FrameWorks Plus
Reference Guide
Version 2011 (V12)
June 2011
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Contents
Preface ... 9
What's New in FrameWorks Plus ... 9
FrameWorks Manager ... 11
Create Project ... 12
Create Model ... 14
Create Drawing File ... 17
Create User Section Table ... 18
Copy Model ... 19
Delete Model ... 20
Compress Frozen... 21
Command Prompt Commands ... 22
Create Project Key-in ... 22
Create Model Key-in ... 23
Create Drawing File Key-in ... 24
Create User Section Library Key-in ... 24
Create Envelope File Key-in ... 25
Create SmartPlant Review File Key-in ... 25
Compress Models Key-in ... 26
Model Batch Run Key-in ... 26
SDNF Import Key-in ... 27
Verify Model Key-in ... 28
Update Clash Envelope Builder Files Key-in... 28
Upgrade Project Key-in ... 29
Show and Modify Model ID Key-in ... 29
File ... 31
Open Model ... 32
FrameWorks Plus Manager ... 33
Return to Pipe Support Modeler ... 34
Attach Model ... 34
Detach Model ... 35
Preference Editor ... 36
Analytic Report Preferences ... 37
Code Parameters Preferences ... 38
Center of Gravity Report Preferences ... 38
Design Parameters Preferences ... 39
Elevation Grid Preferences ... 39
Material Report Preferences ... 39
Plan Grid Preferences ... 40
Solid Material Report Preferences ... 40
View Preferences ... 41
Write Analysis Input Preferences ... 41
Section Library ... 42
Change Cell File... 43
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Write Steel Detailing Neutral File ... 44
Steel Detailing Neutral File Format ... 45
Member Criteria ... 81
Read Steel Detailing Neutral File ... 82
Steel Detailing Neutral File Configuration File ... 84
Write CSD File ... 85
Read CSD File ... 86
Analysis ... 88
Write GTSTRUDL Input ... 88
Read GTSTRUDL Results ... 93
Write STAAD Input ... 95
Read STAAD Results ... 97
LARSA ... 99
RAM ... 99
SAP2000 ... 99
Import Analytical Deck ... 100
Import ModelDraft File ... 103
Interference Checking ... 105
PML Applications ... 106
FPL Applications ... 107
Compress FrameWorks Plus Database ... 108
Verify Model ... 109
Save FWP Settings ... 112
Exit ... 113
Settings... 115
Bell ... 116
Confirm Select Set ... 116
Select Filter Settings ... 116
Member Attributes ... 118
Member Orientation ... 119
Defaults Linear Members ... 122
Defaults Linear Members - End Releases... 126
Defaults Linear Members - Fireproofing ... 127
Defaults Linear Members - Named Groups... 130
Defaults Linear Members - More Attributes... 130
Defaults Solid Members ... 132
AutoName ... 134 Levels ... 135 Member Symbology ... 137 Load Symbology ... 139 Dynamics ... 141 AutoSnap ... 142 3rd Party Software ... 143
Custom Code Parameters ... 144
View ... 147
Create View ... 148
File (Create View Dialog Box) ... 152
Symbology for Linear Members ... 153
Symbology for Solid Members ... 158
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List View ... 162
Drop View ... 162
Modify View ... 163
Modify Symbology for Linear Members ... 165
Modify Symbology for Solid Members ... 170
Create Named Groups Symbology ... 173
Modify Named Groups Symbology ... 175
Drop Named Groups Symbology ... 177
Linear Member Overrides ... 177
Solid Member Overrides ... 184
Override Annotation ... 186
Override Double Line Widget ... 187
Freeze View ... 188
Update Frozen ... 191
Regenerate ... 192
Display Frozen ... 193
Delete Model View ... 194
Delete Frozen View ... 195
Tools ... 197
Main ... 198
Views ... 199
Grids ... 200
Place Plan Grid ... 201
Place Elevation Grid ... 205
Copy Grid ... 207
Edit Grid Label ... 208
Delete Grid Line ... 209
Delete Grid ... 209
Place Linear Members ... 209
Member Connectivity ... 211
Place Beam ... 212
Place Column ... 213
Place Column by Two Points ... 214
Place Vertical Brace ... 214
Place Horizontal Brace ... 215
Place Framing Members ... 216
Default Member ... 217
Edit Last Placed ... 217
Place Arc ... 218
Place 3D Solids ... 219
Place Slabs ... 220
Place Wall ... 222
Place Solid Element ... 224
Place Holes ... 225
Solid Cutouts ... 227
Modify Thickness ... 230
Modify Solid Geometry ... 231
Modify ... 231
Modify Section ... 232
Modify Name ... 235
Modify CP ... 236
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Modify Reflect ... 237
Modify Type ... 238
Modify Orientation Vector ... 239
Modify Fireproofing ... 241
Modify Material ... 244
Modify Material Grade ... 244
Modify Class ... 245
Named Groups ... 245
Modify Additional Attributes ... 247
Manipulate ... 248
Copy Member ... 250
Move Member ... 252
Extend Member ... 252
Modify Member End ... 253
Rotate Member ... 254
Mirror Member ... 255
Modify Work Point Offset ... 257
Modify Offset ... 260
Match TOS/BOS ... 261
Join Members ... 262
Split Member ... 262
Modify Arc ... 263
Extend Member to Intersection ... 264
Extend Members to Intersection ... 266
Delete Member ... 267
Analytical ... 267
Create Load Case ... 268
Create Load Combination ... 271
Place Load ... 272
Edit Load ... 275
Delete Load ... 278
Label Load ... 278
Modify End Releases ... 279
Label End Releases ... 280
Modify Supports ... 280
Label Supports ... 281
Create Intermediate Node ... 282
Create Member Specification ... 284
Design Attributes ... 284
Code Parameters ... 285
Design Parameters ... 304
Member Constraints ... 306
Offshore ... 309
Create Rule Based Joint... 310
Create Can ... 314
Modify Can Connection List ... 318
Place Jacket ... 319 Cutbacks ... 322 Member Priority ... 323 Compute Cutbacks ... 324 User Cutbacks ... 326 Mitered Cutbacks ... 328 SmartCut ... 329
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Uncut Member ... 331
Utilities ... 333
Linear Material Reports ... 334
Linear Report Header Format ... 338
Linear Report Data Format ... 339
Linear Reports Totals Format ... 347
3D Solids Material Reports ... 349
3D Solid Report Header Format ... 351
3D Solid Report Data Format ... 353
3D Solid Report Totals Format ... 357
Analytic Reports ... 358
Analytic Reports Header Format ... 360
Loads Report Data Format ... 362
Releases Report Data Format ... 363
Supports Report Data Format ... 364
Center of Gravity Reports ... 365
Center of Gravity Report Header Format ... 367
Center of Gravity Report Data Format ... 369
Center of Gravity Report Totals Format ... 373
Review Element ... 374
Locate Element By Attributes ... 378
Locate Element By Design/Code Parameters ... 381
Review Log File... 382
Review Section Library ... 382
Create User Section ... 384
Steel Detailing ... 386
