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The following changes have been made to the Molded Forms task.
Hot Fix and Service Pack Updates
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You can now split a seam multiple times using Split Root System. Previously, the software only supported splitting plates and profiles. For more information about placing and delaying multiple splits, see Split Root System and Split a root system into multiple root systems. (P2 CP:349755)
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Profiles can be bounded by a non-zero offset. For more information, see Boundary List Dialog Box. (P2 CP:192241)
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Added Routing Tab to Edge Reinforcement Profile Part Properties Dialog Box. For more information, see Profile Edge Reinforcement Properties Dialog Box. (P2 CP:311379)
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For profile systems, the software only displays material types and grades that are applicable to the selected profile cross-section type. (P2 CP:304505)
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When defining profile orientation, you can now use plate planning and design seams to define profile region boundaries along profile landing curves. For more information, see Rule Region Definition in Profile Orientation. (P2 CP:303289)
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Profile systems support offset boundaries using the Boundary List dialog box. For more information, see Boundary List Dialog Box. (P2 CP:303284)
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Edit > Change Geometry Type contains an option that allows you to toggle an existing profile by projection between 2D and 3D landing curve definition methods. (P2 CP:303286)
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You can place an opening without cutting the plate to avoid failures due to concurrent users. For more information, see Openings and Cut/Uncut Openings. (P2 CP:352196)
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Added information about modifying the plate boundaries using the Boundary List Dialog Box. For more information, see Boundary Methods. (P3 CP:313250)
Version 2016 (11.0)
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Formerly known as SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) and SmartMarine 3D (SM3D), the products are now integrated and rebranded as Smart 3D (S3D). Replaced all instances of SP3D and SM3D with S3D in the Export Neutral/GeniE XML section of this guide. (P1 CP:273062)
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The Bracket Plate System command improves the workflow for bracket creation. Length 1 and Length 2 boxes do not display by default when Support 1 and Support 2 are planar. For curved supports, Length 1 and Length 2 boxes control the bracket plane position, but not bracket creation. Bracket browser and rule creation icons are improved. For more information, see Bracket Plate System Ribbon in Bracket Plate System. (P1 CP:271139, P1 CP:244914, P3 CP:251341)
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When you copy a plate system using Delete Optional in the Paste command, the software replaces the plate with a standalone boundary to prevent the plate from going to the To Do List. For more information, see Placing Plate Systems. (P1 CP:210300)
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Delete Optional in the Paste command supports plates, openings, profile systems, tripping stiffeners, seams, profile seams, and reference curves. (P1 CP:210300, CP:210328, CP:210340, CP:210345, CP:210378, CP:210388, CP:210397, CP:261307, CP:262625)
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Model Data Transform supports plates, profile systems, tripping stiffeners, profile seams, topological openings, and sketched openings. (P1 CP:231434, CP:231435, CP:231439, CP:231448, CP:258168)
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You can create multiple plate systems with appropriate macros in the Advanced Plate System command. (P1 CP:245070, P2 CP:259821)
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Export to Neutral Schema now supports mapping of custom attributes on the Smart 3D objects, and exporting these attributes to the neutral schema. New class map sheets are added to map these attributes. For more information, see Export Neutral/GeniE XML (File Menu) and ExportAttributeMapping.xls. (P2 CP:218559)
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A new option, Non Planar, has been added to Plate Systems under External Geometry Export Options in the Export NSchema/GeniE dialog box. For more information, see Export NSchema/GeniE Dialog Box. (P2 CP:274229)
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Information related to exporting of Non Planar plate systems has been added. For more information, see Export data to a neutral XML file. (P2 CP:274229)
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Welded, Snip, Cutback, and Bracketed are now available as options for defining the profile connection types. For more information, see Section Orientation Tab (Profile Properties Dialog Box). (P2 CP:264507, CP:280640)
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Updated Objects not supported by Copy by Family, Objects and behaviors supported in Attribute Modify, and Solutions to common problems in Copy by Family. (P2 CP:237601, CP:211489, CP:211490, CP:213977, CP:238915, CP:238917, CP:253294)
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The naming rule is improved for a plate system that is not on a reference plane. For more information, see Main Tab (Planar Plate System Properties Dialog Box). (P2 CP:256932)
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A new property, CoG Coordinate System, is available for defining center of gravity properties. For more information, see Weight & CG Tab. (P2 CR:236999)
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Plane controls are simplified. The controls are used in multiple commands for defining planes. For more information, see Plane Methods. (P2: 244830)
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The Boundary List dialog box supports offset values, enhanced display of boundaries in the graphic view, display of standalone planes, and improved boundary list controls. For more information, see Boundary List Dialog Box. (P2 CP:230926, CP:262705, CP:297356)
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The Extend Sketch Boundary in Graphic View option on the Boundary List dialog box allows you to extend a sketched boundary without entering Sketch 2D. For more information, see Boundary List Dialog Box and Planar Plate System. (P2 CP:274205)
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Added descriptions of molded conventions for the individual plates of a designed (built-up) member. For more information, see Molded Conventions Tab (Nonlinear Plate System Properties Dialog Box - Designed Member). (P2 CP:264474)
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Expanded the descriptions of molded conventions for plate systems. As an example, see Molded Conventions Tab (Planar Plate System Properties Dialog Box). (P2 CP:264474)
