OBM - Bridge Deck Template - Is it possible to have 2 working points?

RE: OBM - Bridge Deck Template - Is it possible to have 2 working points?

EricG — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 13:26:40 GMT

Yes, I see. Usually the lines will get generated in a random pattern and this affects how the numbers display. As a workaround I will draw my lines first and then place circles at the ends of each line. I delete the lines and then come back and draw them (using the circles as a guide) in the order I want the numbers to display and then delete the circles. A lot to do but it works.

Thanks,
Eric

RE: OBM - Bridge Deck Template - Is it possible to have 2 working points?

Sri — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:44:12 GMT

Eric, OBM automatically inserts points at breaks between the line segments. So in order to have a point, you must break the line. So yes, in your case, you should have four separate line segments. You/end user cannot control the naming. It has some built in logic (clockwise etc.)

Thanks,
Sri

RE: OBM - Bridge Deck Template - Is it possible to have 2 working points?

EricG — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 20:29:02 GMT

Hi Sri,

Question about this deck you sketched. How did you get points P_0 and P_6? Can you place points manually or are these drawn up as four separate line segments between P_5, P_6, P_7, P_0 and P_1? Also how do you rename points or can you rename them at all?

Thanks,
Eric

RE: OBM - Bridge Deck Template - Is it possible to have 2 working points?

Sri — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:58:59 GMT

There are two options for this controlling the placement of decks vertically. You can chose to input the WP 2'-5" from the top of the deck in the template. Note, the WP does not have to be on the shape/template. Alternatively you can input a "vertical offset" during placement time. negative value will push the deck down, from the alignment.

RE: OBM - Bridge Deck Template - Is it possible to have 2 working points?

EricG — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 22:06:35 GMT

Good news, I was able to get this to work horizontally. However now I can't seem to control it vertically. The top of deck wants to stay at the same elevation as the alignment. I want it to be lower than the alignment by 2'-5".

Thanks,
Eric

RE: OBM - Bridge Deck Template - Is it possible to have 2 working points?

EricG — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:04:58 GMT

Thanks Sri. I will look into this and let you know how it goes.

Eric

RE: OBM - Bridge Deck Template - Is it possible to have 2 working points?

Sri — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:17:48 GMT

Eric, Your template should have additional points defined at the 15 constant distance. When you place the deck, you will be able to specify the point constraints for these points, and have them follow the alignments 1 and 2 respectively.

Please note: In current market version, it is not possible to edit the point constraints for the deck that has already been placed. You will need to redefine the deck. This is fixed in the upcoming release (early next week).

RE: OBM - Bridge Deck Template - Is it possible to have 2 working points?

EricG — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:12:06 GMT

Thank you Sri. Here is a plan view of what we're trying to do. But we're not sure how to using variable constraints.

RE: OBM - Bridge Deck Template - Is it possible to have 2 working points?

Sri — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:03:26 GMT

Eric, it is not possible to have 2 Working Points(WP). A template can have only 1 WP. But you should be able to model what you want using variable constraints. Let us know if you need further assistance on this...
Thanks,
Sri