispatch Cells
            • Dispatch Cells - Bolting tab
            • Dispatch Cells - Dispatch Cells tab
            • Dispatch Cells - Assignment tab
            • Dispatch Cells - Database tab
        • User-Defined Component Parts
          • Special Parts
          • Special Shapes
            • User Shape Manager
            • To create a catalog
            • To create a special shape
            • To select a depiction resolution
            • To define a cross section
            • Roof-Wall Shapes
            • Combination Shapes
            • Special Shapes via Variant and Database
          • Weld Shapes
            • Creation of Weld Shapes
              • Weld Shapes dialog
              • Weld Shape I Type dialog
          • Parametric Shapes
        • Modify Steel Elements
          • Plate Editor
            • Plate Editor - Edit tab
            • Plate Editor - Chamfer tab
            • Plate Editor - Edges tab
          • Drilling / Bolted Connections
            • Drill
              • Drill - Dimensions tab
                • Rectangular Drill Hole Fields
              • Drill - Bolts tab
              • Drill - Settings tab
              • Drill - Border offsets tab
          • Create Punch/Marker Holes
          • Drop Object
        • Interoperability
      • ProStructures Common
        • Modeling Tools and Primitives
          • Construction Lines Tools
            • CONSTRUCTION
              • CONSTRUCTION - Construction Lines tab
              • CONSTRUCTION - Measurement tab
              • Measuring Distances
          • Workframes
            • Workframe
              • Workframe - Layout tab
              • Workframe - Views tab
              • Workframe - Text X / Text Y tabs
              • Workframe - Border Lines tab
              • Workframe - Options tab
              • Workframe - Cells tab
            • To place a workframe
            • Creating a Standard Work Frame
            • Modifying the Grid Spacing of Your Work Frame
            • Adding Concrete Elements to Your Work Frame
              • To add columns from the Work Frame dialog
              • To add beams from the Work Frame dialog
              • To add floors from the Work Frame dialog
              • To add walls from the Work Frame dialog
              • To add pad footings under columns from the Work Frame dialog
              • To add a strip footing from the Work Frame dialog
            • Naming Work Frame Axes
            • Creating User-defined Axis Capsules
              • To create Cell to use as your axis capsule
              • To select the user-defined cell as your axis capsule
            • Asymmetric Divisions
          • Anchor Bolt Styles
            • Anchor Bolt Styles - Hook A. Bolts tab
            • Anchor Bolt Styles - Bent A. Bolts tab
            • Anchor Bolt Styles - Plate A. Bolts tab
            • Anchor Bolt Styles - Head Bolts tab
            • Anchor Bolt Styles - Dowels Studs tab
            • Anchor Bolt Styles - Assignments tab
            • Inserting an anchor bolt using the dialog
          • Grid Systems Manager
            • Grid System Settings
              • To Add Custom Grid Labels
            • To Create a Grid System
            • To Modify the Grid Systems (Global) Settings
            • To Duplicate and Rotate Orthogonal and Radial Grids
            • To Define Grid Line Min/Max Extents
          • Modeling Solids in OpenBridge Modeler
            • Add Solid Reference
            • PS Solids Tools
          • PS Toggles
        • Modifying Model Elements
          • Move and Copy Parts
            • Copy/Move tools
            • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align
              • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Move and Copy tabs
              • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Turn tab
              • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Mirror tab
              • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Align tab
              • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Transfer Modifications tab
              • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Rotate tab
              • Copy/Move/Mirror/Align - Settings tab
            • Array 3D
          • Stretch Model Elements using a Fence
          • 3D Modifications
            • Modify tools
            • Element Modification
              • Element Modification - Common tab
                • Platform Design Example
                • Notch
                • Polygonal Cut-Outs
                  • To Inverse Boolean Subtract from a Hollow Shape
              • Element Modification - Shapes tab
