Hi All,
I am trying to work out the best way to create a custom shape concrete column which has rebates at top and bottom. Is this something that is best achieved with PC Studio, or is there a simpler workflow such as making a compound part? From what I have seen of compound parts it is geared towards a multi-layered wall (horizontally stacked) not a vertically stacked compound part.
Another example of what I hope to achieve is the placement of a steel column which has endplates top and bottom, and simply specify the height of the column to place the full arrangement.
Any input is much appreciated!
Thanks,
Ed
connect or v8i?
Connect Edition
I would use the new parametric solids in connect
https://learn.bentley.com/app/VideoPlayer/LinkToIndividualCourse?LearningPathID=112323&CourseId=125324&MediaID=5016608
https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=589s&v=uLXodKLQcu8
Answer Verified By: Edward Ashbolt
I just realized that the video you attached has the 'how-to' section at the end. It appears that I was on the right track then with needing to create custom dataset definitions to control the parametric variables... I skipped over the important bit haha.
Thanks heaps for all your help!
No probs. Here is another one from Brenden Roche.
As mentioned elsewhere, it would be good to streamline and shorten the Parametric Solids Variables (re)definition in DGS part of the process.
Also good will be handles to stretch the various parameters using Accudraw / Accusnap. This kind of thing is essential and incorporated into PCS. If not, the user is forced to use the measure tool, copy the lengths needs before having to paste them in the dialog box.