TM-8002 AVEVA Bocad Steel™ (3.2) Modelling Rev 1.0

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TM-8002
AVEVA Bocad Steel™ (3.2)
Modelling Guide
AVEVA Bocad Structural Detailing™ (3.2)
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.1 Aim ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Objectives .......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Prerequisites ..................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Course Structure............................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Using this Guide ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Course Overview and Workflow ...................................................................................................... 9
2 Creating Profiles .................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 General Information ........................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 The Create Standard Profile .......................................................................................................... 11
2.2.1 The Preview Window ................................................................................................................. 13
2.3 General Member Data ..................................................................................................................... 14
2.4 Creating a Profile between 2 Points .............................................................................................. 15
2.5 Creating the Profiles on Row A- A Worked Example .................................................................. 18
2.5.1 Creating the Column .................................................................................................................. 19
2.5.2 Creating the Rafter .................................................................................................................... 22
Exercise 1 Complete the Columns in Rows ..................................................................................... 26
Exercise 2 Creation of Beams ............................................................................................................ 27
Exercise 3 Creation of Additional Beams ......................................................................................... 31
3 Modifying Members.............................................................................................................. 35
3.1 The Modify Model Project .............................................................................................................. 35
3.2 Modifying Profile - Length ............................................................................................................. 36
3.2.1 Lengthen/Shorten ...................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.2 A Worked Example – Length/Shorten ....................................................................................... 38
3.3 Adapt ................................................................................................................................................ 40
3.3.1 A Worked Example – Adapt ...................................................................................................... 41
3.4 Cut .................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.5 Adapt to Member............................................................................................................................. 43
3.5.1 A Worked Example – Adapt to a Member ................................................................................. 44
3.6 Initial State ....................................................................................................................................... 45
3.7 Split .................................................................................................................................................. 46
3.7.1 A Worked Example – Split ......................................................................................................... 47
3.8 Regroup Tool................................................................................................................................... 48
3.9 Volume Modification ....................................................................................................................... 48
3.9.1 Punching .................................................................................................................................... 49
3.9.2 A Worked Example – Punching ................................................................................................. 51
3.9.3 Delete Punching ........................................................................................................................ 53
3.9.4 Merge ......................................................................................................................................... 54
3.9.5 A Worked Example – Merge...................................................................................................... 56
3.10 Delete Member ............................................................................................................................. 57
3.11 Exchange Member Properties .................................................................................................... 58
3.11.1 A Worked Example – Exchange Standard Member .................................................................. 59
3.12 Stretching and Shortening ......................................................................................................... 61
3.13 Detailing Box ............................................................................................................................... 61
3.13.1 Input Value Area ........................................................................................................................ 62
3.13.2 Detail Functions ......................................................................................................................... 62
3.13.3 Detailing Box – A Worked Example........................................................................................... 64
4 Plates, Bolts and Welds ....................................................................................................... 67
4.1 Working with Plates ........................................................................................................................ 67
4.1.1 Creating a Flat Bar..................................................................................................................... 67
4.1.2 Creating a Plate ......................................................................................................................... 68
4.1.3 Modifying plate outline ............................................................................................................... 68
4.1.4 Bevel Creation ........................................................................................................................... 69
4.2 A Worked Example – Creating the Haunch Connection ............................................................. 78
4.2.1 Setting up the multiple views ..................................................................................................... 78

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4.2.2 Adapting the Rafter to the Column ............................................................................................ 80

4.2.3 Points Creation .......................................................................................................................... 81
4.2.4 Creating the Connecting Plate ................................................................................................... 82
4.2.5 Creating the Haunch Flange Plate ............................................................................................ 83
4.2.6 Creating the Haunch Web Plate ................................................................................................ 85
4.2.7 Modifying the Haunch Web Plate .............................................................................................. 86
4.2.8 Creation of Bevel ....................................................................................................................... 88
4.2.9 Creating Stiffeners ..................................................................................................................... 90
4.2.10 Modifying Stiffeners ................................................................................................................... 91
4.3 Working with Bolts ......................................................................................................................... 93
4.3.1 A Worked Example – Creating Points for Bolts ......................................................................... 97
4.3.2 Creating Bolts in the Side View ................................................................................................. 98
4.3.3 Creating Bolts in the Front View ................................................................................................ 99
4.4 Bolt Modification ........................................................................................................................... 101
4.4.1 A Worked Example – Changing Bolt specification .................................................................. 102
4.5 Recalculating Bolt Lengths ......................................................................................................... 103
4.5.1 A Worked Example – Recalculating Bolt Length ..................................................................... 103
4.6 Working with Holes....................................................................................................................... 105
4.7 Working with Welds ...................................................................................................................... 108
4.7.1 Weld symbol for ISO 2553 ....................................................................................................... 109
4.7.2 Weld Type Selection ................................................................................................................ 110
4.7.3 Symbol Selection ..................................................................................................................... 110
4.7.4 A Worked Example – Creating Welds ..................................................................................... 112
Exercise 4 Creating the Cap Plate ................................................................................................... 114
Exercise 5 Creating Stiffener on Inclined Rafter ............................................................................ 115
Exercise 6 Creating Base Plate ........................................................................................................ 117
Exercise 7 Creating Connection Plate between Rafter to Column .............................................. 119
Exercise 8 Create Connecting Plate between Beam to column. .................................................. 120
Exercise 9 Create Connecting Plate between Beam to Beam in Axis ......................................... 121
Exercise 10 Create connecting Plate between Beam to Additional beam between Axis 2 & 3... 122
Exercise 11 Creating Knee Bracing ................................................................................................... 123
5 Member Assemblies........................................................................................................... 125
5.1 Main and Secondary Members in Assembly .............................................................................. 125
6 Copying, Mirroring and Moving Objects ........................................................................... 127
6.1.1 Additional Settings ................................................................................................................... 128
6.4 Copy Via Division .......................................................................................................................... 131
6.5 Move ............................................................................................................................................... 131
6.7.4 Mirror ....................................................................................................................................... 135
Exercise 12 Copy and Mirror Knee Bracing ..................................................................................... 137
7.1.1 By Properties – Member/Bolt ................................................................................................... 141
7.1.2 Flash ........................................................................................................................................ 143
7.1.3 Emphasize/Shade.................................................................................................................... 144
7.2 Check ............................................................................................................................................. 145
7.2.2 Member without partner ........................................................................................................... 146
7.2.7 Identity check ........................................................................................................................... 149
7.3 A Worked Example – Search Members ...................................................................................... 150
Exercise 14 Search for Members without shop Connections ........................................................ 152
8.1 The Information Group - Members .............................................................................................. 153
8.1.1 Properties ................................................................................................................................ 153
8.1.2 Profile Data .............................................................................................................................. 155
8.1.3 Centre of Gravity/Weight ......................................................................................................... 156
8.2.1 Connection members .............................................................................................................. 158
8.2.2 Member to member ................................................................................................................. 158
8.2.3 Member connections ............................................................................................................... 158
Exercise 15 Change the Material of Elements .................................................................................. 163
9 Bent Plates ......................................................................................................................... 165
9.1 Standard Bent Plates .................................................................................................................... 165
9.1.2 The Creation Type Tab ............................................................................................................ 166
9.1.3 The Additional Settings Tab .................................................................................................... 168
9.2 Conical Bent Plate ........................................................................................................................ 168

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9.3 A Worked Example – Creating Standard Bent Plate ................................................................. 169

9.4 3D Flashing .................................................................................................................................... 171
Exercise 16 Creating Bent Plate using 3D Flashing ........................................................................ 173
10 Gratings ........................................................................................................................... 175
10.1 Profile Setting Tab..................................................................................................................... 175
10.2 Execution settings Tab ............................................................................................................. 176

CHAPTER 1
1 Introduction
AVEVA Bocad Steel™, enables the user to layout and detail all forms of steel structures from the conceptual
to fabrication and erection phase featured with interactive 3D modelling, automatic drawing creation and report
generation.
1.1 Aim
The aim of this training module is to provide basic knowledge of the common features of AVEVA Bocad Steel
TM that helps to navigate and work on the model.
1.2 Objectives
• Trainees to understand the modelling concepts of AVEVA Bocad Steel TM
• Trainees to be able to rebuild the sample model, using the basic tools.
1.3 Prerequisites
• Trainees must have completed the AVEVA Bocad SteelTM (3.2) Foundations training
• Familiar with Structural Steel Detailing
• Click PROJECT > Options > User Interface button to open User interface parameters form, make
sure the method of opening the PowerWheel is changed to the option by ctrl + right-click | Parameter
dialog by right-click from Open PowerWheel options list in the Pick + key configuration frame.
1.4 Course Structure
Training will consist of oral and visual presentations, demonstrations, worked examples and set exercises.
Each workstation will have a training project populated with model objects. This will be used by the trainees
to practice the methods and complete the set exercises.
1.5 Using this Guide
Certain text styles are used to indicate special situations throughout this document.
Menu pulldowns and button press actions are indicated by the bold dark turquoise text.
Information the user Enters will be in bold red text.
Additional information notes and references to other documentation will be indicated in the styles below.
 Additional information
 Refer to other documentation
System prompts should be bold and italic in inverted commas i.e. 'Choose function'.
Example files or inputs will be in the courier new font, colours and styles used as before.
Where users are directed to invoke specific functions, the instruction will usually follow the format:
TAB > Group > Button or TAB > Group > Button > Options List selection.

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1.6 Course Overview and Workflow
The AVEVA Bocad Steel™ (3.2) Modelling guide will introduce the methods available for:
• The creation and modification of profile and plate members
• The addition of bolted and welded connection
• The different methods available for copying and moving members
• Assemblies of connected members
• Checking the model for clashing and connectivity
• The Creation of bent plates and gratings
The Piperack and Explore job will be used throughout this training course for all worked examples and
exercises. By the end of this training course, the user will have created the Piperack model using the various
tools available, with correct phases and with bolted and welded connections.

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CHAPTER 2
2 Creating Profiles
This chapter explains the creation of different types of profiles used in modelling.
2.1 General Information
In AVEVA Bocad Steel, various types of the member can be created:
• Linear, Planar or Curved profiles with square or defined end cuts.
• Flat members (Plates) of various shapes.
Generally, profile members are modelled by selecting the profile size from a catalogue, with the user simply
defining the position and justification of the profile in the model.
Other methods of creating profiles are available, such as using macros. This guide will cover the basic
principles of profile creation.
 The specification of the available profiles is defined in the Bocad catalogue. For information on how to
create additional profile shape specifications refer to TM-8050 AVEVA Bocad™ (3.2) Administration
training guide.
2.2 The Create Standard Profile
On the Home tab, in the Create group, clicking the Profile button and right-clicking displays the Create
Standard Profile form

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There are three types of profiles that can be created using the Create Standard profile form. Clicking the
relevant button on the bottom of the form will change the form style to suit the selected option.
The three Profile options are:
- Standard Profile
- Cold Rolled Profile
- Special Profile
Irrespective of the type of profile being used, many of the options available in the Create Standard Profile
form are the same.
On the Member data tab, the user can configure or change the member data of the
selected profile type. The member data includes the designation, profile, material, the
displayed view of member and position of how the member will be created.
On the Additional settings tab, the user can define further information about the
member, such as rounding, family, and comments.
Save: When the Create Standard Profile form parameters have been configured to
suit a specific requirement, the form settings can be saved to allow this configuration
to be reused in future sessions. Users can name this form configuration, and the file
is saved in the Bocad\project\boc3db directory.
Load: The Load button will display a list of saved Create Standard Profile form
configurations. Selecting a configuration from the options list then clicking OK will
update the form to the saved configuration.
Delete: This button will display a list of saved Create Standard Profile form
configurations. To delete a configuration, select it from the displayed options list and
click OK.
Load from member- This button allows the Create Standard Profile form to be
configured to suit the settings of an existing profile element. Clicking the Load from
member button prompts the user to ‘Pick member’. Picking a member in the view
and pressing the Enter key will configure the form to suit the picked member’s
settings.
Preview: Clicking the Preview button will toggle the Preview window on and off. The
form can be displayed without the preview if desired. However, it is good practice to
have the preview window displayed as it gives details on how a profile will look when
added to the View.
The Start/End Offset function allows a

positive or negative offset to be applied to the
start and/or end pick points. With these set to
0, the picked points will be the actual start and
end position.

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2.2.1 The Preview Window
The Preview window gives a visual feedback on how the changes made to the Create Standard Profile form
settings which will affect how a profile will be configured when created in the View.
The Preview window has the following symbols and annotations which reflect how the profile will look in the
view.
The eye symbol indicates the view direction on the plane the profile is
being created.
The axis symbol indicates the reference plane the profile is being
created on.
Point 1 indicates the starting point for the member creation.
Point 2 indicates the ending point for the member creation if the
Creation type selected requires a second point pick.
The Preview window has the following options at the bottom of the window which allow the user to adjust
the Preview as required.
Level view/Side view/Wall view: this options list allow the user to change the view direction
of the member shown in the Preview window, either looking down the length of the profile or
the choice of two 3D view directions.
Shade: Checking this checkbox allows the user to activate the shading in the preview.
Designate: Checking this checkbox allows the user to annotate the preview with the profile
designation used.
Centre: If this checkbox is checked, the preview is centrally positioned on the preview
window.
Use global member colour: If this checkbox is checked, global member colour settings
will be activated on the preview window.

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2.3 General Member Data
Initial Mark Number
The Initial Mark Number text box is used to prepare members for marking. Two distinct number ranges
are used in this text box; 0 and 1
• 0 -If the user enters 0, the profiles are created with the Initial Mark Number set to 0. Members with a
0 Initial Mark Number will be considered as dummy members and will not appear in fabrication
documents. As an example, this can be used with the existing components.
• 1 – The Initial Mark Number is set to 1 as default. This specifies

that the final piece mark assigned starts from 1. Different Initial
Mark Numbers can be selected and can be used to identify
different types of members.
Initial marks can also be set with a prefix, for example, C1 for Columns, B2 for beams etc.
Piece marks for standard members can be input with a ‘_’ in front of the prefix, for example, _SC001 for
standard cleats.
Designation
This textbox allows the user to assign a more accurate description of a member. The designation can be
used to filter or search for members with that designation. The designation is also relevant for marking. For
example, if geometrically identical members are created with different designations (COLUMN, BEAM),
they are given different marking numbers. Designations are also case-sensitive. For example, if a member
is given the designation BEAM and another geometrically identical member is given the designation beam,
then these geometrically identical members will be assigned different marking numbers during marking.
Designations should not contain spaces in the name and is a good practice to use capital letters only.
Profile
In the Profile field, the user can enter the name of an existing
profile, e.g. HEA200.
Alternatively, entering the first letters of a profile type into the

text box (for example IPE) and clicking the Profile button will
display the Profile List form listing all the profiles of that type.
If the input field is left blank and the Profile button is clicked,
the list of all profiles available in the system will be displayed
in the Profile List form.
Material
The Material options list is used to set the material for the member being created. The material can be
chosen from a list of available materials, or a material can be entered directly into the text box. This
information is relevant to marking.

