Export settings
Export settings
Use the BVBS Export dialog box to control the BVBS export settings.
For instructions on how to export to BVBS format, see Export to the BVBS format.
Parameters tab
Option |
Description |
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Model objects to be exported |
Select which reinforcing bars or meshes are exported.
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Excluding reinforcement by filter |
Exclude reinforcing bars or meshes by selecting any of the selection filters. Reinforcing bars or meshes that match the filter are excluded. |
Drawing name source |
In BVBS file each row/rebar has a data field for Drawing number of the respective drawing (drawing name) and Index of the respective drawing (drawing revision). With the option Drawing name source you can control how the values for these data fields will be set. Cast_unit_position Drawing Name Drawing Mark Drawing Title1 Drawing Title2 Drawing Title3 Fixed text : If you select this, enter the text in Fixed drawing name. Reinforcement UDA Template By selecting the option Fixed text you can enter the values in the dialog box and same ("fixed") values will be written for every exported rebar. If any of the other options is selected, the drawing name and revision will be taken from the cast unit or cast unit drawing of the rebar. Note that it depends on the receiving system of the BVBS file how important and for what purpose this data will be used. From Tekla Structures perspective, using this data field is not obligatory. |
Fixed drawing name |
Enter a text string to be used for the drawing in the export. This option is available only when you have selected the option Fixed text in Drawing name source. |
Position source |
Define the source of the position. The options Reinforcement position , Reinforcement UDA and Fixed text. |
User-defined reinforcement position |
Define the reinforcement UDA position number. Exported item with the same position number but different UDA position number will be exported to different rows. |
Rev |
Drawing revision (index). This option is available only when you have selected the option Fixed text in Drawing name source. |
Single file |
Export all BVBS information into one .abs file. Enter the file name in the box or click the ... button to browse for the file. If you do not enter a path, the file is saved in the model folder. |
One file per each cast unit |
Export each cast unit reinforcement content to its own file. The files are created under the folder that you define in the Folder name box, or you can browse for the folder using the ... button. Use the File naming template list to select how the created files are automatically named. You can include revision into file name by selecting the Include revision into file name check box. |
BVBS elements to be exported |
Select which item types are exported. The options are: 2D reinforcement bars (BF2D) 3D reinforcement bars (BF3D) Sprial reinforcement coils (BFWE) Reinforcement meshes (BFMA) Lattice girders (BFGT) If you select Lattice girders (BFGT) , enter the class numbers used in the model for the lattice girder bars in the Class numbers for girder box. The lattice girder may contain two or three chord bars and one or two diagonal zig-zag bars. The lattice girder length and other attributes are taken from the main chord (usually top chord). |
Advanced tab
Option |
Description |
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Try to make meshes of rebars |
Select whether the export tries to automatically form meshes of a single reinforcing bar or of a group reinforcing bars and export them as a mesh instead of separate 2D bars. The options are: Yes, group rebars by class Yes, group rebars by name Yes, group rebars by grade Yes, group rebars by UDA In order to form a mesh the reinforcing bars need to belong to the same part, be straight, be on the same plane, and have equal filtering attribute values. |
UDA name for grouping |
If you selected the value Yes, group rebars by UDA for Try to make meshes of rebars , enter the UDA name for grouping. |
Exporting of mesh bar data (@X..@Y..) |
Use this option to control whether the detailed data on mesh bars is included in the exported data of the mesh. The appropriate option depends on the needs and capabilities of the receiving system. The data is needed if it will be used, for example, for mesh fabrication.
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Export stepped bars as separate items |
By default a stepped group is exported as a single string with the stepping length defined in a certain data block. If you select the value Yes for Exporting of mesh bar data (@X..@Y..) , all tapered reinforcing bar groups are exported as multiple separate reinforcing bar items even if they have regular spacing and could be exported as one single stepped reinforcing bar item. If all the tapered bars within the group have the same geometry and length, they will be exported within a single BVBS string as a regular group would, regardless of this setting. |
Sort items |
Use this option to define the order of the items in the output files. The options are: No sorting By diameter, smaller size first By diameter, bigger size first By position number |
Private data block |
With Private data block you can control whether the private data block is exported ( Export private data block ) and select the data items for this additional block. Data fields can be any report properties, user-defined attributes, or object properties. Click the New button to add new predefined private data fields to the list. Enter information about the data item.
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Checking tab
Option |
Description |
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Check cutting length |
Select whether you want to run an additional check for the Minimum cutting length and Maximum cutting length of the reinforcing bars. When you select the Check cutting length check box, and the cutting length of the exported reinforcing bar is less than the minimum cutting length or greater than the maximum cutting length, a warning is written to the export log file. The log file entry contains the ID of the reinforcing bar. You can locate the reinforcing bar in the model by selecting the appropriate row in the log file. Note that the reinforcing bar is still exported normally and only the additional warning is given. Note that when the minimum/maximum cut length check is activated, the length of lattice girders is also checked. A warning is added in the log when the check fails. The length of the main chord defines the exported length of the lattice girder. |
UDAs tab
On this tab you can define the UDA fields to be used, and the content to write into reinforcement, part, cast unit and pour object UDAs. You can tag UDAs based on release code, release status, release date and released by information. You can also select whether existing UDAs are checked and handled by using the setting Check existing UDAs. The options are No , Prevent export , Report to log , Report to log and overwrite , and Overwrite only.