AutoCad :: How To Use Steel Shapes
Aug 8, 2011I know that AutoCad 2008 has a library of steel shapes in it that inserts a profile view as a polyline, but I cant remember where it is or how to use it.
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AutoCAD 2010 :: Steel Shapes - Can No Longer Find BS4 Sections
Jan 7, 2014I have just changed from autocad 2010 to 2012, under steel shapes I can no longer find BS4 sections under I & H sections, how do I get these back?
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Calculations In Content Center For Steel Shapes
Aug 27, 2009I am looking at the Content Center data. In this specific case, ANSI AISC Rectangular flat bar steel.
The calculations for Section Modulus seem to be the same for both parameters Wx and Wy.
The calculation for Wx shows in the column properties as: (({G_W} * {G_H} * {G_W}) / 6)
The calculation for Wy shows in the column properties as: (({G_W} * {G_W} * {G_H}) / 6)
These calculations show in the Expression Column as red text. I can modify them but I have no option to OK the dialog box.
The Moment of inertia calculations that are later in the family table use these sections as part of their calculations.
Am I wrong here in my belief that the Section Modulus calculations are wrong and therefore the Moment of Inertia are wrong also?
As an extension of this question, does the Stress Analysis in 2010 use these calculations? Are these numbers used anywhere?
AutoCAD Architecture :: Steel Framing Along Arc
Jun 28, 2011Anyway to have a Beam follow the curve of an arc? I've got a roof that rolls over top another and it would called for a beam to follow that path.
Surely there's a way?
Photoshop Elements :: Using / Converting Illustrator Shapes Into Custom Shapes
Sep 23, 2012I would like to use a vector object made in AI as a custom shape to be used as a cookie cutter in elements.. I imported the AI file in photoshop but the "define custom shape" entry under "edit" was grayed out.
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Spring Steel Constraining
Jul 2, 2013I have a piece of steel that I need to flex. It is a piece of blue tempered spring steel pressed against the corner of a brass pressure transfer. The opposite end of the transfer is tangentlly constrained to a latching mechanism. When the latching mechanism is lifted, the transfer rotates slightly around a screw (made invisible) and the spring is flexed. When the latch is released, the spring returns the latch to the closed position. I have several other assemblies that use the same principal, but some with just a piece of mild steel used as a cover as well as a spring.
View 5 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: How To Change Length Of Steel
Mar 9, 2012I got this code below to place a channel in an assembly, but don't know how to change the length of the steel.
' Set a reference to the active assembly document. Dim oDoc As AssemblyDocument oDoc = ThisApplication.ActiveDocument ' Set a reference to the ContentCenter object. Dim oContentCenter As ContentCenter oContentCenter = ThisApplication.ContentCenter ' Get the content node (category) "Structural Shapes:Channels" Dim oContentNode As ContentTreeViewNode
[code]..........
AutoCAD 2013 :: How To Do Corrugated Steel Measurement
Jun 5, 2013I use to work drawing, calculating and budgeting corrugated steel for foundations and I always have the same problem. Once i have desinged and drawn all the lines (or polilines) i have to count every single corrugated steel to know how many of them I have in order to know metters of steel that we have to order to the manufacturer.
any command that autocad has to measure this kind of lines or polilines?how many metters of corrugated steel I have.
AutoCad 3D :: Model A Steel Tension Cable
May 21, 2011I'm familiar with basic solid modelling for walls, roofs etc. but for my project at the moment I have a concrete wall with a number of suspended platforms held up by 45 degree steel tension cables.
I don't know much about curves and pipes and things.
Do you know the easiest way to model a steel tension cable with some form of connecting eyelet at each end. Preferably the cable should look as though formed from twisted wires rather than a smooth rod.
AutoCad 3D :: How To Measure Weight Of Some Steel Objects
Apr 27, 2012How do I measure the weight of some steel objects in autocad 2012 ? For instance if you draw a 10mm plate 2 meters by 1 meter ?
Are there any plug-ins or extra programs that work with steel shop manufacturing detailing etc when drawing in Autocad?
AutoCad 3D :: How To Flatten A Curved Steel Plate
May 27, 2013If you have a steel plate bent in several directions and with non-perpendicular ends, designed in 3D Auto Cad.