                • Notch between two Shapes
                  • Cope
                  • Moment Cope
                  • Cope - US Cope
              • Element Modification - Plates tab
              • Element Modification - Chamfer tab
              • Element Modification - Edges tab
              • Walls tab
              • Element Modification - Options tab
              • Element Modification - Connection editor tab
            • Boolean Tools
        • Group Structure
          • Creation and Processing of Groups
            • Administrate Groups
              • Administrate Groups - Groups, Sub groups, Assemblies tab
              • Administrate Groups - Verify tab
              • Administrate Groups - Settings tab
            • Display in ProSteel-Properties
        • Positioning
          • Automatic Positioning
          • Positionflags and Positioning
            • Positionflags and Positioning - Insert tab
            • Positionflags and Positioning - Steel Positioning tab
              • Positioning and Comparison Rules dialog - Automatic Position details
                • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Filter and Order tab
                • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Options tab
                • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Prefixes tab
                • Positioning and Comparison Rules - Comparison method tab
            • Positionflags and Positioning - Concrete Positioning tab
              • Automatic Position Settings dialog
              • Positioning Macros dialog
              • Bar Factory Settings dialog
              • Macro Builder dialog
            • Positionflags and Positioning - Distribute tab
              • Distribution Settings dialog
            • Positionflags and Positioning - Others tab
            • Positionflags and Positioning - Drawing Number tab
            • Positionflags and Positioning - Layout tab
              • Position Flag Definition dialog
            • Positionflags and Positioning - Sort tab
          • Assigning Position Numbers
          • To display the ProStructures Edit toolbar
          • To Incorporate Parts and Groups EED Data to a PositionFlag Definition
          • To assign position numbers to a concrete model
          • Distribution Procedure
          • Macro tools
            • Match Properties
            • Material Mapper
            • Show Material Index
            • Position Main Parts
            • Shipping Main Parts
            • Group Note Update
            • Group Position Number Update
            • Note Update
            • Position Number Update
            • Create Cover
            • Hide/Show Objects
            • Hide/Show Part Label
            • Select Object / Offset
            • Hide/Show Parts
            • Update Group Name
        • User Part Center
          • Creating and Editing User Parts
            • To Create a User Part
            • To Modify a User Part
            • To Delete a User Cell
          • Insertion and Insertion Points
            • Inserting Cells
            • To Create Additional Insertion Points
            • Insertion Points with Alignment
          • Selecting User Parts and Folders
            • Selecting User Parts
            • Creating Folders
            • Importing Folders
            • Deleting Folders
          • (User Part Center) Settings
            • User-defined Sorting
          • Database of User Part Data
            • User-Defined Data Fields dialog
              • Defining Data Fields
            • User Part Data dialog
              • Entering User Part Data
              • Understanding Predefined Data Fields
            • Using the Display Filter
              • Edit Display Filter dialog
              • To set up the User Part Center display filter
            • Maintaining the Database
            • Creating a New Database
              • To manually create a new database
              • To update your database
        • Working With Parts
          • Understanding Parts and Views
            • Rebar Label Variables
          • Working With Part Families
            • Part Families
            • Part Family dialog
            • To set up a part family
            • To add parts to a part family
            • To remove parts from a part family
            • To update parts with attributes assigned to the part family:
          • Search Parts
            • To display ProStructures Edit tools
            • To search for a part in your model
          • Compare Parts
          • Process Status
            • Process Status Definitions File
          • Concrete Solid Overlay
        • Create Parts Lists
          • Partlist Creation
