New Features

2016

New Features, Changes and Improvements

DICAD Systeme GmbH

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Contents
Important Information on Version 2016 3

Installation Instructions 4

New Features of STRAKON Version 2016 9

Part 1 · Basics 9
User Interface 9
Toggling Between Five Toolbars 9
Toolbar 9
Toggling Functions in the Additional Function Toolbars 9
Notes in the Status Bar 10
Pen Number in Settings Dialogs 10
Close the Help Window via the Esc Key 10
Menus 11

Part 2 · Configuration 14
Settings 14
General Settings 14
New Master Data 14
Administration 15
3D Design 17
Import / Export 18
Data Export 19
Toolbar 20

Part 3 · Basics 22
Drawing 22
Drawing Administration 22
Segments 22
Function Call up via the Menu 22
New 3D Segment 22
Elements Outside all Segment Borders 22
Layers 23
New-look Layer Administration 23
LayersBox 23

Part 4 · Inputs/Input Helps 24

QuickBox 24

Part 5 · 2D Design 25
Dimensions 25
Settings 25
Entering Dimensions 26
Multiple Dimension 26
Isometric Dimension 27
Modifying Dimensions 28
Text 28
Adjustments when Copying Text 28

Part 6 · 3D Design 29
Create stairs 29
Create ramps 30
Flex-Parts 31
Create 31
Insert 32
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Modify 32
Stair views 33
3D Views 34
Modify 3D Views 34
CubeViewer 36
Functions of the Icon Bar 36
Key Assignment in CubeViewer Modes 46
Status Bar 46

Part 7 · Design Aids 47

World Coordinates 47
Text Angle can be Defined 47

Part 8 · Edit Elements 48

Delete 48
Convert Reinforcement to Text / Lines 48
Copy 48
Adjust Text 48
Move 49
Move Individually Free 49

Part 9 · Reinforcement 50
Basics 50
Settings for Rebar 50
Rebar 50
Count Views 50
Meshes 52
Mesh Names of max. 80 Characters 52
Specification of the Mesh Type via the Selection Function 52
Supporters 53
Specification of the Supporter Type via the Selection Function 53
Fragment Reinforcement 54
Convert Reinforcement to Text / Lines 54
3D Reinforcement 54
General 54
CubeViewer 54
3D Reinforcement Check 55
Pivoting of an Open Bending Shape 55
Progress XML 55
PXML Data Export 55

Part 10 · Built-in Parts 56

3D Built-in Parts 56
Create 56
Extension to the Online Catalog 56

Part 11 · Outputs and Interfaces 57

Publish / Mail Drawing 57
Publish 57
Import / Export 57
Import PDF 57
Interfaces 59
New Interfaces: CPI data Preparation and CPI XML 59
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Important Information on Version 2016

Please note this information before installing the software

1. You can carry out the installation optionally as a separate installation in accordance with Windows conventions.
i.e. the program files and application data are installed into separate paths (see Installation Instructions).
2. The mesh administration database has been replaced by the new administration file matten.db. For security pur-
poses, an existing administration file from the pre-2016 STRAKON versions is moved into the relevant sub-directory
matten.v16. Access from pre-2016 STRAKON versions to the mesh administration matten.db is not possible.
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Installation Instructions
Contents
Important Information 4
System Requirements 4
Standard and Separate Installation 4
Initial, Parallel and Update Installations 5
Installation 6
License 7
Version License for the Dongle 7
Licensing the Modules for the Computer 8
Registering the Unlock Code 8

Important Information
System Requirements
Operating system Windows Vista *, min. Service Pack 2, Windows 7 *, min. Service Pack 1,
Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 *
* 32 or 64 Bit Version
Screen resolution min. 1280 x 768 pixels
Products: - .NET runtime modules 4

If the set-up program cannot find the .NET 4.0 runtime modules and/or runtime libraries for Visual C++ 2005 and
2010 (vcredist_x86), it will offer to install them and you will have to perform this installation as User with Administrator
Rights.

Standard and Separate Installation

For initial and parallel installations you can optionally carry out a separate installation (in accordance with Windows
conventions).

Initial installation Parallel Installation

Switch on the option Install program and data separately for a separate installation. If the option is switched off, a
standard installation will be carried out.
 Installation Instructions 5

Standard installation
The installation is carried out as a User with Administrator Rights. The program and application data are installed in
a common path. To ensure that STRAKON will be able to run, the installation must not be made in paths with restricted
access rights, e.g. C:\Windows, C:\Programs, C:\Programs(x86), C:\ProgramData or C:\User.

We recommend you use the prompted path C:\CAD.Programs\. Any freely chosen installation path must not contain
any accented letters or special characters.
Updates of this version number must be made using the same user name as was used for the initial installation.

Perfect functioning is only guaranteed if the user is given full access to the installed directories and working directories
of STRAKON

Separate installation
Installation is carried out for a registered user as a User with Administrator Rights or as an Administrator. An
installation must be carried out for each user of a single computer which uses STRAKON. The program is installed in
the path C:\Programs (x86) and the application data in the user folder AppData.
For quick access to your application data, enter %appdata%\DICAD\Version.2016 in the address line of the file ex-
plorer.
Updates of this version number must be installed for all users of a computer which uses STRAKON.