Place Cross Section ... 387
Place Section Elevation ... 388
Place Section Plan ... 389
Drawing Trim Line ... 390
Graphic Symbology ... 391
Create Mapping File ... 391
Reference PDS Model ... 392
Review PDS Clash ... 393
Review PDS Attributes ... 395
Window to Named PDS Item ... 396
Area Volume Graphics ... 397
Customizing FrameWorks Plus ... 399
Environment Variables ... 399
User Preference Sets ... 402
FrameWorks Plus Settings ... 403
Seed Files ... 403
PDS and FrameWorks Plus ... 405
Setup Information ... 405
Intergraph SmartPlant License Manager ... 405
Creating or Inserting a FrameWorks Plus Project ... 406
Creating a Structural Discipline Design Area ... 407
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Creating a Model by ASCII File ... 411
Shifting the FrameWorks Plus Global Origin to Match PDS Design Volume ... 414
FrameWorks Plus Categories ... 419
FrameWorks Environment ... 420
Modeling ... 421
Drawing Environment ... 421
Propagation ... 422
Generate ASCII File ... 425
Update/Regenerate Frozen View ... 426
Batch Cutout (PD_Shell) ... 427
Verify Model (PD_Shell) ... 430
CIM Steel Export (PD_Shell) ... 430
FrameWorks Plus and SmartPlant Review ... 431
FrameWorks Plus Extended Labels Dialog Box ... 432
FrameWorks Plus and PD_Clash ... 433
FrameWorks Plus and Material Data Publisher ... 434
Exporting FrameWorks Plus Projects to SmartPlant 3D ... 435
Exporting from FrameWorks Plus ... 435
Member Criteria ... 438
Exporting Models from FrameWorks Plus ... 439
CIM Steel Export Key-in ... 439
Import Structure ... 440
Import structure model... 441
Cross Section Table Converter ... 441
Importing CIS/2 Files to FrameWorks Plus ... 443
Importing CIS/2 Files ... 443
Troubleshooting FrameWorks Plus ... 445
Error Messages ... 447
Glossary ... 457
Index ... 467
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This document is the reference guide for FrameWorks® Plus. FrameWorks Plus provides tools for improving the efficiency of a structural engineering project and is a three dimensional product that runs in conjunction with the MicroStation Computer-Aided Design (CAD) package.The FrameWorks Plus Reference Guide is an overview of the available product features and provides information on how these features operate. This document is intended for designers, drafters, and engineers who have an effective working knowledge of the standard MicroStation system and can produce complex drawings. Experience with three- dimensional modeling is useful, but not necessary.
This reference guide provides general information on all commands, as well as information on specific parameters that control the processing and results produced by each command. For information on a particular parameter within an individual command, refer to that command's description. This document is organized according to the FrameWorks Plus main menu. The chapters correspond, from left to right, with each of the main menu's pulldown menus. Likewise, the sections within each of the chapters correspond, from top to bottom, with each of the commands on the different menus.
If you are a new FrameWorks Plus user, we recommend that you first read and work through the FrameWorks Plus Tutorial or the FrameWorks Plus Metric Tutorial. The tutorial will introduce you to the interface and many of the main FrameWorks Plus features.
This release of FrameWorks Plus contains the following new features. Version 2010 (V12)
Environment variable FW_SDNF_NUMOFSOLIDS_PER_INSTANCE has been added to the config.dat file. You can use this environment variable to specify that a structural detailing neutral file is to be imported in multiple stages. See Read Steel Detailing Neutral File (on page 82) (P1 PB:108687)
You can now export from FrameWorks Plus an individual model or all the models in a project using a command line key-in. For more information, see CIM Steel Export Key-in (on page 439). (P1 PB: 17264)
You can display and modify the ID of a specified model or all model IDs of a specified project using the showAndModifyModID command line key-in. This utility is delivered with
FrameWorks Plus in the bin subfolder. For more information, see Show and Modify Model ID Key-in (on page 29). (P2 PB:120374)
You can easily create MicroStation macro for auxiliary coordinate systems. See Create a MicroStation Macro for Auxiliary Coordinate Systems (see "Using Coordinate Systems in FrameWorks Plus" on page 414). (P2 PB:111704)
You can now run a MDL application or a macro on models in a project by using a command line key-in. For more information, see Model Batch Run Key-in (on page 26). (P2 PB:111202) Center of gravity reports can support output of fireproofing weight. For more information, see
Center of Gravity Reports (on page 365). (P2 PB:104882)
Environmental variable (see "Environment Variables" on page 399) FW_MDP_CONTONERR has been added to the config.dat file. (P4 PB:110396)
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Environment variable (see "Environment Variables" on page 399) FW_USER_ESL requires a UNC path name so that the user section table works correctly when you run the propagation command from the PD-Shell Frameworks Plus dialog box. (P3 PB:97651)FrameWorks Plus Reference Guide
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FrameWorks® Manager is similar to MicroStation Manager but is used to create FrameWorks Plus projects, models, drawing files, and section tables. You can also use FrameWorks Manager to copy and delete FrameWorks Plus models. You need to create at least one project and one model before you can begin using FrameWorks Plus.
The FrameWorks Manager automatically upgrades a model from a previous version of FrameWorks Plus to the current version when you try to open that model. If you are running FrameWorks Plus in conjunction with PDS®, you should use the PDS upgrade function to upgrade projects and models. See the PDS documentation for more information.
Utilities - The Utilities menu provides options to create projects, models, drawing files, and
section tables. You can also copy and delete FrameWorks Plus models using these commands.
Name - Displays the name of the selected file. Directory - Displays the current directory.
Files - Displays all files in the active directory that satisfy the file type specified.
Directories - Displays the directories available. You can change directories by double- clicking on
the directory name.
