Manual Of Armacad V9 a332s

button and then use the button. You can also install the menu through the “Install ArmaCAD Menus” command located in the Windows Start Menu ArmaCAD folder:

To disable ArmaCAD, simply remove the ArmaCAD menu using the "CUILOAD” command.

license and protection key: To use ArmaCAD, you need a ;. This dongle must be connected to the parallel port on the PC. When using ArmaCAD for the first time with the dongle, run the command and select the option. ArmaCAD tests the presence of the dongle to be able to run. A driver is required to use the dongle. This driver is set up automatically by the ArmaCAD setup program. For a manual setup, insert the setup CD-Rom and run the \Sentinel\Setup program and restart the computer.

Network setup: You can conduct the ArmaCAD setup on one unit in your network.

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual Each PC must have its own dongle. It is not necessary for set up the entire ArmaCAD program on each client PC. The minimum requirement is to run on each PC, in mode, the program \System\Client.exe located on the CD-Rom.

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual

Dongle update: In the event of a change of release or the addition of options to ArmaCAD, you will need to update your dongle after obtaining your authorization code. To update your dongle, run the command and select the option and click on the "Update hardware key" button and then enter (or paste) your authorization code number in the corresponding field.

Temporary license request: Once the menu installed, launch the "License" command by selecting the option "License number". Click on the “Temporary license request” button, fill the form and send us by clicking the “Submit” button. A license number will be sent by mail.

Registration: The temporary license that you obtained is a file called "Licence.dat". Launch again the command "License", click on the button "File" and open the file "Licence.dat". Your temporary license is now ed.

Compatibilities:

AutoCAD 2004-2005-2006

Releases 6.0 and higher

AutoCAD 2007-2008-2009


VISTA


Platforms 64 bits

Releases 8.1d and higher

AutoCAD 2010


Bricscad 9.3 and higher

Releases 9.0c and higher

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual Installation of a network dongle in 5 steps: 1 In mode, install the ArmaCAD network on a server station by launching the “\ArmaCAD9\Sentinel\Server\Sentinel Protection Installer” program on the ArmaCAD installation CDROM. 2 Plug the network dongle into the server. ----------------------------------------------------Steps 3, 4 and 5 below need only be performed if the ArmaCAD program is also to be installed on the network: 3 In mode, install ArmaCAD in a directory of your network using the ArmaCAD9\Install.exe program found on the ARMACAD installation CD-ROM. . 4 On each station (client stations), run the \ArmaCAD9\System\Client.exe program on the ArmaCAD installation CD-ROM. The installation directory must be the same as that chosen in step 3. 5 Launch AutoCAD on each client station and install the ArmaCAD menu by selecting the ArmaCAD.CUI file from the directory chosen in step 3.

Operating principle for the license server:

When ArmaCAD is used, the program searches for the presence of a local dongle. If this is detected, the command authorization is issued. If there is no key in the station, ArmaCAD then automatically searches for the presence of a license server by launching a request on the network. If the license server is detected, ArmaCAD issues a license request to the license server. If the number of licenses currently in use does not exceed the maximum authorized number, the server assigns a license. The issued licenses are automatically liberated after 120 minutes.

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In order to restrict ArmaCAD to searching for the license server on a specific machine, simply create an environment variable: “HOST_ARMACAD” on each client station. The value of this environment variable may either be an IP address or the name of the machine hosting the network dongle.

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The type of protection for each client station remains “Hardware”.

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Network dongle updates (Authorized version, validation codes, etc.) may be carried out via any client station.

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To find out the number of licenses currently in use from any client station, enter the command “NET_ARMACAD” via the keyboard.

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4 Commands 4.1

Standard bars

This feature is the basic command for drawing full size bars. Select the desired diameter, the type of bar (High-grade or round) and the type of bending. Check the cover value, taking the current scale into consideration. By default, this value is 25 multiplied by the current scale factor (1=1mm, 1=1cm or 1=1m). Take care, therefore, if you change the scale while drawing! The cover value is retained in your drawing until the next change. Select a series of vertexes and confirm. The drawn bar is shifted by the value of the cover plus its outside half diameter in the direction selected.

Grade and process: You can specify to ArmaCAD whether certain bars need to receive a special process. Six grades or processes are available. Their definitions and symbol letters are entirely customizable by the Options command. The “Standard” process corresponds by default to grade Fe=500 or 400 for the type high, and mild steel for round bars. Bars with no standard processes are marked on the drawing and on the bar schedule. They can be ed separately using the rebars weight if the "Calculate the rebars weight by each type and process" option is activated in the settings of ArmaCAD. Thicken: Allows you to increase the size of a small diameter bar using small-scale views, without changing the configuration. The same plan may therefore feature non-thickened bars on large-scale views and thickened bars on small-scale views (1/50 or less). The thickening factors are calibrated via the “Diameters” tab in the project options. The default thickening factors are calculated in such a way that no bar measures less than 0.35 mm in a 1/50 scale view. Bars of the same diameter and with different thickening factors may co-exist on the same plan. By default, only straight bars (and all of the figurative bars) can be thickened. However, it is possible to draw thickened shaped bars by unchecking the corresponding option in the design control options (not recommended):

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Automatic overlaps: In the case where the length of the bar exceeds the maximum length allowed, you will receive the following message:

If you do not want to generate bars with automatic overlaps, and wish to manage the overlaps yourself via the “Cut and Overlap” command, check the project option ”Do not generate bars with integrated overlaps”, this message will no more appears If not, you have the ability to insert overlaps in such a manner that the total length of the bar corresponds to the effective length increased by the number of overlaps. The implicit overlap length corresponds to the nominal diameter multiplied by a value determined in the Options of the project. (By default 40 for the HA steels and 50 for the smooth round steels) If the bar is later drawn or cut, the number of overlaps will be updated automatically. The start and end marks of bars inserted at the location of the overlaps are for guidance only and are not associated with the bar. They can be deleted. The popup menu contains an “Overlaps” submenu specific to bars with integrated overlaps:

This menu allows you to: •

Integrate overlaps on bars that do not have any.

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Modify the value of existing overlaps.

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Delete existing integrated overlaps.

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Notes: •

ArmaCAD draws a polyline ing through these vertexes and then s them with standard bending diameters. The scale of the polyline drawing, like that of the cover, depends on the current scale factor defined in the Options command.

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The bar is drawn automatically in the model space and placed in a layer, the name of which corresponds to the diameter and type of steel. The color of the bar depends on that of the layer. If this layer does not exist, it is created by ArmaCAD. The color of the layer is defined using the Options command. The line type of the layer is free.

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The bar is represented according to its outside diameter for high-grade bars and by its nominal diameter for round bars.

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The bar end markings are drawn in the same layer as the bar and are attached to the bar. (See “Bar end marking”)

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If the 2D option is checked, the bar is drawn at Z = 0.0. When the bases of the formwork are based on 3D models, make sure that they are plane. If you wish to set the formwork to Z=0.0, enter the command "Z 0" on the keyboard. This will set all the line, curve, text and dimensioning type elements in the drawing to a zero altitude.

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The current snap mode is never changed. The latter is always preserved even in the event of an exit by <ESCAPE>. It is also possible to change the snap mode during an ArmaCAD command, and for the latter to be preserved at the end of the ArmaCAD command.

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If you do not want the bar to be shifted, set the cover value to 0. You will then be able not to shift by a half diameter.

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It is possible to draw and then to offset bars with strands that cross each other.

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Although you can work with any UCS, to retain the current UCS while orienting the grid parallel with the formwork, enter the "RET" command on the keyboard (See Toolbox)

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It is possible to set the choice of diameters and bending diameters: See Bending standards.

3-dimensional bars: •

You can draw the bar in 3 dimensions by selecting the 3D Bar option when creating the bar. ArmaCAD creates a FULL 3D-type cylinder.

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To switch from a 3D bar to a 2D bar, use the Fill <-> Wire command.

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To switch from a 2D bar to a 3D bar, enter "BAR3D" on the keyboard. (See Toolbox)

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The type of 3D representation is recognized by the List a bar and Associated bar marks commands. 3D bars can be modified using the Modify Diameter, Modify Bending, Add Hook and Modify Hook commands.

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When switching from a 3D bar to a 2D bar, the height of the bar generated is not necessarily equal to 0.0! In this case, watch out for intersection problems with the Dimension Line or variable bar type commands!

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4.2

Bars with hooks

This feature makes it possible to draw directly bars with standard hooks by snapping onto a formwork. This command is useful for beam drawings. For more complex bars, it is preferable to use the Add a hook command. These bars may be adjusted with the Modify Diameter command while retaining the cover and the hook standardization. The bars may be represented in fill or wire mode.

Automatic overlaps: These are handled in the same way as the “Single bars” command.

Thicken: Same principle as for the “Single bars” command. If the “Prohibit thickened shaped bars” option is checked in the project options, the “Thicken” button is unchecked.

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4.3

Figurative bars

This command makes it possible to draw reinforcements in a figurative way, i.e. where the representation cannot be used to measure its real dimensions. However, their thickness corresponds to the real outside diameter. Several representations are possible depending on the type of view to be drawn: Plan, elevation or sectional view. The diameters of these bars can be modified at a later stage using the Modify properties command. Links between full size bars and figurative bars: Figurative bars cannot be linked directly with bar marks used for the automatic bar schedule (associated bar marks) except if they are associated with full size bars. In this case, any modification made to the diameter of a full size bar is automatically transferred to all its associated figurative bars, irrespective of the number and type of these representations. Figurative bars can be associated in three ways: •

Using the "Associate" button by selecting a group of figurative bars to be associated with a full size bar of the same diameter.

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By selecting the "Associate with an existing bar" button.

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Automatically, if the "Generate full size bar" button is selected.

To cancel the link associating one or more figurative bars with a full size bar, use the Modify Diameter command on the figurative bar(s). The diagram below shows a simple example of a Figurative bars / Full size bars combination:

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual The types of representation are as follows:

Bars in plan view: These are 2D polylines symbolizing a bar with hooks in a plan or elevation view. The representation may be in fill or wire mode, with one, two hooks or without hooks. The "Associate with an existing bar" button makes it possible to associate a full size bar of the same diameter as the figurative bar The “Generate full size bar” button is used to simultaneously create the full size bar with one or two standardized hooks, of the same length and diameter as the figurative bar. The automatic overlaps are handled in the same way as the “Single bars” command. The "Generate associated bar mark" option makes it possible to create a bar mark associated with the full size bar at the same time.

This option is used to associate the figurative bar with a full size bar whose length variation is determined by two thresholds. The thresholds can be forming or construction patterns deduced from the indicated cover value. The form of these two thresholds is entirely discretionary (lines, arcs , polylines, etc.) The bar marks associated with the layer can be dimension lines or rakes, straight or curved, single or multiple. In the event of stretching of the dimension line, or in the event of modification of the spacing, the number of bars is updated automatically. (See “Associated bar marks” command) By default, the bar appears in the bar schedule in the form of a conventional variable bar (001-AA, 001-AB, etc.) If you prefer that the bar should appear in the bar schedule in the form of an average length, edit the associated bar mark and check the “Average length” button. In the event of modification of the thresholds, the dimensions of the variable bars are updated automatically.

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N.B. During the association with an existing bar, the selection of this bar must effected by clicking the segment that is to vary.

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To change the number of segments of the full size bar later, only the “Add hook” and “Delete hook” commands should be employed, on pain of changing the location of the variable segment of the bar.

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This command is often preferable to the “Variable bars” command since it does not oblige one to draw all the bars, and allows non-linear variations. In contrast to the latter however, it is used only for variation of a single straight segment.

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In the event of erasure of a threshold, all of the elements of the layer are lost. This is the reason for which you will obtain a request for confirmation of erasure.

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Multilines: These are multiple lines. These bars may be represented in wire or fill mode. The wire representation must not be confused with the 2 lines bars obtained with the Fill <-> wire command. This kind of bar makes gives you the ability to show reinforcement cages giving a printing of depth: it is possible to symbolize the intersection of these bars with the "Cross" button enabling the bar ing "above" and that ing "below" to be selected. Similarly, to represent a bar with a bend, the ends may be represented rounded or straight:

To cancel the cut generated by the "Cross" button, use the "" button. Only wire representation allows dotted lines to be shown. To switch from a wire representation to a fill representation at a later stage, use the “Fill <-> Wire” command. Options "Generate full size bar", "Generate associated bar mark" and “Layer of variable lengths” are the same that “Bars in plan view”.

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Bars in sectional view: These may be represented in sections (donut) or viewed (circles). They represent the outside diameter of the bar. They are arranged in a linear or circular network according to a constant interval, i.e.: •

Calculated according to the max. length and spacing given.

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Set in priority, in which case the last spacing is not handled. ("Priority to spacing" option checked)

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Calculated according to the length and number given.

The type of sectional or view representation may be modified at a later stage with the “Fill <-> Wire” command. This type of representation can be marked easily with "rakes" via the “Single bar marks” command.

The distribution options are as follows:

Linear:

The rows are now referred to as “dynamic” (See following page)

By points:

E.g. for columns.

Circular:

For piles, shafts circular columns.

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Outline:

Capable of following the outline of any type of bar.

