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CAESAR II Version
12
CADWorx Version
20.0 (2020)
CADWorx Structure Version
2020(4.0)

CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Assemblies > Ladder

Creates ladders by specifying the start and end points of the ladder and the rotation angle of the ladder. Click the Template list to load a predefined ladder. Click Save As to save a ladder configuration for later use.

Template

Specifies the predefined configuration to place for the ladder.

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.

General

Rail Width (A)

Specifies the width of the rail on the ladder.

Calculate Rung Spacing

Displays the Max Rung Spacing box. Clear the check box to display the Rung Spacing text box.

  • Max Rung Spacing (B)

Specifies the maximum distance between each rung of the ladder and evenly spaces the rungs by the defined maximum value.

  • Rung Spacing (B)

Specifies the distance between each rung of the ladder.

Wall Offset (C)

Specifies the offset of the ladder from the wall.

Sloped

Indicates that the ladder is sloped.

Rotation

Specifies the rotation of the ladder. You can rotate the ladder with the predefined rotations of 90°, 180°, and 270° from the supporting structure. You can also type a value in the Rotation box for an angle different than the predefined angle options.

Bottom Floor Thickness

Specifies the thickness of the bottom floor at the insertion point of the ladder.

Top Floor Thickness

Specifies the thickness of the top floor at the insertion point of the ladder.

Distance To Top Rung (D)

Specifies the distance to the top rung of the ladder.

Caged

Indicates that the ladder has a cage. This option activates the Cage Bar, and Cage Hoops options in the Modify Member list in the Members tab.

Ladder Exit

Indicates that the ladder has an exit. When you select Ladder Exit, the Ladder Exit tab displays at the bottom of the expanding tabs.

Above Floor (E)

Specifies the distance the ladder extends above the floor.

Rail Top Exit Width (F)

Specifies the width of the rail at the top exit.

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.

Top Connection

1. Wall Offset Dimension

Height (A)

Specifies the height of the connection at the top of the ladder.

Extension Length (B)

Specifies the length of the extension at the top of the ladder.

Connection Offset (C)

Specifies the offset of the connection at the top of the ladder.

Bottom Mounting Clips

Allows you to include bottom mounting clips on your ladder. This option allows you to define the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, Bend Length, Bend Width, and Overlap Length of the Bottom Mounting Clips.

Bend Length (A)

Specifies the bend length for the connecting mounting clips at the bottom of the ladder.

Bend Width (B)

Specifies the bend width for the connecting mounting clips at the bottom of the ladder.

Overlap Length (C)

Specifies the overlap length for the connecting mounting clips at the bottom of the ladder.

Wall Support

Allows you to include wall support members on your ladder. This option allows you to define the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Reflect, Bend Length, Overlap Extension of the Wall Support. You can also add wall support locations to the ladder.

Bend Length (B)

Specifies the bend length for the connecting wall supports on the ladder.

Overlap Extension (C)

Specifies the overlap length for the connecting wall supports on the ladder.

Wall Support Location On Ladder (A)

Adds wall support locations to the ladder.

Delete

Deletes a wall support location from the list.

Add

Adds a new wall support location to the list.

Members

Modify Member

Allows you to change the members associated with the ladder.

  • Ladder Bars

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect for the ladder bar members.

  • Cage Bars

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, Cage Bar Angle, and Cage Side Bar Number for the ladder cage bar members.

  • Cage Bar Angle (A)

Specifies the angle of the cage bars.

  • Cage Side Bar Number (B)

Specifies the number of side bars on the cage.

  • Cage Hoops

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, Max Hoop Spacing, Bottom Hoop Clearance, Distance to Middle, Top Hoop Radius, Intermediate Hoop Radius, Bottom Hoop Radius, and Small Radius for the hoops of the cage. You must use the Type Hoop to change the members of each hoop, Top, Intermediate, or Bottom.

  • Curved Hoop

Indicates that the cage has a curved hoop.

When you select Curved Hoop, the Small Radius (G) property becomes available, otherwise the Connection Distance (G) property is available.

  • Max Hoop Spacing (A)

Specifies the maximum spacing between the hoops on the ladder.

  • Bottom Hoop Clearance (B)

Specifies the distance between the bottom of the ladder and the beginning of the bottom hoop of the cage.

  • Distance to Middle (C)

Specifies the distance from the ladder to the middle point of the cage.

  • Top Hoop Radius (D)

Specifies the radius of the top hoop of the cage.

  • Intermediate Hoop Radius (E)

Specifies the radius of the intermediate hoop of the cage.

  • Bottom Hoop Radius (F)

Specifies the radius of the bottom hoop of the cage.

  • Small Radius (G)

Specifies the small radius of the connection bar.

  • Connection Distance (G)

Specifies the connection distance from the cage to the ladder of the connection bar.

  • Type Hoop

Specifies the shape data for the selected hoop type. You must set a member shape, section, and size for each hoop.

  • Bottom Hoop

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect for the bottom hoop of the ladder cage.

  • Intermediate Hoop

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect for the intermediate hoop of the ladder cage.

  • Top Hoop

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect for the top hoop of the ladder cage.

  • Rungs

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect for the rungs of the ladder.

Shape

Specifies the shape of the structural member, such as Wide Flange.

Section Data Table

Specifies the data used from the library for the structural member, such as Wide Flange. The list changes based on the Section Type setting, and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Specifies the size of the structural member, such as W10X22.

Material

Specifies the material of the structural member.

Angle

Specifies the angle of the structural member when you place that member. The angle and the cardinal point work in conjunction. For example, a 180-degree angle with a top-right cardinal point displays the cardinal point at the bottom left when you insert the member.

Cardinal point

Specifies the cardinal point of the structural member when you place that member.

Reflect

Places the inserted shape in the opposite direction of the default along the cardinal point line.

Ladder Exit

Specifies details of the opening for a top ladder exit.

Ladder

  • Exit Through Ladder

    Select this option to insert a top ladder exit without a cage.

  • Above Floor (E)

    Specify the height of the ladder exit.

  • Rail Top Exit Width (F)

    Specify the width of the ladder exit.

Ladder with Cage

  • Open Forward

Specifies that the top hoop opens on the forward side of the ladder exit.

  • Open left

Specifies that the top hoop opens on the left side of the ladder exit.

  • Side Outlet Width (A)

Specifies the width of the side outlet.

  • Side Outlet Extension (B)

Specifies the extension of the side outlet.

  • Open Right

Specifies that the top hoop opens on the right side of the ladder exit.

  • Side Outlet Width (A)

Specifies the width of the side outlet.

  • Side Outlet Extension (B)

Specifies the extension of the side outlet.

Place By

  • Points

Places an object by defining two points. Click to define the object by at least two points in the 3D model space.

  • Lines

Places an object in the 3D model space from selected lines. The length and position of the line define the object.

  • Members

Places an object in the 3D model space from selected support members.

Insert

Places the object 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 object. This option is only available after you select an object in the drawing.

Double-click a ladder to display the Modify Ladder palette.

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