Calculate Open Sides (Stand Fascias)
This function automatically detects the outer lines (fascias) of stands and shows them as dashed lines (open sides).
This function automatically detects the outer lines (fascias) of stands and shows them as dashed lines (open sides).
Calculating the open sides has many uses:
Calculating the open sides has many uses:
Visually show which sides of stands are open/closed
Visually show which sides of stands are open/closed
The amount and length of Open and closed sides are calculated in the Meterage Report
The amount and length of Open and closed sides are calculated in the Meterage Report
Once the open sides are calculated you can then use the automated Shell Scheme Component calculator to provide a complete components list and block plans.
Once the open sides are calculated you can then use the automated Shell Scheme Component calculator to provide a complete components list and block plans.
Calculating the Open Sides
Calculating the Open Sides
View the quick tutorial video and/or follow the instructions below.
View the quick tutorial video and/or follow the instructions below.
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Select the stand(s) you would like to calculate the open sides for then click the 'Calculate Open Sides' button which is located on the Dynamic ribbon.
TIP: You can also initiate this function by using the default Hot Key ' O '.
NOTE: The Dynamic ribbon will not appear if you have entities other than stands selected, to deselect the other entities and only select stands, press F3 twice.
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Your selected stands will now be calculated and show the outer lines of stands as dashed lines. If some of the stand edges need to be changed manually, use the Toggle Open/Closed Sides function.