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2.4 Creating a Profile between 2 Points
The easiest way to create a profile between two points is to use two existing points, e.g. grid points. It is also
possible to create points positioned away from gridline intersections if the profile does not have the start or
end on a grid point.
To create a profile between 2 points, the user must first open a main view, with a plane parallel to the axis of
the profile to be created. Picking two points in this view will define the start and end points of the profile.
 For details on working with views refer to Chapter 3 of TM-8001 AVEVA Bocad Steel™ (3.1) Foundations
training guide.
On the Home tab in the Create group, clicking on the Profile button and then clicking on the Bocad Menu
tile of PowerWheel will open the Create Standard Profile form. Select the Member data tab.
The user has several possibilities to select:
Select Standard Profiles by clicking the Activate

Standard Profiles button.
Selecting the By 2 points option from the

Creation type area of the form will prompt the
user to pick two points in the view to define the
start and end of the profile being created.
The Designation of the profile being created
can be set by either:
• Clicking on the Load profile name
box button next to the Designation
text box will display a list of all
available designations stored in the
client folder.
• A Designation can be simply typed into
the text box.
• The options list adjacent to the text
box will list the last used Designations,
and allows one to be selected.
Position–Front view: The profiles can be positioned

on the line between point 1 and 2 by one of their 9
points.
The point selected on the Position – Front view area of the form is reflected in the Preview window. The DZ
direction shown in the Position – Front view diagram is the direction shown by the eye symbol on the Preview
window and DX direction is the line between the start and end points of the profile. The created profile will be
parallel to the plane at which point 1 and 2 are picked.

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Profile view: The Profile View options list gives four different view directions which will be used when profiles
are created in the 2D view. The view directions are front view, top view, rear view and bottom view. The
view direction arrow corresponds with the eye symbol in the Preview window and reflects how the profile will
be orientated in the 2D View when created.
The front view is basically defined as the view on the web (in case of standard profiles). In case of plates, the
front view is defined as the view on the surface.
Creation type : The other

Creation types for profiles
are as follows: -
By 1 Point – This option allows the start point to be picked, and the angle
and length of the profile is defined by entering a required length and angle
By 2 points – This option allows a profile to be created by picking a start

and end points.

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By Three Points – this option allows the start and end points to be picked, and the
justification of the profile is set by picking a point anywhere on the side the profile is
to be justified to
Via n Points – this option allows a profile to be created by picking multiple points to
define the profile route.
Curved – this option allows a curved profile to be created, by picking the start and end
points of the profile, and defining a radius by entering a value in the form.
Curved by 3 points – this option allows the user to create a curved profile, by picking
the start and end point and then picking a third point which will lie on the curved
member
Example:
Comment
The Comment text box is used to add additional information to a member. This comment can be used in
drawings, BOM and other outputs.
Label as main member If this checkbox is checked, the

member will be the main member of the assembly. If this
checkbox is unchecked, then the member will be a
secondary member of the assembly.

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2.5 Creating the Profiles on Row A- A Worked Example
Click Open Job from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen, select Common from Owning Detailing
World options list,select job Piperack from the Job name and click the Open button to open the job.
In this worked example, the profiles which are located on Piperack2_2_ ROW_A of the grid will be created,
as shown below.
From the change view options list, selecting Piperack2_2_ROW_A

sets the main view to Grid A.
All the profiles on Row A are created in this view.

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2.5.1 Creating the Column
The three columns which need to be created on Row A all start and end on a grid point, so no additional points
need to be created at this stage.
Set the current Phase to Columns using the options list at the bottom right
corner on the Status bar. This ensures all the Columns which will be created
are in the correct Phase. The first column to create is located on Axis 1
 For details on the creation and use of Phases refer to TM-8001 AVEVA
Bocad Steel™ (3.2) Foundations training guide.
Click Home > Create > Profile button and right-click to display the Create standard profile form, ensure
Standard Profiles is selected

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By default, the Initial Mark Number is set to 1.
Enter COLUMN in the Designation textbox.
Enter HEA200 in the Profile textbox
From the Profile View options list select the Front view option.
Under the Position–Front view frame select the middle point as

anchor point as shown in the image.
The remaining values under Position–Front view frame are set to 0

by default. Use the default values as they are in this example.
In the creation type frame make sure By 2 points radio button is

selected.
After entering all the details click OK button. The user is prompted to ‘Pick point 1'. Pick the point at the
intersection of grid lines Axis 1 and Lev.0.0 as shown. The prompt changes to ‘Pick point 2’, pick the point
at the intersection between grid lines Axis 1 and Lev 2750.0 as shown below.

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The column is created as shown in the image. The

column can also be seen in the Design Explorer
(DTPROF element).
Once the column had been created, the command

remains active and the user is again prompted to
‘Pick point 1', allows the further creation of profiles
with the same settings.
Create the columns on grid lines Piperack2 _2_Axis_2 and Axis 3 as shown below, with the bottom of the
columns located at level 400.

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 With this setting the web of the column will be parallel to the view and with this setting the
selected points are located at the midpoint of the column.
 It is good practice to create the columns from bottom to top, to allow any Macros to work as intended.
2.5.2 Creating the Rafter
In this section, the sloping rafter at Level 2750 will

be created. This rafter is located in between Axis
1 and Axis 2, with a slope of 1: 10. The starting
point of the rafter is at the top of the column on
Axis 1.
Since the rafter is sloping, the ending point of the

rafter will be located on somewhere on the gridline
AXIS 2 above the LEV 2750. To determine the
exact location of the ending point, additional
points have to be created.
Click Home > Points > Add button and right-click to display
the Add points form.
In the Values tab enter 1000 in DX textbox, and 100 in DY

textbox and click the OK button.
Looking at the 2D view, the DX direction is left to right, and

the DY direction is down to up.
The prompt ‘Pick Point 1’ is displayed. Pick the

point at the top of the column on grid line 1, then
press the Enter key. A point is created, with the
slope of 10 % from the picked point.

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A point should now be created at the

intersection of grid line Axis 2 and a line
drawn through the top of the column on
grid line Axis 1 and the newly created
point.
Click Home > Points > Intersection Point

button, the user will be prompted to pick
four points in a sequence.
Pick the grid point at the top of the column

on grid line Axis 1 (Pick point 1) and then
the newly created point (Pick point 2).
Later pick the two points located on grid
line Axis 2 ( Pick point 3 and Pick point
4) as shown in the image.
A new point is created as shown in

the image.
The rafter can now be created, using the newly created point.
 For details on the various methods available for creating points, refer to TM-8001 AVEVA Bocad Steel™
(3.2) Foundations training guide.

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Set the current Phase to Beams from Status bar.
Click Home > Create > Profile button and right-click to display the Create standard profile form. Ensure
Standard Profiles is selected and complete the form as shown below.
Click the OK button, then pick the points as shown below.

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The rafter is created between the

two picked points.
 With this Position – Front View setting,

the selected points are in the top flange
axis and it is necessary to pick the points
from left to right. If the points were picked
from right to left, the rafter would have
been created with the bottom aligned to
the points as shown:

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Exercise 1 Complete the Columns in Rows
Set the current Phase to COLUMNS. Create the Columns on grid planes Row B, Row C and Row D as
shown below. Use the same settings as used in grid plane Row A. All the columns are HEA200.

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Exercise 2 Creation of Beams
Set the current Phase to BEAMS. Open the Create Standard Profile form and set the parameters as shown
below.
Ensure the Position – Front View anchor is set to the top of

the profile since the top of the beams are to be aligned with
the elevation of the grid planes.
Use the default value 0 for the offset and rotation.
Ensure ‘Label member as main member’ checkbox is checked.
Create the Beams in Piperack2_2_Row_A, B, C and D as shown below

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Using the same settings, create the beams at Piperack2_2_Axis_2 and Axis_3

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Intermediate beams IPE180 are to be added at Level 4880 and Level.7820, exactly halfway between
Piperack2_2_Axis_2 and Axis 3.
Open the Create Standard profile form and enter -1830mm (3660/2) in DY textbox.
Ensure the rest of parameters are set as shown below then click the OK button.
Open the view Lev 4880 and pick

the points P1- P2, P2-P3, P3-P4.
Similarly, create the intermediate

members in Lev 7820 at the exact
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Exercise 3 Creation of Additional Beams
Additional beams IPE200 are to be added at Level 4880 between Piperack2_2_Axis_3 and Axis 4.
Set all the parameters of the additional beams as shown in the image below

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In the view, Piperack2_2_Lev 4880 between

Axis 3 and Axis 4 IPE200 beams should be
added as shown in the adjacent image.
With the same settings add the beams IPE200

on Level.7820 between Axis 3 and Axis 4 as
shown in the adjacent image.

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The Piperack model should look like this.

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CHAPTER 3
3 Modifying Members
Within AVEVA Bocad Steel application, there are many ways in which existing members can be modified to
suit the required design, such as lengthening and shortening, adapting to other members and creating holes
and cut-outs in profiles.
This chapter explains different functionalities by which existing members can be modified. The modifications
include lengthening and shortening, adapting to other members, creating holes and cuts in profiles.
3.1 The Modify Model Project
Open Explore Job. On the Training tab, in the Common group, selecting Modify Model option from the
Modelling button displays ‘Pick Generation point’ on the notification area.
Selecting any point in any one of the opened views, populates the required training model.

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3.2 Modifying Profile - Length
On the Home tab, in the Modify group, clicking the Length button and right-clicking displays the Length
modification form
In the Type frame of the

form, the user can select the
type of modification to use.
Based on the option
selected, the form layout
changes.
The Length button also includes an options list, which can be used to invoke the
required type of command directly. The same form is displayed by right-clicking.
The options available from the Length form are covered in the following sections.

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3.2.1 Lengthen/Shorten
The Lengthen /Shorten option allows the user to lengthen or shorten one or multiple members.
• Distance - The value by which the member will stretch (positive value) or shorten (negative
value) is entered in this textbox.
• With stretching – when With stretching checkbox is checked, the user must define the plane from
where the stretching or shortening starts. This has an effect on holes that may be present on the
member, as well as changing the length of the member, as shown below.
The plane point after cut-out – the

stretch is applied at this point so the
cutout remains in the same position.
The plane point coincides with cut-

out – the part of the cut-out after the
point is also moved by the Distance set,
changing the cut-out size.
The plane point before the cut-out –

the whole of the cut-out is moved by the
distance set.
• When the With stretching checkbox is unchecked, the user simply picks the end of the member to
apply the entered length.
• Member or Construction group - if this radio button is selected, it defines whether the changes are
to be applied to a single member or to the complete Construction group.

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3.2.2 A Worked Example – Length/Shorten
Open the main view Piperack2_2_Row_A to modify the column

on Grid line 3.
Click Member > Modify > Length button and right click to display Length modification form. Ensure
Lengthen/Shorten from the Type frame of the form is selected.
Enter 500mm in Distance textbox and check the

With stretching checkbox.
In the Extent frame, ensure the Member radio

button is selected and click the OK button to
close the form. The prompt ‘Pick member 1’ will
be displayed

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Pick the Column and press the Enter key. The prompt changes to ‘Stretch plane – pick point 1’. Pick the
point located inside the cut-out as shown.
The prompt changes to ‘Pick end of the member’ pick the top of the column. The column is lengthened
by 500mm, and the cut-out is also lengthened by 500mm.
Undo the lengthen command, and experiment with different stretch plane points, and unchecking the With
stretching check box.

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3.3 Adapt
The Adapt option allows a member or members to be modified so the end of the member is adapted to a
plane. When the adapting plane intersects the member being adapted, the part of the profile which is longest
in relation to the adapt plane will always remain.
 If the shortest side of the member must be kept, then the Cut option must be used.
• Clearance –The
gap between the
member(s) and the
adapt plane is
entered in this
textbox.
• Adaptation plane
frame – contains
two options for
defining the plane.
Projection on axis - if this radio button is selected,

the member(s) will be cut by a plane orthogonal to
the reference plane, the plane is orthogonal to the
member(s) and passing through the picked point.
Only one point needs to be picked for this option.
• 2 or 3 points – if this radio button is selected,

the member(s) will be cut along a plane
defined by 2 or 3 points. If only two points are
given the cutting plane is orthogonal to the
reference plane. If the Clearance value is
given in negative, the member gets extended
from picking points.
• Reference plane - If one or two points are given, the cutting plane will be orthogonal to this reference
plane.
Extent – This frame consists of 2 radio buttons by which the selection can be done member by member
or a construction group.

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3.3.1 A Worked Example – Adapt
Open the main view Piperack2_2_Row_A,

zoom in to the Lev. of the column on Grid line
1.
Click on Home>Modify>Length>Adapt
to open the form.
Enter 50 in Clearance textbox and select

the 2 or 3 points radio button in the
Adaptation plane frame.
To ensure the expected behaviour is

observed, maintain the View-port plane
as the Reference Plane.
Ensure the Members radio button is

selected in the Extent frame, then click
the OK button. The prompt ‘Pick
member 1’ will be displayed.
Pick the rafter and press the Enter key. The prompt changes to ‘Pick plane point 1 from min 2 to max 3’.
Pick the first point as shown.

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The prompt changes to ‘Pick plane point 2 from min 2 to max 3’’. Pick the point as shown and then
press the Enter key. The cut plane is calculated through the two points, perpendicular to the view plane
as shown.
Undo the Adapt command, and experiment with different plane points and Clearance values.
 Adapt does not work on all types of member. For example, members via n points and curved members
cannot be adapted.
3.4 Cut
The length modification type Cut

works similar to the Adapt type,
however does not extend the
member.
Instead of automatically keeping the

longest section of the member, the
Cut has an additional step, where the
user is prompted to ‘Pick side to
remove (member edge)’. This allows
the user to keep the shortest section
of the member if required.