List Files of Type - Displays the text string used as search criteria to limit the files displayed in the
list. The two main filters that FrameWorks Manager uses are *.mod for model files and *.dgn for drawing files.
Drives - Displays all the available drives (both local and mounted network drives).
Open - Opens the model (or drawing file) displayed in the Name box. You can also open files by
double-clicking on them in Files listing box.
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In This Section
Create Project ... 12
Create Model ... 14
Create Drawing File ... 17
Create User Section Table ... 18
Copy Model ... 19
Delete Model ... 20
Compress Frozen ... 21
Command Prompt Commands ... 22
Create Project
The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Create Project command creates FrameWorks Plus projects. A FrameWorks Plus project consists of several folders and files. To organize and manage these files, FrameWorks Plus uses a folder structure to store the various file types. A project can contain one or several individual models.
FrameWorks Plus creates a separate folder for each project you define. This project folder can be created anywhere on your computer (do not create your project in the FrameWorks Plus' delivery folder). Beneath this project folder are several subfolders, each containing files of a certain type, but all belonging to the same project. These subfolders are:
\data - The data folder contains the project's config.dat file. The config.dat file contains the
project's customized environment variable settings. The config.dat file is copied automatically from ..\fwplus\data (the product folder) when the project is created. For more information about the environment variables in the config.dat file, see Appendix A: Customizing FrameWorks Plus (see "Customizing FrameWorks Plus" on page 399).
\drw - The drawing folder contains 3D design files used in drawing composition. Drawings can be
composed in any 3D design file, including the FrameWorks Plus model file itself. If a separate drawing file is used, it should be stored in this subfolder.
\esl - If special nonstandard steel or concrete sections are used on a project, they can be created
and stored in a user section library. These user section libraries are stored in this subfolder. If you are creating arbitrary sections, the cell library file (ist.cel) is stored here also. The ist.cel file is copied from the ..\fwplus\esl folder to this project folder when the project is created.
\frz - When saving frozen views to a separate design file, those design files are stored in this
subfolder. This folder is also used to store files generated for the SmartPlant® Review product and to store the interference envelope files generated for the project.
\int - This is the interface subfolder where files used for interfacing FrameWorks Plus to other
structural engineering products are stored. These interface files include input files for analysis packages such as GTSTRUDL and STAAD and the Common Structural Database (CSD) files. Additionally, FrameWorks Plus creates map files in this folder that are used in the analysis interface process.
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\mod - All structural model design and database files for the project are in this subfolder. \rpt - The report subfolder is used to store all reports created for models in the project.
Project - Specifies the name of the project being created. Project names are limited to 14
characters and should not contain embedded spaces or other special characters such as, but not limited to, ^&#%$. However, you can use the underscore (_) character in project names.
Directory - Displays the current folder.
Directories - Displays the available subfolders in the current folder. All available drives (both local
and mounted network) are displayed at the bottom of the list.
Create - Creates a project in the current folder using the specified project name.
Creating a Project
From the Frameworks Manager dialog box, select the Utilities > Create Project command to create a new project.
Type a project name in the Project field. 1.
Specify the folder you want the project in. 2.
Do not create your project in the FrameWorks Plus delivery folder
(c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus by default). If you ever need to remove and re-install FrameWorks Plus, FrameWorks Plus' removal process deletes the entire delivery folder, including any project's you have created there.
Click Create to create the project. 3.
See Also
Command Prompt Commands (on page 22) FrameWorks Manager (on page 11)
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Create Model
The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Create Model command creates a FrameWorks Plus model in a project. A FrameWorks Plus model contains up to 22 separate files, including a 3D design file. All FrameWorks Plus commands and functions allow you to refer to these model files collectively by using the model name (or the root name of the files) without the file extensions. FrameWorks Plus keeps the model database files in the model subfolder (\mod) under the project folder. The files are:
.arc -- contains arc member data
.ccp -- contains the custom code parameters information .cpr -- contains steel code parameter information
.dgn -- the MicroStation design file
.dpr -- contains steel design parameter information .drw -- contains drawing data
.fdx -- contains load case table data (index file) .frz -- contains frozen view data
.gbd -- contains general bulk data .lcm -- contains load combination data .ldc -- contains load case data
.lod -- contains load data .mem -- contains member data .mod -- contains model data
.ngv -- contains named group's view records .ovr -- contains linear member override data .ovs -- contains solid member override data .slb -- contains slab data
.urd -- contains user data
.vdx -- contains load case table data (index file) .vus -- contains view data
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You cannot edit any of these files directly. Editing any of these files manually will corrupt the model. The only exception to this is the model's MicroStation design file. If the design file should become corrupt in some way, you can get FrameWorks Plus to regenerate the design file. Delete the corrupted design file, and then copy the appropriate seed design file to the model folder. Edit the copied seed design file's properties to remove read-only access. Rename the seed design file to the model name. The next time you open FrameWorks Plus, the database files willautomatically repopulate the design file.
Current Project - Specifies the name of the active project. The model being created will be in this
project.
Model Name - Specifies the name for the model being created. Model names can be up to 10
characters long and should not contain embedded spaces or other special characters such as, but not limited to, ^&#%$. However, you can use the underscore (_) character in model names. Model names must be unique for the project (two models in the same project cannot have the same name).
Units - Specifies the working units to use for the model (unit for specifying linear distance). Force Units - Specifies the force units to use for the model (unit for specifying load force). Model ID - Displays the model ID. Each model in a project has a unique model ID that
FrameWorks Plus assigns and tracks. You can have up to 999 models in a project.
Standard Section Table - Specifies the main standard section table for this model. You cannot
change the standard section table after the model is created. You can choose from: AISC -- American Institute of Steel Construction, 9th edition
AISC63 -- American Institute of Steel Construction, 7th edition AISC8th -- American Institute of Steel Construction, 8th edition AISC13th -- American Institute of Steel Construction, 13th edition
AISC_LRFD_3_1 -- American Institute of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design, 3rd edition, 1st printing.
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AUST04 -- These sections are taken from the BHP Hot Rolled & Structural Steel ProductsCatalog 2004 and the AISC Tables (Australian Institute of Steel Construction).
AUST91 -- These sections are taken from BHP Hot Rolled & Structural Steel Products Catalog 1991 and the AISC Tables (Australian Institute of Steel Construction).
AUST94 -- These sections are taken from the BHP Hot Rolled & Structural Steel Products Catalog 1994 and the AISC Tables (Australian Institute of Steel Construction).
