FEM-Design - Resetting the User Coordinate System (UCS)

Sometimes when the UCS has been changed and you want to reset it to a default state (same as global system).

In FEM-Design 3D Structure there are two ways to do this:

1. By using the graphical user interface (GUI)-buttons

FEM-Design 14 and trapezoidal steel sheet (TRP-plåt)

There are a few features that are not so commonly known, one of which is the Profiled panels and the usage of trapezoidal steel sheet. In the following guide we will explain the usage of profiled panels to enhance the design of lightweight roofs.

FEM-Design 14 and lateral support

When designing steel structures a few of the beams or columns might be supported for lateral torsional or shear buckling. Instead of defining point supports in those points that might cause the model to act as if totally supported, beams and columns can have their buckling length defined as if supported by reducing the buckling length. Here we will explain how and where to set the buckling lengths.

FEM-Design 14 and DWG-import

In the end of 2011 we introduced the External reference-command to be able to have a model that you could connect several dwg-files to. In FEM-Design 11, we have made further refinements to this function, and they are still valid in FEM-Design 14. In this post we will explain the function step-by-step.

How do I add fire in PRE-Stress

Starting a calculation you get a set of load combinations generated from the startup-wizard.

AutoCAD 2014 Custom Entity Hotfix

Autodesk has released a hotfix for AutoCAD 2014
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=21484847&linkID=9240618

The hotfix is crucial to install in order for IMPACT Precast 12.1 to work properly with AutoCAD 2014. Without this hotfix AutoCAD is not able to open floor plan drawings containing columns and beams.

Open Drawings Folder in PM

Right-click on the Drawings node to open the drawings folder

Recycle Bin

In the latest version of IMPACT Project Manager you will find a Recycle Bin in the File menu.

 

Select the elements to restore and click OK or Apply. Now you can generate the restored elements on Plan, Elevation or 3D Drawings.  In the Model Viewer click on Refresh and the restored elements will appear.

 

If there are question marks for length, width and height the element mark is also deleted. Then you have to make a new element mark with the same name as the deleted element before you can restore.

IMPACT Model Checking

You can publish your IMPACT models as 3D DWG, 3D DWF or IFC with or without IMPACT properties.

3D DWG
First create a new empty 3D drawing in Project Manager. Open the drawing and generate a floor or the whole building. Use the new setting: AutoCAD solid (IFC) to avoid proxy objects.

Add Properties
If you are running IMPACT with AutoCAD Architecture 2012 it is possible to add IMPACT properties to every element. You can choose which propery you want  to add. Click on under IMPACT Base.
 

3D DWF
Click Export > 3D DWF.
Click Tools menu > Options.

Click Edit AEC DWF Options (only with AutoCAD Architecture).
Add IMPACT and remove the rest.
Click OK.
Click OK.
 

IFC
Click Export > IFC