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3.5 Adapt to Member
The Adapt to member option

allows a member or members to
be modified and adapted to
another member.
 Adapt to Member does not

work on all types of member.
For example, members via n
points and curved members
cannot be adapted.
• Clearance - This is the gap (or over-length if the Clearance value is negative) between the members
being modified and the member being trimmed to known as the tool part is entered in this text box.
Positive Clearance Negative Clearance
• Adaptation plane – There are three options available for the result of the Adapt command which
depends upon the option chosen from the Adaption plane options list:
Adapt to 3d Surfaces Adapt to External Volume Adapt to Member Extreme

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• Projection on axis – if this checkbox is unchecked, the member(s) will be cut by a plane orthogonal to
the axis of the tool part member. If the checkbox is checked, the cut plane will be orthogonal to the axis
of the member being adjusted.
Projection on axis unchecked Projection on axis checked
• Only if members intersect – if this checkbox is checked, only members which actually intersect with the
tool part member will be adapted. If the checkbox is unchecked, members which do not intersect with the
tool part member will still be adapted, the geometry of the tool part member is effectively projected to the
intersection point.
3.5.1 A Worked Example – Adapt to a Member
On the main view Piperack2_2_Row_A to show the

column on Grid line 3 and the adjacent beam.

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Click on Home>Modify>Length>Adapt
to a member to open the form.
Enter 10 in Clearance textbox and in

Adaptation plane select Adapt to 3D
surfaces from option list.
Ensure the Member radio button is

selected from Extent frame and click the
OK button. The prompt ‘Pick tool part’
will be displayed
Pick the column and press the Enter key. The prompt changes to ‘Pick member 1 to be adapted’. Pick the
beam adjacent to the column and press Enter. The beam is adjusted to the column, with a 10mm gap.
3.6 Initial State
The Initial State option allows the user to reset the selected end of a member to how it was before any length
adjustment was carried out. The user must select the member or members, and then individually select the
end of the member to reset to the initial state.

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3.7 Split
The Split option allows a member or members to be split to a defined plane, creating two separate members.
• Clearance - This is the gap

applied between the
member and the split plane.
• Section plane – contains

the two radio buttons.
Projection on axis – if selected, the member(s) will be split by

a plane orthogonal to the reference plane, the plane is
orthogonal to the member(s) and passing through the clicked
point. Only one point has to be picked for this option.
2 or 3 points – if selected, the member(s) will be split along a plane defined by 2 or 3 points. If only two
points are given the cutting plane is orthogonal to the reference plane.

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3.7.1 A Worked Example – Split
On the main view Piperack2_2_Row_A to show the Lev, 2750

of the column on grid line 3.
Click on Home>Modify>Length>Split to
open the form.
Enter 25 in Clearance textbox and ensure

from Section plane Projection on axis
radio button is selected.
Ensure the Members radio button is

selected in the Extent frame and then click
OK button. The prompt ‘Pick member
1’will be displayed
Pick the column and press the Enter key. The prompt changes to ‘Pick point’. Pick the point as shown below.

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3.8 Regroup Tool
The Regroup option is used to combine two or more split members into one member.
The following criteria must be satisfied to work Regroup command:
• The members being regrouped can be the result of a previous Split command or can be separately
created members.
• The members must have the same profile type, same orientation and must be positioned on the same
axis.
• Any Internal or external outlines will remain after the Regroup command.
To regroup a selection of members, click Member > Modify > Regroup button. The user is then prompted
‘Pick member 1’, ‘Pick member 2’ etc. until all the members to be regrouped are picked. Pressing Enter will
regroup all the selected members to a single member.
3.9 Volume Modification
Volume Modification works by taking the volume of a member, which acts as a coping tool to remove the
portion of a member.
On the Home tab, in the Modify group, clicking the Volume button and right-click displays the
Korperoperation < bearbeiten>Teile form
In the Type frame, the

user can select the type
of volume modification to
use.
Based on the option

selected, the form layout
will change

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3.9.1 Punching
The Punching function is

used to Punch the member in
accordance with the specified
shape in the selected tool
part.
The Tool part handling frame contains the following options:
The Tool part determines how the tool part geometry is used to define a
punch.
• When the Tool part checkbox is Unchecked, the cross section of the
cutting tool member is used to define the punch. The Tool part area of the
form is not populated.
• When the Tool part checkbox is checked –more options are displayed in
the Tool part area of the form, allowing the user to change the tool part
cross section in accordance with the specified shape. The three radio
buttons Full volume, N-rectangle and Rectangle, defines how the punch
is created:

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Full volume - the tool part will be considered as a full member so only the outer shape will be
considered.
N-rectangle – the tool parts will be

considered as a rectangle. The rectangle
will be the smallest possible shape in
which the tool part cross section will fit. A
Clearance can be applied, as shown.
Rectangle – All the tool parts defined will

be treated as a single rectangle, which
will encompass the tool part geometry
into the smallest rectangle. A Clearance
can be applied, as shown.
• Clearance – The profile cross-sections of the shaping member are increased by the clearance
value. i.e the hole created slightly bigger than the tool part.
• Lengthening – This option is useful when the tool part does not pass through the complete
member being modified. The tool part will be considered as if it were lengthened by the given
value, therefore passing right through the adapted part. In the below example, the pipes have
their start point in the centre of the web of the beam. The left punch is done with a Lengthening
value of 0, and the right punch with a Lengthening value of 50mm.

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• To be adapted member frame determines how the members to be modified. There are two
radio buttons, Members and Construction group, which sets the selection to be picked
member by member, or to apply the modification to a full Construction Group.
3.9.2 A Worked Example – Punching
Open the main view r_0_Axis_1 to show the top of the column on Grid Line C.
Take front view and top view of member using View > Member plane.
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Open the Korperoperation <

bearbeiten>Teile form and select
Punching > mit Teil from the Type
list.
Select the Members radio button in

the Tool part handling frame.
Check the Tool part checkbox, and

select the Full volume radio button.
Enter 10 in Clearance textbox and

200 in Lengthening textbox, select
the Members radio button and click
the OK button. The prompt ‘Pick
tool part 1’ will be displayed
Pick the circular hollow section as shown and then press the Enter key. The prompt changes to ‘Pick
member 1 to be adapted’. Pick the column then press the Enter key.
The cut-out is applied to the column, the size of

the hole is the diameter of the circular hollow
section plus the 10mm Clearance value.
Use the different options on the Korperoperation < bearbeiten>Teile form, use other profiles as tool part
with column, note the difference in punching result as shown.

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 It is good practice to ensure the tool part is large enough to extend beyond either side of the member
being adapted. If a tool part does not extend beyond the member being adapted, the geometry produced
can be too complex to give a good result.
3.9.3 Delete Punching

The Delete Punching
option allows holes created
by punching to be deleted.
In the Volume Modification form under the Type list

select the Delete punching option and clicking OK
displays the prompt ‘Pick member’.
Select the member the punching needs to be deleted

from, then press Enter button.
The prompt changes to ‘Pick point in centre of

punching’.
Click inside the punched area and pressing the Enter

key will delete the punched hole.

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3.9.4 Merge
The Merge option on the Korperoperation < bearbeiten>Teile form allows the user to merge two or more
members into a single member. This is useful for the creation of mechanical elements, wood and concrete
elements, or some standard steel members.
The Merge command was

originally designed to merge
together plates; however, it
can be used to merge together
members to form a specific
part. one example of this
would be a stair tread, with a
tread plate and side plates.
Centre coordinate system – This checkbox controls the coordinates of the members after merging.
• If this checkbox is checked, the new centre coordinate point is calculated and repositioned for the new
merged member.
• If this checkbox is unchecked, the coordinate of the first picked member will remain as the coordinate
point of the new merged member.
Properties – the Properties frame gives two options via an

options list, determine again and Take over 1st member.

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• Determine again – If this option is selected, the user must confirm or modify the created member’s
properties.
• Take over first member – If this option is selected, the created member will inherit the properties of the
first member selected.
Member information - the member information frame gives information of member ident number and member
data.
• Member Ident Number – Clicking this button will prompt

the user to ‘Pick member’. When a member is picked,
the member’s identification number is displayed in the
textbox on the form.
• Member data – When a new Member Ident Number

has been entered into the text box, clicking this button
will update the Volume and Weight values shown on the
form.
Edit properties – Clicking this button will display the

Edit member data < Detail form, where the user
can edit properties of the member being created with
the merge command.

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3.9.5 A Worked Example – Merge
Open the main view

Piperack2_2_Row_A to show the plates
on Grid Line A.
Open the Korperoperation <

bearbeiten>Teile form and select
Merge from the Type list.
Set the Properties options list to

Take over 1st member, then
click OK button. The prompt ‘Pick
base member’ will be displayed
Pick the plate as shown in the image and

press the Enter key.
The prompt changes to ‘Pick combination

member 1’. Pick the plate as shown in the
image and press Enter.
The two plates are now merged into a single member. It can be seen that there is no contact edge between
the plates.

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 Care needs to be taken to ensure Members that are going to be merged must be touching each other.
Members having gap between them cannot be merged. If the user try to do so an error message will be
displayed advising the user that the members has to be changed.
3.10 Delete Member
On the Home tab, in the Delete group, clicking the Member button and right-click displays the Delete Member
form
Member list: This options list allows the type of elements to be

deleted, and the filter checkbox allows further filtering of the
elements to be deleted.

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3.11 Exchange Member Properties
On the Member tab, in the Properties group, clicking the Exchange Standard button and right-click displays
the Exchange standard member form
The Exchange Standard Member allows the user to modify the profile specification, justification, orientation
of modelled members.
 Other member properties can be changed using the Information > Member option, covered in Chapter 8
of this guide.
The form has two tabs Geometry and General.
The Geometry tab allows the user to apply a different profile specification and justification to existing
members.
The General tab allows changes to the Phase, Material and other settings which do not alter the physical
size, shape or position of a member.
Each field on the form has an adjacent check box. With the check box checked, the setting is applied to the
members selected for the modification.
The Position and Profile view areas of the form are

blank if the check boxes are unchecked.
 The Rounding options refer to graphical display resolutions and will not be covered in this guide.
• The Profile, Position and Profile view areas of the form work in the same way as previously described
on the Create Standard profile form.

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• Exchange member even if modified - if this check box is checked, it exchanges a profile which has
been modified. For example, if a member is punched, exchange can still be carried out
When unchecked, the exchange cannot be carried out on the members which have modifications like
punch/cut.
• Take over modifications – this options list allows the user to

decide which modification from the original member are to be
carried over to the new exchanged member
3.11.1 A Worked Example – Exchange Standard Member
Open the view Piperack2_2_Row_A, horizontal

beam will be exchanged to IPE300 profile. The beam
between grid lines 2 and 3.
Click Member > Properties > Exchange Standard and right click to display the Exchange standard
member form.
Click the Load from member button, the prompt ‘Pick member (load beam)’ will be displayed in the
notification area. Pick the beam IPE200 beam and press the Enter key. The Exchange Standard member
form is updated to reflect all the properties associated with the picked member.

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The prompt ‘Pick member 1’ is displayed in the notification area. Pick the horizontal beam, then press the
Enter key. The beam is changed to an IPE300 profile.

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3.12 Stretching and Shortening
On the Member tab, in the Modify group, clicking the Stretch/Shorten button and right-click displays the
Stretch/Shorten form
ns list.
The command can be used to shorten or stretch a
member by a specified distance
• The Stretch/Shorten frame allows the user to control

how the command is applied.
• Distance The value by which the member should be

stretched/shortened is entered in this text box
• Limit angle the maximum permissible angle between

the member axis and the direction of movement is
entered in this text box.
• Stretch plates randomly – If this checkbox is

checked, the height and width of plates can be
changed.
• Move connection – if this checkbox is checked, the

connections with the members being edited will also
be moved.
er axis and the direction of movement.
an be changed.
g edited will also be moved.
• Split Bolt Group Cut by the plane - if this check box is checked, the bolt patterns through which the
processing plane for the Stretch/Shorten process runs, will be split into two bolt patterns. One part of
the original bolt pattern is moved with the elements on the stretch side, and the others remain at the
original position.
If the checkbox is unchecked, the bolt pattern is retained and will be moved in the stretch/shorten
direction in its entirety.
3.13 Detailing Box
On the Member tab, in the Modify group, click the Detailing Box button and right-click to display the Detailing
Box form
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Detailing Functions – contains the icons required for the detail functions and are listed in the
1 same order as the editing sequence.
Input value area – The letters in the input area represents different values. The user can also
2 use the mathematical expression instead of direct values.
The user can define the geometry of the cut or cope via value input or by picking points.
• Geometry via value input – The user has to define the values in the input area, by selecting a detailing
function and confirming the values entered in the textbox by clicking OK. If the user pressed the Enter
button, then the geometry of the editing step will get implemented on the member based on the values
entered.
• Geometry by Picking Points – The user has to create the required points to be picked on the member
being edited. By selecting an editing function, confirm the dialog by clicking OK and follow the pick
request.
3.13.1 Input Value Area
The letters in the input area represents the following values –
X Defines the X coordinate based on the DX Defines offset value in x direction

origin set using the Detailing box
Y Defines the Y coordinate based on the DY Defines offset value in y direction

origin set using the Detailing box
W Defines the width A Defines the angle
H Defines the height T Defines the depth
R Defines the radius D Defines the diameter
3.13.2 Detail Functions
Detail functions contains the buttons required for the detail functions and are listed in the same order as the
editing sequence. The first three buttons are used for setting up all the views of the member, defining the
member to be edited and for defining the coordinate system for the value input.
Multiple view from member button allows the user to view the member to be edited in a new
window in different views.
If Set as to be handled member button is selected, it closes the form and the prompt Pick member
is displayed on the notification area.
If Set coordinate system button is selected, it closes the form and the prompt Pick point <Return
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The first picked point defines the origin and the second point
determines the X direction of the coordinate system. The Y direction is
automatically set orthogonal to the X direction.
If Cut member button is selected, it closes the form and the user can cut the members by picking
points, values or by combination of points and values. The input values used for cutting are. W,
H, A, T.
For example - Cutting members by picking points.
Points P1 and P2 defines the geometry and P3 defines the corner.
If Cope Member button is selected, it closes the form and the user can edit the members by
picking points or by combination of points and values. The input values used for cutting are. W,
H, T.
For example - Coping member by values.
If Set inner outlines button is selected, then user can create round, rectangular openings or
rectangular openings with rounding by picking points or by combination of points and values. All the
input values can be used for defining inner outlines.
Delete inner outline button, deletes the inner outlines by picked edge.
Move inner outline button, allows the user to move inner outlines by picked edges, by points or by
values. The input values used are DX and DY.
Move external edge button, allows the user to move external outlines by picked edges, by points
or by values. The input values used are DX and DY.
Pick external outline button, allows the user to pick points freely and the order picking determines
the outline.
Point info X-Y value in box button is selected, then X and Y values of the picked point are copied
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Surrounding – If this checkbox is checked, an imaginary rectangle surrounding the member is used to
determine the member corners.
If the checkbox is unchecked, the current member outline will be used to calculate the member corners.
More – Clicking More button displays the more options for editing the member like resolution, adding number
of rounding points, specifying rounding radius etc.
3.13.3 Detailing Box – A Worked Example
In this worked example, how to use detail box functions is explained. Open the main view
Piperack2_2_Row_A.
Click Member > Modify > Detailing Box and right click to display the Detailing Box form and click the Reset
values button.
Click the Set as to be handled member button, the prompt Pick

member will be displayed.
Pick the Beam as shown in image at lev.4880.
Click Set coordinate system button, the prompt Pick point <Return
for values> will be displayed.
Pick the point as shown in image and press Enter to display the
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Enter 50 in R textbox and 300 in D textbox.
Click Create inner outline button the prompt Pick point

<Return for values> is displayed on the notification
area.
Pick the points on Member with pick mode change to

Free and press Enter.
The member should look like this after creating inner

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CHAPTER 4
4 Plates, Bolts and Welds
In this chapter, methods describing the addition of plates, bolts and welds used for creating connection
between members is explained
4.1 Working with Plates
In AVEVA Bocad, plates of various shapes can be modelled; however, the system will treat them as a profile.
4.1.1 Creating a Flat Bar
On the Home tab, in the Create group, clicking the Profile button and right-clicking displays the Create
Standard Profile form.
To create a flat bar, the plate profile has to be designated by width & thickness of the bar– PL200*10. The
length will be determined by the two selected points.