            • Placeholders for the output path
            • Importing the Parts
              • Object GUID data in Partlist
          • Process Parts List
            • OpenBridge Modeler Partlist
              • To Export Partlist to Adobe PDF format
            • Parts List Processing - Main Window
            • Create Partlist Element
            • Parts List Menus
          • Weight Values Summary
          • Drawing Partlist
            • Drawing Partlist - Insert tab
            • Drawing Partlist - List Styles tab
            • Drawing Partlist - Content tab
          • Groups Drawing Containment List
            • Groups Drawing Containment List - Insert tab
            • Groups Drawing Containment List - Layout tab
              • Format dialog (via Group Containment List, Layout)
            • Groups Drawing Containment List - List Styles tab
            • Groups Drawing Containment List - Content tab
          • To Create a Containment List
          • Item Types in Partlist
            • Item Type Properties in ProStructures
            • Item Types in ProConcrete Reports
              • ProConcrete Partlist Database Details
            • Item Types in ProSteel Reports
              • ProSteel Partlist Database Details
        • Drawing Information Table
        • Data Exchange
          • Exchange Lists
            • Names at Data Exchange dialog
            • Exchange List in dBASE-Format
          • Interface Format Selection
            • Data Exchange - Control Entity tab
          • Data Import
            • Import - General Settings
            • Import - Convert tab
          • Data Export
            • Export - General tab
            • Export - Convert tab
          • Data Exchange with RSTAB
          • Interface Formats
            • DSTV Product Interface Steel Construction
              • DSTV-Product Interface Data Import
              • DSTV-Product Interface Data Export
            • DSTV Data export
              • Hints for Transfer to Knierim
              • Example for the Output of a PPS-File
            • DSTV Analysis Interface dialog
              • DSTV NC Data Output
            • SDNF-Interface
            • KISS-Interface
            • CIMSteel/2-Interface
            • NC Data Interface
              • NC Data
                • NC Data - General tab
                  • ZEMAN? Assembler
                    • Example Output of a Zeman XML File
                • NC Data (DSTV Options) - Data tab
                  • NC Data - Data - Header-ST tab
                  • NC Data - Data - Holes-BO tab
                  • NC Data - Data - Marking Attached Part tab
                  • NC Data - Data - Text Stenciling-SI tab
                  • NC Data - Data - Profile-PR tab
                • NC Data - Customize tab
                • NC Data - Data - DXF Options tab
                • Example Output of an NC-File
              • Expression Builder (Name Builder)
              • Log File
            • Export Groups
              • To Export Groups
          • Integrated Structural Modeling
            • What is ISM?
            • Sync ISM Tools Overview
            • Create Repository
            • Update Repository
            • New From Repository
            • Update From Repository
            • ISM Transformation Setting dialog
            • Section Mapping dialog
            • Material Mapping dialog
            • Creating a new OpenBridge Modeler Model from an ISM Repository
          • StruMIS (Export IFC)
          • Export OpenBridge Modeler Properties to iModel Hub
        • Using Extended Entity Data in OpenBridge Modeler
          • Extended Entity Data File Format
          • Group User EED
          • Using EEDs for a single Shape
          • EED Dialog
          • Key-ins for Extended Entity Data
        • Properties
          • Shape?Properties dialog
            • Layout
            • Shape Type
            • Positions
            • Dimensioning Points
            • Analysis View tab
            • Data
            • Values
            • Conical Flange offsets dialog
            • Bending
            • Static View
            • Shortening
          • Plate Properties dialog
            • Layout
            • Position
            • Dimensioning points
            • Data tab
            • Values tab
          • Bolt Properties dialog
            • Layout
            • Data
            • Values
          • Primitives dialog
          • Special Part Properties dialog
          • Assembly Properties dialog
          • Solid Reference Properties
          • Work Frames / Views
          • Structural Elements
          • Roof/Wall-Objects
          • Position Flags, Elevations, Weld Marks, etc.
