ScaffBlock overview
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Tips&Tricks
Copy a block efficiently with the lock function Build your own scaffold subsystem by ScaffBlock Increase efficiency of modelling with ScaffBlock Quick corners by the Bay, Item and Lapping bay tools Quick and efficient step in scaffold Create F and Box ties efficiently Share a 3D model and make it available by QR codes Set and distribute tools presets Save time using model templates Reuse existing components with high speed and accuracy Quick way of adding multiple components into a bay
- Getting Started
- Working with 3D models
- Modelling
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Scaffold Modelling tools
Scaffold Tools Overview Scaffold Item Tool Scaffold Bay tool Lapping Bay tool Buttress Bay tool Bay Connector tool Lattice Beam tool Corner Arrangements tool Wall Trace tool Bird Cage tool Circular Tank tool Stairs Temporary Roof Containment Mesh Encapsulation Wall Ties Tube Connector for ScaffPlan 1.6 (Previous Version) Tube and Clip Custom Item tool Phase Manager Utilities Help Ribbon ScaffBlock Advanced Options
- Drawings
- Exporting
- Reporting & Engineering
- Release notes
Table of Contents
1. Purpose of the tool
By using the ScaffBlock tool introduced in ScaffPlan 1.7, you can increase efficiency of modelling significantly.
The ScaffBlock has been developed to save time and effort during modelling as the tool allows to create and distribute over the system any company-specific common scaffold scenarios or scaffold patterns as blocks then reuse it any time needed.
Please see a video example on the use of ScaffBlock for system and Tube and Fitting scaffolding:
2. User Interface overview.
The tool is located under the Scaffold Modelling tab.
To open the tool menu please double click on the tool.
The tool contains following features:
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BUTTON |
FUNCTIONALITY |
Add a new ScaffBlock |
Adds a new ScaffBlock from an object(s) selected in the model. |
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Import Miscellaneous blocks |
Imports miscellaneous ScaffBlock(s) from the list provided by ScaffPlan Team |
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Import a ScaffBlock
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Imports ScaffBlock(s) provided as .psb file (ScaffBlock file format) |
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Export a ScaffBlock |
Exports a currently shown ScaffBlock to a .psb file then used for import. TIP: If button is being pressed when the Export button pressed – ScaffBlocks of all subtypes and Names will be exported to a single .psb file.
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Delete a ScaffBlock(s) |
Deletes selected Scaffblock(s) from the catalogue removing it from the Firm folder and/or removes inserted ScaffBlock(s) from the Model deleting them and from the Model folder. |
General Parameters Tab contains drop downs for Type/Subtype/Name of a Scaffblock. All fields are searchable.
TIP: When the Include all ScaffBlocks is ticked on – the search will be looking for any blocks under any type/subtype/name fields.
Rotation tab allows to set a rotation angle before insertion.
The rotation is performed around a block local X axis (ZY plane of the block) - around the axis formed by start and end points.
- The Preview allows to visually see a block and rotate the view if the left mouse button is being pressed.
Preview is loaded automatically if ScaffBlock file is less than 50 MB. Otherwise, load the preview manually by clicking “Load preview” button.
2. Tool dialogue buttons.
No. |
BUTTON |
FUNCTIONALITY |
To save a current tool settings it is required to type name of the setting into the box and click Save button. To load previously saved settings please click on the box to drop down a list of setting s available then choose a desired setting. Once the setting clicked from the drop-down it will be automatically loaded, and dialogue boxes updated to values saved under the setting. |
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Opens ScaffPlan knowledge base articles on the tool usage. |
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Saves values set in the dialogue boxes and closes the dialog box. ScaffPlan uses these properties the next time you create an object of this type. |
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Saves values set in the dialogue boxes without closing the dialog box. ScaffPlan uses these properties the next time you create an object of this type. |
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Modifies the selected ScaffBlock using the current properties of the dialog box such Type, Subtype, Name etc. as set in the tool. |
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Gets properties from the selected a block selected in the model and fills the menu with the values of the selected block. If several blocks are being selected, ScaffPlan takes the values from the first one selected and updates the dialogue boxes. |
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Switches all check boxes in the dialog box on and off. USed when all boxes needs to be unticked then some only needs to be ticked (taken into effect) once the Modify pressed after. |
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Closes the tool menu without saving the properties or modifying objects. |