Dispatch Cells

Used to distribute multiple cells AutoCAD™ blocks evenly across a shape length. For example, this can be used to evenly distribute bolts along the length of a steel shape.

• Ribbon: Steel > Utilities > Utilities > Dispatch Cells

• The Dispatch Blocks tool is selected in the ProSteel Elements group, or
• ProStructures > Additions > Dispatch Blocks is selected, or
• The command PS_DISPATCH is entered.

This feature will also add insertion points as markings to the shape (e.g., for NC-output). You can also add only markings without inserting a cell.

In addition, the function allows for the parametric generation of thread bolts or similar solids of revolution at simultaneous distribution analogously to the distribution of cells blocks described above.

Dialog Controls

Setting	Description
OK	Closes the dialog and save your changes.
Cancel	Closes the dialog without saving changes.
Help	Opens online help.
Template	Saves and retrieve settings to be used on other projects.
Distribute Cells at calculated points	Distributes the bolts on the selected shapes according to the preset rules.
Distribute Cells at given points	Permits individual placing of bolts on the selected shapes. Here, each insertion point is indicated individually.
Favorites	Current Settings - Select when you haven't created any template and you want to use the current settings of the dialog instead. Bentley/Default - Select when you want to use the application default settings template and you don't want to use the current settings of the dialog instead.
Show /Hide Preview	Opens or closes, respectively, a flyout panel to display an illustration based on the tool.