Structural Data, Parts

Contains text fields for structural data to be associated with members placed using the part being defined. The data is accessed by analysis applications and used to complete the analytical processes. The Structural Data property panel also contains controls that define member coping behavior.

Contains controls to define or edit the structural data that customize your structural part and component information, and copes properties. The copes settings define how structural members are coped. It includes the settings for coping; and for the detailed copes between members, the settings for the clearances, and corner treatments.

This Structural Data View menu item dialog is accessed by choosing Properties from the right-click pop-up menu in the list box, while the Parts View in Family/Part Editor is Structural Data.

Setting	Description
Data	Defines the structural member data in the respective fields; Mark - Sets the identification mark for the structural member. Members are typically marked with a prefix. For instance: `B-1` for Beams `C-1` for Columns `P-1` for Purlins, etc. You can edit the field to set a relevant Mark, if it differs from your standards. Type - Sets the type of structural member. Types are typically the identification of the member category. For instance: `Beam` for Beams `Column` for Columns `Purlin` for Purlins `Handrail` for Handrails, etc. You can edit the field to set the relevant Type. Material - Sets the type of material for the structural member. For instance: `Steel` `Timber` `Concrete`, etc. You can edit the field to set the relevant Material. Grade - Sets the grade for the structural member. Grade indicates material specifications standard, and is added as an attribute to the member. `A36, A50` for Steel `4000psi, 5000psi` for Concrete, etc. You can edit the field to set the correct gradation. Status - Sets the status for the structural member. For isnatnce: `New` `Old` You can edit the Status from `New` to `Old` when over the time the member gets older. Class - Sets the class for the structural Member. Class indicates the member order, usually stated as the following: `Primary` `Secondary` `Framing`, etc. You can classify the member to suit as appropriate. User1 .. User 4 - Sets the user defined variables `1` through `4` for the structural member. You can set and alter the name of the variables to be unique to manipulate parts externally in 3rd party applications. End1 / End2 Detail - Sets the end 1 and end 2 detail for the structural member. For instance: `Type I / Type II`.
Copes	Defines the copes settings that control structural coping of structural members including curved and skewed members. For members coped together, the coping adjusts properly for any alteration made to the supporting member. Automatic Coping — Sets the coping functions to happen automatically as structural members are placed. Cope option menu — Sets the current method of automatic coping to one of the three options. Cope to member connected by AccuSnap — copes connecting members at the AccuSnap location. Cope to any interfering member — copes connecting members to any interfering member. Cope normal to member line — copes the end cut on a connecting member perpendicular to the member's center line. Flange Clearance — Sets the value of the clearance space between structural member flanges when coping takes place. You can edit the flange clearance to set to a safe value. Web Clearance — Sets the clearance space between structural member webs when coping takes place. You can edit the web clearance to set to a desired value. Inside Corner Treatment — Sets the inside corner treatment, as an icon applied currently. To alter the structural member's inside corner treatment, click on the icon to select one from the pop-up options: squared off, rounded radius, or squared off corner with notch. Radius — Sets the radius size of the inside corner treatment. You can adjust the curvature of the inside corner by altering the radius value.
OK	Accepts changes and dismisses the dialog.
Cancel	Discards changes and dismisses the dialog.
Apply	Applies changes without dismissing the dialog.