For example, the plate can be curved with a certain radius in the vertical direction and another horizontally. How would you, or what software would you use, to get the plate flattened to the exact measurements of how it should be cut.
AutoCAD Inventor :: How To Add Class Of Steel Values
Jan 3, 2014We use several different classes of steel such as A572-65 or A572-50 etc. Any way to add those values in Inventor 2014 without having to reinvent the wheel?
View 3 Replies View RelatedPhotoshop :: How To Save Shapes That Have Drawn To Custom Shapes
Sep 26, 2013Using Lasso i have created a good shape that i require in my work. so now i want to save that shape i have drawn to custom shapes so that i can use it later also in my future works.
View 4 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Dynamic Blocks :: Tube Steel / HSS Block
Jun 2, 2008Dynamic block for circular tube steel/HSS. I have attached a block of rectangular tube steel, and would be looking for a block with similar functionality.
View 5 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Material Database With More Steel Types
Jan 7, 2012I am looking for a material database with more steel types than the ones that are installed in inventor.
Is there a comprehensive database that I can download and install or do I need to add the material one by one.
Normaly I can just copy a existing steel and just use the existing properites and just change the name but I see a risk of this since in the future I may want to simulte a part and then the material data is not correct.
So... is there a good list that I can download and install??
AutoCAD Inventor :: Change Default Material To Steel?
May 28, 2012I received a rather large assembly file from a client that was done in Pro E. I was wondering if it is possible to change the entire assembly from Default material to steel without having to go into each individual part and changing its material manually (which could take several hours) I am using INV 2012 Pro with SP1 installed.
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Change Grade Of Steel Mild
Feb 10, 2013Because of i am using 235 graded steel for design,is it possible to change steel mild's grade (207 N/mm2) to 235 N/mm2?
View 1 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD .NET :: Steel Beam - Dynamic Block Tables
Aug 9, 2012I have a dynamic block of a steel beam, with a block table, by which I can change the size etc.
public static void InsertBlock(Database db, string FileName, Point3d InsertionPoint, double Rotation = 0)
{
ObjectId blkid = ObjectId.Null;
using (Database bdb = new Database(false, true))
{
bdb.ReadDwgFile(FileName, System.IO.FileShare.Read, true, "");
[Code]...
the size will change when I select it. The 150UB18.0 is in the list when you call GetAllowedValues for the Name.
How to successfully set a value? I have looked at
GetAllowedValues().SetValue(object value, int index) but not too sure how this one works.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Drawing Hydraulic Steel Pipes
Dec 4, 2011I am drawing hydraulic steel pipes using the 3d sketch command. I enter in the points representing the change of direction of the center line of the pipe as if it had no bend radii.
The points are entered in using absolute X,Y,Z coordinates, choosing one end of the pipe as 0,0,0.
I then join the points using the line command. I then put the bend radii on using the bend command.
I then draw a 2d sketch of the 2 circles representing the id , od of the pipe on a normal plane at the start point 0,0,0
I then sweep the 2D sketch along the path of the 3D sketch. I then place axes at the center of each straight portion of pipe . I then place points the intersection points of consecutive axes to replicate the original setting out points (3D x,y,z coordinates) that I used in the 3D sketch.
Then I create my idw with 3 orthographic views (showing the relevant axes as a symbols in each view, an isometric view and a coordinate table showing the x,y,z coordinates of each labelled change of direction. I then pull the pipe into an assembly and put the fittings on each end.
This is another IDW showing the fittings and a parts list. I have inventor suite 2012, along with tube and pipe. However I have never tried it.I don't know how it works, maybe it would be better to use that?
Another question on the measuring of pipes. If a sample is made and then backdraughting needs to be done how do you measure it.
Method used before I arrived was measuring lengths and angles. Highly inaccurate. Never worked. Pipes never drawn. Ended up being photographed only, which was not good enough to make spare parts for service technicians in the field, they had to go out to measure on site and make up on site.
I introduced measuring the change of direction vertices of the centreline of the pipe as if there was not bend radius.
More accurate, but highly difficult to measure. Use steel rules and squares. Never right the first time. Always have to check putting the pipe on top of a full scale drawing.
