Generic Attachment - CADWorx - Help

Structure menu: Structure > Utility > Generic Attach

Command line: STRGENERIC

Attaches information to any generic CAD object in the drawing. You can use the information later in bill of material extraction, labeling, and so forth. After manually constructing a component, use this routine to attach xdata information.

You cannot attach information to a CADWorx object or component.

To pinpoint the center of gravity locations use the Osnap commands. For example, to place information on a beam and have it reflect the CG correctly, draw a centerline and pick MIDpoint or NEArest to the end of the centerline or the exact known location.

Controls parameters for attaching information to generic CAD objects.

Long Annotation

Specifies the long annotation for the component, such as W6X25.

Short Annotation

Specifies the short annotation for the component, such as W6.

Part number

Specifies the part number for the component, such as 12345.

Material

Specifies the material for the component, such as ASTM A-36.

Layer

Specifies the layer for the component, such as AISC.

Length

Specifies the length of the component. Any real number is valid.

Width

Specifies the width of the component. Any real number is valid.

Weight

Specifies the weight of the component. Any real number is valid.

Thickness

Specifies the thickness of the component. Any real number is valid.

BOM Mark Point

Shows the drawing coordinate location at which the information was attached.

Specify On-screen

Click the location in the model view to specify the bill of material mark point.

X

Specifies the X-location for the bill of material mark point. This value defaults to zero.

Y

Specifies the Y-location for the bill of material mark point. This value defaults to zero.

Z

Specifies the Z-location for the bill of material mark point. This value defaults to zero.

CG Location

Shows the center of gravity location at which the information was attached.

Specify On-screen

Click the location in the model view to specify the generic attach center of gravity point.

X

Specifies the X-location for the generic attach center of gravity location. This value defaults to zero.

Y

Specifies the Y-location for the generic attach center of gravity location. This value defaults to zero.

Z

Specifies the Z-location for the generic attach center of gravity location. This value defaults to zero.

1. Click Structure > Utility > Generic Attach.

   You can also type STRGENERIC in the command line.

   The Generic Attach (Create) dialog box displays.

2. Enter the information to attach in the appropriate boxes.

3. Click Attach.

4. Select the non CADWorx object to attach the information.

5. Press ENTER to finish.

After the information is attached you can use the Specify On-screen options for BOM Mark Point and COG Location to indicate those points on the object. These options help to determine the Center of Gravity.

Specify the Bill of Material Mark Point and the Center of Gravity Location

1. Double-click the entity.

   The Generic Attach (Edit) dialog box displays.

2. Click Specify On-screen under BOM Mark Point.

3. Select a point on the object to specify the mark point.

   A red arrow displays indicating the point.

4. Click Specify On-screen under CG Location.

5. Select a point on the object to specify the mark point.

   A green arrow displays indicating the location.

6. Click OK.