Modelling & Detailing
Setting Up View and Workplane
Model View In most of the situation, default generated views are not sufficient. User may create additional view from different perspective using “Model View" option under View (tab). 3D View User can create a new 3D view directly by selecting " 3D ...
Creating Points
Overview Points are the primary snap objects in ProtaSteel. They are used for creating the geometry. Although points are created automatically at grid intersection points and at the ends of each frame element, sometimes it is necessary to create ...
Modelling & Detailing Overview
In Modelling & Detailing, there are several topics to be explain in detail here to allow users to have better understanding regarding the modelling technique and setting up different views/ workplane in ProtaSteel: Creating Points Creating Steel ...
Fast Point Entry
Fast Entry is a mode of editing which can be enabled when necessary. Fast entry increases the point snap capabilities. When the Fast Entry Mode is enabled, you can snap to virtual snap points that are defined at a distance (as specified in the Fast ...
Profile Database Editor
You can access the Database Editor from Tools ribbon > Databases > Profile Database Editor Database Profie Editor enables users to Create Profile - create an entirely new steel section profile Create/Edit/Delete/Search Family Edit/Delete/Search ...
General Definitions tab in Profile Editor
This tab contains information about element type which is a very important parameter used in annotation which can be displayed in graphic editor or engineering drawings, element position and assembly number which may be used by steel detailing ...
Geometry Tab in Profile Editor
Geometry tab is used for viewing/modifying the geometrical properties of the frame element such as the cross-sectional dimensions, profile type, orientation parameters or the length of the element (for columns only). Nodal connectivity information ...
Profile Editor
Frame element profile editor is a tabbed dialog box which is used for setting and modifying all properties of all types of frame elements (girls, purlins, etc.). Displaying Frame Element Profile Editor Either double-click on the element for which you ...
Creating Steel Elements
Steel Elements In ProtaSteel, you can only create joist, purlin, girt, stair member, plates, eaves beam & sag rods. Main members such as beam, column & brace must be created in ProtaStructure. Each type of element is defined with different command. ...
Default Orientation Rules for Frame Elements
Frame element local coordinate system is defined in two steps. First, it is formed according to default orientation rules and then rotated about local 1-axis according to the rotation angle (if it is specified). Default Orientation of Frame Element ...
Overview of Coordinate System Workplane Concept
All modeling jobs in ProtaSteel are carried out in a right-handed coordinate system. For the modeling of complicated structures it may be necessary to work with multiple coordinate systems. There are four types of coordinate systems: World Coordinate ...