Tried to improve method of measurement by printing out a A0 piece of graph paper and using that as the background to lay the pipe on. Better/easier and more accurate again, but still not spot on, have to check and adjust using the pipe on top of a full scale plot.
Short of buying some type of expensive 3D measuring machine, which in our case would not warrant the cost as we do not do this type of drawing 100 per cent of our time, not even 30 per cent, what is the best method of measuring pipes accurately.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Forming A Cast Steel Piece
Jan 20, 2012I have a piece that I'm trying to develop to add into an assembly. The piece I'm trying to create is a cast piece of steel that I'm trying to form to a radius. The piece basically starts out as a flat part and then is formed to a radius. I want to form it from flat to radius so that the contours will match the radius of the piece.
View 5 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 2010 :: Where To Find Steel Angle L-Shape
Apr 4, 2012Where can I find the “steel angle” L-shape?In the palettes, I could find the I, W and C steel shapes but wondering if the steel angle (L-shape) is somewhere else in the AutoCAD
View 3 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Chinese Steel For Content Centre
Nov 3, 2011Ive got a job im doing that requires the use of chinese steel.
There is a revit library and a asd library for chinese steel sections.
Is there chinese steel that can be added tothe content centre.
If so where can i get it and how do i load it?
AutoCAD Inventor :: Best Way To Model A Steel Tensioner Cable
Jan 4, 2013I was wondering the best way to model a steel tensioner cable in Inventor. The assembly I have designed is of a cable fixed between two brackets which are fastened on two structural beams. I am looking accurately model the cable attachment on the brackets. My inital thought would be to extrude the length of cable through a pre-defined path between the bracket fixing holes however this would not represent a 'true life scenario'.
View 4 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Architecture :: Steel Member In Column Position
Feb 17, 2012I have a W1`2x40 structural member in a column position. I am cutting elevations, I want the web to show as hidden but can't seem to get it to work. I have attached the drawing with my 2d elevation style.
View 1 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Architecture :: AEC Steel Objects Have No OSNAP In Paperspace
Sep 23, 2011We model the building using AEC steel members in AutoCAD ACA. When the piping group xrefs our model into their model (in regular AutoCAD) to add their pipe, the AEC steel behaves properly in model space, but when they go to dimension in paperspace (for example from the center of their pipe to the face of a column) osnap does not recognize the AEC steel geometry.
View 3 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Stainless Steel Channel Drawn Up?
Mar 28, 2013I am using IV 2010. Any stainless steel channel drawn up? Particularly 3 X 4.75#, 4 X 6.69# and 6 X 8.3#.
View 9 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: How To Model A Sheet Of Corrugated Steel
Jun 12, 2012I have a question regarding the best way to model a sheet of corrugated steel. I would guess the easiest and quickest method would be to create a profile curve, offset a thickness and extrude this to the desired length. I was wondering how would I go about sketching out an accurate profile curve that could be used to create the form?
Autodesk Inventor Professional 2013 SP2 64-Bit Edition
Windows 7 HP Z400, Intel Xeon W3550 3.07GHz
12.0GB RAM, ATI FirePro V4800 (FireGL)
AutoCAD 2013 :: Cannot Enter Steel Of Drawing Space
Dec 18, 2013I recently, can not enter my steel of drawing space.
The following warning displays.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Stress Analysis - Deflection Of A Steel Block
Nov 19, 2012Is it possible to calculate the deflection a steel block will get, just form it one weight. Just use standard steel material, it is only supported at the end.
View 4 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Checker Plate And Steel Grating Texture Map
Jun 27, 2012Texture map that will simulate checker plate and industrial steel grating? This would be for Inventor 2013.
View 4 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Create Frame Made Out Of Structural Steel
Aug 29, 2012I want to create frame made out of structural steel. In order to do that Invwentor is giving me no option but to make Layout Sketch (any other way?), which then i should use for inserting members. Now, when i want to creat layout it does not give me an option of assigning it to a work planes i created. It always sketches it in default XY plane. I need to create 3D layout that will follow several work planes i created. I tried selecting any of the other work planes before clicking on layout button but no luck.
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