          • Drawing Parts Lists
          • 3D Modifications
            • Holes
            • Boolean tab
            • Chamfer tab
            • Cuts tab
            • Polycuts tab
            • Edges tab
            • Notches tab
          • Common Properties
            • Group, Sub group tabs
            • Loglinks tab
            • Assignment tab
      • Concrete Modeling
        • Beams and Columns
          • Beams
            • Beams - Shapes tab
            • Beams - Options tab
          • Adding Beams
          • Columns
            • Columns - Shapes tab
            • Columns - Options tab
          • Adding Columns
          • Add Setdown to Beam
          • Adding Setdown to Beams
          • Adding a Cover Line Boundary
          • Copying Beams and Columns
          • Adding a Standard Reinforcement Cage to Columns
          • Beam Reinforcing
          • Adding a Standard Reinforcement Cage to Beams
          • To clone reinforcement to other beams and columns
        • Column Reinforcing
          • Rectangular Column Reinforcing
          • Circular Column Reinforcing
        • Foundations
          • Pad Footing
          • To add a pad footing before placing a column
          • To add a pad footing below a column
          • Continuous Footing
          • To add a regular strip footing
          • To place a regular strip footing
          • To add a user-defined strip footing
          • To place a user-defined strip footing
          • Pad Footing Reinforcing
            • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Main Reinforcing tab
            • Pad Footing Reinforcement - End Conditions tab
            • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Dowels tab
            • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Options tab
            • Pad Footing Reinforcement - Assignment
          • Rebar End Properties dialog
          • To clone reinforcement to other pad footings
          • Continuous Footing Reinforcement
            • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Main Reinforcing tab
            • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Lap Options tab
            • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - End Conditions tab
            • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Options tab
            • Continuous Footing Reinforcement - Assignment tab
          • To add reinforcing to a strip footing
        • Panels and Walls
          • Panel
            • Panel - Dimensions tab
            • Panel - Chamfers tab
            • Panel - Edge Inserts tab
            • Panel - Face Inserts tab
            • Panel - Sleeves tab
            • Panel - Thrd Inserts tab
            • Panel - Cast In Elements tab
            • Panel - Assignments
          • To create a single precast panel
          • To create a precast panel array
          • Create Inserts (Panel)
            • Create Inserts (Panel) - Edge Inserts tab
            • Create Inserts (Panel) - Face Inserts tab
            • Create Inserts (Panel) - Sleeves tab
            • Create Inserts (Panel) - Thrd Inserts tab
            • Create Inserts (Panel) - Cast-in Elements tab
            • Create Inserts (Panel) - Cast-in Elements tab
          • To add multiple inserts to your panel based on spacing values
          • To add individual inserts to your panel based on an insertion point you select
          • Panel Insert
            • Panel Insert - Face Inserts tab
            • Panel Insert - Edge Inserts tab
          • RebarSet - Wall/Panel
            • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Main Reinforcement tab
            • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Lap Options tab
            • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - End Condition tab
            • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Options tab
            • RebarSet-Wall/Panel - Assignment
          • Adding Rebar to Panels and Walls
          • Editing Panel and Wall Reinforcement
          • Opening Trimmers
            • Opening Trimmers - Trim Reinforcing tab
            • Opening Trimmers - End Conditions tab
            • Opening Trimmers - Options tab
            • Opening Trimmers - Assignment tab
          • Adding Trimmer Bars to Openings
          • Adding Mesh to Panels and Walls
        • To Enable Rebar in OpenBridge Modeler
        • Slabs and Slab Reinforcement
          • Slabs
            • Slabs - Slabs tab
            • Slabs - Options tab
          • To create a basic rectangular slab
          • Slab Features
          • Adding Features to Slabs
            • To add a straight fall
            • To add an uneven fall
            • To add a polycut opening
            • To add a fold
            • To add a curb
            • To add a full notch
            • To add a partial notch
          • RebarSet - Slab
            • RebarSet-Slab - Main Reinforcing tab
            • RebarSet-Slab - Lap Options tab
            • RebarSet-Slab - End Condition tab
            • RebarSet-Slab - Options tab
            • RebarSet-Slab - Assignment tab
          • Adding Rebar to Slabs
          • To add trimmer bars to an existing opening