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual Dynamic rows: The rows of rounds created while giving a spacing value are dynamic. The fact of stretching or of moving the first or the last round of a row, automatically updates the number of rounds:

To change the spacing of the rounds in a dynamic row, click with the right mouse button on the first or the last round of the row so as to display the “Modify Spacing” command of the ArmaCAD contextual menu. This command is used to completely redraw the row of rounds in accordance with the new spacing provided. To erase all the rounds from a dynamic row, it is necessary only to erase the first or the last round and to answer “Yes” to the erasure confirmation message. To change to 2 lines or filled all the rounds of a dynamic row, it is necessary only to change the first or the last round, and then to again select the changed round and click twice on the latter:

To change the diameter of all the rounds of a dynamic row, it is necessary only to change the first or the last round, and then to again select the changed round and to click twice on the latter.

This option allows for automatic attachment to a full size bar. The rounds are then automatically shifted by the half-diameter of the round increased by the half-diameter of the selected bar. Furthermore, this option allows for the rounds to be automatically repositioned along the bar:

Either in the event of a change in the diameter of the rounds:

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Or in the event of a change in the diameter of the bar:

This button makes it possible to associate a full size bar of the same diameter as the set of sectional bars drawn. Any modification made to the diameter of the full size bar is automatically transferred to all its associated figurative bars.

The "Generate associated bar mark" option makes it possible to create an associated bar mark (“Comb” type) :

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual U-shaped bars: This function represents a U-shape viewed from the side, which makes it possible to show U-shaped bars on an elevation. These representations can be combined with a full size bar and have an associated bar mark:

Note: To retain the association between figurative bars and full size bars during copying operations, use the Copy/Paste command or the ArmaCAD Copy/Mirror command, taking care to select all the coupled figurative bars/full size bars when copying.

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4.4

Frames, stirrups and ties

This command makes it possible to draw standard frames, stirrups and ties. The bending diameters and hook lengths can be configured using the Options command. Frames are drawn with 3 points. Stirrups and ties are drawn via the longitudinal axis from the edge of the formwork to the edge of the formwork, less the cover. "Inside snap” option: If this button is activated, the elements are drawn with reference to their inner edge. In this case, the cover value is not taken into :

It is possible to represent open stirrups and frames: •

In the case of an open stirrup, enter the value of the second bending angle. By default 99° (Closed angle of 81°):

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In the case of an open frame (U with hooks), the open side is that opposite the base of the frame.

Note on angle units: Although bending angles are expressed in degrees by convention, you can work in degrees, grades or radians.

Note: To draw frames of non-standard shapes, use the “Standard bars” command, selecting a Type 2 bend and then add hooks using the “Add a hook” command.

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4.5

Variable bars

This command makes it possible to create bar sheets by varying any bar shape in linear . Select the first bar and the last bar of the future group. These two bars must be of the same type, i.e. same diameter, same grade, same number of segments. Specify the desired total number of the group of variable bars or the desired spacing. If you select the <Max. spacing> option, ArmaCAD will ask you to specify the axis on which the spacing is to be applied. This axis is necessary since the segments of the bars may vary in both dimensions according to different intervals. ArmaCAD will calculate and draw all the bars within two bounding bars:

All of the bars thus created can be the subject of an associated bar mark of the “Variable bars” type. If the variation between the two bounding bars is linear, you can draw only the average bar. This bar can then be associated with a bar mark of the “Average bar” type.

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If a set of bars is linked to an associated bar mark, the fact of modifying the properties of a single element in the group automatically modifies all of the other constituents of the group.

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It is always possible to change, move, or stretch one or more elements of a variable bar using the AutoCAD commands, since each element is interpreted separately at the launch of the bar schedule.

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In the event of non-linear variation with a constant pitch, it is preferable to use the “Figurative Bars” command by checking the “Layers of variable length” option. However this option will allow you to vary only a single segment:

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4.6

Special bars

This command makes it possible to create certain shapes that are impossible or difficult to create using standard AutoCAD commands. The diameter of these bars can be modified at a later stage using the Modify diameter command. These special bars are recognized by ArmaCAD and are fully dimensioned in the bar schedule. The types of representation are as follows:

Curves: •

Enter the value of the radius or click on the "<Select>" button for graphical input of the center point and the origin of the curve.

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Specify whether the radius is measured on the inner, neutral or outside fiber of the bar to be drawn.

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Specify the direction of the curve described with reference to the first point selected.

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Specify the type of bar: High or Round.

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If you select the "Set total length" option, the end point of the curve is calculated automatically according to the total length of the bar set.

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If you select the "Hooks" option, the bar may comprise a standard hook at one or both ends. Select the bending angle in the list or enter the desired value (in degrees) directly by selecting the "Give angle" option.

Hoops: Specify the value of the radius, which may be the inner or outside radius. Select the desired grade and then select the center of the hoop. The total length of the polyline representing the hoop includes an overlap. Its default length corresponds to the nominal diameter multiplied by a value defined in the Options menu. (By default, 40 for High and 50 for Mild) If the total length of the hoop is greater than the maximum cutting length, the Great length bars command should preferably be used

Shrink rings: The implicit type of steel is round. Six types of rings are available. The hooks of the types 2 and 3 observe the standard bending diameter for the diameter and the grade of the bar. The width (A) is the outside dimension. The pitch (B) is the inner diameter of each ring. By default, this value corresponds to the bending diameter for the diameter and the grade of the bar. This value may be modified. Rings of the type number 4 include two legs (Dimension D). The representation is similar to the chairs. Length of the legs can be modified in the same way as the chairs. If the length of the ring is longer than the max length, ArmaCAD inserts the overlapping in order to respect the max length. The total length of the shrink ring takes into the overlapping. OTP – March 2009

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual Code as a shrink ring: By default, the shrink ring is coded to indicate to ArmaCAD that specific dimensioning is carried out. Do not check this option if you prefer ArmaCAD to handle the drawn shrink ring as any shape. (Shape code 99).

Note: In the event of exceeding the maximum length, the addition of overlaps must not be automatic. In fact, for the small diameters, it is common for the hoops to be made in the factory from spools.

Spirals: This is a helix in which the representation is figurative. The implicit type is round. The program calculates the total length of the spiral measured on the neutral fiber. This representation does not accept any subsequent modifications. If the turn (spiral) exceeds the maximum length, ArmaCAD offers to insert the necessary overlaps. The total length of the turn takes of these overlaps and their number is written into the bar schedule. If the "Number of rounds" option is not checked, the spiral is drawn between the two selected points. In this case, the step value is adapted in order to preserve the number of steps as an integer. If the "Number of rounds" option is checked, the height of the spiral will be a multiple of the step value. By default, the spiral includes at each end a half-turn flat. This value (0.5) can be modified, and is included in the calculation of the length of the spiral.

Note: In the event of exceeding the maximum length, the addition of overlaps must not be automatic. In fact, for the small diameters, it is common for the turns (spirals) to be created in the factory from spools.

Chairs: Representation is figurative. The program calculates the total length of the chair measured on the neutral fiber. By default, the chair is drawn with type 2 bends. Two types of chairs are possible. (Codes 4.10 and 4.11) Specify the length of the straight part of the bases of the legs. The dimension C specified in the bar schedule specifies the outside dimension of the leg (Straight part + bending). If you wish to or modify the base length of chairs already drawn, use the <Modify> button. By default, both legs have the same height, but you can vary the height of one or both legs of the chair by stretching or extending. In this case, both heights will be dimensioned in the bar schedule. It is possible to vary the chairs in linear using the Variable bars command:

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Lifting bars: Representation is real. There are five possible types. Select the desired type by clicking on the corresponding image. The first point clicked on corresponds to the top of the lifting bar. These bars can be stretched with AutoCAD commands in order to vary the height or the legs The diameter, grade and bending type can be modified at a later stage with the "Modify properties" command.

Bars to unfold:

These bars feature a 90° return in the Zs’ axis:

The direction of the 90° return may be positive or negative along the Zs’ axis. As a result, two shape numbers (170 and 171) have been assigned to identify these dissymmetrical bars. The length of this return may be modified subsequently via the “Modify” button. The angle and length of the original hook can be modified by using the “Modify hook” command. The diameter, grade and type of bend can be modified subsequently by using the “Modify properties” command.

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4.7

Great length bars

This command makes it possible to create great length bars. These bars can be cut automatically at the max. length ("Cut bars" option) or be extended in bulk ("Great Length" option). They can be straight or curved. The curves may be open or closed (360° option on the command line). Therefore, there are six possible types of great length bars.

Cut straight bars: ArmaCAD creates the required number of straight bars (Shape code 00) of maximum length between the two selected points by positioning the overlaps automatically. The ends of bar marks are inserted on each side of the overlaps if the corresponding option is checked.

Bulk straight bars: If the "Great length" option is selected, ArmaCAD creates a special straight bar for which the drawn length is purely figurative. The cutting length required corresponds to the given working length increased by the overlaps required. These special bars called "Great length bars for cutting" (Shape Code 01) are recognized as such in the bar schedule:

By default, they are rounded to the next highest meter. The "Edit" button makes it possible to modify the working length of an already existing straight great length bar. The total length required is automatically recalculated according, on the one hand, to the overlapping used when the bar is created and, on the other, to the default cutting length value.

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Cut curved bars: ArmaCAD creates the required number of curved bars of total length equal to the maximum cutting length between the two selected points by positioning the overlaps automatically. The ends of bar marks are inserted on each side of the overlaps if the corresponding option is checked. If you want the set of bars to form a circle, validate the <360°> option on the command line. If the curve described is less than the maximum cutting length, use the Special bars command (Curves or Hoops).

Bulk curved bars: If the "Great length" option is selected, ArmaCAD creates a single curved bar between the two selected points. This bar is coded so as to retain the overlap value used when it is created. The total extended length in the bar schedule corresponds to the total length measured on the drawn bar increased by the number of overlaps calculated according to the current maximum cutting length. These bars can be duplicated with the AutoCAD <Shift> command. They can also be duplicated with the Variable bars command. If you want the bend to be closed in the form of a hoop, confirm the < 360° > option on the command line. In this case, ArmaCAD draws a closed curved bar. The bar schedule remains the same. The total extended length in the bar schedule corresponds to the total length of the circle drawn increased by any extension values at the origin and at the end (See below), increased by the number of overlaps calculated according to the current maximum cutting length:

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This option is useful if the origin of the great length bar is at the end of an already drawn bar. In this case, the point of origin is automatically modified so that the great length bar overlaps an existing bar by the value required. In the case of a closed great length curved bar (See below), since this extension is not visible, its value is coded in the bar anyway and restored to its extended working length in the bar schedule.

In the same way, if the great length bar is ed to an already drawn bar, the great length bar is extended so that it is overlapped by the specified overlapping length.

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The maximum cutting length proposed is that defined in the Options menu. (By default, 12m)

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The overlapping length corresponds to the nominal diameter multiplied by a value defined in the Options command. (By default, 40 for H and 50 for M)

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4.8

Welded fabrics

Draw: This command is used to draw a set of welded fabric s. This set is a compact object comprising the drawing of the longitudinal wire, the cross wires with their overlapping, the dimensioning and comments. All the default settings of the welded fabric object drawing can be modified with the "options" command: Layer names, colors, text heights and line thickness. Two types of representations are possible: “Standard” and “Traditional” (See Options).

Longitudinal wire (Main wire): The length of the longitudinal wire may be entered using a numeric value, its maximum value or by selecting on the screen ("Select" option). If the specified or selected value exceeds the maximum sheet length, the latter length is selected. The start and end points of the longitudinal wires take of the value (or of the cover value).

Cross wires The sheet width depends on the selected type (generally 2.40 m). The start and end points of the cross wires are designated on screen and take of the stated cover (or of the value). If the line for the cross wires does not intersect with the longitudinal wire, ArmaCAD automatically draws the cross wire midway between the longitudinal wires. It is possible to determine the width of the first . For example, this is useful if you do not want to superimpose the overlaps when laying two layers:

Overlaps: Depending on the label selected in the list of the types, the min. default overlap is specified. It can be modified.

Location: The program automatically locates the number of sheets required according to the width of the sheets, their min. overlap and the cutting option. The last sheet may be rounded off to one half (1/2), one quarter (1/4), or one unit (1). The real overlap is recalculated to for this rounding.

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Texts: A welded fabric object includes three texts that can be moved via their grip points: -

The main text featuring: o

Number of s

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Type of

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Number (optional – see Options)

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The overlap value for the cross wires (optional)

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Units (configurable and optional - see Options)

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The length of the longitudinal wire, which can be edited via the “Modify” command

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A comment entered under the main text, which can be edited by double-clicking.

Notes about texts: -

The heights and widths of the texts can be configured via the “Options” command: “Welded fabrics” tab.

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The style of the text is the currently used text style.

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The text heights may be modified subsequently via the “Modify” command described below.

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The text heights are updated if the scale of the view changes via the “Change scale” command.

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The original positions of the texts remain unchanged in the event of a change of typeface or rubberbanding.

Numbering: Numbering is automatic. If a set of s of the same type and same length already exists, the same number is assigned, otherwise a new number is created.

Bar schedule: Welded fabric objects are read and ed automatically each time the bar schedule is run. They are summarized by number and grouped by type in two separate schedules.

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Surface distribution: This option is used to draw a welded fabric object according to an ordinary polygon in which you select each summit. If the polygon features arc-shaped segments, click on several points of each arc according to the desired degree of accuracy. This mode is used to draw just one single welded fabric object over the entire surface of the polygon. In this case, the overlaps are calculated by ratios. These ratios can be configured via the Options command using the “Edit the configuration file” button. You can edit this fabric by double click in order to modifie the type, the working surface, the numer of elements and the commentary. It is not possible to stretch or move the wires of this type of fabric.

Manipulation: The mesh fabric objects can be moved, copied and cleared using the AutoCAD commands. As a safety precaution, they are not explodable.