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4.1.2 Creating a Plate
On the Home tab, in the Create group, click the Plate button and right-click to display the Plate form.
To create a plate, the profile has to be designated by the plate thickness – PL10. Then the plate outline will
be determined by the points selected describing the outline (minimum three points).
On Additional settings tab, if Force orientation checkbox is checked, it will display 1st and 2nd point
define X axis checkbox and if this checkbox is checked the first two pick points will define the X axis of the
plate in shop drawings.
 For a detailed explanation on shop drawings, refer to TM-8004 AVEVA Bocad™ (3.2) Deliverables
training guide.
4.1.3 Modifying plate outline
When a plate has been modelled, there are several options available to modify the plate outline. The
modification of a plate such as add, move and delete plate outline points or edges and change of plate
thickness can be done. Also, specific tools for changing the outline, such as adding snipes and fillets are
available.
On the Member tab, in the Modify group,

clicking the Outline Plate button and right-
clicking displays the Change Outline BMF
Settings form.

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Clicking OK and double clicking on outline plate will create a new view with the selected outline plate.
The depth of this view can be set by the 3 radio buttons.
• Double plate thickness: Selecting this radio button will create the view depth, twice the thickness
of the plate selected.
• Plate thickness: The new view depth will be exactly thickness of the plate selected.
• Free values: The user can manually enter the view depth by selecting this radio button.
 For details on Modifying outline plate refer to worked example 4.2.7 Modifying Stiffeners.
4.1.4 Bevel Creation
The weld preparation (beveling) modifies plate edges to prepare them for the welding process. As compared
to steel industry, in offshore industry the member geometries in terms of contours and beveling are more
complex. This section explains about the creation of different types of beveling.
On the Member tab, in the Modify group, clicking the Weld Preparation button displays the chamfer form.
• Selection Panel tab contains 8 different types of bevel cut.
• Depending on the Bevel type selected, the Chamfer tab displays the options.

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The user can define the size and shape of the chamfer by selecting the required options and entering values
in the textbox.
• It creates a chamfer from one edge of the

outline plate.
• a1 = defines the chamfer angle.
• d = defines the root gap.
 Root gap is the chamfer edge position,

measured from the original plate edge.
• It creates a chamfer from two edges of the

outline plate.
• a1 & a2 = It defines the chamfer angle.
• c1 & c2 = It defines chamfer width.
 The sum of values of c1+c2 should be

equal to or less than plate thickness.

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• If Tapering checkbox is checked, the user

need to be define a tapered chamfer
length.
• b1 = defines the chamfer length from 2nd

plate.
• e = defines the thickness of the 2 nd plate

from chamfer.
• If the Root face checkbox is checked, the

root face is created for the chamfer.
• c1 = defines chamfer width.

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• If the Bevel around complete

contour checkbox is checked, it
creates the 3600 bevels around the
plate.
In the Global settings tab,the user can define the chamfer punching, closing and tool parameters settings.

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• Punch Defines the Seam and Punch settings for the chamfer. The option list
contains following options.
Seam Only – Displays the cut-out area of the plate for representation
purpose. The chamfer is not created.
Seam and Punch – Displays the cut-out area of the plate for representation
purpose and creates the chamfer.
Punch Only- Creates the chamfer. The cut-out area of the plate is removed.
• Weld Mark It prepares members for marking. There are two distinct number ranges.
0 – Specifies a zero position while positioning. The marked members do not

appear in manufacturing documents and can be used. For e.g: - For existing
components.
>1 – By default, the initial mark number is set as 1 and specifies that the final
position number is greater than 1. For e.g: - Sorting of components using
specific number ranges can be achieved for special components.
Initial Mark No. = 100: for bar and 200: for column
All the bars with the initial mark no. 100 are created with the 100 series mark
numbers after positioning (provided there are less than 100 bars) and all
columns start with a 200-series mark number.
• Designation Assigns entered designation to the chamfer.
• Material Specifies the chamfer material.
• Thickness Clearance Specifies the clearance distance required between the chamfer thickness
and other elements to consider it as non-obstructive elements.
• Outside Clearance Specifies the clearance distance required between the chamfer outside edge
and other elements to consider it as non-obstructive elements.
• Overlength Start/End Specifies an additional length for the cut-out area of the plate. The additional
length is measured from the chamfer start and chamfer end position points.

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• Z mode Specifies the orientation of the Z-axis. The option list contains following
options.
From coordinate system of the plate – The Z- axis orientation is defined

from the plate co-ordinate system.
From current plane – The Z-axis orientation is defined from the working
plane.
From picked points – The Z-axis orientation is defined from picked points.
4.1.4.1 Representation of Bevel

On the Project tab, select Options > Configuration, clicking on the Global Settings button displays the
Settings form.
Navigate to Drawing > Representation to set the Bevel-Representation settings.

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• Pen –defines the colour of bevel cut-out representation.
• Fill Style - creates bevel cut-out representation with different styles.
On the Viewport tab, in the Representation group, clicking the Settings button displays the New Display
form.
Clicking the Main member/Secondary member Type button displays the Main Member Settings form.

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Bevel option list contains three different types of Representation settings.
• None – If none option is selected, bevel representation will

not be displayed.
• Line – If line option is selected, bevel representation will be

displayed as graphical line.
Cut-out –By default this option is selected, bevel representation

will be displayed as graphical cut-out.
 While creating bevels, it is recommended to pick the points in anti-clockwise direction.
4.1.4.2 Delete Bevel

On the Member tab, in the Delete group, selecting Delete Bevels option from the Member button options list
displays the Delete Bevels form.
If the Delete all bevels of related members checkbox is

checked,it will delete all the availble bevels on the member.
If the checkbox is uncheck,it will deletes only the selected

bevel on the member.

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4.2 A Worked Example – Creating the Haunch Connection
In the following worked example, the user

will be run through the step by step
instructions to create the haunch connection
as shown.
4.2.1 Setting up the multiple views
When creating a connection, it is good practice to have different views open of the members being worked on.
The first step will be to create a Detail View, with three views on the profiles, the connection is to be created.
 For details on working with Views refer to Chapter 6 of TM-8001 AVEVA BocadTM (3.2) Foundations
training guide.
Firstly, close the Explore job and open the Piperack job.
Open the main view Piperack2_2_ROW_A.

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Click View > Temporary > Detail and right click to display the Section View form. Check the Left, Above
and front checkboxes.
In the Representation frame of the Section

View form, click the settings button to
display the Representation Settings 1 form.
On the Shading options list, select Disabled
– this will create the detailed view without
shading.
To turn off the designations on the detail

view being created, click the Designation
button to display the Designation form.
Select the Off-radio button and click OK on
all three displayed forms.
The prompt ‘Pick window’ will be displayed.

Pick a window on the top of the column on
grid line Axis 1 as shown in the image below.

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The prompt ‘Pick point for null Z’ is

displayed in the notification area.
Pick the point at the top of the column on grid

line Axis 1 then press Enter key.
The additional detail views will be displayed

as shown.
4.2.2 Adapting the Rafter to the Column
Click Home > Modify >

Adapt Member button
from the Length option
list and right click to
display Length
modification form.
Ensure the Adapt to a
member in Type frame is
selected and enter 10 in
Clearance textbox.
Ensure the rest of the

settings on the form are
as shown.

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Clicking the OK button, displays prompt “pick

the Tool part’, Pick the Column and press
the Enter key, then pick the Rafter and press
Enter. The rafter is trimmed to the column,
with a 10mm gap.
4.2.3 Points Creation
Two new points are needed to create the vertical plate between rafter and column.
Click Home > Points > Points from member and right click to display the Points/Points on member form.
Select the From Segment radio button and click the OK button.
Pick the rafter in the front view. Points are displayed on the
rafter, at the ends of the rafter geometry.
Click Home > Points > Lengthen and right click to display the
Lengthen form.
Enter 160 in the Distance textbox and then click the OK button.

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Click point P1 then point P2, a new point P3 is created

160mm down from point P2.
4.2.4 Creating the Connecting Plate
Click Home > Create > Profile button and right click to display Create standard profile form.
Enter PL120*10 in the Profile text box and PLATE in the Designation text box. Ensure the rest of the form is
completed as shown below then click OK button.

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After clicking OK, the prompt will be

displayed as “pick points 1 and 2”. Pick
Point P3, then point P1 the plate will be
created as shown in the image.
The top detail view clearly shows the plate is

located on the middle of column and rafter
4.2.5 Creating the Haunch Flange Plate

Click Home > Points > Parallel and right
click to display the Parallel form.
Enter 320 in the Distance textbox and click

OK button.
Then select points P2 and P3 to create

points P4 and P5.
Also create Point P6 on bottom line of

Rafter flange using Line intersection point
function.

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Click Home > Points > Intersection Point
Create Point P6 on bottom line of Rafter

flange using Line intersection point function.
Then select points P2, P6 and P4, P5 to

create point P7 on bottom flange of rafter.
Click Member > Create > Profile and right click to display the Create Standard Profile form
Select PL82*10 in the Profile text box. Ensure the rest of the form is completed as shown below then click
OK.

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Pick point P3 and P7. The member is created

as shown.
Click Viewport > Representation > Settings

and change the shading options to Enabled.
4.2.6 Creating the Haunch Web Plate

Click Member > Create > Plate and right click to display the Plate form
Enter PL6 in the Profile text box. Ensure the

rest of the form is completed as shown below
then click on Additional settings tab
Check the Force orientation and 1st and

2nd point define X axis checkbox and click
OK button.

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Pick point P2, P7 and P3. The web is created as

shown.
Click Member > Modify > Length and right click

to display the Length modification form.
Open the Length Modification form and ensure

Lengthen/Shorten from the Type frame in the
Length Modification form is selected.
Enter a Distance of 10, ensure the Member radio

button is selected, then click the OK button.
The user is prompted to ‘Pick member 1’. Pick

the connecting plate then press Enter key.
The user is then prompted to ‘Pick end of the

member’. Pick the point P1 and press Enter key.
Similarly, Extend the plate on the other end by

picking point P3 and press Enter key.
4.2.7 Modifying the Haunch Web Plate
Click Member > Modify > Outline Plate and Change Outline BMF settings form will be displayed.

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After clicking OK, the prompt “Pick member” will be displayed. Select Haunch web and press Enter key.
A new tab Edit Outline is created in the menu. The options in this tab work only for the selected member and
user can find plate modification tools in this tab.
Click Edit Outline > Outlines > Snipe and the

prompt Pick member will be displayed
Pick point P2 and Corner snipe < Outline < Edit

members form is displayed. Enter the values 15 in
both the fields and click the OK button, the snipe will
be created.
continue the same procedure to create snipe on all

three corners of Haunch web.

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4.2.8 Creation of Bevel
Click the Member > Modify > Weld Preparation button to display the chamfer form.
With the default settings click the OK button.
Select the haunch web plate.
Press the Enter key.

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Select the point P1 and P2 as shown in image.
Press the Enter key.
The bevel will be created as shown.

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4.2.9 Creating Stiffeners
Click View > Temporary > Detail and form Section View is
displayed.
Check the front and Above checkboxes and click the OK

button
The prompt ‘pick window’ will be displayed. Pick a window on

the top of the column on grid line Axis 1(this window is same
as explained in the example 4.2.1) The prompt “Pick point for
null Z” is displayed, pick the point P2 and press the Enter key
Click Home > Points > Points from member and right click to
display the Points/Points on member form. Check radio
button From segment and click the OK button
Select the Column and press the Enter key.
Click Member > Create > Plate and right click to display the Plate form.

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Click the four points P1, P2, P3, P4 to define the

surface of the outline plate.
4.2.10 Modifying Stiffeners
Click Member > Modify > Outline Plate and

Change Outline BMF settings form will be displayed.
Click OK, the prompt Pick member is

displayed.
Select the Stiffener Plate and press Enter,

displays boc3db/Ident_Id_number view.
Edit Outline tab is created for the selected

member and user can find plate modification
tools on tab.

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Click the Snipe button .
The user is prompted to ‘Pick outline corner point’.

Pick a corner point P4 and the Corner Snipe<…
form is displayed. Enter 20 in the horizontal and
vertical distance textboxes and then click OK. The
snipe is added to the plate.
Repeat the procedure at point P3.
Close the Ident view, and the Edit Outline

modification mode is closed and the Edit Outline tab
is removed.
 The user can create round corners using

Round corner button.

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4.3 Working with Bolts
Within AVEVA Bocad application, different types of bolts can be created.
On the Home tab, in the Create group, clicking the Bolts button and right clicking displays the Create Bolt
Anchor Loose form
Clicking the Available bolt types and designations

button adjacent to the designation text box, displays the
Bolt-Types form. This form allows the user to filter and
select the bolts to be used.
Using the Standard filter option, user can limit the list of
bolts to a specific standard.