Initial, Parallel and Update Installations

Initial installation
If STRAKON is not available on the computer, or only in a version lower than 5.2, then an initial installation of STRA-
KONpremium will be automatically performed. Unless a license has been enabled, it is automatically licensed for 10
days as a demo version. After this, you can start STRAKON without a license in Viewer Mode.

Parallel and update installations

If STRAKON is available on the computer in a version lower than 2016 or higher than or equal to 5.2, you can choose
between a Parallel or an Update Installation.

Parallel installation
As an option, the settings of an installed 2015 version can be taken over.

The following are taken over:

Plotter/printer drivers and diversion files (not STRAKON’s own files), tablet configuration, screen settings, layer sets,
colors, editor settings, Excel template files, images from the template directory, input units, text modules, title block
data, back-up file (secur.sic), settings for data export (PPS, BVBS etc.), default sets, assignment files for the DWG/DXF
import/export, dialog settings for back-up levels, element breakdown (all SYS files), settings for automatic snapping to
points, einbau-s.dat for PPC export, definition files for design meshes and settings from the menu Settings > Basic
Settings. All files are copied locally into the standard directories of the 2016 version.

Update installation
Select the version onto which you want to install the 2016 update.
If your version is lower than 5.2, please request the STRAKON CD 5.2A, then conduct the update up to version 5.2A
and restart the installation of the 2016 version.
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Installation
1. Select the language and accept the license agreement.
2. Select between Update and Parallel installation.
With the parallel installation, you can optionally take over the settings from the 2015 version. The settings of a
version pre-2016 cannot be taken over when a parallel installation is carried out!

In the case of an initial or parallel installation you can activate the option Install program and data separately.

3. If conducting an Update, and where several versions already exist, select the version onto which the update is to
be installed
As an option, you can delete the old program folder from the start menu. A new folder with the current entries is
automatically created.

4. As an option, a link to STRAKON 2016 can be created for you on the desktop
5. Continue by following the instructions in the installation dialog prompts.
6. Before starting the copying process all selected settings are displayed to you for information.
 Installation Instructions 7

License
Version License for the Dongle
A version license is not usually necessary for the dongle used in the context of the service agreement!

Check the version number in the dongle via: Start > Programs > DICAD 2016 > Dongle Test:

Should a pre-2016 version number be displayed in the marked line, please request a version release for the dongle.
Open the license via Start > Programs > DICAD 2016 > Unlock Modules:

Click on the Request button, complete the input boxes and send the request to the responsible customer services
department.
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Licensing the Modules for the Computer

It is only possible to unlock modules (e.g. Steel Construction Variants etc.) via an unlock code for the computer in
question.
Open the license via Start > Programs > DICAD 2016 > Unlock Modules:

Mark the modules, click on >> and Request, complete the input boxes and send the request to the responsible cus-
tomer services department.

Registering the Unlock Code

After receiving the unlock code, open the license via Start > Programs > DICAD 2016 > Unlock Modules, enter the
unlock code in capital letters and click on Register.

We wish you every success in all your work with the 2016 version!

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Your DICAD Support Team

 Part 1 Basics 9

New Features of STRAKON Version 2016

Part 1 · Basics

User Interface
Toggling Between Five Toolbars
You can now toggle in the toolbar between a maximum of five individually adjusted toolbars using appropriate icons.
As a result, subject area-related toolbars may be gathered together and can be called up at any time for the entry of
such as the formwork or the reinforcement or for 3D Design (see Part 2 · Configuration, Switch specifically adapted
toolbars at any time, page 20).

Toolbar
The toolbar has been expanded:

Settings: Favorite toolbar 1

Settings: Favorite toolbar 2

Settings: Favorite toolbar 3

Settings: Favorite toolbar 4

Settings: Favorite toolbar 5

Toggling Functions in the Additional Function Toolbars

You can now use check boxes in the additional function toolbars for the activation and de-activation of toggling func-
tions.

An activated function has been previously marked with a ">" sign:

From the 2016 version onwards:

10 User Interface

Notes in the Status Bar

In the status bar the status display of the Num key of the number pad on your keyboard has been discontinued. The
warning FHS for the use of pointer symbols has been removed in the programs STRAKONstandard and STRAKONpre-
mium.

The newly added information Snap shows that you have activated the automatic point identification Automatically
snap to points.

Pen Number in Settings Dialogs

The relevant pen number is now displayed as additional information in the settings dialogs.

Close the Help Window via the Esc Key

If a help window, such as the pen help window, is closed via the Esc key, the program returns to that point in the current
function from where the help window was called up.
 Part 1 Basics 11

Menus
The menus have been expanded in their functions and existing functions have been renamed and moved.

Menu File

New:
Interfaces >
CPI data preparation
CPI XML
(see Part 11 · Outputs and Interfaces, Interfaces, page 59)

Menu 3D design

New:
Create stairs
(see Part 6 · 3D Design, Stairs, page 29)

Create ramps
(see Part 6 · 3D Design, Ramps, page 30)

Stair views
(see Part 6 · 3D Design, Stair views, page 33)

Renamed:
Export type schedule to Office (xlsx)
Previously:
Export schedule to Office (xlsx)
12 Menus

Menu Reinforcement

New:
Fragment reinforcement
(see Part 9 · Reinforcement, Fragment reinforcement, page
54)

Discontinued:
Lattice girders

Menu Element breakdown

Moved:
Lattice girders
 Part 1 Basics 13

Menu Settings

New:
Administration >
Labeling templates
(see Part 2 · Configuration, Administration, page 15)

New:
Import / Export >
Assignment file PDF import
(see Part 2 · Configuration, Import / Export, page 18)

Menu Other

New:
LayersBox
(see Part 3 · Basics, LayersBox, page 23)

Segments
(see Part 3 · Basics, Segments, page 22)
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Part 2 · Configuration

Settings
General Settings
Create a 2D/3D PDF file when saving
When saving a drawing you can optionally create a 2D and/or 3D PDF file.