          • To add an opening and trimmer bars to a slab together
          • Perimeter Trimmers
            • Perimeter Trimmers - Trim Reinforcing tab
            • Perimeter Trimmers - End Conditions tab
            • Perimeter Trimmers - Options tab
            • Perimeter Trimmers - Assignment tab
          • Adding Perimeter Trimming Bars to Slabs
          • Editing Slab Reinforcement
        • Stairs
          • Stairs - Base Flight tab
          • Stairs - Upper Flight tab
          • Stairs - Assignment tab
        • Manipulating Reinforcement
          • Understanding Spacings
          • PC Toggles
          • Working With End Conditions
            • Edit End Condition
            • Rebar End Properties
            • To edit an end condition using the Edit End Condition dialog
            • To edit an end condition using the Edit End Condition tool
            • To edit an end condition using standard end condition tools
            • To edit an end condition using user-defined end condition tools
            • Converting End Condition to Bent Bar
            • Adding a mechanical device to a rebar end
            • Rotating End Conditions
            • Aligning End Conditions
            • Aligning Perimeter Trimmer Bar End Conditions
            • Deleting End Conditions
          • Adding Individual Bars to Existing Reinforcement
            • Single Rebar
              • Single Rebar - Rebar tab
              • Single Rebar - End Conditions tab
              • Single Rebar - Options tab
              • Single Rebar - Assignment tab
            • Adding a Single Bar to an Existing Concrete Element
            • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing
              • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Main Reinforcing tab
              • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - End Conditions tab
              • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Options tab
              • Irregular Dispatch Reinforcing - Assignment tab
            • Creating an Irregular Dispatch
            • Single Rebar Distribution
              • Single Rebar Distribution - Rebar tab
              • Single Rebar Distribution - End Conditions tab
              • Single Rebar Distribution - Options tab
              • Single Rebar Distribution - Assignment tab
              • Match and Extend Tool
                • Match and Extend Tool for Wall Corner Rebars
            • Adding a Starter Bar to a Concrete Element
            • RebarSet - Single
              • RebarSet-Single - Main Reinforcing tab
              • RebarSet-Single - Lap Options tab
              • RebarSet-Single - End Conditions tab
              • RebarSet-Single - Options tab
              • RebarSet-Single - Assignment tab
            • To Add a Single RebarSet to a Concrete Element
          • Modifying Existing Reinforcement
            • Editing Rebar
            • Copying Rebar
            • Moving Rebar
            • Rotating Rebar
            • Exploding Rebar
            • Deleting Rebar
            • Trimming Rebar
            • Extending Rebar
            • Stretching Rebar
            • Breaking Rebar
            • Breaking and Joggling Rebar
            • Healing Rebar
            • Joggling Rebar
            • Joggling Around Other Rebar
            • Joggling a Rebar Cage
            • Create Rebar Lap Splice
            • Creating Rebar Lap Splice
            • Polycut Rebarset
            • Searching for Reinforcement Bars
          • Face Based Rebar Modeling
            • Associative Extraction
            • Associative Intersection
            • Associative Slice
          • Rebar Display tools
            • Changing Reinforcement Appearance
            • Hiding Reinforcement
            • Displaying Reinforcement
              • To display reinforcement bars
              • To display top reinforcement bars
              • To display bottom reinforcement bars
              • To display left reinforcement bars
              • To display right reinforcement bars
              • To display stirrups
              • To display all hidden reinforcement bars
              • To display all rebar laps with lines
              • To display all rebar laps with crank
            • Resymoblize reinforcing steel in a dynamic view
        • Rebar Schedule Generator
        • Manual Bar Mark Manager
        • Creating Bar Bending Schedules
          • Partlist Creation (Concrete)
          • Partlist Print
          • PSCOM Batchprint
          • Creating a Bar Bending Schedule
            • To create a parts database
            • To generate the bar bend schedule report
          • Calculate Volume
          • Calculating Concrete Volume
        • Working With Rebar and Concrete Codes
          • Codes Manager
          • Selecting Rebar and Concrete Codes
          • Viewing and Modifying Rebar Code Settings
          • Bar Analytics
          • Rebar Comparison
            • To Upgrade Existing DGN or DWG Files
          • Export Rebar - ARMA File Settings [Technology Preview]
      • ProStructures Drawing Production
        • OpenBridge Modeler Drawing Production Theory
          • OpenBridge Modeler Dynamic Views Workflow
          • Basic Components of Dynamic Views