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The selected standard bolts will populate in the Catalogues area. User can open groups with associated bolts
(types) via the arrow sign. The Elements area of the form is populated with all the bolts available in the
catalogue
• With bolt length calculation-Designation

without length - if unchecked, the length of the
bolt will be loaded in the main window. The bolt will
be created with the given length.
• Grip length + Garniture Thick +

overlength - is used by default to find the
bolt length. The length is calculated by
complying with the prescribed minimum
over length, the thicknesses of the
selected bolt elements and the grip length.
• Additional washer on head side to lock nut - This option ensures that additional washers are
arranged at the top end of bolts that have threads outside the grip range.
• Minimum thread in the grip length This option will make sure there will be a minimum thread
inside of the members to fasten.
• Bolt length as per bolt database grip length- With this option, the real grip length is calculated
first. Then a bolt with the same grip length is selected from the bolts database.

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• Only create bolt if in database – if this

checkbox is checked, the bolt will be created
only if it is defined in database. If unchecked,
the bolt will be created even if it is not defined
in the database.
• Allow loose bolt by picking a single

member [e.g.anchor] – if this checkbox is
checked, the bolt will be create on a single
member.
The Point position tab contains the following options.
• Only material – If this checkbox is checked, gaps between two members will be ignored. The grip length
is determined by the material of the connection partners only.
• With Bolt shaft research - If this checkbox is checked the shaft around the bolt head diameter
determines the intersections with the member surface.
• Cancel if nut does not fasten with the entered length - If this checkbox is checked, nuts cannot be
created if the bolt length is too short to tighten them.
• Side view – If this checkbox is checked, the bolts can be created in the side view.

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• The Additional setting tab contains the following options.
• Always 3D Representation - If this checkbox is checked, the bolt is always shown in 3D, irrespective of
other settings in the display parameters or the drawing configuration.
• Member [ident] that gives the phase – If the Current radio button is selected, the connection is
registered in the current phase. If First member radio button is selected, then the connection is registered
in the current phase of the first picked member.
• Connecting level – defines the ID number of the connection for specifying mark number (0 is the default
setting). For working with subassemblies, the user can use two different levels.
• Enter 1 for Connection between members to subassemblies level 1.
• Enter 2 for Connection between members to assemblies level 2.
 For a detailed explanation of other options form bolts tab please refer User manual from help menu.

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4.3.1 A Worked Example – Creating Points for Bolts
Ensure the Detail view created previously is

active. For clarity, the Designations of the
members can be turned off via the New
Display form, as described previously.
Additional points are required to define the bolt

positions.
Click Home > Points > Add points
Input Value on DY as 0,-40,-80,-90,-80
Click point P1 and create points.
The new points P4,P5,P6 and P7 are created.
The new points P4,P5,P6 and P7 will be the

bolt creation points.

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4.3.2 Creating Bolts in the Side View
Click Home > Create > Bolts and right click to display the Create Bolt Anchor Loose form.
Select any of the M16 bolts – the length does not matter as the bolt length will be calculated to suit the
thickness of the members being connected.
Click the Point position tab, and complete the form as shown.
It is important to check the Side view and enter DZ value s:30, -30
Click the OK button, the prompt ‘Pick point

1’, ‘Pick point 2’ etc is displayed. Pick points
marked F1 to F4 in the sketch as shown, then
press Enter.
The prompt changes to ‘Pick member 1’,

‘Pick member 2’ etc. Pick the plate and then
the column and press the Enter button.

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The eight bolts in side view are then created
The bolts are parallel to the plane of the view

the points were created in. The bolt heads are
to the right of the plate, as the plate was the first
member selected. If the column was selected
first, the bolt heads would have been behind
the flange of the column.
4.3.3 Creating Bolts in the Front View
The same bolts can be created using a Front View, i.e. a view looking at the bolts where the bolt heads will
be visible. Use the Undo command to remove the bolts created previously; they will be recreated using the
following workflow.
A new additional view will be created, only including

the plate and column.
Click View > Temporary > Member plane to

display the Member Plane form.
Select Single and Front radio button in the View

frame.
Ensure all the other settings are as shown and click

the OK button.
The prompt ‘Pick member 1’ is displayed in the

notification area. Pick the plate first, then pick the
column. The new view is created as shown.

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Click Home > Points > Copy to New VP and The prompt
‘Pick point 1’ is displayed in the notification area.
Pick the Points F1, F2, F3 and F4 created for bolts as

explained in 4.3.2 and press the Enter key.
The prompt ‘Pick view’ is displayed in the notification area,

select the member plane view.
The four points F1, F2, F3, F4 will get copied on the selected
view.
Click Home > Points > Add and right click to display the
Add points form.
Enter a:30, -30 in the DX textbox and click the OK button.
When prompt displayed, pick the four existing points F1, F2,
F3 and F4 and press Enter.
Eight new points are created.

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Click Home > Create > Bolts and right click to display the Create Bolt Anchor Loose form.
Uncheck the Side View check box in the Point Position tab.
Click the OK button, when prompted, pick the eight points and
The user is then prompted to pick the members, as before pick

the plate first, then the column, and press the Enter key.
The eight bolts are created in front view.
4.4 Bolt Modification
Bolted connections may need to be changed, either by specifying a new bolt to be used, or by recalculating
the bolt length to suit modified connecting members.
On the Connection tab, in the Modify group, clicking the Exchange button and right click to display the
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4.4.1 A Worked Example – Changing Bolt specification
Click Connection > Modify > Exchange and right click to display the Exchange Bolts form.
Select any of the M12 bolt – the length does not matter as the bolt length will be calculated to suit the thickness
of the members being connected.
Click the OK button, then the user is prompted to ‘Pick bolt 1’.
Pick one of the bolts on the bolted connection then press Enter.
The bolts are changed to M12 bolts.

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4.5 Recalculating Bolt Lengths
When plate thickness of a connection modified or new plates were introduced in a connection, it is possible to
recalculate the length of bolts to suit the new grip length.
On the Connection tab, in the Modify group, clicking the Recalculate button and right click to display the
Recalculate Bolts form
4.5.1 A Worked Example – Recalculating Bolt Length
In this worked example, an additional plate has been added inside of the column flange for recalculating bolt
length.
Click Connection > Modify >

Recalculate and right click to
display the Recalculate Bolts form.
The Connection Partners options

list set to Pick New and click the OK
button.

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The prompt ‘Pick bolt group’ is displayed in the notification

area. Pick the bolts and press the Enter key.
The Prompt ‘Pick member’ is displayed in the notification

area. Pick the two plates and the column and press the
Enter key.
The Bolt length will be recalculated.

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4.6 Working with Holes
The Holes command allows several different types of holes (Standard, tapered, threaded, slotted and
rectangular) to be added to existing members.
On the Connection tab, in the Create group, clicking the Hole/Thread button and right clicking displays the
Hole Thread Length Rectangle Hole form
The form contains three different functions, which can be selected using the radio buttons at the top of the
form
• Hole/thread – This option is used for the creation of simple circular

holes or tapped holes.
• The Designation button is used to select the type of hole being

created
• The Diameter text box allows the user to enter the hole diameter.

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• Slotted hole - This option allows slotted holes to be created

length wise from axis to axis.
• The Length and Diameter are entered into the text boxes.
The Orientation can be defined either using the view axes, or by

defining the orientation using point picks or an existing member.
Specify a horizontal (X) or vertical (Y) direction.
An angle can be added if required to create a skewed hole :
Rectangular hole – This option works in the similar as a slotted hole, but the size of the hole is defined
by the Width and Height setting.

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The bottom half of the form has the same options irrespective of the type of hole selected:
• With Hole Depth – if this option is unchecked, the

hole created will be a clear hole through the entire
depth of the member.
• Hole position – This options list allows the user

to define on which surface hole should be
created, i.e First Surface, Last Surface or
Through all surfaces.
• Work area – This option defines whether the

hole will be created in the Shop or on Site.
• With linked bolt or stud - if this checkbox is

checked, the program will expect the user to
pick a bolt or stud after picking the points and
members, to associate the holes with the
picked bolt or stud. Mostly it is used to copy the
bolts with their associated slotted holes.

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4.7 Working with Welds
There are many options available for the creation of welds in AVEVA Bocad. This training guide will only cover
the basic functionality which is required to create assemblies.
On the Connection tab, in the Create group, clicking the Automatic Weld button and right clicking displays
the Automatic Weld form
 For a detailed explanation on creating welds, refer to TM-8021 AVEVA Bocad ™ (3.2) Welds Marking &
Reporting training guide.
Weld Standard - The following weld standards are

available: AUWS, AWS, DIN, ISO, PN. They are
selected from the Automatic Weld form during
creation.

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Weld Creation - Different Weld creation options are

available. Using the weld creation options, the user can
specify whether the weld is to be executed only on one
side of the connection (Near Side), in different
executions on both sides (Near side-far side), or in
same execution on (Both sides) of the member to be
welded.
Type/level – The user can define the type of weld. whether

the weld is to produce at Shop or Site.
Level option is used for fabrication process.
4.7.1 Weld symbol for ISO 2553
Below are some basic explanations regarding symbolic representation of welds, to ISO 2553. The weld is
described by a basic symbol, which gives an accurate definition of the weld structure by means of an arrow
direction, position of reference line and position of symbol.
1. Arrow line
2. Circle designation for all around weld
3. Indication of Site weld
4a. Reference line (solid line)
4b. Reference line (dashed line)
5a. Weld cross-section
5b. Symbol
5c. Weld length
6. Fishtail.
Defining near-side or far-side welds has the following effect on designation or creation of the weld:

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• Near Side – If this radio button is selected, the user specifies that a weld is only created on one side of
the connection. The user must specify which side of the connection shall be the near side by picking a
point in the current view.
• Near Side Far Side - If this radio button is selected, the user can define different welds for each side.
The Dialogue window provides different setting options for each side. This setting also requires picking
the members to be welded. The user must pick the near side position of the weld in the current view.
• Both Side - If this radio button selected, the user defines the same weld parameters for both sides of the
connection. Thus, only one set of options for the weld are available.
4.7.2 Weld Type Selection
By clicking on the arrow symbol next to the currently selected weld type or the icon Graphical selection
, depending on the selected Standard, a selection of possible weld types is available (for instance for ISO
FILLET, V, HU ...). Once the user has selected a weld type, the user is provided with the relevant input options
(per the Selection of weld symbols and associated Parameters).
4.7.3 Symbol Selection

Clicking on the symbol Selection of weld symbol, displays the outlines of the weld symbols for the currently
selected Weld type.
By double-clicking on the required symbol, the user applies the graphic to the weld designation, and the
relevant parameters are then displayed in the Dialogue window in the area under Parameters. The user can
find the following variables in an outline: s, a, z, S, E, R, A, C, D, F (explanations can be found under
Parameter).

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• From Additional Setting tab, the most frequently used functions are explained below.
• Capture range - defines the allowable distance between the members of a connection. The default
Capture range is 0.15 [mm]. This means that the distance between the members may not exceed
0.15 mm to be able to establish the connection.
• Fish tail comments – User can add three comment lines to display in the fish tail of the weld
designation. This can be additional information such as-Information about the welding method,
valuation group, welding position, filler metal etc. For display each line can be selected
independently of one another.

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4.7.4 A Worked Example – Creating Welds
In this worked example, the rafter, haunch and End plate as

shown in the image will form one assembly.
Open the Detail View created previously (Worked example 4.2).
Click Connection > Create > Automatic Weld and right click to display the Automatic Weld form.
Complete the form as shown and click the OK button.

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The prompt ‘Pick Weld carrying member’

will be displayed. Pick the Rafter and press
the Enter key.
The prompt changes to ‘Pick secondary

member’. Pick the haunch web and press
the Enter key. The weld is created as shown.
Repeat the process to create the following welds (weld carrying member first):
• Flange plate to Haunch web
• Connecting plate to Rafter
• Stiffener to column
The representation of welds is controlled by the New

display form.
In the New Display form, there are settings for Shop

Welds, the Representation controls how the weld
looks, the Designation is the display of weld symbols
on the welds in the view.
Click the Settings button adjacent to the Shop welds

options to display the Shop weld setting form. This
form allows different display options for welds to be
selected.
To visualise which members are welded together into an

assembly,
Click Home > Information > Show > Show

Member/CoGrp/Assem
The prompt ‘Pick a member from the assembly’ will be

displayed. Pick one of the members which have been
welded and all members which form part of that assembly
are highlighted.
Press the Enter key, then the complete assembly will be

shown in a new window.
 The detailed explanation about Show

Member/CoGrp/Assem is explained in chapter 8 of
this guide

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Exercise 4 Creating the Cap Plate
The column needs to be adapted along the plane of the

top flange of the rafter on Axis 1.
Open Main view Piperack_1_ROW_A.
Points need to be added at the intersection of the edges

of the column and the line of the rafter flange.
• Click Home > Points > Line intersection
• Adapt the top of the column to these two points.
• Enter the Clearance of 10.
• Click Member > Create > Profile and by using the

plate PL180*10 create the cap plate.
• The plate needs to be cut back 5 from the edges of

the column. Use the Offset tool on the form to
achieve the offsets.
Once the plates have been created, Weld the Stiffener plates and cap plate with the column. Note the
column will be the weld carrying member for welds.

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Exercise 5 Creating Stiffener on Inclined Rafter
• Click Home > Points > Project on Line, create point for
stiffener on the inclined rafter.
• Project point P1 on rafter as shown, a new point created will

be P2.
• Click View > Temporary > Points/Line and right click to display
the Pick point-line form. Create the view by picking the points
P1 and P2. Ensure ‘2points and pick side’ checkbox is
checked.
• Select New View Display button, Click the Settings button

adjacent to the Main members options to display the Main
member settings < New representation form.
• In Representation tab, For Member select Radii in section

view load bar direction+2D graphic.
• Click Home > Points > Points from member and right click to
display the Points/Points on member form.
• Select From Model radio button, check the Rounding

replacement model checkbox and Enter 5 in the textbox.
• Click the OK button.
• The user will prompt to ‘Pick member 1’ on notification area. Pick

the member and press Enter.

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• Click Home > Create > Plate and right click to display the Plate
form.
• Use 6 mm thick Plate.
• Enter Designation as STIFFENER.
• Set Anchor as shown -
Create the stiffener plates on both sides of the flange
Once the plates have been created, add the welds between the Stiffener plates and the rafter. Note the rafter
will be the weld carrying member for welds.

