Parametric Shapes

Apart from the special shapes defined as poly-line in the cross-section, parametrically defined shapes are available as well. The size of these shapes is defined by means of the shape?s base type and by some variable parameters.

Parametric special shapes are created in the User Shape Manager, using the right-click > Create Param User Shapemenu.

At the very moment, 34 shape types to be processed and created are available in all for selection.

Table 1. Parametric shapes - Layout options
  1. Not defined
  2. Z Type
  3. I Symmetrical
  4. I Asymmetrical
  5. I General
  6. T Symmetrical
  7. T Asymmetrical
  8. L Symmetrical
  9. L Asymmetrical
  10. Rectangular Pipe
  11. U Type
  12. T?Combined
  1. Pipe
  2. Hollow-Fin-Profile
  3. Box Section Type A
  4. Box Section Type B
  5. Pi Type A
  6. Pi Type B
  7. Round Bar/Rod
  8. Use Flat
  9. Z Type A
  10. Tee Beam Conical
  11. Tee Beam
  12. Tee Beam Asymmetrical
  1. Suspender Beam
  2. ITS Symmetrical
  3. ITS Asymmetrical
  4. Circle
  5. Suspender Beam Asymmetric
  6. Ring
  7. Rectangular Hollow Shape
  8. Tapered
  9. U Type Asymmetric
  10. I Type Conical
  11. Rectangle

A Z-Type shape is described here as example:

Each number indicates a parameter the value of which is entered in the dialog. By means of preview, you can control at any time how your shape has to look like. Afterwards, the shape can be saved and the properties of the special shape can be indicated.