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The workflow for offsetting a seam using the Profile Seam command is improved. For more information, see Profile Seam. (P2 CP:264024)
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To improve usability, commonly used properties are available on the plate system command ribbons. For more information, see Planar Plate System, Imported Plate System, Linear Extruded Plate System, Nonlinear Extruded Plate System, Revolved Plate System, Bracket Plate System, Advanced Plate System, Child Plate System, and Ruled Plate System. (P2 CP:276091, CP:292407)
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To improve usability, commonly used properties are available on the profile system command ribbons. For more information, see Stiffener Profile System by Intersection, Stiffener Profile System by Offset, Stiffener Profile System by Projection, Stiffener Profile System by Table, and Tripping Stiffener System (P2 CP:276090,CP:292407)
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The Subtype plate system property specifies an additional plate type that is independent of the Type value. The subtype does not affect molded conventions or profile naming. For more information, see Planar Plate System, Imported Plate System, Linear Extruded Plate System, Nonlinear Extruded Plate System, Revolved Plate System, Bracket Plate System, Advanced Plate System, Child Plate System, and Ruled Plate System. (P2 CP:227200)
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Added the Copy MfgData option to the Across Model Family Definition dialog box. For more information, see Across Model Family Definition Dialog Box. (P2 CP:245086)
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Added the Submit Batch Job Command to run batch processes using the Intergraph Batch Services framework. (P2 CP:273093, P2 CP:178040)
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Added a new locate filter, Construction Graphics. For more information, see Selecting Objects. (P2 CP:271166)
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Updated Objects and behaviors supported for Copy by Family, Objects not supported by Copy by Family, and Objects and behaviors supported in Attribute Modify for Version 2016. (P3 CP:288254)
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The Description option has been removed for bracket plate systems. For more information, see Main Tab (Bracket System Properties Dialog Box). (P2 CP:272877)
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The Automatic Rebound command is now named Automatic Reconnect and reconnects boundaries and definition planes on copied objects. You can also filter the workspace to highlight objects with definition planes and boundaries defined by standalone planes. For more information, see Automatic Reconnect (Tools Menu),Use filters to view copied objects requiring reconnection, and Plane Tab (Automatic Reconnect Dialog Box). (P2 CP:271267, CP:259014, CP: 273850)
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A profile can be split by a penetrating standard member (P2 CP:177250)
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Openings migrated from the previous version of the software maintain their sketches and constraints (P2 CP:178057)
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You can select a standard member as a support for a bracket by supports (P2 CP:187594)
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Plate systems can be split by planning seams in addition to design seams. (P2 CP: 229642)
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When creating plate systems, gaps between boundaries display with a glyph to aid in identifying the gap. (P2 CP:244838)
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WBS commands support Molded Forms objects (P2 CP:268662)
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Filters are available on the Select by Filter dialog box to select objects by plate thickness, profile cross-section name, plate and profile material, and plate and profile grade. (P2 CP:273852, CP:273853, CP:273854)
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Added information about the options that you can change on root edge reinforcement systems and leaf edge reinforcement systems. For more information, see Section Orientation Tab (Edge Reinforcement Properties Dialog Box). (P3 CP:254962)
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Added information about which objects Smart 3D copies as well as what types of modifications are supported by Copy Symmetry, Copy Similar, and Copy Across Model. For more information, see the following:
Frame mapping and Range Growth Values in Copy by Family
Objects and behaviors supported for Copy by Family
Objects not supported by Copy by Family
Objects and behaviors supported in Attribute Modify
Solutions to common problems in Copy by Family(P3 CP:263679)
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Expanded Advanced Plate System help to include an overview, ribbon description, and workflow for each macro. For more information, see Advanced Plate Palette Dialog Box. (P3 CP:253349)
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After a command using geometric constructions is interrupted and restarted, you can recover geometric constructions created before the interruption. For more information, see Geometric Constructions. (P3 CP:257735)
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Import and Export commands and error display are available for geometric constructions. For more information, see Geometric Construction Explorer. (P3 CP:185171)
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You can add a profile seam to a stiffener profile system by offset (P3 CP:187396)
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Concurrent highlighting of selected boundary objects in the Workspace Explorer and graphic view is improved. (P3 CP:251413)
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When a plate system with openings is rebounded in a way that the openings will fall outside of the plate boundaries, the plate modifications complete, and the software places the openings on the To Do List. (P3 CP:272150)
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Added information on the Pick Edges option for selecting boundaries. For more information, see Boundary Methods. (P3 CP:289423)
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For piping and equipment objects in plant mode, Insulation, Equipment Hole, Maintenance, and Operation aspects displaying in the 3D graphic view also display in the Sketch 2D environment. In marine mode, the additional aspects also display in Sketch 2D for Openings. For more information, see Format View Dialog Box in the Common User's Guide. (P4 CP: 119768)
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Updated the descriptions of the Thickening Technique Requested and Thickening Technique Used properties on the General tab of the Plate Part Properties dialog box. For more information, see General Tab (Plate Part Properties Dialog Box). (P4 CP:258906)
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