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Exercise 6 Creating Base Plate
In this exercise, a baseplate will be added to the column situated at grid line A and B. During creation of base
plate, features described in previous section creation of plates, welds, and also the addition of holes are used.
The baseplate should be created as follows:
• All base plates are 15mm thick and Stiffners are 10mm thick.
• The column needs to be shortened by 15mm to allow the baseplate to be at the correct height, at
level 0.
• Add all welds to the baseplate and stiffeners.
• The four holes on the outside of the baseplate are 20mm diameter. The two inner holes are 30mm
diameter.

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 This exercise is to gain additional practice in

creating the required detail views and points
to correctly create and position members.
There are more efficient ways to achieve the
baseplate detail using copy and mirror
commands.

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Exercise 7 Creating Connection Plate between Rafter to Column
In this exercise, on Piperack2_2_Row_A a plate should be created at end of the rafter on AXIS 2.
Adapt the rafter to the column.
Once the plates have been created, add the welds between the plates and the rafter. Note the rafter will be
the weld carrying member for welds.
Add 10mm stiffeners on connection as shown.

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Exercise 8 Create Connecting Plate between Beam to column.
Using the same Dimensions create the connection plates between all the Beams(IPE200) and
Columns(HEA200) on all ROWS.
Adapt the beam to the column.
Once the plates have been created, add the welds between the plates and the beam. Note the beam will be

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Exercise 9 Create Connecting Plate between Beam to Beam in Axis
Using the same Dimensions create the connection plates between all the Beams(IPE200) and
Columns(HEA200) on all AXIS.
Adapt the beam to the column.

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Exercise 10 Create connecting Plate between Beam to Additional beam

between Axis 2 & 3
Using the Dimensions as shown below, Create the connection plates between all the Beams(IPE200) and
Addl beam (IPE180) on Axis between 2 & 3
Adapt and notch the Addl. beam to the main beam as

shown.

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Exercise 11 Creating Knee Bracing
In this exercise, the knee bracing members can be created between the IPE200 beams and HEA200
columns at Lev.4880.0.
he Z direction.

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CHAPTER 5
5 Member Assemblies
This chapter describes the basic concept of different components of assemblies and subassemblies. It is
further useful for generating drawings.
5.1 Main and Secondary Members in Assembly
An Assembly is a set of members welded or bolted

together in the workshop. In this image, Secondary
member (plates) are welded to the Main member
(beam).
An unconnected workshop member(beam) will be the

Main member after Marking. These members are also
called a Loose member.
The status Main member can be set directly at the

creation of the member if Create member as main
member is checked. If this is unchecked, the member
is created as a Secondary member.
The Main member is very important when considering Assembly drawings, as the front view of the
assembly drawing is the front view of the Main member.
 For a detailed explanation on creating assembly drawings, refer to TM-8004 AVEVA Bocad ™
(3.2) Deliverables training guide.

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If the automatic assembly drawing is created with the beam

IPE200 as main member, then drawing is correct.
If the automatic assembly drawing is created with the plate PL200*10 as main member, then drawing
is incorrect.
If all members are created with the status Main Member, or all members are created with the status
Secondary member, then assembly drawings may not be usable. The correct element in an Assembly must
have the status Main Member otherwise the user may have issues with the assembly drawings.
 The Main or Secondary status of a member can be controlled using Information >Properties on Member
tab by changing ‘Created as main member’ option.

CHAPTER 6
6 Copying, Mirroring and Moving Objects
This chapter explains the Copy, mirror and move functions used during modelling of elements, assemblies
and construction groups.
AVEVA Bocad menu bar contains two Copy menus. The Copy menu (in Home Tab) is used for copying 3D
elements and the Copy menu (Graphics tab) is used for copying 2d graphics. In this chapter 3D copy menu
functions are explained.
6.1 Copy by Distance
The Copy by distance option allows the user to copy one or more members, connections etc. over a certain
distance in X, Y and Z direction.
On the Home tab, in the Modify group, clicking the Copy via Distance button from Copy options list and right
click to display the Copy via Dimension form
 The Copy, Mirror and Move function operate on similar principles and have similar settings hence the
options which are common to all the functions are explained in this section.
Values – The text boxes under the Values frame,

define the distance between the original elements
and the copied elements. All these valued are defined
in mm and these values may also be entered in
multiples e.g., 5:6000, which means five copies each
spaced 6000 mm apart.
Start list -In the start list frame user has a selections
options list – The Selection option list specify how
processing elements are to be selected e.g. via as
picked, Complete project or assemblies and the
filter checkbox button allow further filtering of the
search results.
With connections – if this checkbox is checked, the

connections of the selected members will also get
copied.
Phase: The phase options list has 2 options
Take over – If this option is selected then the phase

of the members being copied will be carried over to
the newly created members.
Current – The active phase in the session will be

applied to all newly created members.

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The most common used options form Start list are explained below-
As picked - Only the picked members are selected.

Construction groups - The picked members will also select
the members which are in their construction group.
Assemblies - The picked members will select the members
which are in the assembly.
Complete project - All the members of the project are
selected.
Phase - All the members of one or more phases selected.
Current Phase - All the members of the current phase are
selected.
The user can create a construction group by Clicking

Connection > Construction Group
• Create – if this radio button selected, groups various

members into a one construction group.
• Extend – if this radio button selected the user can add

members to an existing construction group.
• Reduce - if this radio button selected the user can

remove members from a construction group.
• Delete - if this radio button selected the user can

delete complete construction group.
6.1.1 Additional Settings
In the Copy via Dimensions form, under Additional

settings tab we have following options
New connection partners – Options under this

frame are used to recalculate the connections if there
are new members to connect. This option can be
used for Bolts, Welds and Non-3d connections. For
all the three connection types we have the following
options in the list to select.
Keep: The connection to the original connection

partner will be retained.
Loose: The connections will be copied but detached

from its partner.
Delete: The connections will be deleted.
Search: The program will search for a new member

to attach the connection and recalculate bolt length if
required. In the case of bolts and welds, it’s possible
to exclude certain elements from being recalculated.

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• Open references – The options under this frame are used to specify what action is taken when there
are no suitable members to connect the copied members.
This can arise when copying or moving elements which have a connection. An open reference is a
connecting member which has less connection partners than before copying or moving command.
Example of copies with different New connection partners and Loose Open References:
Original Search Delete Loose Keep
• Reference – There are two options available in this

frame:
Reference plane - is a plane in 3D space used as the

workspace for drawing and other interactive actions.
Clicking the Reference Plane button will display the Plane
Names form containing the list of default planes generated
during the creation of grid.
Source plane – The source plane can be the previously set

working plane or a plane that user specify by picking 2 or 3
points.
2 or 3 points: This radio button will allow the user to define

the reference plane by picking three points.

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6.1.2 Info
When a member is moved, or copied the connection is recalculated and a message will appear in the message
information window.
To avoid searching, the user can use this Info functionality.
New connection partners - after a copy or move, the user

can use this option to see the new connection partners of
the last copied members.
Open references - after a copy or move, the user uses this

option to check the open references of the last copy,
including any loose members.
Full colliding members - when a copy or move fails

because of a full collision, the user can use this option to
see which members caused the collision, as they will start
flashing. The settings for this tool can be found in the
Search > Flash.
 When the user wants to use a previous selection

again during copying members, via points for
example, the user can use the right click to call back
the previous selection. This can be used for members
or points.
6.2 Copy by Points
The Copy by points option allows the user to copy one or more members using points.
On the Home tab, in the Modify group, clicking the Copy via Points button from Copy options list and right
click to display the Copy via Points form
Handling copy distance frame allows the user to define

how the Copy pick points will work.
X, Y as picked - The destination plane is derived from

the picked point.
Maintain X - The x-coordinates of the source plane
origin are applied.
Maintain Y - The y-coordinates of the source plane
origin are applied.
When the Multicopy checkbox is checked, the user can

copy members to several locations in one step.

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6.3 Copy by Angle
The Copy by angle option allows the user to copy one or more members through a defined angle, around a
specified axis.
The user also has an option to add an offset in the Z direction, applied on each instance of the copied
members.
On the Home tab, in the Modify group, clicking the

Copy via Angle button from Copy options list and
right click to display the Copy via Angle form
Values – This frame contains Angle and DZ per angle

text boxes.
Angle - the angle of revolution is entered in the

textbox (in degree).
DZ per angle (spiral) - offset in the Z axis is entered

in the textbox. This is a value relating to the source
plane for a move in depth. It is applied for each angle.
6.4 Copy Via Division
The Copy via Division option is a combination of the points/line division tool and the copy by points tool. It
allows the dividing of a space for a certain number of copied elements.
Division is the same as in the Divide Line function from the Points Menu.
 For a detailed explanation refer to Chapter no.5 of TM-8001 AVEVA Bocad ™ (3.2) Foundations training
guide.
6.5 Move
On the Home tab, in the Modify group, the Move options list contains three functionalities via distance, via
points and via angle for moving a member.
These three option works in the same way as Copy options, but will simply move the position of the selected
members.

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6.6 Mirror
The Mirror command allows the user to either copy or move a member or members by mirroring around a
defined plane. The plane can be defined by two or three points. A two-point pick will give a mirror plane
perpendicular to the working plane.
On the Home tab, in the Modify group, clicking the

Mirror button and right click to display the Mirror via
Points form
Delete original – if this checkbox is checked, the

selected members are not duplicated, but only
mirrored. If checkbox is unchecked, the selected
members are retained.
All the other options are same as the other copy

functions
6.7 A Worked Example – Copying and Mirroring
In this worked example how to use copy and mirror command is explained.
6.7.1 Copy by 1 point
Open the Perspective view.
Click Home > Modify > Copy > Copy via Points
and right click to display the Copy via Points form
Ensure the variables are set in General tab as

shown.

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In the Additional setting tab, in Open

reference frame set the Bolts and Welds option
list to Delete.
Click OK the prompt ‘Pick member 1’ will be

displayed. Pick two assemblies on Row A as
shown in image and press the Enter key.
The prompt changes to ‘Pick source plane

point 1 from min 1 until max 3’, pick point
P1 as shown in the image and press the Enter
key.
The prompt changes to ‘pick target plane

point 1 1from min 1 to max 2’, pick point P2
on Row B and press the Enter key.
The selected assemblies will be copied to the

target location
Click the undo button to revert the action.

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6.7.2 Copy by 2 points
Click Home > Points > Add and right click to display the Add points form
• Enter 2540 in DX textbox.
• Pick point P4 (as shown in the image) at intersection of Axis 3 and Row A at Lev.0. A new point P3
will be created.
Click Home > Modify > Copy > Copy via Points and right click to display the Copy via Points form
• The prompt ‘Pick member 1’ will be displayed. Pick two assemblies as shown in above example
and press the Enter key.
• The prompt changes to ‘Pick source plane point 1 from min 1 until max 3’, pick point P1, P2 and
• The prompt changes to ‘pick target plane point 1 1from min 1 to max 2’, pick point P3, P4 and
The selected assemblies are mirrored.
Click the undo button to revert the command.

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6.7.3 Copy by Distance
Click Home > Modify > Copy > Copy via Distance to display
the Copy via Dimension form
Enter 2540 in Y textbox.
The prompt ‘Pick member 1’ will be displayed. Pick two

assemblies as shown in the above example and press the
Enter key.
Copy only Column and Rafter members on to Row C and Row D as shown in the image below.
6.7.4 Mirror
In the worked example below how to add stiffener on other side is explained using mirror function.
Click View > Temporary > Detail and

right click to display the Section View
form.
Take Detail view of stiffener created on

column as shown in 4.2.8 of this guide.

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Click Home > Modify > Mirror and right click to

display the Mirror via Points form
Ensure the variables are set in General tab as

shown.
Click the OK button.
The prompt ‘Pick member 1’ will be displayed.

Pick the Stiffener and press the Enter key.
The prompt changes to ‘Pick mirror plane point

1 from min 2 until max 3’, pick point P1.
The prompt changes to ‘Pick point 2 (max 3)’,

pick point P2 and press the Enter key.
The stiffener will be mirrored on opposite side as

shown.

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Exercise 12 Copy and Mirror Knee Bracing
In the Exercise 6, Knee bracing is created in the view Piperack2_2_ Row_A between Axis 2, on Axis 3.
Copy the knee braces from Piperack2_2_ Lev_4880 on to Piperack2_2_ Lev_7820 as shown.
Copy the Knee Bracings to Piperack2_2_ Row_B, C and D.
The Piperack should look like this:

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Exercise 13 Creating Cross Bracing
In this exercise, the cross bracing should be created on Piperack2_2_Axis_2 between Row A-B.
Create the cross bracing 300mm below

lev. 4880 and 350mm above the lev 400
as shown.
The Current phase used in this exercise

is Bracing.
The bracing profile used is L80*10.
The member Designation is BRACING.
The two angle bracing members need to

be modelled back to back.
Adapt the diagonal bracing members to

the columns, with a 20 clearance.
Create the points required for the bolts and also

the end of the gusset plate at distance of 30 50,
50 and 30 as shown.
 The bolts should be centered on the gauge

line of the angle – using the Gage line option
on the Points/Points on Member form.

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Create all the points required to define the gusset

plate (shown in green) at the top of the bracing
on Row A.
Create the 10 mm thick gusset plate as shown.
Ensure the plate is justified correctly so it does

not clash with the bracing member.
Create 3 bolts ENHVM16 Standard 143994 as

shown.
Weld the gusset plate to the column.
Copy the gusset plate to the bottom of the bracing on Row A using the Mirror command.
Note the bolt hole positions will be different due to the angle back mark, so Bolts should be created
separately.
The plate gusset plate should be moved so that it does not clash with the bracing.

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Copy the gusset plates and connections

to the bracings on the column at Row B.
Some modification work will be required

to adjust the gusset plate positions.
Before Adjustment After Adjustment
Move the gusset plate and

recalculate the bolts length to
suit the new plate position.
The cross bracing should be created on Piperack2_2_Axis_2 between Row C-D to be created on same steps
as the grid spacing is different.
Copy both cross bracings from Piperack2_2_Axis_2 to Piperack2_2_Axis_3.

CHAPTER 7
7 Searching and Checking
This chapter explains various tools which can be used to find specific members in the model and make them
easily visible. Also, various checks can be made on the model, including clashes and connectivity checks.
7.1 Search
The Search group contains several options which allow the user to search elements (members, bolts, welds)
and making them easily identifiable in the model. The mostly used functions of these are explained in the next
sub sections.
7.1.1 By Properties – Member/Bolt
On the Home tab, in the Search group, clicking Search button displays the
Members/Bolts/… form
Filter criteria – In the Filter criteria tab, checking the

checkboxes adjacent to Member, Bolts etc. in the form will
include this element type in the search, and a Type button
is displayed. Clicking the Type button will open a separate
form allowing the user to further filter what is being
searched.
For example, clicking the Type button for the Member

option will display the Member Filter form. This form
allows the user to set the profile type and many other
options for the search.