The target paths and file names must be defined separately for both files. Select for the 2D PDF file between a colored
or monochrome output. A condition for the creation of a 3D PDF file is the presence in the drawing of 3D objects (Flex-
Parts, 3D built-in parts etc.) or model references.

New Master Data

You can now specify master data names and paths for these entries:

Labeling file Labeling of the Flex-Parts in 3D views

 Part 2 Configuration 15

Administration
Labeling templates
(not available in STRAKONlight)
Define the labeling files for the templates of the Flex-Parts in the 3D views.

Master data path

Active master data path for the labeling template

File name
Select a template file for editing
For the creation of a new file input the new name into the box.

Part type
Select the part type for the selected labeling template

Default for all part types

Switch on/off whether the selected labeling template should apply to all part types of Flex-Parts

Default for Flex-Parts without a part type

Switch on/off whether the selected labeling template should apply to Flex-Parts without part types

Filler characters
Define characters or a string between a prefix and variables (see Labeling editor)

Start labeling editor

Define the content of the template file in the labeling editor
16 Settings

The content (prefixes + variables) may be manually entered or defined and modified as necessary using the labeling
selection dialog.

Select the lines to be transferred and confirm with OK.

Material
Hatching settings
The hatchings may now be allocated to a layer for any material and scale in the hatching settings.

Settings for 3D display

Separate layers may be allocated to all lines for each scale range in the settings for 3D display.
 Part 2 Configuration 17

3D Design
(not available in STRAKONlight)
Display lines - Layers
Separate layers may now be allocated to all lines for the display of Flex-Parts, 3D built-in parts and model references.

Labeling of 3D views
Separately define the settings for the labeling of the Flex-Parts and built-in parts in the 3D views.
18 Settings

Import / Export
Assignment file PDF import
Assignment files (*.pdi) for the attributes of pen weights, line types and fonts may be created, assignments modified
and the assignment file selected for the next import for the import of 2D PDF files.

File name
Select or create an assignment file for editing

For the creation of a new assignment file input the new name into the box. Select an existing assignment file from the
directory strakon using the selection arrow. An assignment file may be selected from any data path using the button
and the Windows dialog.

Line
Assigning line types

Click in the field of the STRAKON lines to be changed and select the line type in the Help window which then opens
up.

Pens
Assign pens
 Part 2 Configuration 19

Font
Assign fonts

Data Export
CPI XML
(not available in STRAKONlight)
Define the master data path and file name for the CPI formatted data and the CPI XML export.

The names of the CPI files must match the Flex-Part names for a correct transfer of CPI formatted data to CPI XML,
e.g.
Flex-Part name = SF07
CPI formatted file name = SF07.cpi

The file names may not contain any special characters und accented letters.
20 Settings

Toolbar
Switch specifically adapted toolbars at any time
Create various subject area-related toolbars as usual using the menu Settings > Toolbar, for example a special toolbar
for 3D design. Within the toolbar you can then switch between five of these individually adapted toolbars.

Example:

Formwork Reinforcement 3D

By use of the menu Settings > Toolbar five new icons can be found in the Favorite toolbar ... under the category
Settings for the calling up of each of the toolbars.
 Part 2 Configuration 21

You can assign your favorite toolbar to the icons in the toolbar settings by using the new option Favorites by selecting
the appropriate toolbar file (*.tlb).
22 Drawing

Part 3 · Basics

Drawing
Drawing Administration
Open drawings
You have the new icon Open available to you in the drawing administration to open drawings.

Segments
Function Call up via the Menu
In addition to the existing call up via the toolbar you can now open the function Segments via the menu Other >
Segments.

New 3D Segment
(not available in STRAKONlight)
When creating a 3D segment you can choose whether this segment should be taken into consideration for the 3D views
currently existing in the drawing. 3D content is displayed after updating of the 3D views where they are within the
view/section limits.

Additional function toolbar

Display new 3D-segments in 3D-views

Display, switch on/off the 3D content of a new segment in existing 3D views (see also menu Settings > 3D design >
General Settings)

Elements Outside all Segment Borders

An element which is located outside all segments can now be edited immediately without the requirement for segment
prompts. The relevant segment will be automatically activated.
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Layers
New-look Layer Administration
The layer administration dialog box has been revised:

In addition to the known functions you can now also

• mark all empty layers
• display/hide and/or switch on/off the identification of drawing elements of marked layers
• search for layers and select them using a filter criterion
• sort by the column No. and Name

If a layer group is selected and settings in the columns edited, the layer group display will be emptied.

LayersBox
For quick access to your layers/layer groups open the LayersBox using the menu Other > LayersBox.

Every change in the LayersBox (manual or via the layer group) takes place at the same time within the drawing.