          • Dynamic Views and Drawing Composition
          • Cached Dynamic Views
            • Tools
              • (Visible Edges)
              • Reload (All)
            • Controlling Export Visible Edges Using Visible Edge Processing Configuration Variables
              • Visible Edge Processing Override Actions
            • Visible Edge Processing Configuration Variables Arguments
            • Increasing Display Performance of Cache Views
            • Cached Dynamic View Scenarios
          • 3D Modeling Best Practices
          • Printing, Plotting, and Publishing to Mobile Devices
          • Customization and Dynamic View Setup/Project Administrator
        • 2D Rebar: Bar Labeling and Symbolization
          • Overview
            • Creating Dynamic Views
            • Software Directory
            • System Environment Variables
          • 2D Rebar
            • 2D Rebar Tools
              • Bar Modification
              • Modify Rebar tools
              • Redraw Rebar
              • Redraw Detail
              • Undo Rebar
              • Rebar Quick Edit
                • Quick Editing
              • Change Attributes
              • Fudge Rebar
                • To apply Fudge to Long Bar/Long bar Group
                • To apply Fudge to Main Bars
          • Rebar Defaults
            • The Rebar Defaults Tools
              • Main Bar Defaults
              • Bar Range Defaults
              • Longitudinal Bar Defaults
              • Level Defaults
              • Bar Label Defaults
              • Read Defaults File
              • Save Defaults File
              • Save To Project
          • 2D Rebar Configuration
            • Nominal Defaults File (defaults.def)
            • Display Parameters (display.sys)
            • Preset Text Menus (presets.sys)
        • Automatic 2D Rebar Labeling [Technology Preview]
        • Detailing
          • DetailCenter
            • 2D Detailing
            • Detailing with the DetailCenter
              • DetailCenter Overview
              • DetailCenter (Standard)
                • Detail Center - Parts tab
                  • Detail Center Settings - Parts
                • Detail Center - Views tab
                  • Detail Center Settings - Views
                  • Definition of Main View
                  • Preview Views
                  • Add or Remove Views
                  • Detailing
                • Detail Center - Insert tab
                  • Drawing Synchronization
                  • Detail Center Settings - Insert
                  • US Mark Numbering dialog
                • Detail Center - Settings tab
              • Settings for Display dialog
              • Creating Additional Views from the Detail Center
                • Add View Pos dialog
              • Working With the Revision Center
                • Revision Center
                  • Revision Center - Documents tab
                  • Revision Center - Parts Tab
                  • Revision Center - Conflicts Tab
                  • Revision Center - Settings tab
            • DetailCenter Modes
            • Detailing in Standard and Express Modes
              • Setup Task: Create Detail Styles
              • Prepare Your Model: Run Positioning and Create Views
              • Assign Each View or Part to a Detailing Style
              • Create 2D Detail Blocks
              • Insert 2D Cells into a Drawing Frame
              • Use the DetailCenter Express Wizard to Create your 2D Drawings
            • General Information - Scale and Dimension Styles
              • 1:x Scale Factor
            • General Information - Detail Types
            • General Information - Group Structure
            • Intelligent 2D-Details
            • Display of Construction Components List
            • Information About the Component Parts
              • Assigning Detail Styles
            • Automatic Label Translation
              • Edit Translation dialog
            • Transfer Drawing Paths
              • Transfer Drawing Data
              • Drawing Verification
            • Direct Detailing
            • Modification Management
              • Update Drawings
              • Anchorage Point
                • Set Anchor Point
              • Protection Against Update
                • Update Protection dialog
              • Reset Modifications
              • Drawing List
            • Replace Detail name dialog
          • Detailing Style
            • Working with Detailing Styles
              • Creating a Detail Style
              • Previewing a Detail Style
              • Modifying a Detail Style
              • Copying a Detail Style
              • Setting a Default Detail Style
              • Removing a Detail Style
              • Saving Detail Style
              • Loading an Existing Detail Style
              • Creating and Assigning a Theme for your Detail Style
              • File Format for Detail Styles
            • General Info
            • Detail Style Wizard
              • Detail Style - Default Settings tab
                • Detail Style-Default Settings - Common tab
                • Detail Style - Default Settings - Partial Views tab
                • Construction Axes in Overviews