Three commands specific to welded fabrics can be used to: -

Modify their properties,

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Stretch longitudinal wires or cross wires

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Move longitudinal wires or cross wires

These commands are accessed via: -

The popup menu, by right-clicking or double-clicking on an object:

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A specific toolbar, or the main menu:

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Modify: This is used to modify each property of one or more welded fabric objects: Number, Type, Length, Comment, Line type, text heights, number of layers, number of and revision letter.

This button can be used to retrieve the desired property by clicking on an already drawn object. If the length or type is modified, and if the same number already exists, a new number is automatically created.

This option, active if the length is modified, can be used, if it is unchecked, to specify a longitudinal wire length different to that drawn.

If the type is modified, the object is entirely recalculated according to the characteristics of the new type while retaining the outside dimensions of the object to be modified. This command can also be used to update a welded fabric object manually with any revision letter or number intended to appear in the bar schedule.

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Stretch: Can be used to stretch a welded fabric object, either in the direction of the longitudinal wire or in the direction of the cross wire. The drawing and dimensioning are updated automatically:

In the direction of the cross wire, the program recalculates the number of wires and their overlapping value according to the min. overlapping value for the selected object type, and the cutting specified in the dialog area. In the direction of the longitudinal wire, the program stretches the longitudinal wire, updates the longitudinal wire length text and creates a new number if a welded fabric object of the same number already exists on the drawing.

Move: The longitudinal wire and cross wire can be moved with this command. For these elements, displacement is obligatorily perpendicular to the wire to move:

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4.9

Modify properties

This command makes it possible to modify the properties of all bar representations whether they have been drawn with ArmaCAD or not: You can modify (or update) • The diameter • The type (High or Round) • The bending type (1 or 2) • The grade or process This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on one of these objects. In the event of the presence of a bar with integrated overlaps (See “Single bars”), you should confirm the new overlap value according to the new diameter. If the selected bar is a full size bar associated with one or more figurative representations, the figurative bars are updated automatically (rakes, sectional bars, end of bar marks, multilines, etc.) If the selected bar belongs to a group associated with variable bar mark or an average bar mark, the other of the group are automatically updated along with the mark.

Modify type: Codes the bar as a ribbed bar or a round bar, modifies the layer name and adjusts the polyline thickness. The bar is represented according to its outside diameter for a ribbed bar (High) and by its nominal diameter for a plain bar. (Round)

Modify bending: Modifies the radius of curvature of the bars according to the bending type (Type 1 or 2)

Therefore, there are four possible cases: High Type 1 High Type 2 Round Type 1 Round Type 2 The radii of curvature for the four cases can be set with the Options command.

Modify grade and process: You can specify to ArmaCAD whether certain bars need to receive a special process. Six grades or processes are available. Their definitions and symbol letters are entirely customizable by the Options command. The “Standard” process corresponds by default to grade Fe=500 or 400 for the type high, and mild steel for round bars. Bars with no standard processes are marked on the drawing and on the bar schedule.

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Modify diameter: Modify the diameter of a full size bar or a figurative bar.

Depending on the types of representation, the following options are active:

Update layer: The bars will be moved in the corresponding layer, which if it does not exist, will be created with the correct color.

Update bending diameters: This is used to modify (or update) the radii of curvature of the polylines taking in of the bending diameter corresponding to the new diameter. If you wish to retain the bending diameter, uncheck this option. In this case, the "Update standard hooks" option, if it is active, should also be unchecked.

Retain cover: This is used to redraw the bar completely in order to retain the old outside dimensions (Cover observed).

Update standard hooks: If the bar has one or two standard hooks (including 180° hooks), they are updated according to the new diameter. (Length and bending) Stirrups, frames and ties are recognized and fully handled. (Cover retained, hook lengths adapted, bending diameters updated)

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The “Filtered selection” button is used to perform a multiple selection that is filtered according to your chosen criteria. Four filters are proposed for full size bars and two for figurative bars:

The associated figurative bars are not included by default in order to avoid breaking the link to the associated full size bars. Examples: •

To update the bending of all of the HA bars on the plan, regardless of their diameter or bend, uncheck the Diameter and Bend options.

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To change the diameter of all of the ø14 bars on the plan to ø16, regardless of their type, bend and grade, uncheck all of the options except for Diameter.

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If you have initially selected a HA12 figurative bar, you can make a selection via a window, capture or “ALL”; only the HA12 figurative bars will be retained for modification.

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If the existing diameter to be modified is unknown, it is possible to choose the name of the existing layer as the filter. For example, if the ø14 does not exist in your configuration, the following message suggests performing a selection that is filtered according to the name of the old layer:

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Notes: •

If you want to update hooks in which the length or angle is not standard, use the “Modify a hook” command.

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When modifying the diameter of a bar in which the length corresponds to the maximum cutting length, decreasing the diameter and retaining the cover will increase its length slightly. For this reason, a maximum length overshoot alert message is displayed at the end of the command.

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If a figurative bar is associated with a full size bar, modifying the diameter of the full size bar also modifies the diameter of the figurative bar.

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However, an attempt to modify the diameter of a figurative bar associated with a full size bar causes the following message to appear:

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If you still want to modify the diameter, ArmaCAD assumes that you no longer want an automatic link and therefore deletes the link. To recreate such a link, use the "Associate” button in the “Figurative bars” command.

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4.10 Add a coupler It is possible to add a thread or a coupler to any standard ArmaCAD bar, provided its end is straight or curved with a radius greater than the value defined in the Options command. This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar or by doubleclicking on the bar. Threaded or coupled bars are identified in the "List a bar" and "Bar marks command" commands with a label such as "Thread at the end" or "Coupler at the origin". In the bar schedule, these bars are drawn as full size bars with their thread or coupler positioned correctly. To add a thread or a coupler, select the "Add" option and then select the bar on the side on which the thread or coupler is to be inserted. A bar may be coupled at one or both ends. To delete an existing thread or coupler, select the "Delete" option and select the coupler or the thread to be deleted.

Choice of label: The label characterizes the type of coupler used. Labels can be modified with the Options command using the "Couplers" button. The labels are displayed in the bar schedule and in the coupler summary. This summary (Cadf_51) can be modified in order to specify the type of couplers associated with a label.

Options:

This option is active when adding a coupler. If you check this option, the dimension of the bar will be reduced such that the total bar + coupler dimension remains identical to the original bar:

Inserts a text on the bar specifying whether the bar is threaded or coupled and the label of the coupler. By default, the "Thread" and "Coupler" are used. These can be modified in "Options" using the "Lexicon" button.

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4.11 Add a hook This feature makes it possible to add a hook to a full or 2 lines, 2D or 3D bar. The bar to be modified must be selected on the side of the hook to be positioned. This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar or by doubleclicking on the bar. ArmaCAD automatically recognizes the bending type to be used according to whether the selected element is High or Round, whether the bending type is normal (Type 1) or frame-stirrup (Type 2) Select a hook angle, the list of hook lengths is updated and implicitly prompts you with the standard length to apply, expressed as a number of nominal diameters. However, you can select a hook length other than that proposed by selecting another value in the list. The positioning of the hook observes the outside dimension of this element: for example, if a 135° hook is added to a 1 meter straight bar, the outside dimension of the element with hooks will still be equal to 1 meter. If you check the “Deduct concrete cover” option, the outside dimension will be reduced by the current cover value. (Frequent case when "copying" a formwork) If you want to add a hook to a bar according to a non-standard angle, select the "Value in degrees >” option. The angle given must be in degrees and be a bending angle. For example, an obtuse 45° angle is equivalent to a 135° bending angle. You can also specify the direction of the angle by specifying it on the screen. In this case, give a direction from the end of the selected bar.

The hook is drawn according to the following principle: •

If the angle formed is not projecting, the outside generatrix of the hook will be combined with a vector, for which the origin is the end of the bar and the direction is the selected angle.

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If the angle is projecting, the outside generatrix of the hook will be tangent with a vector, for which the origin of the bar and the direction is perpendicular to the bar.

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To obtain the cross wire angle parallel to a formwork element, enter before running the “Add a hook” command.

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Although bending angles are expressed in degrees in this command, you can work either in degrees, grades or radians on your drawing.

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The angle of this hook can be modified at a later stage with the “Modify a hook” command.

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4.12 Modify a hook This feature makes it possible to modify the angle of an existing hook or delete a hook. The bar to be modified must be selected on the side of the hook. This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar or by doubleclicking on the bar. Select a hook angle, the list of hook lengths is updated and implicitly prompts you with the standard length to apply, expressed as a number of nominal diameters. This option is very useful for updating, if required, the standard hook length of the selected element. However, you can select a hook length other than that proposed by selecting another value in the list. If you want to add a hook to a bar according to a non-standard angle, select the "Value in degrees >” option. The angle given must be in degrees and be a bending angle. For example, an obtuse 45° angle is equivalent to a 135° bending angle. You can also specify the direction of the angle by specifying it on the screen. In this case, give a direction from the end of the second last segment of the selected bar. If you do not want the existing hook length to be modified or updated, check the "Retain existing length" option. Remove button: Deletes the selected hook, while observing the outside dimension of the bar.

Notes: •

To obtain the cross wire angle parallel to a formwork element, enter before running the “Modify a hook” command

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Although bending angles are expressed in degrees in this command, you can work either in degrees, grades or radians on your drawing.

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4.13 Shift a segment This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar or by doubleclicking on the bar.

Shift a segment: Used to shift a selected segment of a bar by the value of your choice: Outside half-diameter, given value or the sum of both. The direction of the shift is perpendicular to the selected segment and is carried out from the side of the selected point. The bending diameters of the entire bar are automatically updated. A segment can be straight or curved. It is thus possible to change the value of a bending radius:

If the selected bar has an unknown shape or is included in the special bars, this option is not active.

Shift the bar: All the straight segments are shifted. The bending radii remain unchanged if the “Preserve radii” option is checked. Otherwise the arcs are shifted too.

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4.14 Cut and overlap This command makes it possible to cut, extend and overlap bars. The bars can be straight or curved. This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar or by doubleclicking on the bar. The maximum cutting length proposed is that defined in the Options menu. (By default, 12 m) The overlapping length corresponds to the nominal diameter multiplied by a value defined in the Options menu. (By default, 40 for High and 50 for Mild)

Cut a bar at the maximum length: Cut the bar into two parts in which the total length of one part is equal to the maximum length. One or two cutting points are possible. Select one of them and the bar is automatically cut and an end of bar mark is inserted if the option is checked.

Overlap: Extend the segment of the bar by an overlapping length. The extended side is that closest to the bar selection point. An end of bar mark is inserted if the option is checked.

Cut and Overlap: Cut the first bar at the maximum length. The last segment of the resulting bar is extended by an overlapping length. Two end of bar marks are inserted if the option is checked:

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4.15 Rakes This command makes it possible to draw rakes ing through two selected points automatically. The length of the bars and the marks depends on the current scale. The dimension line is drawn in the layer, the name of which can be set with the Options command. The bars are drawn in the layer in which the name corresponds to the specified diameter. The "Associate with an existing bar" button makes it possible to associate a full size bar, of the same diameter as all of the bars. Any modification to the diameter of the full size bar will subsequently be automatically made on all the associated bars. The bars are arranged in a linear or circular network according to a constant interval, i.e.: •

Calculated according to the max. length and spacing given.

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Set in priority, in which case the last spacing is not handled ("Priority to spacing" option checked)

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Calculated according to the length and number given.

Dynamic rakes: The rakes created while giving the spacing value are dynamic: The fact of stretching the dimension line of the rakes automatically results in the complete updating of the rakes. The number of bars is recalculated in accordance with the original spacing. To change the spacing of the rungs of a dynamic rake, click with the right mouse button on the dimension line so as to display the “Modify Spacing” command of the ArmaCAD contextual menu. This command can be used to completely redraw the rakes in accordance with the new spacing provided:

To preserve this automatic action during the copy operations, use the Copy/Paste command or indeed the ArmaCAD Copy/Mirror command.

The “Explode” button makes it possible to remove this automatic process by selecting the dimension line of a rake. The “Group” button makes it possible to restore this automatic process between a dimension line and a set of bars and marks intersecting this line. The spacing to be used as a reference for future stretching operations depends on the ratio between the number of bars and the length of the dimension line calculated during grouping. If you erase the dimension line of a dynamic rake, all of the rungs and marks are erased automatically.

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Notes: •

The “Associated bar marks” command also generates dynamic rakes provided that the "Spacing" button is selected when the associated bar mark is created.

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If the rake is associated with a bar mark, the “Edit bar mark” command automatically updates the spacing of the bars in the event of changing the spacing value.

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If you clear the dimension line of a dynamic rake, all of the rungs and marks are automatically cleared.

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To associate all the rungs of a rake with a full size bar, use the "Associate" button on the “Figurative bars” command.

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If the rake is associated with a bar mark, adding or deleting one or more rungs automatically updates the number of the bar mark:

Length of rungs and current scale:

Dimension A, expressed in mm, indicates the desired length of the rungs that must be shown in the paper space. ArmaCAD thus calculates the required length in the object space, taking of the current scale. Dimension “A” is saved in the drawing. If the “Auto” option is checked, the scale is set to that of the Predefined Scale Area (see “Change scale” command to create these areas).

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4.16 Single bar marks These bar marks are referred to as "single" since they are not taken into when the bar schedule is generated. However, the “Bar marks command” and “Copy/Mirror” commands for these bar marks for numbering modification operations. Therefore, it is important to use only these bar marks in your drawing. The information contained in these bar marks can be modified at a later stage using the “Edit a bar mark” command. The number proposed depends on the element selected. If this element is a bar, whether full size or figurative, already linked to an associated bar mark, the number is that of the associated bar mark. Otherwise, the number is the last number taken, incremented by 1. This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar or by doubleclicking on the bar.

