CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Area Objects > Area Objects palette > Grating
Creates grating in the drawing using specified points, a polyline that defines the area of the grating, or support members.
Template
Specifies a predefined configuration of the grating to place.
Save
Saves any changes you make to the selected template.
Save As
Displays the Save As Template dialog box, which allows you to save a new template.
To save changes to an existing template, click Save.
Show Detailed Grating
Displays the grating in detail with all members. When you clear the Show Detailed Grating check box, the grating displays as an extruded block.
General
Boundary Offset
Specifies the boundary offset distance from the selected locations or the cardinal point of the members.
Bearing Bar Spacing (A)
Specifies the distance between the load bearing bar members of the grating.
Cross Bar Spacing (B)
Specifies the distance between the non-load cross bar members of the grating.
Span Rotation
Specifies the rotation angle of the grating members.
Unit Weight
Specifies the unit weight of the grating. This is measured in pounds per square foot for Imperial measurements, and kilograms per square meter for Metric measurements.
Boundary Banding
Displays banding around the grating. Clear the Boundary Banding check box to remove the boundary banding display around the grating.
Secondary Banding
Displays banding around openings in grating. Clear the Secondary Banding check box to remove the secondary banding display around the opening.
Group
Specifies the group classification of the structural member designated in the Group Manager. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Layer
Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Details
Long Description
Specifies a long description for the item that you place.
Short Description
Specifies a short description for the item that you place.
Part Number
Specifies a part number for the item that you place.
Tag
Specifies the tag of the item that you place.
Members
Modify Member
Allows you to change the members associated with the grating.
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Load Members
Allows you to change the Steel Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect properties for the grating load members.
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Banding Members
Allows you to change the Steel Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect properties for the grating banding members.
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Secondary Banding
Allows you to change the Steel Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect properties for the grating secondary banding members. The software uses the secondary banding members when you open a grating.
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Cross Members
Allows you to change the Steel Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect properties for the grating cross members.
Shape
Select a member shape from those available in the Project file.
Section Data Table
Select a section data table from those available in the data tables for the member type. The list changes based on the Section Type setting and populates the Member Size list.
Member Size
Select a size from those available in the data tables for the member type.
Material
Select a material from those available in the Project file.
Angle
Specifies the angle, in degrees, by which the cross-section is rotated about the member axis.
Cardinal Point
Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line.
Reflect
Reflects or mirrors the cross-section about the member's local z-axis.
Place By
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Points
Places an item by defining a close boundary of points. Click to define the item by at least four points in the 3D model space.
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Lines
Places an item in the 3D model space from selected lines. The length and position of the line define the component. The lines must define a closed boundary.
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Members
Places an item in the 3D model space from selected support members. The members must define a closed boundary.
Insert
Places the item in the 3D model space based on the configuration and the selected Place By option. This option is not available when you modify.
Apply
Applies changes to an inserted item. This option is only available after you select an item in the drawing.
Double-click grating to display the Modify Grating palette.
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