BCSA -- These sections are taken from:
BS4: Structural steel sections: Part 1:1980 Specification for hot rolled sections. Including Amendments 1 (Sept 1981), 2(May 1982) and 3(Feb 1986)
Structural hollow sections: BS4848: Hot rolled structural steel sections Part 2: 1975 Hollow sections
Equal and unequal angles: BS4848: Hot rolled structural steel sections Part 4: 1972 Equal and unequal angles Including amendments 1(Feb 1974), 2(Oct 1982) and 3(Feb 86) BRAZIL -- Brazilian section tables
CHINA 2007 -- Chinese section tables CHINA 2006 -- Chinese section tables
CISC_7_2 -- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Handbook of Steel Construction, Seventh Edition - Second Revised Printing (July 2000)
CISC89 -- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, 1989 CISC84 -- Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, 1984 EURO -- European section tables
INDIAN -- These sections are taken from the Indian steel sections handbook published by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Handbook for Structural Engineers - Indian Steel Sections - SP 6(1)
JAPAN -- Japanese section tables.
MAISC -- American Institute of Steel Construction, metric tables
OTUA -- These sections are taken from the 1989 Office Technique pour l'utilisation de l'Acier document. Pipe section's dimensions and weights are based on ANSI B 36.10-1979. The pipe section names in this table are of the format: 16"X0.375.
OTUA2 -- These sections are taken from the 1989 Office Technique pour l'utilisation de l'Acier document. Pipe section's dimensions and weights are based on ANSI B 36.10-1979. The pipe section names in this table are of the format: PIP16X0.375.
RUSSIAN -- Russian hot-rolled I, C, and L sections from: GOST 8239-89, GOST 26020-83; GOST 8240-89; GOST 8509-93; and GOST 8510-86. Some I-sections and channels from: GOST 19425-74, TU 14-2-205-76 and TU 14-2-204-76. Rectangular tube from GOST 25577-83. Pipes from GOST 10704-91, GOST 20295-85, GOST 3262-75, GOST 550-75, GOST 8696-74, GOST 8732-74, GOST 8734-74, GOST 9940-81, and GOST 9941-81. Round steel bars from GOST 2590-88.
SAISC -- South African section tables
SAISC_Blue7th -- South African section tables
User Section Table - Specifies a user section table for this model. All user section tables, if any,
in the project's \esl folder display for selection. You can select another user section table after the model is created if needed.
Third Party Software - Specifies which third party analysis/design software you plan to use for
the model. You can change the selection after the model is created if needed.
Design Code - Specifies the design code you plan to use for the model. You can change the
selection after the model is created if needed.
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OK - Creates the model using the defined parameters then exits the dialog box.
Creating a Model
In the FrameWorks Manager dialog box, change directories to the project you want to create 1.
the model in, and then select the Utilities > Create Model command. Type a model name, up to ten characters.
2.
Specify the units for the length and force values. 3.
All models in the same project must use identical Master Units (all feet, all millimeters, and so forth).
Select the name of the standard section table library from which you will select sections for 4.
your model.
FrameWorks Plus does not convert section library units to match model units. FrameWorks Plus assumes that model units and section library units are compatible (both are imperial or both are metric). If you attach a metric section library to model that uses imperial units, FrameWorks Plus will read the library sections as inches, not millimeters. Similarly, an imperial section library attached to a metric model will be read as millimeters, not inches. Select the analysis package and the design code you will be using with this model. 5.
Click Create to create the defined model. 6.
See Also
Command Prompt Commands (on page 22) Copy Model (on page 19)
Delete Model (on page 20)
FrameWorks Manager (on page 11)
Create Drawing File
The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Create Drawing command creates a drawing file in the current project. The active FrameWorks Manager folder must be either the project folder or the project's \drw subfolder before FrameWorks Plus will allow you to create a drawing file.
FrameWorks Plus drawings can be created in any 3D MicroStation file. However, for drawing management purposes, we recommend that you create or compose your construction drawings in a separate design file created specifically for the drawings of a particular project: the drawing file. Drawing files are kept in the project's drawing (\drw) subfolder.
Current Project - Displays the name of the current project. The drawing file being created
belongs to this project.
Drawing Name - Specifies a name for the drawing file being created. Drawing file names are
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such as, but not limited to, ^&#%$. However, you can use the underscore (_) character in drawing names.Units - Specifies the working units for the drawing file. The drawing file should use the same unit
type (imperial or metric) as the models in the project.
Create - Creates a drawing file in the current project without exiting the dialog box. OK - Creates a drawing file in the current project then exits the dialog box.
Creating a Drawing File
Select the Utilities > Create Drawing command. 1.
Type the name of the drawing file you want to create, and specify the units. The master units 2.
specified here should be the same as those used for model databases in this project. Click Create to create the drawing file.
3.
When you create a drawing file, your current folder must be a valid project folder or a valid \drw subfolder.
See Also
Command Prompt Commands (on page 22) FrameWorks Manager (on page 11)
Create User Section Table
The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Create Section Table command creates user section tables. If you plan to use nonstandard sections in the structural model, you should create a user section library file to store these sections. If you plan to use only standard sections from one of the delivered standard section libraries, you do not need to create a user section library (although you can create a user section library at any time if you should later change your mind).
User section library files are stored in the project's \esl subfolder, for example: c:\struct\project\esl, by default. However, you can store the user section libraries anywhere and use the
FW_USER_ESL environment variable to define the location. For more information, see Appendix A: Customizing FrameWorks Plus (see "Customizing FrameWorks Plus" on page 399).
The folder path and file name for the user section library is limited to 119 characters.
Current Project - Displays the name of the current project. The section table being created will
belong to this project.
Section Table Name - Specifies a name for the section table being created. Section table names
are limited to 15 characters.
Units - Specifies the working units for the section table. The section table should use the same
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FrameWorks Plus does not convert section library units to match model units.FrameWorks Plus assumes that model units and section library units are compatible (both are imperial or both are metric). If you attach a metric section library to model that uses imperial units, FrameWorks Plus reads the library sections as inches, not millimeters. Similarly, an imperial section library attached to a metric model will be read as millimeters, not inches.
Create - Creates a section table in the current project.
OK - Creates a section table in the current project, and then exits the dialog box.
Creating a User Section Table
Select the Utilities > Create Section Table command from the menu bar. 1.
Type a table name. 2.
Select the units for the section library. 3.
Click Create to create the section library. 4.