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Click the User filter button to display

More members form.
The KEY buttons, are the collection

of variables that allow the user to
define the parameters of the search
item.
Bent and curved - function allows to

find all bent or curved elements in the
model 3D.
Since last ABS Export – this

function will show all elements which
are new in model 3D after the user
has done last export to the E3D.
With connection – this function will

show all the elements with bolts,
welds or structure connections.
 The user can save the required settings with a name and recall whenever it is required.
 Other search options available on Member filter form will be expalined in concerned chapters.

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In the Members/Bolts/… form Checking the

Expand resultlist check box will activate some
further options which can be used to enhance the
results.
For example, checking the Around members

check box displays an options list allowing the
entire assembly or Construction group of a
searched member to be considered.
The following options are available in the Result tab:
• Window: Checking this check box will display the results

of the search in a new view / window.
• Representation type: Allows the user to choose between

a Plane, Dimetry or Isometric view of the search results.
• Extension: This options list is used to set the limits of

result window.
• Change Scale to 1: By default, the same scale as the main

view is used for the result window; however, checking this
checkbox has a possibility to set the scale as required.
• Lock view: Checking this check box will lock the created
result window, preventing any changes to be made to it.
• Representation settings: Clicking this button opens a

new form, Representation settings which allows the user
to set the display settings of the result window.
• Additional window for DB graphics: This option allows

the DB graphics to be shown in the result window.
• List name: The user can enter the name for the result list.
This list can later be used in various other filter boxes and
will prevent the user from making the same filter selection
repeatedly.
7.1.2 Flash
The Flash option allows the user to make selected elements flash in views to make them easy to identify.
On the Home tab, in the Search group, clicking, Flash from

Search options list and right click displays the Flash form

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The Representation frame allows the user to define how the flashing is performed.
• Number of Flashes – this defines the number of times the elements will flash in a view.
• Pause – the length of time, in milliseconds, between each flash.
• Flashing type – this options list allows the users to choose if the elements will flash in all views
simultaneously, or one view at a time.
7.1.3 Emphasize/Shade
The Emphasize Shade option works in a similar way to Flash, but the result of highlighting the element
remains until the user refreshes the view.
On the Home tab, in the Search group, clicking, Emphasize Shade button from Search Members
Emphasizing Shading options list displays the Search Members Emphasizing Shading form
Call window also with memberlist

'direct.../window/section’ – if this checkbox is checked,
the user will be asked to select the window after selecting
the elements that are to be highlighted. If unchecked, the
elements will be highlighted in the current view window
only.
With Designation – if this checkbox is checked, the

highlighted elements will get a designation. The text
height of the designation option will be available after
checking the check box.
Line width – this options list allows the user to select the
colour for highlighting of the members.

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7.2 Check
The Check group contains several options which allow the user to check for clashes within the model, and
also options for checking members without partners. The mostly used functions of these are explained in the
next sub sections.
7.2.1 Clashing member
On the Home tab, in the Check group, clicking Clashing Member from Clashing Member options list displays
the Clashing Members form
The Clashing settings tab contains the settings which allow the
user to define the elements to which clash check has to be
performed and how the clash check will be carried out.
The Extent of the research frame contains two options-
List - If this radio button is selected, the user has option

available to further filter the Start List elements.
Start list only between each other - only the elements defined
from the Start List will be considered for clash checking. The
filter options are removed from the form.
Clashing members – this options list enables the user to

define how the scope of members to clash check will be
considered.
Only those from start list – will check for clashes only
between members which are in the Start List.
Without Start List – will check for clashes in the model,

but excluding the members in the Start List.
All – will check for clashes between the members within

the scope of the Start List (and any further filtering) with
everything else in the model.

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Type – this options list allows the user to define what type of clash
should be reported, i.e. what will be considered as a clash.
Everything –‘All type of clashes will be reported
Collision – all members which are clashing by the set tolerance

value or more will be reported.
Inside eachother/fully colliding – The type of clashes where members which have their volume totally
inside another member, and are identical will be reported. For example, the same column may have been
created twice in the same position, with the same length and specification.
Inside eachother – The type of clashes where members which have their volume totally inside another
member, but are not identical, are reported. For example, different lengths of a beam with the same
specification, on the same axis.
Full Clash – members which pass through each other will be reported.
Contact – members which only touch will be reported.
The Tolerance text box allows the user to define how much the members will need to collide with each
other to be considered as a clash. This value is the distance by which the members must overlap, not the
gap between them. This is used for the Collision type of clash. For example, with a setting of 0.1, only
members which overlap by 0.1mm or more will be considered as a Collision type of clash.
7.2.2 Member without partner
The Members without partner option allows the user to check for members without partners, i.e. members
which have not been bolted or welded.
On the Home tab, in the Check group, clicking Member Without Partner displays the Members without
partner form
The scope of members to check is defined with a Start List,

as previously explained in the Search forms.
Members without partner option list enables the user to

select which members to be search for.
Without Connection – This option checks for members

without any type of connections.
With Bolts – This option checks for members with bolted

connections only.
With Welds – This option checks for members with welded

connections only.

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7.2.3 Test Connection
The test connections option allows the user to display a view with connections with the settings selected in
the Test Connection function. This function is useful to test connections which get corrupted.
On the Home tab, in the Check group, clicking Test Connection from Test Connection options list displays
the Test Connection form
The Filter frame allows the user to set the filter to

connections with respect to the following options.
Phase – If this checkbox is checked, the function

will filter the connections according to the Phase
number.
DIN – If this checkbox is checked, the function will

filter the connections according to the bolt or weld
grade used.
Designation – If this checkbox is checked, the

function will filter the connections according to the
connection designation.
Work area - If this checkbox is checked, the

function will filter the connections according to the
connection type, either Shop or Site connections.
The Connection Type frame filters the result depending on the type of connection.
The Check options list

allows the user to select
the type of check to be
performed on the
connections.
With number of connection partners [range from to] - this option will search for connections containing
a number of members. Either a range of members (0-1) or a fixed number can be entered into the text box.
This option is useful when searching for connections which may have been corrupted.
No more within the range of all connecting partners - check for connections where the members are
not physically in contact with each other.
Collision check – check for collisions in the connections and also between the connection elements.
Bolts without holes – check for bolts which do not have holes in the associated members.
Non-relevant bolts [out of list] - By copying members, or subsequently changing members to dummy
members, bolts may belong to a dummy member which means they are no longer listed in the BOM. To
avoid this, a connection can be checked to determine its relevance for the BOM using this option.

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7.2.4 Clashing Bolts
The Clashing bolts option allows the user to find bolts which are in contact (clashing) with each other.
On the Home tab, in the Check group, clicking Clashing Bolts from Clashing Member options list displays
the Clashing Bolts form
The Bolts options list defines which bolts are to be considered in

the clash check. These can be filtered further using the filter tools.
The Extent options list defines which bolts are to be considered

for the clash check.
With all bolts from the database – this option will search the
bolts which are available in the bolt database.
Start list only between each other – only the bolts defined for
the clash check are considered, i.e. only clashes between these
bolts are looked for.
7.2.5 Bolt connectivity

The Bolt Connectivity tool allow the user to check there is enough space around the bolts which fastened on
site. This is done by simulating the required space for the tool by creating a cylinder around the bolt. The user
receives a warning as soon as a collision between cylinders, or between a member and cylinder is found.
On the Home tab, in the Check group, clicking Bolt Connectivity from Test Connection options list displays
the Bolt Connectivity form
The Bolts options list defines which bolts are to be considered in

the check. These can be filtered further using the filter tools.
The Members List options list defines which members are to be

considered in the check. These can be filtered if required.
Tool size – will display a table showing the size of the cylinder
that will be modelled according to the bolt size.
Delete after viewing – the cylinders are deleted once the clash
result has been viewed.
Keep in the model – the cylinders remain in the model enabling

them to be viewed later.
Clashing place – this options list allows the test to be run on the
nut side, head side or both sides of a bolt.

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Representation – options list allows the user to choose how the results will look on the result window
created, either only the bolts, only the members, all the bolts and members without the collision cylinder
tools, or all the members with the collision cylinder tools.
Bolt length when longer than connectivity tool – when this checkbox is checked, the length of the bolt
will be tested at the head side to see if there is enough room for the bolt to enter the hole. This test is only
done if the bolt length is greater than the length of the collision cylinder tool.
Check insertion direction by length –when this checkbox is checked, the bolt insertion length will be
checked in both directions to determine if the bolt will fit when inserted on either side of the bolt holes.
7.2.6 Delete connectivity tool

After using the Bolt connectivity tool, Delete connectivity tool function can be used to delete these cylinders
from the model. All the collision cylinders will be deleted in one step using this function. This function is located
on the Home tab, in the Check group inside the Test connections options list.
7.2.7 Identity check
To compare two members regarding their identities, identity check can be used. The identity check followed
internally set criteria to compare one member with another.
Click Home > Check > Identity Check and right click to
display the Identity Check form
 For more information please refer Help menu from Aveva Bocad.

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7.3 A Worked Example – Search Members
In this worked example, all the members with the designation Column will be searched for, within the entire
model.
Click Home > Search > Search Elements to display the Members/Bolts/… form
Set the Start list to Complete Job.
On the Filter Criteria tab, check the Member

checkbox. This activates the Type button.
Click the Type button to display the Member

Filter form.
Check the Designation check box.
Ensure the With/Without radio button is set

to With.
 Setting this to Without would reverse the

filter, i.e. all member without the
specified designation would be searched
for.
Click the Designation button to display

Designation list form.
From the Designation list select

COLUMN and click the With button to
add it to the Selection list area of the
form.
Click the OK button on form and then on

the Member Filter form.

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Click the Result tab and complete the

form as shown.
Click OK and a new view window is

opened showing only the members with
the Designation COLUMN.

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Exercise 14 Search for Members without shop Connections
Use the Search options to display members which do not have a Shop connection in a complete
project.
This search is a useful for searching members without Shop Weld or Shop Bolts connection.
To perform this search, the user needs to activate the User Filter on the Member Filter form.
Click the User filter button to

display More members form.
On More members form, check

the With connections
checkbox and select without
radio button.
Check the Bolts and Welds

checkbox and enter SHOP in
the textbox.

CHAPTER 8
8 Inquire tools
This chapter explains different functionalities available for displaying data saved for an element and editing
properties of elements.
8.1 The Information Group - Members
The Member command provides the options for displaying information on a selected member or members
available on Info menu.
8.1.1 Properties
On the Home tab, in the Information group, clicking Member from Member options list and double clicking
on any member from the model displays the Member Properties form
Member Ident number - Clicking the

Member ident Number button will prompt
the user to pick a different member in the
view, and will populate the form for that
member.
Alternatively, if the Member Ident Number is

known, typing it into the text box and clicking
the Member data button will display the
properties for that member.
The Member tab displays a comprehensive

range of information on the selected
member, including details on the profile,
material, phase and length.
The user can change the phase, length,

member family etc.by checking the adjacent
checkbox.
Set relevance for marking if this option is

checked, it is used to determine if any
changes made to already marked member
which could affect the applied marking.

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The Geometry tab displays all the dimensional

attributes and mass properties of the selected
member.
The Profile tab displays the design data (Surface

Area, Section Modulus etc.) of the selected member.
The Special tab displays user defined properties assigned to the selected member.
The Others tab displays any comments which may have been added to a Profile.

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8.1.2 Profile Data
On the Home tab, in the Information group, clicking Profile Data from Member options list displays the
Profile Data form
The profile data allows the user to search

the profile catalogue, and display profile
data for that size of member. This will not
give details on a specific member in the
model, but rather give the data on a
profile size selected from the catalogue.
 For details on the AVEVA Bocad catalogue refer to Chapter no.4 of TM-8050 AVEVA Bocad™ (3.2)
Administration training guide.

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8.1.3 Centre of Gravity/Weight
This form has various option available for displaying the weight or the centre of gravity for a selected
member.
On the Home tab, in the Information group, clicking Center of Gravity/Weight from Member options list
displays the Determine Centre Of Gravity or Weight form
Member list - Using this list, the members

for which the calculation is to be carried out
are defined.
Radio buttons Centre of gravity and

Weight define which calculation is to be
carried out.
Type of Calculation frame allows the user

to further define how the calculation will be
performed, such as detailing end cuts and
holes to be considered.
When Weight radio button is selected

followings options are available.
Weight calculation options list gives options

how the weight will be determined, i.e. using
catalogue weight, gross weight etc.
When holes are to be considered, selecting

the hole option will display a warning
message window.

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8.1.4 Show member/CoGrp/Assembly
On the Home tab, in the Information group, clicking Show Member/CoGrp/Assembly from Show options
list displays the Show Member/CoGrp/Assembly form
Elements to represent frame allows the scope of what to be

displayed a member, construction groups, subassembly or
assembly in a result window.
Representation frame allows the user to define what type of

view settings should be set for the result window.
8.2 The Information Group - Connection
On the Home tab, in the Information group, clicking Connection button and right clicking displays the Non
3d connection form
Picking a Weld or Bolt connection will display information as shown below.

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8.2.1 Connection members
Using the Connection members command a detailed information of a selected bolt, weld or structural
connection is represented separately in a 3D view, with its associated connecting partners.
On the Home tab, in the Information group, clicking Connection Members from Show options list and right
clicking displays the Member to Connection form
Clicking the Representation settings button display the connection

info pictures bmf_setting form in which representation, designation
of members can be set.
If user do not know the ID number of the connection, check the

checkbox of Ident number and then click on the connection to copy
its number into the textbox.
8.2.2 Member to member
Using the Member to member command, a member can be picked, and result window will be displayed,
which consists of all members that are related to a selected member through different type of connections .
On the Home tab, in the Information group, clicking Member to

Member from Show options list and right clicking displays the
Member to Member form
Determination of the members over frame has options to

define which type of connections are to be considered during the
process. i.e Bolts, welds and Non-3D connection can be selected.
Work Area frame has option to pick site connection or shop

connection.
8.2.3 Member connections
Using the Connections to member command, a member can be picked and result window will be displayed,
in which the selected member is represented with its associated connections.
On the Home tab, in the Information group, clicking Member Connections

from Show options list and right clicking displays the Connections From
Member form

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8.3 Points Measuring
This function provides several tools to measure the distance and angle between points and provide details of
the coordinates at a given point.
8.3.1 Distance
On the Home tab, in the Measure group, clicking Distance from Measure options list and right clicking
displays the Info Point Distances form
The distances given in the form will depend on the view and points
picked.
The distance will be measured in both 2D and 3D view.
In a 2D view, the X and Y distances are always in the direction of the

X and Y axes of the view. The Z value will always be 0, hence the 2d
and 3D distances will be the same.
8.3.2 Angle
On the Home tab, in the Measure group, clicking Angle from Measure options list and right clicking displays
the Info Angle form
Angle between 2 points – if this radio button selected, the result of the
angle between the two pick points is displayed and it is measured in anti-
clockwise direction.
Angle to X Axis – if this radio button selected, the result of the angle
between a line defined by two pick points, and the X axis of the view is
displayed.
Angle between 2 planes – if this radio button selected, the user has to
define two planes with 3-point picks, then determine the angle between
the planes.