There are six possible representations: •

The "Tag" bar mark attaches a bar mark (block Cadf_09) with a number to the selected element (Full size bar or figurative bar or any element) with the possibility of one or two comments on the dimension line.

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The "Leader" bar mark attaches a number (block Cadf_07) to the selected element (generally an end of bar mark).

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The “Dim line” bar mark draws a distribution line between two points followed by a "Caption" bar mark. If the distribution line intersects the selected bar, a mark is inserted at the intersection between the bar and the line. If you want to sequence the dimension lines (From the point, to the point, from the point to the point, etc.) enter "M" on the keyboard corresponding to the prompt: "Dimension line from the point or [Multiple]:". In "Circular spacing" mode, the dimension line is drawn in the form of a curve.

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The "Comb" bar mark makes it possible to a set of any entities (sectional figurative bars for example) easily with a dimension line followed by a "Caption" bar mark. The wires may be inclined with respect to the dimension line. The objects to be ed are chosen by multiple selection filtered by diameter. In "Circular spacing" mode, the dimension line is drawn in the form of a curve.

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The “Star” bar mark can be used to connect any set of points, in addition to the first element selected, directly to the boundary of the bar mark bubble. (Block Cadf_01)

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The “Bunch” bar mark is easy to attach to any existing bar mark.

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If the selected bar is already associated with a bar mark, this option can duplicate the texts of bar marks associated with the single bar mark. If the properties of the selected bar are subsequently modified, the main text is automatically updated. Although this method is sometimes used, it is not recommended because the information is duplicated, which makes it difficult for a verifier to inspect the plan. For this reason, it can be unchecked in the project options (see Project Options)

This button makes it possible to convert an associated bar mark into a single bar mark. This feature can also be accessed via the ArmaCAD popup menu. If the option “Prohibit false associated bar marks” is checked in the project options, this command is unchecked (see above)

By default, the orientation of the bar mark number is parallel to the dimension line. If you want the direction of reading of the number to remain horizontal, do not check this option.

Customization: •

All the blocks used can be customized. See the section covering Files.

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The layer name containing the bar marks can be set with the Options command.

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The configuration of the single bar mark format is the same as that of associated bar marks via the “Options -Bar marks format” command.

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To locate an existing bar mark on the drawing, use the "Search" command.

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If the “Auto” option is checked, the scale is set to that of the Predefined Scale Area (see “Change scale” command to create these areas).

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4.17 Change scale This feature makes it possible to change the size of all the objects of relative dimensions (texts, marks, bar marks) of part of a drawing. Select the area or view to be processed by means of a window or capture.

“Scale factor” option: Useful, if you have drawn a view thinking that the reproduction scale would be 1/25, but, due to a lack of space, you needed to modify the scale of the window of the paper space for a 1/50 reproduction: Give a value of 2 in this case.

“Constant scale” option: This option makes it possible to redefine all of the objects in the selection at a given scale, whatever their current scale may be. It is also used to redefine the height of texts and the length of marks.

“Predefined Scale Areas”: A Predefined Scale Area (PSA) is a closed polygon delimiting a part of your drawing in the object area, which is associated with a pre-defined scale. Once created, PSAs make it possible to automatically enter the size of scale to be applied during the creation of markers, marks or texts whose insertion point is within a PSA. This greatly reduces the risk of errors of scale and results in fewer subsequent reworks. All of the functions featuring a “Scale” field include an “Auto” option which allows the to activate or deactivate this automatic feature. You can create as many PSAs as you want. They can be moved, stretched, duplicated and cleared via the AutoCAD commands.

Mask PSAs: Although PSAs are created in the “DefPoints” layer, you can mask them by checking this option. Unchecking this option displays the PSAs again.

Edit a PSA: You can change the scale of a PSA by right-clicking or by double-clicking on the polygon.

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The bars are always drawn at scale 1 and are therefore not affected by this command.

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To thicken the bar lines, use the “Thicken” command.

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4.18 Copy / Mirror This command can be used to perform a copy or a mirror of a selection of AutoCAD and ArmaCAD entities while also being able to increment the newly created bar marks. In “Copy” mode and without incrementing the new bar mark numbers, this command has the same effects as an AutoCAD “Copy-Paste” operation. (CTRL C followed by CTRL V on the keyboard). Therefore, if you only want to copy ArmaCAD objects without any mirror operation or any incrementing of mark numbers, you do not have to via the ArmaCAD Copy/Mirror command.

On the other hand, the AutoCAD “Copy” and “Mirror” commands should be avoided if your selection includes associations of ArmaCAD objects such as: •

Full size bar <-> Figurative bars

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Associated bar mark <-> Dim lines

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Associated bar mark <-> Single bar marks

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Dim line <-> Figurative bars (Rungs and rounds)

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Associated bar mark <-> Sketch

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Edge round <-> Intermediaries rounds

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Rounds <-> bar

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Associated bar mark <-> Edge of layer of variable bars.

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Associated bunches of bar marks

Due to the importance of the Full size bar <-> Associated bar marks association, it is conserved in all cases.

The AutoCAD “Copy-Paste” command or the ArmaCAD “Copy-Mirror” command automatically recreate the links to the objects created by duplication. This saves you having to re-create the links later via the “Associate” button of the Associated Bar Marks and Figurative Bars commands. Moreover, the “Mirror” mode is referenced to the AutoCAD “Mirror” command since this command can also be used to automatically re-position the single and associated bar marks in the read direction of the drawing.

Increment value: By default, single or associated bar marks retain the same number since the copied bars are identical. If you want the new copied bar marks to take another value, enter the increment value. The number of each new bar mark will be increased by this value. This value may be negative.

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The case of partial copying of ArmaCAD elements associated with each other: Whether you are using the ArmaCAD “Copy-Paste” command or “Copy-Mirror” command or indeed the “Copy” and “Mirror” commands of AutoCAD, the result is the same in the following cases: •

The duplication of a bar mark already associated with a full size bar, automatically associates the new bar mark with the original full size bar if it does not form part of the copy.

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The duplication of one or more rungs of a rake that is dependent upon an associated bar mark leads to the automatic updating of the number of bars recorded on the bar mark if it does not form part of the copy

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The duplication of a figurative bar already associated with a full size bar automatically associates the new figurative bar with the original full size bar if it does not form part of the copy

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The duplication of a round associated with a bar automatically associates the new round with the original bar if it does not form part of the copy.

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4.19 Fill <-> Wire This command makes it possible to switch, in both directions, from a fill representation to a wire representation. This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar or by doubleclicking on the bar. Wire representation is a closed polyline of zero thickness, the outline of which is the outside cover of the bar. Therefore, you can hook onto this bar via either of its two sides. The line type remains unchanged between representations. Caution, 2 lines bars are not the same as the multilines generated with the Figurative bars command. 2 lines bars are fully handled by ArmaCAD. You can list them, associate a bar mark, modify the diameter, grade or bending, and shift a segment. You can also handle them with all the AutoCAD commands.

Conversion principle according to type of bar selected: •

Fill <-> Wire

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Donut <-> Circle

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3D -> Fill

To switch from a 2D representation to 3D, enter "BAR3D" on the keyboard

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4.20 Thicken This command is used to thicken a set of bars or to reduce the thickness of a set of bars that had been previously thickened. The purpose of this command is to increase the size of a small-diameter bar on small-scale views without changing the configuration. The same plan may therefore include non-thickened bars on large-scale views and thickened bars on small-scale views (1/50 or smaller). The thickening factors are calibrated via the project options in the “Diameters” tab. The default thickening factors are calculated in such a way that no bar measures less than 0.35 mm on a 1/50 scale view. Bars of the same diameter and with different thickening factors may coexist on the same plan. By default, only straight bars (and all figurative bars) can be thickened. However, it is possible to draw thickened shaped bars (not recommended) by unchecking the following option in the design control of project options:

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4.21 Bar end marking

The mark inserted is a figurative representation can be used to symbolize the end of a bar. This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar or by doubleclicking on the bar. Select any bar on the side on which the mark is desired. The mark is drawn automatically in the layer of the selected bar with the same thickness. The mark is attached to the bar and is taken into in the case of any change of the bar. If you do not want an attached mark, select the “Do not attach” option. Bars with markings can be directly associated with bar marks via their end markings:

In order to erase a bar end marking, select the button “Delete” then select the marking to be erased. The button “Group” allows to attach a mark issued from a previous release of ArmaCAD 7.

In order to erase a bar end marking, select the button “Delete” then select the marking to be erased.

Length of the end marking and current scale: The dimension “A”, expressed in mm, indicates the desired length of the marking as it must appear in the paper space. ArmaCAD thus calculates the required length in the object space, taking of the current scale. Dimension “A” is saved in the drawing. If the “Auto” option is checked, the scale is set to that of the Predefined Scale Area (see “Change scale” command to create these areas).

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4.22 List a bar List a bar or a fabric. This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar or by doubleclicking on the bar. This feature displays all the following information relating to the selected bar: Number, dimensions, bending angles and diameters, total length, weight, shape code, sketch. If the selected bar is a figurative bar and the latter is associated with a full size bar, it is the latter that is listed.

Dimensions and angles: The angles are bending angles (complementary angles). They can be measured as direct angles by modifying the option for dimensioning the angles via the “Options” command. Combined vertexes are ignored. The dimensions are the outside dimensions of each bend. These dimensions are measured with reference at the intersection of the outside fibers of the bends for an angle greater than 90°, or tangent for an an gle less than 90°:

Caution! This sketch relates to the dimensioning of complementary angles, and is presented with the bending schedule as an example. If you select the angle dimensioning option in "Direct" mode (in the Options command), you must adapt it. (Block Cadf_53)

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual The dimensions of the segments followed by large-radius arcs can, if necessary, be given only on the straight part by selecting the “Straight length” option via Project Options:

The radii concerned are inside radii. The total length is the total length measured in the axis of the bar. (Method B of the ISO 3766:2004 standard). The total length takes of any built-in overlaps.

Units and rounds: All the dimensions are expressed in mm, angles are expressed in degrees. Dimensions are rounded to the nearest mm. The total length is rounded to the nearest mm. Angles are rounded to the nearest degree for bends greater than 1°, to the tenth of a degree for bends less than 1°. The weight is expressed in kg rounded to two decimal places. However, the bar schedule has its rounding rules for dimensions and lengths which can be set depending on the case. See bar schedule settings.

Bending types: Anchored bars: Type 1 Frames, stirrups: Type 2 For these two types, the standard values of the bending mandrels are determined in the options of the project. If the bar has no standard radius, the type becomes 0. An error message located at the bottom of the dialogue zone is displayed in the case of a bar that has a degree of bending that is less than the standard degree of bending on at least one of its bending radii. (type 1 or 2). This circumstance can be enabled or disabled through the options of the design control via the “Options – Project” command.

Sketches and shape code: ArmaCAD is able to recognize around one hundred different shapes. The shape number specified is that in the ArmaCAD catalog. The sketch with dimensions is displayed in the viewing window. Clicking in the window displays the full size bar. If a shape remains unknown, the shape is vectorized and represented to scale in the viewing window. The choice of shape code number can be modified in the ArmaCAD .SHP file. (See shape code settings)

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Standard anchors: An anchor is said to be standard if the hook length corresponds to a fixed value multiplied by the number of nominal diameters. These values are configurable using the Options command. The coding of the anchors corresponds to the following rules: •

S.B.: Standard bend -> Bar with 90° hook

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S.A.: Standard anchorage -> Bar with 135° hook

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S.H.: Standard hook -> Bar with 180° hook

Associated bar mark: ArmaCAD detects whether an associated bar mark is associated with the selected bar. In this case, the number of the bar mark is shown.

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4.23 Search The first tab makes it possible to search for all the associated representations for a given bar number. (Single bar marks, associated bar marks, full size bars, figurative bars) Select the option that suits you:

View bar marks one by one: Zoom on each bar mark with the same number followed by highlighting.

View all bar marks: Zoom out followed by display on black background of all bar marks with the same number.

View associated bars: Zoom out followed by display on black background of all bars (figurative or full size bars) indicating the same number.

View All: Zoom out followed by display on black background of all bar marks with the same number and of all bars associated with the same number.

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To redisplay all the entities in the drawing, enter "REGEN" on the keyboard

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To zoom directly onto the bar or the bar mark associated with an object, use the "Go to" command via the ArmaCAD popup menu. nd

The 2 “Control” tab displays the result of the design controls:

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4.24 Associated bar marks This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar or by doubleclicking on the bar. This feature makes it possible to associate a bar mark with a bar. The set of these bar marks associated with drawn full size bars enables the automatic generation of the bar schedule. In this way, a link is created between a bar mark and a bar. This link can only be deleted by deleting one of the of the Bar mark/Bar pair. If the selected bar is a figurative bar and the latter is associated with a full size bar, it is the latter that is listed. Several bar marks can be associated with the same bar. On the other hand, a bar can be associated with only one bar mark.

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The number of elements must be a whole number. It is not displayed on the dimension line of the bar mark but is ed in the bar schedule as the multiplier of the number of bars.

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To calculate the number of bars automatically by taking into the spacing value, select the "Spacing" option in "Method" and specify the spacing value. If the description (see below) contains a value, it is updated automatically in the case of a change in the spacing value. For example, "sp=200" becomes "sp=150".