When you create a section table, your current folder must be a valid project folder or a valid \esl subfolder.
FrameWorks Plus creates an empty section library in the project's \esl subfolder. This library can be attached to a model database using the Section Library command. The Create User
Section command is used to create sections in this library. For more information, see Section
Library (on page 42) and Create User Section (on page 384).
See Also
Command Prompt Commands (on page 22) FrameWorks Manager (on page 11)
Change Cell File (on page 43) Create User Section (on page 384) Create User Section Table (on page 18) Interactive Section Tables (IST) (on page 43) Review Section Library (on page 382) Save FWP Settings (on page 112)
Copy Model
The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Copy Model command copies a model to another model name in the same project or from one FrameWorks Plus project to another project. You can use this command to create models from a seed model you have created.
FrameWorks Plus uses the following rules when copying a model.
The From and To models cannot have the same name if you are copying the model within the same FrameWorks Plus project.
If the To model exists, you must confirm that you want to overwrite the existing model. When you overwrite the existing model, the existing model's Model ID is used for the newly copied model's Model ID. You cannot overwrite an existing model that is open in FrameWorks Plus or is actively attached to an open model. If the To model name does not exist, FrameWorks Plus copies the model and assigns a new unique Model ID. If you use Model ID or Model Name to AutoName your FrameWorks Plus members, FrameWorks Plus renames the members with the new Model ID or Model Name.
You can copy models only within or to another FrameWorks Plus project's \mod folder. You cannot copy a model to a "generic" folder.
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If the model has a user section library attached, you need to copy the user section library to thenew project's \esl folder.
FrameWorks Plus removes all the From model's attached models and frozen file associations from the To model.
If you copy a model to another project, FrameWorks Plus removes all Named Group information from the To model's members. FrameWorks Plus also removes any Named Group symbology definitions and removes Named Groups from default member attributes.
From - Specifies the model you want to copy.
To - Specifies the new location and name for the From model. OK - Copies the specified model.
Cancel - Exits the command without copying the model.
See Also
Create Model (on page 14) Delete Model (on page 20)
Command Prompt Commands (on page 22) Create Project (on page 12)
FrameWorks Manager (on page 11)
Delete Model
The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Delete Model command deletes the specified model from a project. You cannot delete a model that is open in FrameWorks Plus or is attached to an open model.
You cannot recover a model that has been deleted.
Delete - Type in the path to and the name of the model to delete. Make sure you include the .mod
extension.
Browse - Activates a dialog box that you can use to specify the model to delete. OK - Deletes the specified model.
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See Also
Copy Model (on page 19) Create Model (on page 14)
FrameWorks Manager (on page 11)
Compress Frozen
The FrameWorks Manager Utilities > Compress Frozen command automatically opens all MicroStation design files in the \frz subfolder, runs the MicroStation Compress Design File command on the file, and then closes the design file.
Freeze Files - Lists all MicroStation design files in the project's \frz subfolder that will be
compressed. This list is display-only information.
Browse - Activates a dialog box that you can use to specify the frz subfolder to compress. OK - Compresses all design files displayed in the list.
Cancel - Exits the dialog box without compressing the design files.
See Also
Delete Frozen View (on page 195) Display Frozen (on page 193) Freeze View (on page 188) Regenerate (on page 192) Update Frozen (on page 191)
Command Prompt Commands (on page 22) FrameWorks Manager (on page 11)
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Command Prompt Commands
FrameWorks Plus supports several command prompt key-in commands for creating projects, models, drawing files, section libraries, SmartPlant® Review files, and envelope file generation. These command prompt commands should be run in a Command Prompt window (commonly referred to as a DOS prompt.)
You must set the FW_PRODUCT environment variable before you can create models using the command line key-in. For more information, see Environment Variables (on page 399). You must set the MS system environment variable to the path where you install MicroStation
before you can use command prompt commands on the Windows operating system. For example, MS=C:\Bentley\Program\MicroStation.
Topics
Create Project Key-in ... 22 Create Model Key-in ... 23 Create Drawing File Key-in ... 24 Create User Section Library Key-in ... 24 Create Envelope File Key-in ... 25 Create SmartPlant Review File Key-in ... 25 Compress Models Key-in ... 26 Model Batch Run Key-in ... 26 SDNF Import Key-in ... 27 Verify Model Key-in ... 28 Update Clash Envelope Builder Files Key-in ... 28 Upgrade Project Key-in ... 29 Show and Modify Model ID Key-in ... 29
Create Project Key-in
Go to the directory under which you want to create the project (for example c:\struct). The 1.
project can be created under the FrameWorks Plus product directory (..\fwplus). However, we advise against this as the files may be deleted if FrameWorks Plus is reinstalled later. Type directory\fwplus\bin\creproj projname, where projname is the name of the 2.
project to create (alphanumeric, up to 14 characters long, no embedded blanks) and directory is the directory where FrameWorks Plus is located.
For example, if FrameWorks Plus is installed in the c:\win32app\ingr directory and you want to 3.
create a project called project1, you would key in
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Create Model Key-in
You must set the FW_PRODUCT environment variable before you can create models using the command line key-in.
Change directories to the model subdirectory for the project (..\projname\mod). 1.
Type directory\fwplus\bin\cremod where directory is the directory where 2.
FrameWorks Plus resides on your hard drive. For example, if FrameWorks Plus is installed on c:\win32app\ingr you would key-in c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus\bin\cremod.
Enter Structural Model Name: 3.
Type the name for the model. The name can be any valid alphanumeric name, up to 10 characters, but must be unique for this project.
Enter Units of Length (Master Units): 4.
Specify length units to use for the model by keying in the appropriate unit code (for example, F for feet).
All models within a single project must use identical Master Units. Enter Units of Force:
5.
Specify the force units to use for the model by keying in the appropriate unit code (for example, N for Newtons).
Enter Standard Engineering Section Library Name: 6.
Key in the name of the standard section library for your model. The following section libraries are available: aisc, aisc_lrfd_3_1, aisc8th, aisc13th, aisc63, aust, aust91, aust94, bcsa, brazil, china2007, china2006, cisc, cisc89, cisc_7_2, euro, indian, japan, maisc, otua, otua2, russian, saisc, and saisc_blue7th.