                • Individual component labeling
                • Symbolic display
              • Detail Style - 2D Display tabs
                • Detail Style - 2D-Display - Common tab
                  • Detail Style-2D Display - Common - Holes tab
                • Detail Style-2D Display - Common - Line Display tab
                  • Detail Style-2D Display - Common - Line Display-Center Lines tab
                • Detail Style-2D Display- Text Display tab
                  • Detail Style-2D Display- Text Display-Text Style tab
                • Detail Style-2D Display- Single Parts tab
                • Detail Style-2D Display - Groups tab
                • Detail Style-2D Display - Connection node tab
                • Detail Style-2D Display - Views tab
                  • Detail Style-2D Display - Views - Object Display tab
              • Detail Style - Dimensioning tab
                • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Holes tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Distances tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Miscellaneous tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Miscellaneous Text display tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Miscellaneous Min/Max
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Optimization tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Common-Optimization Min/Max range tab
                    • Example ? Detailing of a Single Part
                • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Single Parts tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Single Parts-Reference Points tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Single Parts-US-Notch tab
                • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Reference Points tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Reference Points Endplate tab
                      • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Reference Points Section tab
                      • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Individual Parts tab
                      • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Individual Parts Reference Points tab
                      • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Sub Group details tab
                      • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups-Sub Group details Reference Points tab
                • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Assemblies tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Assemblies-Reference Points tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Assemblies-Group Details tab
                • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Connection Node tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Connection Node-Reference Points tab
                • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views-Reference Points tab
                    • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views-Reference Points-Anchor Details tab
                  • Detail Style-Dimensioning - Views-Area Analysis tab
              • Detail Style - Descriptions tab
                • Detail Style-Descriptions - Position Flags tab
                • Detail Style-Descriptions - Welding Symbol tab
                  • Distribution Symbols dialog
                • Detail Style-Descriptions - Elevation Symbol tab
                • Detail Style-Descriptions - Additional Text tab
                • Detail Style-Descriptions - Additional Text-Views tab
            • Dimensioning
              • Extended Conception?
              • Dimensioning Structure
              • Dimensioning Groups
                • Standard Default Settings
              • Dimensioning Areas
                • Individual Areas in Complex Group Structures
                • Local Areas in Overviews
                • Reference Axis of the Shape
                • Primary and Secondary View
                • Linear and Radial Dimensioning Chains
                • Reference Points of Dimensioning
                • Inset Reference Points
                • American Dimensioning
              • Dimensioning of Steel and Concrete
                • Structure of Part Areas
              • Working with Dimensioning Groups
                • Assign Parts dialog
                • Labeling of Dimensioning Chains
                • User-defined dimension points and dimension references
              • Dimensioning Chain Settings
                • Selection Range
                • Adjustment Range
                • Adopt Primary Default Settings
              • Style Variants
              • Settings for Individual Dimensioning
              • Components of Structural Dimensioning
          • Detailing Style Assistant
            • Easy creation of detailing styles
              • Restricted detailing styles
              • Context-related content
            • Launching the detailing style assistant
            • Content of standard templates
              • Dimensioning for parts, end plates, and anchor details
              • Dimensioning for groups, subgroups, and sections
              • Dimensioning for assemblies
              • Dimensioning for overviews