In the same way as for the QuickBox the LayersBox can be automatically switched on/off after placement.

Note:

• Both an opened LayersBox and its position on the screen will be saved and re-displayed in its position after re-
starting STRAKON.
• The content of the LayersBox is automatically updated when changing to a new drawing.
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Part 4 · Inputs/Input Helps

QuickBox
(not available in STRAKONlight)
Both an opened QuickBox and its position on the screen will be saved and re-displayed in its position after re-starting
STRAKON.
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Part 5 · 2D Design

Dimensions
Settings
New settings for the automatic dimension text position and overall dimensions.

Automatic dimension text position

If the dimension text does not fit in centrally on the dimension line, you can, in addition to the position prompt, also
choose between two automatic dimension text positions:
None Dimension text position is requested
Type A external dimension text is located at the side of the dimension
Type B external dimension text is located above the dimension

Overall dimension
Overall dimension for a multiple dimension and an automatic dimension

Create Switch overall dimension on/off

automatically Position
Manual or automatic specification of position
When specifying automatically the overall dimension is placed in the defined grid on the side
facing away from the dimension points.

Settings Switch on/off the acceptance of the settings for the overall dimensions from Text 1
as text 1 If the check box is switched on, the parameters Font, Pen, Height and Distance to dimension
line are transferred from Text 1.

Font, Pen, Height, Distance to dimension line

Defining of the display of the text and position in relation to the dimension line
26 Dimensions

Entering Dimensions

2nd text
If 2nd text is switched on, the prompt for/entry of the second dimension text does not take place until the position of
the dimension line has been specified and for the dimension type Multiple dimension after completion of the multiple
sets. For multiple dimensions, the prompt for the second dimension text then takes place for every dimension of the
multiple dimension.

Before entering an isometry dimension, enter the second dimension text before switching on 2nd text. If the position
of the dimension line is specified, both the dimension and any further isometry dimensions are given a second dimen-
sion text without prompting.

OD
Switch on/off the overall dimension for a multiple dimension and an automatic dimension

The overall dimension is generated after completion of the dimension.

Temporary marking of a dimension point

Before a dimension point is confirmed, it is marked by a black cross when selected.

Multiple Dimension
Insert/delete points into a dimension
If you have specified the starting and end point and position of a dimension line, you can subsequently insert points
into an existing dimension when selecting further dimension points.

It is similarly possible to delete dimension points during the entry procedure. For this, select the dimension point to be
deleted or the dimension line.
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Isometric Dimension
New dimension type
Especially for 3D views which have been transferred into the drawing using the option Adjusted for isometry 1:1 you
have the dimension type Isometric dimension available to you. Points can be dimensioned which are located in align-
ment with one another from 90° or from 30° or -30°.

The order of the selected dimension points in a 90° direction determines the alignment of the dimension.
28 Text

Modifying Dimensions
Insert/delete point
The functions Insert point and Delete point have been discontinued in Modify dimensions. Newly added is the function
Edit dimension points via which you can subsequently insert or delete dimension points:

Insert dimension point

By clicking on the dimension to be corrected the dimension and its associated dimension points are marked, for exam-
ple when modifying a multiple dimension. Once the new dimension point is confirmed, the multiple dimension is ex-
tended to include the new dimension point.

In order to extend the length of the multiple dimension you can also identify dimension points outside the multiple
dimension.

Delete dimension point

In order to delete a dimension point select either it or the relevant dimension line point. The dimension value will be
removed and the multiple dimension appropriately modified:

Text
Adjustments when Copying Text
Text may be adjusted in ascending or descending alphabetical order when copying (see Part 8 · Edit Elements, Adjust
Text, page 48).
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Part 6 · 3D Design

Create stairs
(not available in STRAKONlight)
You can comfortably create three types of single-flight stairs with the help of dialog.

Straight stairs L-shaped stairs Double-L-shaped stairs

Once you have specified the name of the stairs, select the stair type:

You specify the setting for the stairs in the dialog box which then opens up:
30 Create ramps

Preview of the stairs

Display a preview of the stairs with the current settings in the CubeViewer

End the fabrication with OK. The data container opens up after the automatic calculation of the stairs.

Note:

Every set of stairs which is generated consists at the operating system level of the files *.smd (3D file) and *.str
(settings file).

Exception: If the geometry of the stairs is changed during modification (Flex-Parts > Modify > Component) in the
CubeModeler, for example a reference point is re-set, and saved, the file *.str will be deleted.

You can only subsequently change stairs with an STR file via the settings dialog.

Create ramps
(not available in STRAKONlight)
You can comfortably create spiral-shaped ramps with the help of dialog.

Once you have specified the name of the ramp, the dialog box for the setting of the data is opened:

Preview of the ramp

Display a preview of the ramp with the current settings in the CubeViewer

End the fabrication with OK. The data container opens up after the automatic calculation of the ramp.
 Part 6 3D Design 31

Note:

Every ramp which is generated consists at the operating system level of the files *.smd (3D file) and *.rmp (settings
file).

Exception: If the geometry of the ramp is changed during modification (Flex-Parts > Modify > Component) in the
CubeModeler, for example a reference point is re-set, and saved, the file *.rmp will be deleted.

You can only subsequently change ramps with an RMP file via the settings dialog.