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8.3.3 Coordinates
On the Home tab, in the Measure group, clicking Coordinates from Measure options list and right clicking
displays the Point Co-Ordinates form
Clicking the OK option will prompt the user to ‘Pick Point’. When a
point is picked, the Points coordinates form is displayed, which will
show the position of the point in relation to several options, as follows:
Global coordinates – these are the real coordinates, in mm, of the

selected point in the model.
Representation plane – these are the coordinates, in mm, in relation

to the picked window. In a 2D view, Z will be 0.
Main view plane – these are the coordinates, in mm, in relation to the
current main view.
Drawing sheet – these are the coordinates, in cm, for the point as if it
were printed in drawing sheet.

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8.4 A Worked Example – Changing Property of Element
In this worked example, how to change the property of element without deleting the element is explained.
Click Home > Information > Member and right click to display the Members Properties form
The prompt ‘Pick member’ is displayed in the notification

area.
In the Piperack_1_Row_A pick Column on grid Axis 2

Checking the Designation checkbox, will activate the

value column.
Enter COLUMN A as designation. and click the Execute

button.
The prompt ‘Pick element 1’ is displayed in the notification

area.
Select the column as shown and press the Enter key.
Check the designation of the command suing the same option.

The designation will be changed to COLUMN A.

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8.5 A Worked Example – Show Member Assembly
In this worked example, how to identify assembly, main and secondary member in assemblies is explained.
Open the Piperack_1_Row_A.
Click Home > Information > Show > Show

Member/CoGrp/Assembly and right click to display the
Show Member/CoGrp/Assembly form
Complete the form as shown.
The prompt ‘Pick a member from the

assembly’ is displayed in the notification
area.
Select the assembly as shown and press

the Enter key.
A new 3D view window will open.
In assembly, rafter should be main member (Blue Colour) and all plates will be secondary member (Grey
Colour).

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Exercise 15 Change the Material of Elements
Change the material of all column in Piperack project from to S235JR to S235JRT.
From Member list option list select Complete project.
After execution, recheck the material for columns, it should

come as S235JRT as shown in image.

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CHAPTER 9
9 Bent Plates
In this chapter, the options for creating sheet in the form of Bent Plates and 3D Flashings is explained.
9.1 Standard Bent Plates
On the Home tab, in the Create group, clicking Bent Plate button and right clicking displays Flashings/Bent
Plates form
Standard Bent Plates or Conical Bent Plates

Radio buttons at the top of the form allows the user
to create Standard and Conical bent plates.
The form consists of three tabs, Member data,

Creation type and Additional settings.
9.1.1 The Member Data tab
The Member Data tab allows the user to define the Initial Mark Number, Designation, Plate Thickness,
Material and Create member as main member checkbox work same as explained on the Working with
Plates (4.1) previously. Additional options on the form are:
Create as Unique Member – if this option is checked, the member created will be marked as a unique
member, irrespective to another identical bent plate existing in the project.
The No Coating, one external side and

Coating area radio buttons are applied to any
paint requirement added to the bent plate.
Selecting one external side radio button, Profile

surface button is activated. Clicking this button
will open the Profile Surface form where the
coating specification can be set.

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9.1.2 The Creation Type Tab
The Creation Type tab allows the user to define the geometry of the bent plate being created, and how to
position it in the model.
There are two main options, controlled by the Create Points in Front View and Create Points in Side View
radio buttons.
Creation type - Front View radio button

selected, the user can define the shape
of the bent panel, and then pick two
points in the same view plane to create it
in the X-Y plane of the creation plane
view.
The shape of the bent panel is defined by

picking points, in a clockwise or anti-
clockwise direction.
Position - Frame allows the user to define how the bent plate will be positioned in the view plane, in relation
to the two points picked for the start and end of the plate.
Pos Y – this setting defines the justification of the bent panel, left,
right or middle, in respect to the line used to define the shape. An
additional offset value can also be added if required in textbox.
DY – this specifies an anchor point in the X-Y plane of the creation

plane for the defined bent panel shape. An offset value can be
added if required in textbox.

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DR – specifies the direction the bent plate will be viewed

in the view plane. An offset value can be added if
required.
DZ – specifies the anchor point of the bent plate in the

Z axis of the creation plane. An offset value can be
added if required.
Creation type -If Side View radio button

is selected, the user can define the shape
of the bent panel in the creation plane, and
then extrude the plate in the Z direction of
the view plane at specified value, or by
picking two points in a plane orthogonal to
the current creation plane.
In the same way, as explained in the front

view, the shape of the bent panel is
defined by picking points, in a clockwise or
anti-clockwise direction.

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As follows the user can set the Pos Y (justification) of the plate
as before.
By points, the user can define the shape of the bent plate as
before, and then pick two points in a different view to define the
start and end position of the plate, in the Z axis direction of the
creation plane.
Length – Length is the length of member only created with

Create profile in side view
9.1.3 The Additional Settings Tab
The Additional Settings tab allows the user to

define the coordinate system of the bent plate,
which will be used to produce automatic
manufacture drawing of the bent plates.
 The user can control drawing settings for 2D

flashing via Extras > Settings >Paper > 2D-
flashings.
9.2 Conical Bent Plate
Selecting the Conical Bent Plate radio button

allows the user to create a bent plate which is not
prismatic along its length. The creation methods
are the same as previously covered for Standard
Bent Plates, however the user will need to define
the cross section of the bent plate both at the
start and end, since they will be different.

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9.3 A Worked Example – Creating Standard Bent Plate
In this worked example, Creation of standard bent plate is explained.
Open the view Piperack_1_Row A.
Set the current Phase to BEAMS.
Select Member > Modify > Length > Adapt

Member, adapt the Beam of Lev.4880.
Enter a Clearance of 10..
Click View > Temporary > Detail, check the

Above checkbox and complete the form as
shown.
Create a top view exactly at the Lev 4880.
Using Add button from the points normal

toolbar, add point at distance of 60 along X and
Y direction.

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Click Member > Create > Bent Plate and

right click to display the Flashings/Bent
Plates form
On the Member data tab, enter designation

as CLEAT and enter profile thickness as PL6.
On Creation type tab, select creation profile

on side view radio button.
Enter Length 120 in textbox.
Enter DZ 100 in textbox.
Complete rest of the form as shown.
The prompt ‘Pick outline point 1’ is display

in the notification area.
Pick the three points P1, P2 and P3 as shown

in the image. The standard bent will be
generated as shown.
Mirror the Bent plate on other side.
Use M12 bolt for connecting bent plate and beam.
Complete the connection and copy it on Axis 3 at Lev.4880 as

shown.

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9.4 3D Flashing
The 3D Flashing feature is used to create a plate

which can be cut and folded into a 3D shape, such
as a box. An expanded template of the plate can
be created for the workshop to manufacture the
plate.
Such elements are commonly used in housing

projects for roofs and walls, and for shell
structures.
On the Member tab, in the Create group, the 3D Flashings options list gives several options used
for the creation of a 3D Flashing
The typical workflow for creating a 3D Flashing is to create the Main Plate, usually the base of the
flashing (for example, if considering a box shape, the main plate would be the bottom). Then
additional plates can be created at the edges, at a set size and angle from the main plate. The options
list in 3D Flashings options list are as follows
Reference Plane – allows the user to set the reference plane

for creating the 3D Flashing.
Main Plate –allows the user to define the shape of

the main plate, on the reference plane pick points.
Before defining outline of the main plate, clicking the

Flashing properties button displays the Flashing
Settings form, where the user can set the basic
parameters, such as profile, thickness, designation
etc.as covered earlier in the guide for Plate creation.
When defining the outline of the main plate, the first

two points picked are important, it will set the X-Axis
of the element (direction between 1st and 2nd points
picked). The production drawing produced will have
this X-axis.
The Additional Offset is used for placing the plate in

Z positive or negative direction of plane.

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Add by Angle – allows the user to add sides to the

base plate at the edges, to defined length and angle
with respect to the base plate.
Delete Tab – allows the user to delete any plate added to the main plate.
Show Unfolding –creates a sketch showing the expanded plate, with a description and bending
angles.
Change into Main Plate – allows the user to select an existing flat plate to be the 3D Flashing main
plate.
Change into Tab – allows the user to change the attributes of a main plate to make it a side plate
for the flashing, by selecting the plate which is to be a Tab, and then selecting the Main plate it is
attached to.
 The user can control drawing settings for 3D flashing via PROJECT > Options > Global Settings>
Paper > 3D-flashings.

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Exercise 16 Creating Bent Plate using 3D Flashing
Create 3D flashing bent plate using various commands available in 3D flashing.
Draw the main plate of 6mm thickness.
Add additional plate at angle of 45 degree to

main plate.
Create the unfolding views of the plate and

check the dimensions.

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CHAPTER 10
10 Gratings
This chapter explains creation of floor using gratings, special plates and free plates.
10.1 Profile Setting Tab
On the Member tab, in the Create group, clicking Gratings button and right clicking displays Gratings form
By default, Gratings radio button is

selected on the Profile selection
frame and following are the options-
Supplier options list shows the

name of company.
Type option list contains type of

gratings supplied by the company.
Other options with the checkbox are

the filter criteria for gratings. User
can select the required parameters
from the option list.
By clicking Search button, will

display the available gratings in the
list. The result of the search
depends on the six filters above the
search.
 Please select the correct

Material from option list before
creation, later the modification
for material is not possible.

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10.2 Execution settings Tab
On Execution settings tab following

options are available-
General frame contains-
Initial mark number is used to prepare

members for marking.
Depth offset – defines the offset in the Z

direction.
On Additional settings frame, Alignment

of Y-axis option list defines
Orthogonal to X - The Y alignment is

perpendicular to the X axis.
As picked - The Y alignment

corresponds to the picked points.
In X/Y Clearance - User can specify a clearance for three areas. An input for Start and End sets a
clearance at the creation start point and the creation end points, which can be determined by picking the
creation area. By entering a value in [mm] for the Middle defines a clearance.
 For more information, on X/Y clearance please refer AVEVA Bocad Help menu.
 Grating can be created using Members > Outline function.

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10.3 A Worked Example - Cover a floor with Gratings
In this worked example, gratings are created to cover the floor in one step.
Open the view Piperack_1_Lev._4880.
Set the current phase to Gratings.
Select Member > Gratings on the menu bar and right click to display the Gratings < Member form.
On Profile setting tab -
Select Gratings radio button.
Select the Supplier - Lichtgitter
From the Type option list select – Pressroste.
Click on Search button.
In the list of Profile click on the first P225-33-3 this

name will be copied on the Profile textbox.
Select Material and Designation as shown.
Keep the Reference plane on Viewport-plane.

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On Execution setting tab -
In X and Y Clearance enter 20mm in Start and End

textbox.
In X and Y Clearance Middle enter 10mm in textbox.
Form the Division in X options list select N times

and enter Element quantity 2.
For the Division in Y option list select Values and in

Grid value enter 0,2540,2870,2740 and in Value are
options list select Grid dimension.
Click the OK button.
Follow the prompt display in the notification area.
Pick the three points G1, G2 and G3 at

lev.4880 as shown.

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With the Punching function, punch the columns in all the gratings in one step:
• Click Member > Modify > Volume and right click to

display the Volume Modification form
• From Type frame select Punching
• From Tool part handling frame select Members

radio button.
• Check the Tool part checkbox and select the N-

rectangles radio button.
• Enter 50 in Clearance textbox.
• From To be adapted member select Construction

group radio button.
• Click the OK button.
• The prompt ‘Pick tool-part 1’ is

displayed in the notification area. Pick
all the columns in a 2D or a 3D view
• The prompt changes to ‘Pick member

1 to be adapted’, pick the grating and

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Exercise 17 Creation of Grating
Create the grating at Level 4880 and Level 7820 Between Piperack_1_Axis 3 and Axis 4.
Use the same settings as explained in worked example 10.3.
In the Gratings form, on Execution setting tab use the following values-
• In X and Y Clearance enter 20 in Start and End textbox.
• In X and Y Clearance Middle enter 10 in textbox.
• Form the Division in X option list select N times and enter Element quantity 1.
• For the Division in Y option list select Values and in Grid value enter 0,1060 and in Value are option
list select Grid dimension.
• Punch the column in the grating with Clearance 50

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• Trainees to understand the modelling concepts of AVEVA Bocad Steel TM

• Familiar with Structural Steel Detailing

1.4 Course Structure

1.5 Using this Guide

Information the user Enters will be in bold red text.

 Refer to other documentation

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1.6 Course Overview and Workflow

• The creation and modification of profile and plate members

• The addition of bolted and welded connection

• The different methods available for copying and moving members

• Assemblies of connected members

• Checking the model for clashing and connectivity

• The Creation of bent plates and gratings

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2.1 General Information

In AVEVA Bocad Steel, various types of the member can be created:

• Linear, Planar or Curved profiles with square or defined end cuts.

• Flat members (Plates) of various shapes.

2.2 The Create Standard Profile

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The three Profile options are:

- Cold Rolled Profile

The Start/End Offset function allows a

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2.2.1 The Preview Window

Point 1 indicates the starting point for the member creation.

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2.3 General Member Data

Initial Mark Number

• 1 – The Initial Mark Number is set to 1 as default. This specifies

Alternatively, entering the first letters of a profile type into the

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2.4 Creating a Profile between 2 Points

The user has several possibilities to select:

Select Standard Profiles by clicking the Activate

Selecting the By 2 points option from the

Position–Front view: The profiles can be positioned

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Creation type : The other

By 2 points – This option allows a profile to be created by picking a start

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Label as main member If this checkbox is checked, the

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2.5 Creating the Profiles on Row A- A Worked Example

From the change view options list, selecting Piperack2_2_ROW_A

All the profiles on Row A are created in this view.