FrameWorks Plus does not convert section library units to match model units. FrameWorks Plus assumes that model units and section library units are compatible (both are imperial or both are metric). If you attach a metric section library to model that uses imperial units, FrameWorks Plus will read the library sections as inches, not millimeters. Similarly, an imperial section library attached to a metric model will be read as millimeters, not inches. Enter User Section Library Name:
7.
If a user standard section library is to be used, key in the name. If you are not going to use a user standard section library, press RETURN.
Select a third party software: 8.
Select which third party software to use as default. Select a design code:
9.
Select which design code to use as default.
You can also create model using a single command line statement. The syntax is:
cremod modelname mu force_units section_library user_section_library 3rd_party_software design_code
Where:
modelname is the name of the model you want to create.
mu is the master unit you want to use for the model. You must key in either F for feet, I for inches, M for meters, or MM for millimeters.
force units is the unit of force for loads. You must key in either KIPS kilo pound, LBS for pounds, kN for kiloNewtons, or N for Newtons.
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section library is the standard section library. You must key in one of the following: aisc,aisc_lrfd_3_1, aisc8th, aisc63, aust, aust91, aust94, bcsa, brazil, china, cisc, cisc89, cisc_7_2, euro, indian, japan, maisc, otua, otua2, russian, saisc, or saisc_blue7th
user section library is the name of the user section library. Key in none if you do not want to assign a user section library at creation.
3rd party software is the name of the analysis and design software you will be using on the model. You can change this after the model is created if needed. Key in either STAAD or GTSTRUDL
design code is the design code you will be using. You can change this after the model is created if needed.
For GTSTRUDL, the design codes are: ASD9, BS5950, LRFD1, NF83, or TOWER2 For STAAD, the design codes are: AISC-ASD or AISC- LRFD
Create Drawing File Key-in
Change directories to the drawing subdirectory for the project you are working on 1.
..\projname\drw).
Type directory\fwplus\bin\credraw where directory is the directory where FrameWorks Plus 2.
resides on your system. Enter Drawing Name: 3.
Type the name of the drawing file. The name can be alphanumeric and up to 20 characters long, but should be unique for this project to avoid overwriting existing drawings.
Enter Units of Length (Master Units): 4.
Specify the units for the drawing by keying in the appropriate unit code. This specifies the length Master Units in the drawing design file.
The master units specified here should be the same as those used for model databases in this project.
FrameWorks Plus creates an empty 3D design file from the drawing seed files. This file is then ready for use with the Drawing Composition utility.
Create User Section Library Key-in
Change directories to the project's \esl subdirectory. 1.
Type directory\fwplus\bin\creist where directory is the directory where FrameWorks Plus is 2.
installed.
Enter Section Library Name: 3.
Type a name for your user section library, up to 15 characters with no embedded blanks or extension.
Enter Units of Length (for Section Properties) 4.
Select the units to be used for specification of the section geometry. The units chosen need not be the same as the model file Master Units.
FrameWorks Plus does not convert section library units to match model units. FrameWorks Plus assumes that model units and section library units are compatible (both are imperial or both are metric). If you attach a metric section library to model that uses imperial units, FrameWorks Plus will read the library sections as inches, not millimeters. Similarly, an imperial section library attached to a metric model will be read as millimeters, not inches. FrameWorks Plus creates an empty section library in the project's \esl subdirectory. This library can be attached to a model database using the Section Library command. The Create User Section command is used to create sections in this library. For more information, see Section
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Library (on page 42) and Create User Section (on page 384). You can also use Interactive Section Tables (IST) (on page 43) to create sections and section libraries.Create Envelope File Key-in
You can create envelope files for interference checking using a command line key-in. The command syntax is:
prod_dir\bin\fwenvel proj_dir\mod\modelfile.dgn proj_dir\frz\envfile.env where prod_dir is the directory where FrameWorks Plus is loaded. For example:
c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus.
proj_dir is the directory that contains the FrameWorks Plus project. For example: c:\struct\project. If the envfile.env file exists, FrameWorks Plus overwrites the existing file with the newly created file.
When creating envelope files, be careful not to set the stroking tolerance so low as to cause circular holes and solids to have more than 95 vertices. PDS does not support more than 95 vertices when creating envelopes.
Create SmartPlant Review File Key-in
You can create 3D isometric frozen views (capable of being read by SmartPlant Review) using a command line key-in. If you have used Intergraph's PDS products, this is similar to Batch Propagate. The command syntax is:
prod_dir\bin\fwprpgat proj_dir\mod\modelfile.dgn proj_dir\frz\freezefile.prp -ALL -UG - LABEL
where prod_dir is the directory where FrameWorks Plus is loaded. For example: c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus.
proj_dir is the directory that contains the FrameWorks Plus project. For example: c:\struct\project. The -ALL switch causes attached reference files be included.
The -UG switch causes user graphics be included. The -LABEL switch creates the .dri and .drv files.
In order for this batch command to work correctly, the first 3D view you create in your model needs to be a 3D Isometric view with Surface representation. If no 3D isometric view exists in the model, the utility creates a temporary view using the default isometric settings.
If the prp file that this command line key-in creates is deleted, the next time you run this command line command you will receive an error in your system's temp folder indicating that the frozen view record had to be deleted. Simply run this command line again after receiving the error to re-create the prp file.
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Compress Models Key-in
You can compress all the model databases in a project by using a single command line statement. This command line utility compresses all the files in the model database. Use the File > Compress Database (see "Compress FrameWorks Plus Database" on page 108) command if you want to compress only certain files in the model database. The syntax for this utility is:
FWbatchCompress path_to_proj [log_file] Where:
path_to_proj is the folder path to the FrameWorks Plus project. Examples of the correct syntax include: c:\myproj\, c:\myproj\mod, and c:\myproj\mod\.
log_file is the path to and the filename for the log file. If you do not specify a log_file path and name, the software creates a log file called batchCompress.log in the main project folder. Examples of the correct syntax include: c:\temp\CompressLog.log.
Syntax Example:
c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus\bin\FWbatchCompress c:\users\myproj\ c:\temp\FWbatchCompress.log
Model Batch Run Key-in
You can run a single MDL application (.ma), multiple MDL applications, or MicroStation key-ins using an input file either on an individual model or on all models in a project using a command line key-in. This command line verifies the validity of each model before loading a user-specified application or macro. Possible invalid models include models from older software versions or corrupted models where a database file is missing. This command line does not process invalid models. Error messages are written to the log file, which is stored in the user TEMP environment folder as FWModelBatchRun.log.