Flex-Parts
(not available in STRAKONlight)
Create
Expanded selection and immediate placement
Additional function toolbar

In a Model, Polygon, Ramp, Stairs

The selection has been expanded to include the creation functions In a Model (see CubeViewer, Creating Flex-Parts,
page 36), Polygon (single-layer polygon with/without a slope), Ramp (see Ramps, page 30) and Stairs (see Stairs,
page 29).

Place
Switch on/off place after creating
If the option is activated, the created Flex-Part is immediately offered up for placement on the cursor.

Polygon
After the creation function Polygon has been selected in the additional function toolbar, you specify the Flex-Part
name.

The entry of the Flex-Part Polygon follows the previously known entry of the part Ceiling.

Additional function toolbar

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Insert
Direct insertion in the CubeViewer
Select 3D insertion for direct three-dimensional placement.

Additional Function Toolbar

The Flex-Part can be exactly placed in the CubeViewer which then opens up. Before specifying the position you can
rotate the Flex-Part around its X-/Y-/Z-axes in 90°steps. Additionally, copying of placed Flex-Parts, as well as turning
and moving, is possible if the number and distance from each other are entered.

Note:

The Flex-Part will be automatically placed into the active 3D segment.

Modify
The following modification options are available to you for existing Flex-Parts:
Function toolbar

Component
CubeModeler for modeling of the Flex-Part opens up

Data
A data container for the modification of the default values opens up

Dialog (only stairs with an STR file and ramps with an RMP file)
This modification option is only available for stairs and ramps which have been generated using the creation function
Stairs or Ramp and which have not been changed in the CubeModeler. The dialog box for the stair or ramp settings
opens up (see Stairs, page 29, and Ramps, page 30).
 Part 6 3D Design 33

Additional information when modifying and deleting

If several Flex-Parts are detected above each other in the function Modify individually free or Delete individually
free when searching for a Flex-Part, both the name and the level of the detected Flex-Part additionally appear in the
function toolbar.

Stair views
(module available at additional expense)
Prefabricated 3D views to the Flex-Part Stairs, including all important labeling and dimensions can be automatically
generated and manually placed into the drawing as long as the STR file (settings file) exists.

Select the inserted stairs for which you wish to generate the views.

Function toolbar

You can select the name from the drawing schedule or the most recently inserted stairs or enter the name.

Additional function toolbar

“Project“
Current master data name (Flex-Parts)

Favorites
Make use of selected placement view primarily for insertion
34 3D Views

Placement views can be selected for the selection schedule in the function Insert stair views and the order for insertion
defined as wished (see STRAKON Help, Reinforcement, Reinforcement Schedules, Favorites).

Before placement, select the view to be displayed with or without a display of the covering thickness etc. via the addi-
tional function toolbar.

Additional function toolbar

Plan view, …
Select a placement view of the stairs
The order of the views offered is determined via the favorites.

Unfinished
Switch on/off views as raw or finished stairs

A=…
Insertion angle

Labeling
Switch on/off the labeling of a Flex-Part (see Menu Settings > Administration > Labeling templates)

“standard-normal“
Name of the labeling file

Labeling of built-in parts

Switch on/off the labeling of built-in parts

>>
Settings for 3D design

Note:

When a 3D view is updated, the associated text and dimensions are also updated. I.e. manual changes or a dele-
tion of dimensions and text are rejected.

3D Views
(not available in STRAKONlight)
Modify 3D Views
The function toolbar has been expanded and one function has been renamed:

Position
Change the position of a 3D view in a segment by the entry of coordinates with or without a rotation angle or in a free
position
 Part 6 3D Design 35

Edit (previously Edit Section)

In addition to the editing of sections, views can now also be edited by switching on or off objects in the CubeModeler.

Labeling
Switch on/off the change of labeling of inserted 3D views

Function toolbar

Position Change the position of a labeling

Delete individually Change individual labeling

Delete all Delete all labeling in the 3D view

Redo Re-display deleted labeling

Decompose Fragment labeling in formatted text and lines/arcs

“standard-normal“ Switch labeling file

Additional Function Toolbar

Lsty=… / P=… Change line type and pen for the labeling border

“Square“ Select border type

Labeling Switch on/off marking line

Segments
Consider segments for a 3D view
Mark the 3D segments whose content is intended to be displayed in a 3D view.
36 CubeViewer

CubeViewer
(not available in STRAKONlight)
Functions of the Icon Bar
New icons and new or changed functions
The icon images in the CubeViewer (all modes) and CubeModeler have been revised, new functions added and func-
tions changed.

Create Flex-Part (Ctrl+B)

Create a new Flex-Part in the CubeViewer
When doing this, you can use the points, for example for collecting, of all Flex- and other parts as a
reference.
After clicking on the icon Create Flex-Part the CubeViewer closes. Enter the name of the Flex-Part into
the function toolbar and confirm with ENTER. The program opens the CubeViewer in create mode.

End the creation with OK. The program changes back to the CubeViewer.

Change the position of Flex-Parts in a Model

Mark all Flex-Parts to be changed and select the type of change (Move, Rotate)

Confirm the position change with OK.

 Part 6 3D Design 37

Import a 2D graphic image

Import elements of a 2D graphic image as an element group into the CubeModeler

Points of the graphic image can be snapped for the creation/drawing of new parts. Graphic images can
also be fragmented and the elements expanded to become a closed multiple polygon, as necessary, and
created as a profile up to a part level. Type "VT" (vector type) text is imported with the graphic image for
information purposes.