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You may add a description to the dimension line of the bar mark along with a comment under this line. In the case of bar schedules comprising a "Spacing" column, the numeric value specified in the description used. For example, "200" or "@200" or "sp=200" becomes 200 in the bar schedule.

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The number of bars may be specified in the form of an integer number, several additions or several multiplications. For example: 2, 2+5+10, 2x5*10. (Only one type of operator authorized).

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By default, the orientation of the bar mark number is parallel with the dimension line. If you want the direction of reading of the number to remain horizontal, do not check this option.

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual Notes on the numbers of bars: •

The number of elements generally concerns a number of structures or parts of structures. (Lists of beams or forming floor slabs for example)

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The number of layers is a multiplier: For example, 2 layers of 5 bars will be written as 2x5. In this case, the number of bars will be equal to 10 in the bar schedule.

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The number of bars is either an integer number or an operator. The operator can be "*" "x" "X" or "+". There is no processing difference between "*" "x" and "X".

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The + operator cannot be associated with an "*" "x" or "X" operator.

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For example, 2 layers of 3x5 bars will be written as 2x3x5 on the bar mark, and will be written as 30 bars in bar schedule. This notation is equivalent to a notation in the form 2x3x5 or 2X3X5 or 2*3*5 bars.

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The advantage of ing via the number of layers concerns the dimension lines and rakes whose number is calculated in accordance with the spacing. If the number is changed, this deletes the dynamic mode of the dimension line (Automatic updating of the number in the case of stretching). To continue with the above example, the fact of ing via 2 layers of 3x5 bars to a layer of 3x5 bars does not affect the dynamic mode. On the other hand the fact of ing via a layer of 2x3x5 bars to a layer of 3x5 bars forces the number, and therefore removes the dynamic mode.

Link" button: Associates an already existing bar mark with the bar just selected. The program will ask you if you want to retain the numbers and comments present on the existing bar mark. If you do not want to retain them, the information present in the dialog box will be taken into . The old sketch will be updated if the "Draw sketch of bar" option is checked. If the selected bar mark is a single bar mark, it is converted into an associated bar mark.

"Draw" button: Creates a bar mark to be associated with the bar selected. The choice of number is free. By default, the last number plus one of the current list is proposed. If the "Draw sketch of bar" option is checked, the sketch will be inserted after the bar mark. If you choose a number that has already been taken, ArmaCAD verifies that all the bars indicating the same number are identical. Entering "F" on the keyboard for the "First point" option makes it possible to separate the bar mark from the previously selected bar in order to start the dimension line at another point of the drawing. The link ing the bar mark and the bar will not be deleted. For example, if you previously created a rake, select the "Isolated bar" option, then enter “p”, select the end of the rake, the snap mode will be automatic.

Eight types of representation are available: Dimension line, Stand alone, Variable bars, Mean length bar, Same bars, Rake, Comb and Bunch.

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Dimension line:

Creates a straight or curved distribution line representing the distribution area of the selected bar. It is not compulsory for the line to intersect with the selected bar:

It is possible to shift the dimension line to the right or left. (This is practical if attaching to formwork):

If the selected bar, or a figurative bar associated with this bar, is intersected by the dimension line, a mark is inserted at the intersection. If no intersection is found, ArmaCAD will ask you to select a figurative bar of the same diameter and will automatically associate it with the selected bar. If you do not want an intersection with a bar, press the Enter key to confirm “None”.

Three options are proposed: Single, Multiple or Continuous. Creates a single dimension line.

Allows you to create a succession of separate dimension lines:

If the number is given under the form n+n+n, the mode automatically switches to Multiple, with the number of dimension lines to be drawn depending on the number of “+”. For example, if you enter the number “8+6”, ArmaCAD will ask you to establish two dimension lines featuring 8 bars for the first and 6 bars for the second. OTP – March 2009

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Allows you to create a succession of continuous dimension lines while varying the numbers or the spacing (multiple spacing option checked):

Dynamic dim lines: If the "Spacing" option is checked, the number of bars is calculated automatically according to the length of the dimension line(s). In Multiple mode, the number of bars is marked on each line. In this case, the dimension line becomes "dynamic", i.e. any subsequent stretching operation applied to this line automatically updates the number of bars marked on the dimension line and that of the associated bar mark:

Modifying the value of the number of bars of the associated bar mark, via the “Edit bar mark” command, cancels the dynamic mode of the dimension line. The fact of erasing a dynamic dimension line automatically updates the number of bars of the associated bar mark and, in multiple mode, also erases the partial number recorded on the line. To change the spacing value later, and thus update the number of bars, use the “Edit bar mark” command or indeed click with the right mouse button on the dimension line so as to display the “Modify Spacing” command of the ArmaCAD contextual menu.

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Stand alone: The bar mark is created from the bar selected. If the "Spacing" option is checked, the program will ask you to specify with a start point and an end point the distribution area of the bar in order to calculate the number automatically.

Variable bars: All the bars of the same type as that selected and intersected by the dimension line are marked individually by lettering (01A, 01B, 01C, etc.). In this case, the number of bars is entered automatically. The bar schedule will have as many dimensions lines as there are elements of variable bars. The dimensions of each bar can be individually modified via the Stretch command. The fact of modifying the properties of a member of the group updates the whole of the group as well as the associated bar mark. (See “Modify properties”) The fact of erasing an individual bar mark automatically updates the number of bars of the associated bar mark. The letter of an individual bar mark can be modified by the command for editing the attributes of AutoCAD:

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Mean length bar: Allows for the creation of a bar mark associated with two bars at the start and end of an area of linear variation. In the bar schedule, the given length shall be the mean length between these two bars and the variable dimensions shall be expressed in the form: X->Y. The dimension line of a mean length bar may be drawn independently of the selected bars. It may be associated with figurative bars, or be dynamic if the spacing is given, in the same way as the “Dimension line” function:

Only the “Multiple” and “Continuous” options are not available. The fact of modifying the properties of one of the two bars updates the other bar as well as the associated bar mark. (See “Modify properties”)

N.B. This type of bar mark is not recommended if the variation between the two bars is not linear.

Same bars: All the bars strictly identical to that selected and intersected by the dimension line are marked. In this case, the number of bars is entered automatically. If the intersected bars are figurative bars associated with the selected full size bar, they are also taken into .

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Rake: Draws a rake of bars of the same diameter as the selected bar. The selected bar and its associated Figurative Bars, if they are intersected by the dimension line of the rakes, are repositioned automatically on the nearest rung. If the selected bar or an associated figurative bar is intersected by the dimension line of the rake, it is repositioned automatically on a rung of the rake. The bars are arranged in a linear network according to a constant interval, i.e.: •

Calculated according to the maximum length and spacing given.

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Set in priority, in which case the last spacing is not handled. ("Priority to spacing" option checked)

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Calculated according to the length and number given. If the number of bars given is in the format 5x2, the number of rungs drawn will corresponds to the first number of the formula (In this case, 5).

If you want to sequence the rakes (From the point, to the point, from the point to the point, etc.) select the “Multiple” option:

If the rake is drawn according to a given spacing, the rake becomes "dynamic", i.e. any subsequent stretching or movement operation applied to the dimension line of the rake automatically updates the rake and the number of bars of the associated bar mark. (See the command “Rakes”) To change the spacing value later, and thus to update the number of rungs (and therefore of bars), use the “Edit bar mark” command or indeed click with the right mouse button on the dimension line so as to display the “Modify Spacing” command of the ArmaCAD contextual menu.

The fact of erasing or of adding a rake rung automatically updates the number of bars of the associated bar mark. The fact of erasing the dynamic dimension line of a rake automatically erases all the rungs and marks of the rakes and updates the number of bars of the associated bar mark.

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Comb: The "Comb" bar mark makes it possible to a set of sectional figurative bars to a dimension line. The number of bars is entered automatically. The wires may be inclined with respect to the dimension line. The objects to be ed are chosen by multiple selection filtered by diameter. In "Circular spacing" mode, the dimension line is drawn in the form of a curve:

The fact of erasing or of adding a round automatically updates the number of bars of the associated bar mark.

Bunch: Makes it possible to combine several bar marks associated with other bars with an existing bar mark:

If the first bar mark is already linked to a dimension line, a rake or a comb – dynamic or otherwise – any change of number or distribution is automatically transferred to all of the constituents of the bunch of bar marks. That is why it is impossible to modify the number or distribution of a "Bunch" bar mark.

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Notes •

Number and comment information is modified using the “Edit a bar mark” or “Bar marks command” commands.

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The bar mark format can be configured via the “Options” command.

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If you want to modify the label of a bar mark at a later stage, use the “Bar marks control” command.

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You cannot modify the type and diameter marked on the dimension line directly, as they are only a result and are updated automatically using the diameter and type and grade modification commands.

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If you duplicate an associated bar mark, it is automatically associated with the original full size bar. However, if you duplicate the bar mark/bar combination, a new pairing is created. For further information about the links between ArmaCAD objects, refer to the “Copy/Mirror” chapter.

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If the “Auto” option is checked, the scale is set to that of the Predefined Scale Area (see “Change scale” command to create these areas).

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4.25 Edit a bar mark This command makes it possible to modify a single or associated bar mark; these bar marks cannot be modified using the "DDATTE" command. This command can also be accessed via the popup menu by right-clicking on the bar.

Single bar mark: For a single bar mark, you can modify: •

The number: Whole number mandatory.

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The bar mark text: Free text

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The comments: Free text

Associated bar mark: If the selected bar mark is an associated bar mark, you can modify the following elements: •

The number of : Whole number mandatory. (by default: 1)

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The number of bars: Whole number or formula that may comprise a + or x sign

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The suffix (Spacing): Free text or spacing value (For example. “200” or “sp=200” or “@200” etc., etc.)

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The comments: Free text.

The numbers of and bars can also be modified using the Bar marks command. You cannot modify the number directly: To shift the numbering or invert numbers, use the Bar marks command.

This option is ised in order to update the sketches including dimensions. It is active if the option “Dim.”is checked by the “Bar marks format” button in the “Options – Project” command . If the sketch does not contain dimensions, those are added. If the sketch contains dimensions, those are up dated. Note: All the dimensions are automatically updated at the time of launching the barlist.

These buttons have two functions: Firstly, They indicate whether the bar mark is a variable bar mark or an average bar mark or neither. Secondly, in the case of a layer bar mark of variable lengths generated via the “Figurative Bars” command, they allow you to from the variable bars mode (by default ) to the average bar mode.

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Notes: If the bar mark is associated with a dynamic dimension line or a rake, the number is calculated automatically according to the length of the dimension line and the spacing value: •

Presetting the value of the spacing (For example sp=200 modified to sp=150) updates automatically the number of bars of the bar mark, and, if the dim line comes from a rake, redraw the rake by taking in the new spacing value.

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Presetting the value of the number of bars deletes this link:

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To replace a text, or part of a text, by another text, for all the attributes of the single and associated bar marks present on the drawing, use the command “Replace text in barracks” in the Toolbox.

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4.26 Dim lines This sub-menu contains several functions specific to dimension lines linking bar marks to bars. All of these functions can also be accessed via a popup menu dedicated to these dimension lines. Indeed, it is preferable to use this menu because the commands are deactivated when they do not apply to the selected element:

Modify spacing: Modifies the distribution value of a dynamic dimension line or a dynamic rake. The fact of modifying the spacing updates the number shown on the associated bar mark and, if the dimension line is a rake, it is completely redrawn according to the new spacing in question.

Divide: Makes it possible to divide a dimension line or a rake (dynamic or otherwise) into two parts, with the automatic updating of the associated bar mark (useful if a shaft is added, for example):

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Crossings: This command can be used to draw “bridges” at the intersection of bar mark lines. These lines can be straight lines, arcs or polylines. Dynamic dimension lines and combs created using Version 9 are also managed. To add one or more bridges, first select the elements that are to constitute the bridges. Then select all of the elements ing below. You can also move and delete these bridges:

Ungroup and Regroup: By default, in order to make it easier to manipulate or clear bar marks, lines, markings, arrows and marks are attached. To un-group a combination, right-click and select “Ungroup”. The grouping of these objects can be unchecked in the options:

The “Regroup” command can be used to regroup a set that has previously been ungrouped.

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4.27 Bar marks control The purpose of this feature is to monitor and command all the associated bar marks of your drawing. When this feature is run, ArmaCAD verifies that each associated bar mark present on the drawing is associated with a correctly drawn bar. If the verification is not satisfactory, ArmaCAD displays on a black background, without zooming out, the bar marks on error so that you can intervene. If the verification is satisfactory, ArmaCAD displays all the numbers present on the drawing in list form. All the information to be included in the bar schedule is given by number.

Bar mark sketch If the shape of the bar is a shape recognized by ArmaCAD, the sketch is that of a block from the ArmaCAD SHP library. If you prefer ArmaCAD to draw a scale diagram when generating the bar schedule, click on the sketch. A vectorized real shape then appears, indicating that your request has been ed:

If you prefer to insert a text into the schedule instead of the dimensions, e.g. in the case of an overcrowded diagram, click on “Replacement text” and enter a referral text:

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Operations on numbering:

Change: Used to change the number of an associated selected bar mark in the list. The single bar marks bearing the same number are updated by default. The case of several associated bar marks with the same number: You can either change all the associated bar marks with the same number, or change only the selected bar mark. In this case, in the presence of single bar marks with the same number, the rule is as follows:

The single bar marks that were created by selecting an associated bar are updated automatically. (Bar marks created from version 8).

The remaining single bar marks are not altered, and an alarm message informs you of this.