              • Templates for dimension line distances
          • DetailCenter Express
            • Starting DetailCenter Express
            • DetailCenter Express
              • DetailCenter Express - Starting page
              • DetailCenter Express - Prepare Detailing
              • DetailCenter Express - Detail Style for Single Parts
              • DetailCenter Express - Detail Style for Groups
              • DetailCenter Express - Detail Styles for Assemblies
              • DetailCenter Express - Detail Style for Views
              • DetailCenter Express - Detail Styles Additional Tasks
              • DetailCenter Express - Detailing
              • DetailCenter Express - Insert Details
              • DetailCenter Express - Single Sheet Output ... Insertion Options
              • DetailCenter Express - Multi Sheet Output ... Insertion Options
              • DetailCenter Express - Multi Sheet Output ... Optimize Insertion
              • DetailCenter Express - Insert Details ... Common
              • DetailCenter Express - Insert Details ... Drawing Borders
              • DetailCenter Express - Fill Title Block ... Drawing Number
              • DetailCenter Express - Block ... Data Entries
              • DetailCenter Express - Clean Up Detailing
            • Single Sheet Output
              • Structure of a Scale File
              • Sheet Template File
              • Insertion Areas of a Sheet Template File
              • Drawing List
          • DetailCenter Composer
            • Starting DetailCenter Composer
            • Manual Insertion Mode
              • Selection with Filter
                • Define Filter
              • Insertion Options
              • Sorting of Detail Blocks
              • Arrangement of Detail Blocks
              • Output Specifications
              • Drawing Sheet Specifications
              • Title Block and File Name
              • Title Block Entries
              • Finalizing Works
            • Batch Insertion Mode
            • Format File
              • Drawing Directory
          • RevisionCenter
            • What is the RevisionCenter?
              • Documents
              • Modifications
            • RevisionCenter Window Layout
              • The RevisionCenter interface
              • Display document and component lists
            • Document Overview
              • Update document
            • Component Overview
            • Conflict Overview
              • Identifying conflicts
              • Displaying conflicts
              • Resolving conflicts
          • Cranked 2D-View
            • Cranked View
          • Benchmark
            • Benchmark - North Symbol tab
            • Benchmark - Horizontal tab
            • Benchmark - Top Edge Steel tab
            • Benchmark - Shape Label tab
          • Manual Object Link
            • Add Manual Link
          • Global Scale
          • Drawing Templates
            • Drawing Templates Definition dialog
          • Manual 2D Cut
            • Manual 2D Cut - Options tab
            • Manual 2D Cut - Position Flags tab
            • Manual 2D Cut - Symbol tab
            • Manual 2D Cut - Patterning tab
          • Manual Dimensioning
            • Measured
            • User Dimension Points
            • Dimension Chains
            • Alignment and Coordinate Dimensioning
            • Fence Chain Dimensioning
          • Manual Labeling
            • Create Annotation Label
              • Create Annotation Label - Display Style tab
              • Create Annotation Label - Text Content tab
              • Create Annotation Label - Fraction Style tab
              • Create Annotation Label - Edit & Exchange tab
          • Elevation Flags
            • Elevation Flags - Insert tab
            • Elevation Flags - Zero point tab
            • Elevation Flags - Layout tab
              • Elevation Style Display dialog
            • Elevation Flags - Sort tab
            • Creating an elevation flag
          • Weld Symbols
            • Weld Styles
              • Weld Styles - Insert tab
                • Weld Group Settings dialog
              • Weld Style Display tab
              • Weld Styles - Sort tab
          • Short 2D manually
            • 2D Shortening
          • 2D-Cutout
            • 2D Cutout
          • Hole Display Styles
            • Hole Display Styles - Layout tab
            • Hole Display Styles - Sort tab
          • Automatic 2D-Cut
            • Automatic 2D-Cut
            • Modification of Cut
          • Flatten Viewport dialog
            • Assignment tab
          • Reference Files
            • Workflows
            • To set requirements for using reference files
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  1. OpenBridge Modeler – Help
  2. ProStructures
  3. ProStructures Common
  4. Modeling Tools and Primitives

Modeling Tools and Primitives

  • Construction Lines Tools
  • Workframes
    All OpenBridge Modeler models are started with the creation of one or several Workframes. A Workframe represents the basic spatial dimensions of your project in a 3D view.
  • Anchor Bolt Styles
  • Grid Systems Manager
  • Modeling Solids in OpenBridge Modeler
  • PS Toggles