Select the graphic image file in the function toolbar and change the size factor as necessary.

Function toolbar

Additional function toolbar

After placement, the element group can be modified using the known functions (move, scale, mirror,
fragment etc.).

Export to drawing as 3D view

Any Flex-Parts and 3D built-in parts contained in the 3D view (sections) can be labeled in the drawing
based on a selected template

Additional function toolbar

Labeling
Switch on/off the labeling of Flex-Parts and 3D built-in parts
38 CubeViewer

Example: Labeled 3D view

“standard“
Selected labeling template (see Part 2 · Configuration, Labeling , page 15)
A click on the name opens the selection schedule of your labeling templates.

>>
Settings for 3D design, including the display of labeling

Type of display of negative parts

Negative parts can be displayed in transparent red. This transparent part may be modified like every
other part, i.e. reduced/increased in size or the position changed.

Display negative parts

Do not display negative parts

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Selection mode
Flex-Parts or individual objects (layers) of Flex-Parts can be selected and hidden, switched to become
transparent or the selection of the material changed etc. for the creation of such items as layers.

Select Flex-Parts

Select individual objects

Create 2D geometric objects

Draw 2D geometric objects in one layer for use for the creation of a profile.

Create a line (Ctrl+1)

Specify the starting and end point of the line

Create a polygon line (Ctrl+2)

Specify the starting and all end points of the polygon line
End the entry with a right click and Continue or via the Esc key.

Create a square via 3 points (Ctrl+3)

Specify the starting and end point of the base line (width) and the height of the square

Create a circle via a center point and radius (Ctrl+4)

Specify the center point and radius of the circle

Create an arc via 3 points (Ctrl+5)

Specify the starting and end point and the pitch of the arc
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Create an arc via the entry of an angle (Ctrl+6)

Specify the center point, radius and start and end angle of the arc

Create an arc tangentially from a starting point (Ctrl+7)

Specify the starting point on an object, for example the end point of a line, and the end point of the arc

Create an arc tangentially to an end point (Ctrl+8)

Specify the starting and end point of the arc on an object, for example the end point of a line

Create an arc tangentially between 2 points (Ctrl+9)

Specify the starting and end point of the arc on objects or object points, for example the end point of a
line, and the position of the arc

Reverse an arc
Before you specify the second point on the arc or the position of the arc (Create an arc tangentially
between 2 points), you can mirror the arc.

Modify 2D geometric objects

Create a profile (Ctrl+1)

In order to create a 3D geometric object from a closed 2D polygon, the 2D polygon must be located in
one layer and be defined as a profile with a material.

First, select the material

and then the 2D elements which form a closed multiple polygon. A closed multiple polygon will be dis-
played in green after the identification. Confirm the selection with a right click and Continue.

Internal closed polygons are interpreted as holes.

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Create a path (Ctrl+2)

A path is required for the irregular extrusion of a profile. Firstly, draw the connecting path with the 2D
geometric objects (line, circle etc.). Identify this path and confirm with a right click and Continue. The
path is displayed in magenta.

Select Extrude a profile along a path for the creation of the 3D geometric object (see Create 3D geo-
metric objects, page 42).

Note:

• The path must begin vertically in relation to the profile, either inside or outside.
• The path does not have to be positioned in one layer but may be freely positioned.

Delete objects between 2 points of intersection (Ctrl+3)

Delete objects between two points of intersection, from the intersection to the starting/end point, or whole
objects
Move the cursor to the object to be deleted (this is automatically marked) and confirm with ENTER.

Examples of marking:
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Create 3D geometric objects

In addition to the standard 3D geometric objects, you have the option to extrude a 3D geometric object
from a profile (see Create a profile, page 40).

Extrude a profile (Ctrl+5)

Extrude a profile in the direction of the Z-axis (always in relation to the X-/Y-axis of the profile)
Identify the profile and confirm with a right click and Continue. Specify the reference point and extrude
freehand or by entering a value.

Extrude a profile along a path (Ctrl+6)

Identify the profile and the path on which it is intended to extrude the profile.

Should several profiles be extruded on a path, firstly identify all profiles and only then the path for the
extrusion.

Specify the material

Firstly, select the material and then the 3D geometric object.
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Modify 3D geometric objects

Move object points and extrude object surfaces

Move object points (Ctrl+1)

Separate icons are now available for the known types of selection. After clicking on the selection type,
you identify the points, lines, surfaces or windows. The identification is concluded with a right click and
Continue.

Select a point (Ctrl+3)

Select a line (Ctrl+4)

Select a surface (Ctrl+5)

Select by drawing a window (Ctrl+6)

Extrude object surfaces (Ctrl+2)

Separate icons are now available for the known and new types of extrusion. Select an extrusion and
subsequently the surfaces to be extruded. The identification is concluded with a right click and Continue.

Proportional extrusion (Ctrl+3)

All marked surfaces are proportionally increased or decreased in size.

Directional extrusion (Ctrl+4)

In directional extrusion direction arrows display all options.
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Proportional extrusion with a constant cross-section (Ctrl+5)

All marked surfaces retain their size and are extended or shortened.

