Creating Brackets Common Tasks - Intergraph Smart 3D - Reference Data

Intergraph Smart 3D 2D Symbols

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Smart 3D Version
12.1 (2019)
SmartSketch Version
10.0(2018)

By following these tasks in order, you can create your own bracket symbol quickly and easily.

Open and Set Up the Symbol File

The software delivers several templates that you can use to create your custom symbols. We recommend that you use the BracketTemplate.sym delivered with the software to create brackets. For more information, see Open and Set Up the Symbol File.

Manage Layers and Display Settings

Create the required layers, and any optional layers, for the symbol. For more information, see Manage Layers.

After you have created the layers, adjust the display settings to meet your needs. For more information, see Set Display Settings.

Sketch and Constrain Bracket Graphic Inputs

Create the support curve inputs. For more information, see Sketch and Constrain Bracket Graphic Inputs.

Sketch and Constrain Bracket Geometry

Create the symbol geometry. For more information, see Sketch and Constrain Bracket Geometry.

Sketch and Constrain Bracket Geometry with Corner Cutout

Additional considerations to create symbol geometry when there is a cutout in the corner of the bracket. For more information, see Sketch and Constrain Bracket Geometry with Corner Cutout.

Create Bracket Input Groups

Individually group each of the support curves. For more information, see Create Bracket Input Groups.

Create Bracket Output Group

Group the graphics that define the bracket into a unique group. For more information, see Create Bracket Output Group.

Test Symbol Geometry

To verify that the geometry is properly constrained and behaves correctly, you need to test the symbol. For more information, see Testing Symbol Geometry.

Define Bracket Symbol Properties

One of the most important steps of symbol creation is to map the dimensions in your symbol to the corresponding symbol parameter in your catalog workbook. For more information, see Define Bracket Symbol Properties.

Define Additional Symbol Properties for Tripping Brackets

Some symbol properties are only used by tripping brackets. For more information, see Define Additional Symbol Properties for Tripping Brackets.

Define Bracket Inputs

Specify the bracket inputs. For more information, see Define Bracket Inputs.

Adding Symbol Data to the Catalog

Add the part class of the symbol to the appropriate workbook from which it can be loaded into the Catalog database. For more information, see Add Symbol Data to the Catalog and Load Symbol Definition Data into an Excel Bulkload File.