Switch: Inverts two numbers with respect to each other. Select the number to be permuted in the second list proposed. The bar marks (associated or single) concerned are updated automatically. The case of several associated bar marks with the same number where one is permutated: In this case, in the presence of single bar marks with the same number, the rule is the same as for the “Change” command.

Shift: Can be used to shift all the numbering by the desired value. The shift is carried out from the number selected in the list. The shift value is free, it may be positive or negative. All the bar marks, whether single or in the bar schedule, are updated automatically. The case of several associated bar marks with the same number located before that selected: In this case, in the presence of single bar marks with the same number, the rule is the same as for the “Change” command.

Operations on bar marks:

Delete: Erases from the drawing the associated selected bar mark in the list, or all the bar marks with the same number. You are also able to delete the associated bar, the figurative bars, and the single bar marks, by selecting the corresponding options. The case of several associated bar marks with the same number:

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual If you want to delete only the selected bar mark, in the presence of single bar marks with the same number, the rule is the same as for the “Change” command.

Edit: This feature is the same as the “Edit a bar mark” command. This feature may also be activated by double-clicking on the selected element. You can do a multiple selection (keys CTRL or SHIFT). In this case, you can only change the number of .

Rev: Manually marks a revision number in alphanumeric form. This revision number is then retained in the associated bar mark. These revision numbers are printed when the bar schedules are edited. In order to a same rev letter on several bar marks, you can do a multiple selection (keys CTRL or SHIFT). To automate and protect revision number update operations, it is preferable to use the "Events" button.

Events: ArmaCAD is able to handle tracking of modifications between two issues. If you issue your bar schedule with any revision number, all subsequent modifications made to your drawing by you or any other party are identified and displayed in an events report. The numbers added and deleted since the previous issue are also processed. In the case of a new issue, these changes can automatically be updated to the next highest revision number. However, you can still work manually using the "Rev” button. Since the issue of a bar schedule can be a sensitive operation in of Quality Assurance, a "" button is proposed so as to authorize the issue of the bar schedule with a new revision number only to the holder of the . The Print button makes it possible to create a “Report.txt” file that you can print and convert if required.

Go to: Ends the command and zooms directly on the full size bar corresponding to the selected associated bar mark. This feature can also be accessed via the ArmaCAD popup menu.

Section: This can be used to insert a header allowing you to create zones in the bar schedule. The sections can be with or without a page break. The section is inserted above of the selected line. To change or delete an existing section, use the “Edit” and “Delete” buttons. The limits of sections are managed during the operations to shift the numbering.

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4.28 Bar schedules 1-Bar schedule of the drawing: This feature generates the bar schedule and rebars weight of the drawing automatically. If the drawing comprises couplers or welded fabrics, their summaries are generated automatically. The schedule layout is fully configurable (See Settings and customization section.)

Before generating the bar schedule, ArmaCAD verifies the conformity of the following points: •

All the associated bar marks must be associated with a valid representation.

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Two same numbers must be associated with identical representations.

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Two same numbers must comprise the same number of .

In the case of a non-conformity, ArmaCAD displays on a black background, without zooming out, the bar marks on error so that you can intervene. After this check, ArmaCAD automatically generates the bar schedules in the paper space or model space depending on the option selected.

Location of the bar schedule: The nomenclature can be generated in a presentation named “ArmaCAD”, in the object space, or in the current presentation. There can only be a single schedule per presentation. The “Current presentation” option is useful for schedules divided between several presentations. (In ranges of numbers, for example). Each presentation containing a schedule stores the options selected for its creation in its memory (e.g. titles, number of elements, scale, ranges of numbers, volume of concrete, etc.). If there are several schedules spread out over several presentations, it is possible to launch all of them by selecting the “All” option:

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If you have checked the "Print date" and "Number pages" boxes, the date and page number will be marked on each page of the bar schedule. It is also possible to modify the number of the first page (1 by default).

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You can display two titles printed on each bar schedule page. This information remains stored in your drawing until you make a further change. Its position can be modified via the Options command, "Bar Schedule Page" button.

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The "Purge old blocks" option is useful if you are in the SHP directory block customization phase: By default, the blocks already present in the drawing are used for an improved execution speed.

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If you only want to print a set of numbers, enter the "From" and "to" fields for the bar marks and the welded fabric marks. Only the bar marks located between these two values (inclusive) will be included in the check and bar schedule.

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The number of only concerns the summaries (lengths, weights, couplers and welded fabrics). This number applies to all the values of these tables. The values for each bar schedule and welded fabric number are implied for one member.

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By default, the bar schedule insertion point is defined via the Project options command. The "Select on screen" button makes it possible to select the top left hand corner when each bar schedule is run, without reading the current settings.

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Ratio: this is the relationship between the volume of concrete stated and the total weight of steel (all grades and welded fabric included). Each presentation may have its own volume of concrete and thus its own ratio.

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The mean diameter given includes all steel grades. It does not include welded fabrics.

FAQ: Why does ArmaCAD prohibit different numbers of elements for the same number? To prevent there being a fraction in the number of bars: Example: 5 bars on 3 elements + 6 bars on 1 element would give: Number of bars per element: 5.25 ! Number of elements: 4 Total number of bars: 21

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2-Project summary: This feature makes it possible to generate a steel weight summary for a set of files forming all or part of the same project. In the dialog box, select the files comprising a rebars weight (Multiple selection mode) ArmaCAD then opens all the files selected to read the rebars weight. The final summary is then inserted in the current drawing. The schedule used for the summary (CADF_54) can be configured in the same way as the rebars weight (CADF_52). It is not necessary for the two tables to have the same attributes. After the summary, a text file is displayed summarizing the files taken into Since Version 9, it has been possible to generate the summary in Excel. The “Barlist.xlt” template is used for this purpose.

3-Printing schedules: Prints on your computer's A4 printer all the bar schedule pages and the rebars weight. Depending on the type of printer, it is possible to start printing with the first or the last page. The plotter type is a property of the paper space (layouts). By default, ArmaCAD proposed to generate bar schedules in a specific layout named "ArmaCAD" that you can configure as you wish. The dimensions of the window and the orientation of the line are calculated automatically for each schedule.

This option can be used to print the pages two by two, such as two A4 sheets on an A3 printer for example.

Printing a cover page: All the blocks present with the name CADF_5? will be printed automatically. You can for example create your own cover pages (for example a block Cadf_59). They will then automatically be printed with the bar schedule pages.

3 - Exporting to EXCEL: ArmaCAD regenerates the bar schedule on AutoCAD and then copies it to a new Excel file. The format is that of the "BARLIST.XLT" template present in the ArmaCAD directory.

To find out how to customize your bar schedules, refer to the “Settings and customization” section.

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4 - Exporting in the BVBS format: Creation of a text file (extension .ABS for Allgemeine-Bewehrungs-Schnittstelle) in accordance with the BVBS specifications. The BVBS format is an international standard for exchanging data on reinforcing steels. It is comprehensible to the steel forming machines. It also automates the transfer of data to the production control software used in the forming plants. All the bar types are generated in the BVBS format including the unknown forms, as well as all the special steels, the variable bars, the average bars, the non-standard curved bars and the fabrics.

Extract from a BVBS file: BF2D@Hj@r@i@pA1@l2527@ [email protected]@d12@gH@s50@v@Gl159@w135@l528@w90@l621@w90@l528@w90@l621@ w135@l159@w0@C66@ BF2D@Hj@r@i@pA2@l2670@ [email protected]@d12@gH@s100@v@Gl243@w89@l2258@w91@l244@w0@C87@ BF2D@Hj@r@i@pA3@l2670@ [email protected]@d12@gH@s100@v@Gl243@w89@l2258@w91@l244@w0@C86@ BF2D@Hj@r@i@pB1@l2527@ [email protected]@d12@gH@s50@v@Gl159@w135@l528@w90@l621@w90@l528@w90@l621@ w135@l159@w0@C65@ BF2D@Hj@r@i@pB2@l3101@ [email protected]@d16@gH@s150@v@Gl254@w135@l2571@w135@l254@w0@C86@ BF2D@Hj@r@i@pB3@l3101@ [email protected]@d16@gH@s150@v@Gl254@w135@l2571@w135@l254@w0@C85@

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5 Additional commands

5.1

Audit

This command allows you to discover all of the parameters used in the creation of the bar schedule. This command is therefore especially useful upon receipt of schedules for which you want to which options were checked or unchecked when they were generated. An example of the Audit command is shown below:

Bar schedule of the drawing: Drawing1.dwg Launch date: 03/02/2009 Used configuration: C:\ArmaCAD\ Drawing scale: 1=1cm Release ArmaCAD: 9.0-en Licence: 7AD9269 Release AutoCAD: 17.2s (LMS Tech) -------------------------------------------------------------Design control: Do not allow lengths more than 12.0 m: No Do not allow str. lengths less than 5 diameters: Yes Do not allow bending diameters less than standard values: Yes Do not create bars with integrated overlaps: No Do not allow faked associated bar marks: No Do not allow thickened shaped bars: Yes -------------------------------------------------------------Options - Couplers: Dimensioning of coupled bars: Length bar alone Dimensioning of threaded bars: Total length

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5.2

CAM module

This CAM (computer-assisted manufacture) module is an aid to the manufacture of bars in the factory. It can be called up via the Options command The purpose of this module is to create a bar schedule with addition of the information necessary for the manufacture of the bars. In this light, this module can be used to assign to each number of the bar schedule the names of structures or parts of structures called Assemblies and Subassemblies. It can also be used to specify the information necessary for the manufacture of the bars, such as the types of machine to be used, the basic preparation (straight bars or spools, for example) etc.

Operation: A list of the numbers is created automatically at the launch of the first bar schedule. It is therefore necessary that the bar schedule should have been generated at least once. (On Excel or not). If the bar schedule includes a drawing name, the latter then appears at the head of the CAM module. This list is thenceforth updated during each subsequent running of the bar schedule. To add or change the names of assemblies or subassemblies in the two corresponding lists, click the “Manage the assemblies” button. These two lists are recorded in the drawing. In order to assign an assembly name and/or a subassembly name to a number, just click the “Assign” button. Likewise, in order to assign the machines necessary for creating each bar, it is necessary only to select the latter in the corresponding lists (up to six) and to click the “Assign” button. The list of machines can be modified by editing the “Mac.dat” file located in the ArmaCAD directory. Each field must be between quote marks. The field separators can be spaces or tabs. The first field corresponds to the full name of the machine, and the second to its abbreviation carried on the bar schedule. Once the assignments have been completed, relaunch the bar schedule by selecting the “Export to Excel” button. All the information necessary for the manufacturing process is then located by number.

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In the case of modifications made to the drawing followed by the launch of a new bar schedule, all the assignments are preserved. Nevertheless, it should be ed that the assignments concern numbers and not shapes. This means that if the numbering have to be shifted (via the “Manage the bar marks” command in particular), the assignments would then have to be repeated.

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The CDROM contains a bar schedule configuration for an output in CAM mode: See \ArmaCAD9\Configurations\CAM.

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5.3

Tool box

Zero Z If you wish to ensure that your formwork drawing background is perfectly horizontal at a zero altitude, enter the command "Z 0" on the keyboard. (A Z followed by a zero). This will set all line, curve, text and dimensioning type elements in the drawing to a zero altitude.

Reverse bar This command allows to reverse the direction of the dimensioning of one or several rebars.

Bar 2D -> 3D Can be used to convert a 2D bar into a 3D bar (3D Full). To convert the 3D bar into a 2D bar, use the “Fill <-> Wire” command.

Snap angle same as This command makes it possible to work with an ORTHO mode independent of the current UCS. It is simply necessary for select any object (or end of object) so that the cross wire becomes parallel (or tangent) with this object. Very useful command to adding hooks in a specific direction or extending a curve with a straight section.

Replace text in barmarks Replace a text or part of a text by another text for all the attributes of the single and associated bar marks present in the drawing. For example, replacing "H" by "T" will update all bar mark type and grade symbols. The bar mark comments are also processed using this command.

Customization of SHP directory This command allows to modify the appearance of all the ArmaCAD shapes in the SHP directory: Choice of colors, style of text and layer.

Update all the ArmaCAD objects Update all the ArmaCAD blocks and attributes (CADF blocks) of the drawing according to the blocks definition of the current directory. Properties of all marks and tags are automatically updated: It concerns their color, text style and layer name.

Note: By default, ArmaCAD uses an “ArmaCAD” style-name that includes the “Iso” font for all its blocks. It is therefore necessary, in the case of a font change in part of the blocks of the directory, to also change the name of the styles in order not to come into conflict with the “ArmaCAD” default style which may be present in the drawing to be updated.

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5.4

Management of configurations

This command allows you to:

Select the location of the current configuration

Easily create a new configuration

Access each of the blocks comprising the current configuration

Location of the current configuration:

Specifies to ArmaCAD the location of the current project setting file search path and the access for the specific files for the project, if they exist (See “ Files”).

Create a new configuration: Click on the "New" button and then select either the "Based on the current configuration" option or "Based on a standard configuration". This second option is an easy way to create a new configuration in another language (e.g. for the schedule tables):

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Library: This function allows you to access the list of all of the blocks used in the current configuration (see File) in order to view them or modify them by clicking on the"Modify" button:

Note: Reminder of the rule for blocks already present on the current drawing:

Modifications made to the schedule tables are ed for when a new schedule is launched.

Modifications made to bar marks, markings and other elements of the graphic charter are only ed for in the drawing if you run the command "Update all the ArmaCAD objects” in the ArmaCAD Tool box.