This command line can only be run from a command line prompt; it cannot be run from PD_Shell. A PDS or FWP license seat is not taken during processing.
The syntax for this command is:
<Product Path>\FWModelBatchRun <Path for Project\Model Directory\Model> <Option 1 or 2> <Application or Input File Path> [Arguments]
Where:
Product Path is the Frame Works Plus installation path. For example, C:\win32app\ingr\fwplus.
Path for Project\Model Directory\Model is the complete UNC path to the project model subfolder or model. You can also enter a mounted drive path. For example, e:\project\mod. Option 1 or 2 determines whether to load a single MDL application (Option 1) or multiple MDL
applications using an input file (Option 2).
Application or Input File Path is the complete path to the MDL application or input file that is run on all models.
Arguments is an optional list of arguments that is required only by MDL applications.
Syntax examples: c:\ingr\fwplus\bin\fwModelBatchRun.exe \\pdsserver\FWPProjects\ProjXYZ 1 c:\user_mas\sample1.ma c:\ingr\fwplus\bin\fwbatchVerify.exe \\pdsserver\FWPProjects\ProjXYZ\mod\PipeRack100.dgn 2 c:\temp\inputfile.txt
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The input file contains all key-ins which are needed to be run on the model, as shown in the following examples: MDL load - c:\temp\sample1.ma MDL load - c:\temp\sample2.ma Macro - c:\temp\macro1.ba
SDNF Import Key-in
The SDNF Import command line reads a formatted ASCII (see "Steel Detailing Neutral File Format" on page 45) file to add and update members in FrameWorks Plus. This command reads: Packet 00 - Title Packet, Packet 10 - Linear Member Packet, Packet 20 - Plate Element Packet, Packet 22 - Hole Element Packet, and Packet 60 - Arc Member Packet. All other packets in the Steel Detailing Neutral File (SDNF) are ignored.
This command uses a configuration file, called sdnfin.ini, to define settings and other default information. For more information about the configuration file, see Steel Detailing Neutral File Configuration File (on page 84).
This command can only be run from a command line prompt, it cannot be run from PD Shell. No PDS or FWP license seat is taken during processing.
As with all operations that affect the model database, do not read a steel detailing neutral file into your model until you have a current backup of the model.
You must lease and install SDNF Import from Intergraph Process, Power & Marine to activate this command.
Cutbacks are not read from the SDNF. You need to run a cutback command in FrameWorks Plus to place cutbacks on members read in from a SDNF.
The member Fabricator ID is not displayable inside FrameWorks Plus but is stored in the model. The Fabricator ID will be written to any future SDNFs that you create from the FrameWorks Plus model.
Plates and holes are placed using the defined vertices. The thickness, face, and offset fields in the SDNF have no affect on plate or hole placement.
No names are applied to members read from a SDNF into a blank model. Use Modify Name (see "Modify Name" on page 235) to assign names to the new members.
When writing members with setback as percentage fireproofing to a Steel Detailing Neutral File (SDNF), the software writes the equivalent setback value to the SDNF instead of the percentage value. If the same member is read back into the model from a SDNF, the software automatically switches the fireproofing for the member from setback as percentage to setback value. This can cause the member's fireproofing to appear to be edited when for all practical purposes the member has not changed.
The command syntax to read a steel detailing neutral file is:
prod_dir\bin\SDNFImport.exe \\server\share\project\mod\model.dgn c:\temp\sdnfin.ini
where:
prod_dir is where you installed FrameWorks Plus. For example: c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus \\server\share\project\mod\model.dgn is the complete UNC path to project's mod subfolder including the name of the model.dgn file. You can also enter a mounted drive path, for example: e:\project\mod\model.dgn.
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c:\temp\sdnfin.ini is the path to and file name of the SDNF configuration file. You can also use a UNC path if needed.Examples:
c:\ingr\fwplus\bin\SDNFImport.exe
\\pdsserver\FWPProjects\ProjXYZ\mod\PipeRack100.dgn \\pdsserver\FWPProjects\sdnfin.ini
Verify Model Key-in
You can verify all the models, or an individual model, in a project using a command line key-in. The command line verify model program verifies the validity of each model before processing that model. Possible invalid models include models from older software versions or corrupted models where a database file is missing. The command line verify model will not process invalid models. Error messages are written to the log file. The log file is written to the user TEMP environment variable folder and is named FWBatchVerify.log. The default verify model dialog box options are used. For more information about the default options, see Verify Model (on page 109).
This command can only be run from a command line prompt, it cannot be run from PD Shell. No PDS or FWP license seat is taken during processing.
The command syntax to check all the models in a project is:
prod_dir\bin\FWbatchVerify.exe \\server\share\project\mod The command syntax to check an individual model in a project is:
prod_dir\bin\FWbatchVerify.exe \\server\share\project\mod\model.dgn where:
prod_dir is where you installed FrameWorks Plus. For example: c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus \\server\share\project\mod is the complete UNC path to project's mod subfolder. You can also enter a mounted drive path, for example: e:\project\mod.
Examples:
c:\ingr\fwplus\bin\fwbatchVerify.exe \\pdsserver\FWPProjects\ProjXYZ\mod c:\ingr\fwplus\bin\fwbatchVerify.exe
\\pdsserver\FWPProjects\ProjXYZ\mod\PipeRack100.dgn
Update Clash Envelope Builder Files Key-in
The PD_Clash Envelope Builder uses the same executables delivered with FrameWorks Plus. If you install a newer version of FrameWorks Plus, more than likely there have been fixes made to the envelope builder executables. You need to update executables in the PD_Clash bin directory with the files delivered with FrameWorks Plus. This will ensure that you get the same results when creating envelope files from within FrameWorks Plus as from within PD_Shell. The command syntax is:
prod_dir\bin\clashupd.bat path_to_clash_bin
where prod_dir is where you installed FrameWorks Plus and path_to_clash_bin is where you installed PD_Clash.
For example
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Upgrade Project Key-in
You can upgrade a project from the previous version to the current version using a command line key-in. The command syntax is:
prod_dir\bin\fwprjupdt.exe \\server\share\project\mod \\server\share\u pdate.log
where:
prod_dir is where you installed FrameWorks Plus. For example: c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus \\server\share\project\mod is the complete UNC path to project's mod subfolder. You can also enter a mounted drive path, for example: e:\project\mod.
\\server\share\update.log is the location and name of the upgrade log file. You can also enter a drive path, for example: c:\temp\FWPupdate.log.
