Here you will find some examples that demonstrate how to use parametric variables and variable formulas to create intelligent custom components that adapt to changes in the model.

The examples are independent from each other.

• Example: Set the end plate material

  In this example, you will link a parametric variable to the end plate material of a component object.

• Example: Create new component objects

  In this example, you will create a parametric variable that adds bolts to the custom component.

• Example: Replace sub-components

  In this example, you will create a parametric variable that replaces sub-components with other sub-components.

• Example: Modify a sub-component by using a component attribute file

  In this example, you will create a parametric variable that modifies a sub-component on the basis of a component attribute file.

• Example: Define the stiffener position using construction planes

  In this example, you will use construction planes for determining the position of the stiffeners. You will position the stiffeners so that they divide the beam into three equally long sections.

• Example: Determine the bolt size and bolt standard

  In this example, you will create two parametric variables that determine the bolt size and bolt standard.

• Example: Calculate the bolt group distance

  In this example, you will create a variable formula that calculates the bolt group distance from the beam flange.

• Example: Calculate the number of bolt rows

  In this example, you will create a variable formula that calculates the number of bolt rows based on the beam height. You will use if statements in the calculations.

• Example: Link variables to user-defined attributes

  In this example, you will link parametric variables to the user-defined attributes of panels. You can then use the user-defined attributes in view filters to show or hide the panels.

• Example: Calculate the number of handrail posts using a template attribute

  In this example, you will create a variable formula that calculates the number of handrail posts based on the length template attribute of the beam. The handrail posts were created at both ends of the beam and one of them was copied with the Array of objects (29) component.

• Example: Link an Excel spreadsheet to a custom component

  In this example, you will link a parametric variable to an Excel spreadsheet. For example, you can use Excel spreadsheets to check connections.

• Examples: Rebar set modifiers in custom components

  In these examples, you will use rebar set modifiers for defining the properties and hooks of rebar set bars in custom components.