Directional extrusion with a constant cross-section (Ctrl+6)

In directional extrusion direction arrows display all options.

Transform

Transform marked objects (copy, mirror etc.)

With copy (Ctrl+Shift+K)

Copy the marked objects at the same time when selecting Mirror and Rotate
Mark the objects, select Mirror or Rotate, select With copy and the type of route and enter the number
of copies.
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Copy via individual or complete routes

When selecting Rotate with Copy also select the distribution of the copies in addition to the quantity

Copy via individual routes (Ctrl+Shift+N)

Select Individual route to enter the space between the original and the first copy. The additional copies
will be created using the same spacing.

Copy via complete route (Ctrl+Shift+V)

Select Complete routes to enter the space between the original and the last copy. All other copies will
be evenly distributed within the total route.
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Key Assignment in CubeViewer Modes

B Set track, on/off
Set a track in order to give the direction freely or using existing points when creating a 2D geometric
object.

Example:
Move the cursor to the desired point until the point marking is displayed and press the B key. Now you
can pull the line past this point along the track.

If the B key is pressed once more before the end point is specified, the track is switched off.

Status Bar
The input functions of the status bar have been expanded.

Input

Input box
In addition to the direct entry of values you can now enter these in the form of an arithmetic expression, for example

Type of input
Further to the known value entry of x/y/z you can select additional types of input:

A combination of all types of input is possible.

Planar Input only in the X-/Y-level of the active coordinate system

Polar Input via an angle and radius

Axis snap You move the cursor on or parallel to the axis (the direction of the axis is automatically snapped)
and only input the value in relation to this axis. When doing this, the positive direction for the entry
is given by the cursor.
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Part 7 · Design Aids

World Coordinates
(not available in STRAKONlight)
Text Angle can be Defined
You can now specify a slope angle via the additional function toolbar for the display of the coordinate values.
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Part 8 · Edit Elements

Delete
Convert Reinforcement to Text / Lines
The function Convert reinf. to text / lines has been removed from the function Delete section and has been moved
to the menu Reinforcement (see Part 9 · Reinforcement, Fragment Reinforcement, page 54).

Copy
Adjust Text
If individual items of text or text in a section/segment are copied, they may be adjusted as an option in ascending or
descending alphabetical order.

Additional function toolbar

Before specifying a new reference point, select Adjust text in the additional function toolbar and specify the increment
and, as necessary, the descending nature of the text.

Adjust text
Switching on/off of Adjust text

Increment width
Increment for the ascending or descending nature of the text

Decreasing
Switching on/off of adjustment of text in ascending or descending order

Roman
Text adjustment of roman numbers, on/off

The text to be modified is investigated from the rear to the front. The first number found or single letter will be adjusted.
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Examples with an increment width of 1:

abc123 => abc124 A => B 1.1 => 1.2
1a => 1b A-11 => A-12

Special cases:
If the single number or letter is repeated, both are adjusted. This only applies if no dot or comma is located before the
number/letter.
1-1 => 2-2 A1_1 => A2_2
A-A => B-B

An exception is text which has a colon immediately in front of it, e.g. M. 1:50

Condition for the adjustment of text

Text is adjusted which is created using the function Text, and this also applies for symbols, and which has not been
generated by variables, for example drawing text etc.

Move
Move Individually Free
Dimensions

Element
Move a complete multiple dimension

Part element
Move an individual dimension

3D Views
You can now freely move a 3D view.
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Part 9 · Reinforcement

Basics
Settings for Rebar
Extended reinforcement text in the Count View
If an open bending shape is pivoted in the function 3D Reinforcement Check, you can extend the reinforcement text
with user-defined text (see 3D Reinforcement Check, page 55).

Count view settings

Reinforcement text
• Extend reinforcement text in a case of a pivoted sequence
Switch on/off the extension of the reinforcement text with user-defined text

• Text in a case of a pivoted sequence

Define any text for the extension

Rebar
Count Views
Designing a laying field crosswise
When entering a laying field using the views A-plan, A-side and A-leg the new function Crosswise appears in the
additional function toolbar.

Additional function toolbar

You specify the geometry of the laying field only once for the laying. The 1st laying is created as normal (The load
bearing direction of the bars runs parallel to the second formwork edge.). After the prompt for the item number for the
2nd laying, the further procedure is carried out as before, however without specifying the geometry of the laying field.
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The load bearing direction of the second laying is made vertically to the second formwork edge. As a result, the bars
are always positioned vertically to one another even within complicated laying field geometry (see Item 2 to Item 1 and
Item 4 to Item 3).

The application of rebar laying created in such a crosswise way is also useful for the saving of a design mesh using
the function Rebar design mesh.

Crosswise laying via a polygon or space

Crosswise laying via windows (Search for item)

If laying is carried out via Windows, the solid marking of the load bearing direction is laid first when drawing the window.

New in the reinforcement input Quick is the option to specify several laying fields directly one after the other via Win-
dows.

Crosswise laying when drawing a laying field for the search for an attachment

When drawing a laying filed, the solid marking of the load bearing direction is laid first.
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Position of the labeling line

For laying with the labeling types Arrow …, Dimension … and Comb … the position and angle of the labeling lines
may be selected to suit the laying field.