For example
c:\ingr\fwplus\bin\fwprjupdt.exe \\pdsserver\FWPProjects\ProjXYZ\mod c:\temp\FWPupdate.log
Show and Modify Model ID Key-in
You can display and modify the ID of a specified model or all model IDs of a specified project using a command line key-in.
The command syntax to display the ID of a specified model is:
<prod_dir>\bin\showAndModifyModID.exe <model_path>\<model_name>.mod show where:
<prod_dir> is where you installed FrameWorks Plus. For example, c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus. <model_path>\<model_name>.mod is the complete path to the model and the model name including extension.
Example:
c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus\bin\showAndModifyModID.exe \\pdsserver\FWPProjects\ProjXYZ\mod\model1.mod show The command syntax to display all model IDs of a specified project is:
<prod_dir>\bin\showAndModifyModID.exe <path_to_project>\mod show <display_order>
where:
<path_to_project>\mod is the complete path to the project mod subfolder.
<display_order> is BYNAME to display model IDs in the order of model names, or BYID to display model IDs in the order of IDs. It is an optional argument.
Example:
c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus\bin\showAndModifyModID.exe \\pdsserver\FWPProjects\ProjXYZ\mod show byname The command syntax to display the ID of a specified model is:
<prod_dir>\bin\showAndModifyModID.exe <model_path>\<model_name>.mod <new_model_ID>
where <new_model_ID> is the new model ID. The range of valid model ID is 1 through 999. Example:
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c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus\bin\showAndModifyModID.exe\\pdsserver\FWPProjects\ProjXYZ\mod\33.mod 999
The command syntax to reassign all model IDs from 1 to maximum number of models is: <prod_dir>\bin\showAndModifyModID.exe <path_to_project>\mod reassign Example:
c:\win32app\ingr\fwplus\bin\showAndModifyModID.exe \\pdsserver\FWPProjects\ProjXYZ\mod reassign
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The File commands provide access to other FrameWorks Plus models, the section library files, and the analysis and design interfaces.
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In This Section
Open Model ... 32 FrameWorks Plus Manager ... 33 Return to Pipe Support Modeler ... 34 Attach Model ... 34 Detach Model ... 35 Preference Editor ... 36 Section Library ... 42 Change Cell File ... 43 Interactive Section Tables (IST) ... 43 Write Steel Detailing Neutral File ... 44 Read Steel Detailing Neutral File ... 82 Write CSD File ... 85 Read CSD File ... 86 Analysis ... 88 Import Analytical Deck ... 100 Import ModelDraft File ... 103 Interference Checking ... 105 PML Applications ... 106 FPL Applications ... 107 Compress FrameWorks Plus Database ... 108 Verify Model ... 109 Save FWP Settings ... 112 Exit ... 113
Open Model
The File > Open Model command lets you change from one FrameWorks Plus model to another without exiting MicroStation or FrameWorks Plus. This allows you to work on one project model and then quickly change to another model in the same or different project.
This command does not convert model databases from previous versions of FrameWorks Plus to the current database format. You must open the model using FrameWorks Manager to convert the database format.
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This command is not available if you activate FrameWorks Plus from PD_Shell.Files - Specifies the model to open. Either type a model name or select the model name from the
list box. The list box displays the files in the active directory that match the List Files of Type setting. Single clicking on any file name selects that file. Double-clicking selects and accepts the file for opening.
Directories - Identifies the directory where the models listed in the Files list box are located. The
default directory is the model directory for the current project. You can change directories by double-clicking one of the listed directories and by using the Drives pulldown.
List Files of Type - Limits the files displayed in the Files list box. The default filter is *.mod, which
lists all files with an extension of .mod.
Drives - Displays all available drives (both local and network) for your computer. OK - Opens the selected model.
Cancel - Dismisses the dialog box without opening the selected model.
See Also
Create Model (on page 14)
FrameWorks Plus Manager
The File > FrameWorks Manager command activates the main FrameWorks Manager dialog box. Use this command to create new projects, models, drawing files, or section libraries without having to exit FrameWorks Plus. FrameWorks Manager converts model databases from previous versions of FrameWorks Plus to the current database format. For more information, see
FrameWorks Manager (on page 11).
This command is not available if you activate FrameWorks Plus from PD_Shell.
See Also
Copy Model (on page 19)
Create Drawing File (on page 17) Create Model (on page 14)
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Create Project (on page 12)Create User Section Table (on page 18) Delete Model (on page 20)
Return to Pipe Support Modeler
The File > Return to Pipe Support Modeler command activates the Pipe Support Modeler program from within FrameWorks Plus. You must have started FrameWorks Plus from within Pipe Support Modeler to use this command.
Attach Model
The File > Attach Model command attaches, as read-only, model data from another model in the current project. This command is an intelligent extension of MicroStation's reference file
capabilities. However, not only are the graphics from the attached model partition visible, but also you can access the database information from elements in the attached model.
When a model is attached, FrameWorks Plus attaches the selected model's design file as a reference file and reads in the non-graphical database for the model. The attached model's members are displayed in any active model views whose range includes the attached members. You can then perform any read-only operation on the attached model members as if they were in the active, or local, model. For example, members from an attached model can be reviewed, included in material reports and drawing (frozen) views, and even copied into the active model. Even loads from attached models can be reviewed using the Edit Load command. However, FrameWorks Plus prevents you from performing any operation that would modify the attached model, such as a move, delete, and so forth.
You can attach any number of models to the current model and detach one or all of these at any time using the Detach Model (on page 35) command.
FrameWorks Plus does not allow you to attach: a model to itself.
a model from a different project.
a model from a previous FrameWorks Plus version that has not been converted to the current version's database format.
You should only attach models that share the same model units (for example, Master Units = Feet), or undesirable results will occur.
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The active model and the attached models must have the same 3rd Party Software andDesign Code if you are planning to write input decks.
Directory - Identifies the directory where the listed models are located.
Attach - Attaches the selected models. You can attach more than one model at a time if needed. Cancel - Dismisses the dialog box without attaching the selected models.
See Also
Detach Model (on page 35)
Detach Model
The File > Detach Model command drops an attached model partition. FrameWorks Plus unloads the detached partition database information and removes all affected members from the active model views. In addition, the reference file for the model design file is detached.
The Detach Model dialog box lists the names and model ID numbers of all attached models that you can detach. To detach a model partition, select the model from the list, and then click Detach. You can then select more than one model at a time to detach.