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5.5

Compatibility with dimensioning software programs

It is possible to recover all formwork drawing backgrounds automatically from dimensioning software programs which are compatible with the ADD exchange format (e.g. Robot, CBS Pro, Monomakh, etc.):

Enter “ADDLOAD” via the keyboard to launch the command. After selecting the ADD file to be imported, ArmaCAD displays a list of elements constituting the entire structure. Three types of drawings are possible: - Plan view drawing of the foundations: ArmaCAD draws a top view of all foundation elements (raft foundations, footings and continuous footings) in addition to the foundation layers of posts and walls. - Plan view drawing of a floor slab: ArmaCAD draws an underneath view of all elements in a floor slab (slabs, walls, beams and posts). The choice of level to be drawn is made from the list of levels. - Book of elements: ArmaCAD draws some or all of the following elements: continuous footings, footings, posts, beams and walls in the form of a plan view and a sectional view for footings, in the form of and elevation and sectional view for beams and posts and in the form of an elevation for walls. The choice of level(s) to draw is made from the list of levels. The elements are numbered with an order number and by their level for beams, posts and walls.

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6 Popup menus ArmaCAD has several popup menus can be used to give direct access to the ArmaCAD object modification and edit commands. Depending on the type of object selected (Bar marks, bars, couplers, welded fabrics, etc.), the content of the popup menu is modified automatically so as only to propose the commands applicable to the context of the object. The popup menu can be displayed using two methods: •

By right-clicking over the object to be modified or edited.

•

By double-clicking on the object to be modified or edited.

The popup menu has a "Go to" command can be used to zoom directly on the element associated with the selected element according to the following principle: •

Associated bar mark -> zoom on the associated full size bar.

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Associated bar -> zoom on the associated bar mark or the associated figurative bars.

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Associated figurative bar -> zoom on the associated full size bar.

Notes: •

The display of the menu by right-clicking observes the preferences for right-clicking defined via the AutoCAD Options command. In other words, the menu is only activated if the "ShortCutMenu" variable is different to 0.

•

AutoCAD, like ArmaCAD, handles the object editing mode by means of double-clicking. This particularly applies for blocks, for which the activation of the EATTEDIT command may come into conflict with ArmaCAD block editing. (Bar marks and welded fabrics). If you only want the ArmaCAD popup menu to be activated by double-clicking on an ArmaCAD object, type the AutoCAD keyboard command “DBLCLKEDIT” and select the option “Inactive”.

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7 Settings and customization 7.1

Project options

Design control:

The first three options indicate the execution tolerances of the bars to ArmaCAD, namely the maximum and minimum thresholds of the lengths of bars, straight segments and bending radii. If these thresholds are exceeded, then an alarm message is displayed during the “List bar” command. If the options are checked, it becomes impossible to output these bars to a bar schedule.

If the fourth option is checked during the creation of bars with a length that is greater than the maximum length, ArmaCAD does not offer to integrate automatic overlaps, leaving the the responsibility of himself cutting the bars to the maximum length allowed.

This option unchecks the “Associated->Single” command and the “Duplicate the associated bar mark information” option in the “Single bar marks” command (see Single bar marks).

By default, only straight bars (and all figurative bars) can be thickened. However, it is possible to draw thickened shaped bars (not recommended) by unchecking this option.

Scale in model space:

Specifies to ArmaCAD the scale at which bars are drawn and interpreted. For example, a one meter bar may measure in the model space, 1000, 100 or 1 AutoCAD units. This scale is unique for the entire drawing. ArmaCAD also uses this scale when inserting marks and associated bar marks. Caution: This value must be constant within the same drawing, otherwise you may see your bars suddenly become one thousand times larger or smaller or a cover change from 2.5 cm to 25 m!

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Bar marks format: To set the single and associated bar mark display, click on the following button:

The field located in the bar mark caption specifies the number format to ArmaCAD. For example, a number 5 bar mark in the 0, 00, or, 000 format would be written as 5, 05 or 005, respectively. This format is also applied to single bar marks. Caution: The width of the bar mark caption is can be used to specify to ArmaCAD where to position the attributes with respect to the insertion point. If you modify this value, you should also adjust the corresponding blocks (blocks Cadf_05 and Cadf_ 09), and then use the function “Update all the ArmaCAD symbols” of the toolbox in order to update your drawing. Choice of symbol: If the type and grade symbol is "H", a bar mark will take the format "H". If you want bar marks to be prefixed with the symbol Ø or #, select the corresponding option. If you wish that this symbol also appear in the bar schedule check the option "Ditto for bar schedules". Special characters: You have the possibility of inserting special characters by giving their code "Unicode". For example, the symbol "Code2000.TTF".

is obtained by the code 23C1 available in the font

International Format: This option allows you to write bar marks in the form: 15 H20 – 001 – 200 – TOP. In this case, the blocks used are Cadf_10 for associated bar marks and Cadf_11 for single bar marks.

Standard format:

International format:

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7.2

Bending standards

Bending diameters: The list of the nominal diameters of a project is entirely customizable with the “Add” “Modify” and “Delete” buttons. The check button “Activate” makes it possible to disable a diameter for a particular project without deleting the bending values attached to this diameter. The bending standards are entered for each diameter: •

The outside diameter of the bar expressed in mm. (For High steel bars)

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Bending diameter for bars with hooks (Type 1) expressed in mm.

•

Bending diameter for frames and stirrups (Type 2) expressed in mm.

•

The color (256 colors accessible using the button

•

The unit weight expressed in kg/m.

•

The width factor allowing to thick the drawing of bars with low diameters.

)

Repeat this information for the two types of bars (High steel bars and round bars). The type and grade abbreviations (by default H and M) are configurable by press “Types, Grades and Processes” button in the “Options” page.

Hook types: The standard hook lengths are expressed as a number of nominal diameters and are entered by bending angle, diameter and type.

The length is measured on the straight part of the hook, etc.

Or tangent to the outside round of the hook.

Standard anchors are coded according to the following: •

S.B.: Standard bend -> Bar with 90° hook

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S.A.: Standard anchorage -> Bar with 135° hook

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S.H.: Standard hook -> Bar with 180° hook

Overlapping: Implicit overlapping values expressed as a number of nominal diameters. These values are proposed by default by all of the ArmaCAD commands whenever it is necessary to create an overlap.

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7.3

Bar schedules

Bar legs dimensioning: •

If the "Standard" option is selected, each dimension is represented by a letter on the diagram and the line of dimension is in the form: A=x B=x C=x....

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If the “BS/ISO” option is selected, the sketches are drawn only when the code form is 99. In addition, partial dimensions A B C D E/R are printed at intervals regular (by default, 15mm) without any other indication.

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If the "On the sketch" option is selected, the dimensions are printed directly on the sketch: If the sketch is a scale diagram, the dimensions are indicated directly on the diagram. If the sketch is a block with attributes, those are automatically indicated, the values of the attributes being A, B, C... If the block does not contain attributes, the line of dimensions becomes again A=x B=x C=x...

Bar sketches:

By default, the sketches are blocks inserted by ArmaCAD on each line of the bar schedule. These blocks are entirely customizable (See Shape Codes). The scale factor depends of the ratio between dimensions of the block and the format of the bar schedule page (Row height and column width). These blocks are replaced by scale diagrams in the following cases: •

Unknown shape(code 999 or 99)

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Scale diagram forced for a particular bar mark (See Bar marks command)

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Indication "X" in column 2 of the ArmaCAD.shp file (See Shape Codes).

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Indication "1" in column 7 of the ArmaCAD.shp file (See Shape Codes).

Their graphic (line weight, colors and height of the dimensions) is customizable:

Notes: •

The “Do not draw the preferred shapes” option is used in particular to comply with the specifications of the BS 8066 standard.

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The “Height of the dimensions” field is also included for the height of the attributes of the blocks of the preferred shapes.

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To change the colors, fonts and layers used in the blocks, use the “Update the SHP directory” function via the ArmaCAD “Toolbox” command.

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Format of the bar schedule pages: The bar schedule pages are schedules inserted in block form. These schedules do not contain attributes. Since these blocks can assume any shape, it is therefore best to configure ArmaCAD so that the text and diagrams are positioned correctly in relation to the empty table. Any modification made to the arrangement of the content of bar schedules via the "Options" command is taken into instantly. You can, without having to restart AutoCAD, generate a new bar schedule in order to observe the effects of the modifications made immediately.

Location principle: •

All the dimensions are relative dimensions given with reference to an edge of the bar schedule pages.

•

All distances are expressed in AutoCAD units.

•

The symbol of each field can be obtained by dragging the mouse to the desired area (Info captions)

• Each bar schedule line is composed of various fields for the information relating to the number, grade, type, etc. Each field corresponds to the distance between the center of the text and the left edge of the bar schedule page. Each field can be displayed or hidden via check boxes located under them. The fields relating to lengths may be the subject of different round values: Unit length, total length and partial dimensions.

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The height of “h1” lines corresponds to the distance separating two numbers and determines the maximum height of the diagrams. The height of “h2” line applies to the lines that do not have any diagrams. (Variable bars or BS pages).

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The rounds are expressed in mm, cm or inches according to the unit format chosen. Make sure therefore that you update these values in the event of changing unit format !

Methodology: •

To begin with, open the Cadf_50.dwg block, convert it as required, and then save it.

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Open a drawing test with some numbers.

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Launch the format of the bar schedule pages via the

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Activate or deactivate the fields, as necessary or not respectively.

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For each active field, measure the distance between the middle of the column and the left edge of the Cadf_50 block, and copy this value to the corresponding field.

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Do not hesitate to regularly launch the bar schedule on the test drawing in order to immediately observe the effects of the changes made to the configuration.

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All the distances are expressed in normal AutoCAD units.

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Particular cases: •

If the abscissa of the “Spacing” field has the same value as the “Total number” field, the spacing is recorded under the number.

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If the abscissa of the “Revision” field has the same value as the “Bar mark number” field, the revision number is recorded under the Bar mark number.

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If the abscissa of the “Bending Type” field has the same value as the “Diameter” field, the bending type is recorded under the diameter.

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If the “Number of elements” and “Number of bars” fields are not active, the total number is recorded in the form: N x Nb where N is a number of elements greater than 1.

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The button located under the “Number of the bar mark” field allows separate selection of the font, the color and the height of the number.

Location of summaries:

The tables inserted by ArmaCAD are as follows:

Bar schedule of the bars.

Steel rebars weight

Bar schedule of the trellis s

Summary of the couplers and of the trellis.

Table of the bending mandrels.

Table of hook lengths.

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The tables can be inserted or not, by means of the checkboxes located below each table.

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The full description of each table can be obtained by dragging the mouse on the image of the table. (Info bubble)

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The location point of the first bar schedule page is the top left corner. It is specified by a value X= and a value Y=, expressed in absolute coordinates of the object or paper space.

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All the other tables can be located either in absolute XY coordinates, or in relation to the previous table.

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All the tables can be fully personalized. The tables of the bending mandrels and of the hook lengths can have notes and diagrams added that are specific to your project.

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Exporting bar schedules to Excel: Bar schedules are edited using a template file named "BARLIST.XLT" present in the ArmaCAD or project directory. The settings of the bar schedule line content in Excel is identical to that governing the location of the bar schedules in AutoCAD apart from the following points: •

The text order depends on the X location order of each field.

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The number of cells depends on the number of fields to be entered.

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The dimensions of the sketches depend on the cell width and height.

The customization of the template is entirely free, only two conditions must be observed: •

Do not delete or invert sheets in the workbook.

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Do not delete named cells.

The named cells enable ArmaCAD to determine the location of the schedules. Therefore, you can reorganize the schedules as you wish, while observing the following names: •

Title of Title block: "Title"

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Number of Title block: "Number"

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First cell of bending diameter schedule: "tablcf"

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First cell of bar schedule: "rep1"

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First cell of rebars weight "dia1"

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First cell of coupler label column: "label1"

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Number of (rebars weight): "nb_elm"

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Ratio: “Ratio”

Notes: •

Refer to the “Configurations” directory on the ArmaCAD CD-Rom to test customization possibilities. (See the “ files” chapter)

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If you insert any wave file into the ArmaCAD/ directory, it will be played when the bar schedule is being regenerated.

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7.4

Rebars weight

The CADF_52.DWG file is the block inserted by ArmaCAD to generate the rebars weights. Its point of insertion is configurable via the “Location of the tables” button. This block contains attributes which can be modified according to the following principle: -

All the attributes are numbered from 00 to 29 (in the read order of the list of nominal diameters) for the high adhesion steels (HA), and from 100 to 129 for the smooth round steels (RL).

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The attributes are separated by categories indicated by a set description according to the following table: •

The diameter: DI

•

The total unbent length in m per diameter: LS

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The total bent length in m per diameter: LB

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The total length in m per diameter: LT

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The unit weight per diameter in kg/m: UM

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The total unbent weight per diameter in kg: WS

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The total bent weight per diameter in kg: WB

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The total weight per diameter in kg: WT

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The total unbent High bars length: TLS0

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The total unbent Round bars length: TLS1

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The total bent High bars length: TLB0

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The total bent Round bars length: TLB1

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The total High bars length: TTL0

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The total Round bars length: TTL1

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The total unbent High bars weight: TWS0

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The total unbent Round bars weight: TWS1

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The total bent High bars weight: TWB0

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The total bent Round bars weight: TWB1

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The total High bars weight: TWT0

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The total Round bars weight: TWT1

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The total length: TTL

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The total weight: TWT

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The total weight for one member: TWT1E

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The mean bars diameter: MOY0

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The Weight/Concrete ratio: RATIO

Examples: WT01 specifies the total H8 weight. LT102 specifies the total M10 length.

