When selecting the views to be created, the overlapping views of the same work plane of other work frames may be omitted because normally they are of no further use for you (when selecting the corresponding plane, you will see the whole view).
When selecting the views to be created, the overlapping views of the same work plane of other work frames may be omitted because normally they are of no further use for you (when selecting the corresponding plane, you will see the whole view).
In connection with the object-oriented feature of ProSteel 3D there are good reasons for creating these views. It is e.g. possible to move the complete work frame and this view is perhaps missing. However, if the above picture corresponds to the reality, you can omit the front and right side view of the platform because the ‘hangar’ work frame already provides them.
In connection with the object-oriented feature of ProSteel 3D there are good reasons for creating these views. It is e.g. possible to move the complete work frame and this view is perhaps missing. However, if the above picture corresponds to the reality, you can omit the front and right side view of the platform because the ‘hangar’ work frame already provides them.
Work Frames are Objects Work Frames are Objects
One of the great strengths of ProSteel 3D is its object-orientation; and work frames are good examples of this!
One of the great strengths of ProSteel 3D is its object-orientation; and work frames are good examples of this!
This means that previously created work frames can be modified and manipulated using the standard AutoCAD commands. You can move, rotate, etc. the work frame or even just partial views – the displayed work planes - and the correct UCS settings ‘listen to every word’.
This means that previously created work frames can be modified and manipulated using the standard AutoCAD commands. You can move, rotate, etc. the work frame or even just partial views – the displayed work planes - and the correct UCS settings ‘listen to every word’.
If a view is selected, you will see the expected view. The associated UCS system has adjusted itself to the movement of the object.
If a view is selected, you will see the expected view. The associated UCS system has adjusted itself to the movement of the object.
Additionally, you can subsequently set up individual cutting planes for each work plane and effect other modifications using the context menu “Change PS Properties”. Please remember: The frame layer has to be unlocked for any changes to take effect!
Additionally, you can subsequently set up individual cutting planes for each work plane and effect other modifications using the context menu “Change PS Properties”. Please remember: The frame layer has to be unlocked for any changes to take effect!
The platform is moved and the entire work frame
'hangar' and 'platform' is rotated.
Click on the 3D-grid via "Change Properties", and the divisions or even the basic shape of the frame can be modified.
Work Frames
B.6.2 Cylindrical Work Frame B.6.2 Cylindrical Work Frame
Base Base cylinder radius Top Radius Top cylinder radius
Height You can specify the height of the work frame analogously to the height of the rectangular dimension.
Segmentation This input field indicates the number of circle segments into which the cylinder is divided.
All further options correspond to those of the rectangular work frame. Please refer to this chapter for more detailed information.
Work Frames
B.6.3 Wedge-Shaped Work Frame B.6.3 Wedge-Shaped Work Frame
At left The top of the triangle is modified to the left.
All further options correspond to those of the rectangular work frame. Please refer to this chapter for more detailed information.
Work Frames
B.6.4 Pyramidal Work Frame B.6.4 Pyramidal Work Frame
Roof Length indicates the length of the roof.
Ridge Width indicates the width of the ridge.
All further options correspond to those of the rectangular work frame. Please refer to this chapter for more detailed information.
Work Frames
B.6.5 Create Views B.6.5 Create Views
Use this command to create views on all surfaces directly. You can directly select them later using the command PS_SETUCS. Depending on the selected form, some options are not available.
Use this command to create views on all surfaces directly. You can directly select them later using the command PS_SETUCS. Depending on the selected form, some options are not available.
Front View A view on the front view is created.
Side View R A view on the right side view is created.
Side View L A view on the left side view is created.
Back View A view on the back side is created.
Top View A view on the horizontal roof area is created.
Underside View An underside view is created.
Roof View R A view upon the right roof area is created.
Roof View L A view on the left roof area is created.
Length Axis A view is created for each created axis into the depth.
Width Axis A view is created for each created axis into the width.
Height Axis A view is created for each created axis into the height.
Work Frames
Use Axis Descriptions
You can either select standardized names such as X_1,X_2 for length and width axes or you can use the specified axes names.
Height with Coordinates
For the height axes, the heights are additionally added to the name.
Group Name Since several work frames may be inserted into one drawing, these have to be equipped with their own code. The group name is placed in front of all views. In this case, it is R1_X2.
Distances Cut.Surfaces
The views can automatically hide all elements situated outside a certain distance. Here, you specify these distances for all views of this work frame, separated in front and back.
Work Frames
B.6.6 Axes Names
The settings for the axes names can be made separately for x- and y-axis. We will only describe one axis here. The names can be generated automatically or you can add a name to each axis individually.
Depiction 123/ABC - Choose the axis name type. The designations may either be numerical (123) or alphanumerical (ABC).
Text, Circle... – Here you specify the depiction of the text. The text can either be displayed just as it is or with the selected border. If you have selected Block depiction, you may use an own text design. Please refer to Blocks for more detailed information.
Connection Line A line is drawn from the corresponding edge of the work frame to the text.
Start Value indicates the start of automatic axes names.
Size The text size is specified. At blocks it is defined by the attribute size.
Scale You can enter a scale for the blocks.
Distance indicates the distance of the text to the edge of the work frame.
Work Frames
Main Axis When several work frames are involved, you can here enter the name of the main work frame, if the current frame is rather considered to be a subordinate frame. It can also be used as prefix.
Suppress First Axis When frames are used, the axes names can overlap. This option suppresses the display of the first axis.
Suppress Last Axis When frames are used, the axes names can overlap. This option suppresses the display of the last axis.
Avoid I, O When alphanumerical axes names are used, you can refrain from using I and O to avoid any possibility of confusion.
Decreasing Normally, axis labelling is effected in increasing order, e. g. 1, 2, 3, etc. This option has the opposite effect.
Position The axes can be attached either in front or at the rear, or on the left or on the right.
2 Lines Main and subordinate axes are displayed in 2 lines.
Dynamic The axes names are always adapted to the corresponding view direction. Thus, a good readability will be guaranteed at any time.
Axis Gap Here, the distance of the actual grid to the connection line of axis name is indicated.
This entry is only displayed if you edit the grid in a 2D-detail.
Here is the example of an anchor plan with preset axis gap.
Work Frames