Select the position and angle in the additional function toolbar:

Vertically to the laying direction

The position is calculated vertically above the first bar of the laying

Parallel to the laying line

The positioning is carried out parallel to the laying line

Free angle
Freely define the angle

Attention!

If dimension text for the bar spacing is displayed, the values relate to the angle of the labeling position.

Meshes
Mesh Names of max. 80 Characters
The maximum number of characters for a mesh name has been increased from 10 to 80 characters.

Specification of the Mesh Type via the Selection Function

The new dialog box Select replaces the selection of the mesh type via the option From administration.

Function toolbar

The new dialog box provides an overview of the most important information for each mesh type.
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Note:

The opening of the mesh selection does not prevent the opening of the mesh administration by another user or
vice-versa.

Supporters
Specification of the Supporter Type via the Selection Function
The new dialog box Select replaces the selection of the supporter type via the option From administration.

Function toolbar

Note:

The opening of the supporter selection does not prevent the opening of the mesh administration by another user
or vice-versa.
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Fragment Reinforcement
Convert Reinforcement to Text / Lines
The function Convert reinf. to text / lines has been removed from the function Delete section. The function, which
has been renamed Fragment reinforcement, can now be found via the menu Reinforcement. The procedure of the
function is as before.

(not available in STRAKONlight)

If you wish to convert individual reinforcements, you can now select this in the additional function toolbar via Individual
rebar or Individual meshes.

3D Reinforcement
(not available in STRAKONlight)
General
The following reinforcement is now also displayed in 3D:

From-to in two directions CV laying > Bent

Laying in both directions is necessary. Either bent laying or laying of points can be counted.

CubeViewer
The CubeViewer can now remain open as an option during editing in a reinforcement (new laying, modifications etc.).
All 3D-capable actions are displayed directly in the CubeViewer.

Additional function toolbar

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3D Reinforcement Check
(not available in STRAKONlight)
Pivoting of an Open Bending Shape
Open bending shape can now also be pivoted in the3D reinforcement check. To do this, identify the counted view of
the bending shape (Accumulate should be switched off).

User-defined additional text (see Basics, Settings for Rebar, page 50), such as Pivot, will be automatically added to
the reinforcement text.

Progress XML
(Additional module: PXML interface)
The interface to Progress has been expanded to include the 2D reinforcement CV laying > Bent.

PXML Data Export

3D design meshes can now be exported as an option using the option Design meshes.

Additional function toolbar

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Part 10 · Built-in Parts

3D Built-in Parts
(not available in STRAKONlight)
Create
In addition to the creation functions Layers, Rotation and CubeModeler, the creation functions In a model and
Polygon are now also available (see Part 6 · 3D Design, Creating Flex-Parts, page 31).

Extension to the Online Catalog

The online catalog has been expanded to include the entries BIMcatalogs, Pfeifer and Schöck.

BIMcatalogs
Free download of 3D built-in parts in IFC format from many manufacturers.

Pfeifer / Schöck
Free download of 3D built-in parts in IFC format from the internet sites of the manufacturers, Pfeifer and Schöck.
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Part 11 · Outputs and Interfaces

Publish / Mail Drawing

(not available in STRAKONlight and STRAKONstandard)
Publish
CPI / CPI XML
(not available in STRAKONlight)
The CPI formatted data and CPI XML data export may be generated as an option when publishing.

Information on the naming of the files (see Part 2 · Configuration, Data export, CPI XML, page 19).

Import / Export
Import PDF
A 2D PDF file will be converted to STRAKON lines and text during an import via the menu File > Import / Export >
Import PDF.

(For the importing of the 2D PDF file as a template select the menu 2D design > Template > Function toolbar: Place
from PDF.)

If layers exist in the selected PDF file, the layer selection dialog box opens up in which you can mark the layers from
which the elements are intended to be converted and imported.
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The assignment for unknown lines, pens and fonts may be specified in the dialog boxes which then open up:

All old and new assignments may be checked once more and amended:

New and amended assignments may be transferred into the active assignment file as an option:

The imported geometry may be increased in size by a factor and rotated by an angle before placement.

Additional function toolbar

Note:

• All elements which cannot be fragmented, e.g. images and color hatching etc., cannot be imported into
STRAKON.
• All imported elements are stored to the entry layer.
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Interfaces
New Interfaces: CPI data Preparation and CPI XML
(Additional modules: CPI data preparation and CPI XML)
Data from 3D layout drawings may be exported via the interface CPI XML, for example for the program ceapoint desite
MD.

During this process all existing Flex-Parts in the drawing are written to the file *.cpixml with their type and sample data.
Should reinforcement and built-in part data from working drawings for these Flex-Parts also be written to the CPIXML
file, the data for each working drawing must be output using CPI data preparation. These CPI files will be read off
during the CPI XML export and entered into the CPIXML file together with the Flex-Part data.

The definition of the file names and export paths is given via the menu Settings > Data export. The file names of the
CPI files must match the Flex-Part names.

CPI data preparation

A condition for the writing of the reinforcement and built-in part data are the files artikeldef.sys and artikelnr.xlsx/-
.sys.

Open the working drawings of the Flex-Parts which exist in the layout drawing and carry out the export procedure CPI
data preparation for every working drawing.

CPI XML
Open the overview drawing and select CPI XML. The data of the overview drawing and all existing CPI files associated
with it at this time are exported to the file *.cpixml.