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual Notes: •

You are free to delete or add any attribute or category of attributes.

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The position or order of the attributes is free.

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If an attribute is not recognized by ArmaCAD, a question mark will be entered as its value.

• •

The CADF_54 file follows the same logic. Like the block CADF_52, it is can be used to establish a bar weight, but for a set of bar schedules. (See "Bar schedules") The rounding of the lengths and weights are configurable:

Attention ! The majoration coefficient applies a masked majoration to each total length by diameter. This should be used only if you know what you are doing! No-standard grades or special processes: In order to for bars receiving a special process, you must select the following option:

In this case, ArmaCAD will insert as many summaries as exist grades and processes on the drawing. Files attributes TYPE0 and TYPE1 of each summary allows to fill the text definition of each grade or process.

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7.5

Shape codes

The ArmaCAD .SHP file contains the list of shape codes applicable to a project. An extract of the standard configuration is given below:

1 "CFSHP20" "00" (1) (0) () 0 2 "CFSHP32a" "99" (1 0) (0) () 0 3 "CFSHP32b" "99" (1 0) (0) () 0 4 "CFSHP32c" "99" (1 0) (0) () 0 5 "CFSHP32d" "99" (1 0) (0) () 0 6 "CFSHP32e" "99" (1 0) (0) () 0 7 "CFSHP34" "13" (1 0) (0) () 0 12 "CFSHP33a" "11" (0 1 0) (0 0) () 0 13 "CFSHP33b" "99" (0 1 0) (0 0) () 0 14 "CFSHP33c" "99" (0 1 0) (0 0) () 0

Column No. 1: ArmaCAD order number: Do not modify! Column No. 2: Name of block present in SHP directory. (‘’X’’ for none) Column No. 3: Shape code label (in this case, ISO shape code). Column No. 4: Segment dimensioning type (See below) Column No. 5: Bending angle indication (0=No 1=Yes) Column No. 6: Segment dimensioning order. Column No. 7: Sketch drawing ((0=Block,.1=Scale diagram)

Example: Shape No. 12 corresponds to the block CFSHP33a, the ISO shape code is 11. The lengths of the first and last bends are not dimensioned since they are standard hooks. The standard bending angles are also not dimensioned. There is no specific dimensioning order and the sketch is inserted as a block called CFSHP33a.dwg.

You can modify the SHP blocks, change their dimensioning principle, change their names and adapt the ArmaCAD .SHP file accordingly.

The last line corresponds to the unknown forms: 999 "X" "9.99" (1) (1). For example, in order not to dimension the angles of the unknown forms, type: 999 "X" "9.99" (1) (0).

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Segment dimensioning: The way in which each segment is dimensioned is fully configurable. Generally, the length of the segment and the value of the angle, if it is not standard, are sufficient. However, in some cases, the angle indications may not be issible and the dimensions must be broken down according to the following coding: 0: The segment is not dimensioned. 1: The segment is dimensioned by its length 2: Length + vertical projection perpendicular to the next bend. 3: Length + horizontal projection parallel with the next bend. 4: Length + vertical projection perpendicular to the previous bend. 5: Length + horizontal projection parallel with the previous bend. 6: Vertical and horizontal projections with respect to the next bend. 7: Vertical and horizontal projections with respect to the previous bend. 8 Length + Vertical and horizontal projections with respect to the next bend. (3 dimensions) 9: Length + Vertical and horizontal projections with respect to the previous bend. (3 dimensions)

Examples for a bar containing 3 segments: (1 1 1) = All the segments are dimensioned. (0 1 0) = Only the second segment of the bar is dimensioned by its length. (2 1 0) = The first segment is broken down into a length and a height perpendicular to the next segment. (3 1 0) = The first segment is broken down into a length and a height parallel with the next segment (6 1 7) = The three segments are dimensioned horizontally, the first and last segments are dimensioned vertically. Caution: All the dimensions are outside dimensions. (See Dimensioning principle in the List bar command.)

Segment dimensioning order: Each dimension specified in the bar schedule has a corresponding letter contained in the sketch. By default, the order of dimensioning is alphabetical: First dimension = A, code 0, second = B, code 1, etc... For example, a bar containing five dimensions in the order A B C D E will be specified (0 1 2 3 4). If you wish the third dimension to be specified as "E", you should specify (0 1 4 2 3). Caution: The number of dimensions to be arranged in order depends on the segment dimensioning type defined in column 4. In the above examples (Three segment bar), the number of dimensions to be placed in order may vary depending on the case by a factor of three due to the presence of the exploded dimensions.

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Content of SHP directory:

This consists of the set of sketches corresponding to the ArmaCAD shapes. These sketches are used by ArmaCAD to view shapes in the List a bar and Bar marks command commands. They are also used in bar schedules. You can modify these blocks as you wish, create new blocks, or rename them, provided that they are consistent with the ArmaCAD.SHP file. It is recommended to create specific blocks for a project or a client in a separate SHP directory as described in the files section. To help you in the redefinition of these blocks, print the drawing "Shapes.dwg" present in the ArmaCAD directory. By default, the colors used in these shapes are red, green for text, and white for dimension lines. You can modify these colors by entering the command "Customization of SHP directory" in the Toolbox: This function will modify the set of shapes in the selected SHP directory with the colors specified by you. These new colors will be taken into when a new bar schedule is run.

Customization of sketches inserted using the Associated bar marks command: The SHP directory may also contain blocks used for the sketches of the associated bar marks. By default, ArmaCAD draws the sketch of the associated bar mark identical to the marked bar. If you want ArmaCAD to insert a specific sketch when marking a given shape, create a block with the same name as the ArmaCAD shape. For example, chair sketches (shape No. 92) are represented by the block 92.DWG. On the ArmaCAD CD-Rom, the “Configurations\Croquis” (sketches) directory contains several shapes that you can copy into your SHP directory.

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7.6

Welded fabrics

Welded fabric objects created with ArmaCAD are located in a separate layer in which the name and color are configurable. The color is taken into when the layer is created by ArmaCAD. The number may have a specific color (red by default), as may the longitudinal wire (blue). These colors may be changed to be "DULAYER" The height of the dimensioning texts and their layer name are also configurable. Note that these two values are also used for couplers. The font, color and height of the number is configurable via the

button.

It is possible not to number the s by checking the “Do not number” option.

Editing the configuration file: The file has the following structure: Type

L1

L2

R1

R2

Kg/m2

Ratio

"ST10"

4800

2400

440

440

1.87

1.25

This list is modifiable. You can modify, add or delete lines by observing the following rules: •

The type must be in inverted commas.

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The dimensions L1, L2, R1 and R2 must be entered in mm.

•

L1 is the length of the longitudinal wire, L2 that of the cross wire.

•

R1 is the min. overlap in the direction of the longitudinal wire and R2 that for the cross wire.

•

The “Ratio” column expresses the Area with overlaps/ Effective area ratio. This ratio is only used for the “Mean ” mode.

Format of the schedules The customization is the same as the bar schedule pages. (See Bar schedules) If the “Do not number” option is checked, then the bar schedule pages are not generated.

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Format of the summary: The CADF_52.DWG file is the block inserted by ArmaCAD to generate the welded fabrics summary. This block contains 5 attributes by each type which can be modified according to the following principle: •

TYTS: Type of (for example ST10)

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SUTS: Surface per type in m2.

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PUTS: Unit weight in kg/m2.

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PDTS: Working weight per type in kg.

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NPTS: Number of s to order.

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PPTS: Total Weight per type to order (Facultative)

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Types are numbered from 00 to 99 in the same order than the configuration file (see above) Example: SUTS00 is the total surface of ST10 and PDTS01 is the total weight of ST20.

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The attribute of the total working weight is: PTTS

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7.7

Couplers

A coupler is defined by three dimensions: Its length L, its outside diameter D, and its thread length R. These three dimensions are to be defined for each diameter. Two series of dimensions can be used, depending on whether the coupler is type 1 or 2 and 3. These types have corresponding labels, which can also be customized. These labels are displayed in the bar schedule; also, it is recommended to use abbreviations such as M1 or C1. The summary (Cadf_51) and the Excel template (Barlist.xlt) may be customized in order to enter for each label the coupler manufacturer reference numbers. The dimensions L and D are used by ArmaCAD to draw the coupler to scale for the “Add a Coupler” command. The dimension R is can be used to position the thread length and modify the working length of the bar if the "Retain working length" option is checked.

Dimensioning of coupled bars: By default, given lengths in the bar schedule are real lengths of the bar (Thread included). If you are not sure about the type and size of the couplers to implement, select the option “Length including coupler”. In this case, don’t forget to specify it in a note attached to your bar schedule. Length bar alone: Length including coupler:

Curved bars: In principle, it is not authorized to thread a bar with a curved end. However, for bars with a large radius, it is possible to set the value above which threading will be authorized.

Drawing the couplers: ArmaCAD uses the Cadf_20 and Cadf_21 blocks respectively to represent the couplers and the threads. It is possible to differentiate the drawing of couplers, in accordance with each label, by creating customized blocks called Cadf_25 to Cadf_28, for labels 1 to 4.

Format of the summary table: The CADF_51.DWG file is the block inserted by ArmaCAD to generate the summary of the couplers. Its point of insertion is configurable via the “Location of the tables” button. This block contains 6 optional attributes by diameter, whose prefixes are named according to the following principle: •

DI: Diameter.

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M0: Number of threads only.

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M1, M2, M3 and M4: Number of couplers for types 1 to 4.

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The attributes are numbered from 00 to 99 in the read order of the list of nominal diameters. (The small diameters not used are ignored).

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Attributes LA01, LA02, LA03 and LA04 correspondent to the labels of the four types of coupler.

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The attribute of the number of couplers (other than threads only) is: NBL.

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7.8

files

ArmaCAD runs with a number of external files. They can be customized as required. A list of these files is given below: • CADF_01.DWG (Star bar mark) • CADF_02.DWG (Single arrow) • CADF_03.DWG (Arrow for dimension line) • CADF_04.DWG (Oblique mark) • CADF_05.DWG (Associated bar mark) • CADF_06.DWG (Bar mark for variable bar element – Release 5) • CADF_07.DWG (Single number for end of bar mark) • CADF_08.DWG (Circle) • CADF_09 (Single bar mark with 2 comments) • CADF_10 (Associated bar mark -BS type) • CADF_11 (Single bar mark – BS type) • CADF_16.DWG (Bar mark for variable bar element – Release 6+) • CADF_20.DWG (Coupler) • CADF_21.DWG (Thread) • CADF_25, CADF_26, CADF_27, CADF_28 (Customized couplers types 1 to 4) • CADF_30.DWG (Central round for welded fabrics) • CADF_41.DWG (Section title for bar schedules) • CADF_50.DWG (Bar schedule) • CADF_51.DWG (Couplers and welded fabrics summaries) • CADF_52.DWG (Rebars weight schedule) • CADF_53.DWG (Bending schedule) • CADF_53A.DWG (Table of hook lengths) • CADF_54.DWG (Summary) • CADF_55.DWG (Welded fabrics schedule page) • ArmaCAD .SHP (List of shape codes and dimensioning settings) • ArmaCAD .CFG (ArmaCAD settings for current project) • BARLIST.XLT (Template file for bar schedules in Excel) • BARLIST2.XLT (Template file for CAM bar schedules in Excel •

SHP (Subdirectory containing customized bar shape sketches)

These files are present in the ArmaCAD setup directory but you can duplicate all or part of these files to another directory in order to customize them. To specify to ArmaCAD where to search for these files in priority, use the “ Options” command and specify the path in the field called "Files search path". ArmaCAD takes the new path into when a new command is run. This path is retained in the profile. OTP – March 2009

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ArmaCAD R8 – Manual Another method consists in configuring ArmaCAD each time AutoCAD is run; for this, simply enter an environment variable called "CADF_SUP". For example: SET CADF_SUP=C:\PROJECTS\CLIENT3\ArmaCAD If this environment variable exists, its content takes priority in the search path defined in the profile. Each time one of these files is called, ArmaCAD searches in order of priority: •

The path defined by the environment variable CADF_SUP.

•

The path defined by the Options command.

•

The path of the ArmaCAD directory.

If the file access path is not valid, ArmaCAD searches for the files in its setup directory.

Simplified example of multiple configuration:

In the example of Client3, the content of the ArmaCAD subdirectory contains two blocks, (Associated bar mark and bar schedule page), the two configuration files and an SHP directory containing some customized sketches. The same applies for client2 but with no customized sketches. For Client1, no specific settings, therefore, by default, the files contained in the ArmaCAD setup directory are used.

To configure ArmaCAD outside AutoCAD: Create a program shortcut on your desktop. Drag, from the file explorer, an ArmaCAD.cfg file to the Config.exe icon. In the case of an error when Config.exe is run, insert the setup CD-Rom and run the program \ArmaCAD8\System\Client.exe.

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7.9

Options

All these options are retained in the current profile of each work station.

This option makes it possible to reduce the risk of working on a drawing with a configuration from another project. The configuration can be used to create your drawing is retained and is compared with the current configuration. In the case of a difference between the saved configuration and the current configuration, a warning message is activated.

These options are used to disable the display of the erasure confirmation messages on certain sensitive ArmaCAD objects.

ArmaCAD is multilingual (French/English/Spanish/Italian). Simply click on the flag concerned to translate all ArmaCAD commands, messages, menus and dialog boxes instantly.

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Keyboard shortcuts: It is possible to call any ArmaCAD command through a keyboard shortcut. For example “SB” for “Standard bars”. Keyboards do not modify Acad.pgp file and menu files:

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