Framing Panel Creation:

1. In the Applications & Components catalog search forFraming Panel and click on it.
2. In the model pick the first panel insertion point. As the selected points will be 3D points, the outside face of the panel will be to the right of the definition line.
3. Hover the mouse on the panelcontextual toolbarfloating toolbar that contains commands for modifying the most common object properties
   
   The user can customize the contextual toolbar.
   
   and select the desired creation option:
   1. Create an open line of wall layouts
   2. Create a closed line of wall layouts
4. Pick the points you want the panels go through.
5. After you pick the last panel insertion point, click the middle mouse button to finish the Framing Panel creation.

Framing Panel Settings:

1. In the model double-click on the panel usingSelect components switch button to open the Framing Panel dialog window.
2. In the Framing Panel dialog window set the desired panel properties.
3. After you set the Framing Panel properties click Modify and then click OK to close the dialog window.

1. Double-click on the Framing Panel tool from the Applications and components catalog to open its dialog window.
2. Select in the model the panels you want to change their properties.
3. In the Framing Panel dialog window set the desired panel properties.
4. After you set the Framing Panel properties click Modify and then click OK to close the dialog window.

Options to set the Prefix, Start No and the Name for Panel assembly and the general properties for Studs, Top track, Bottom track, Horizontal brace and Bracing.

Limitation:
To use a plugincomponent that is developed using Tekla Open API

Plugin is a .dll file and loaded inside Tekla Structures process.

Plugins can be started from the applications and components catalog.

or custom componentcomponent that the user creates and uses for creating model objects whose composition the user can modify as a group

connection you need to go through having no connection.
Example:

1. Clear the connection box content.
2. Click Modify.
3. Browse the custom component connection from the Applications and components catalog and double-click on it.
4. Click Modify to apply the changes.

Wall panel - direct modification:

1. Ensure that Direct modification is switched on.
2. Select the panel using Select components switch button
3. To reshape or resize the panel, drag the point and line handles.
   For example: - You can drag the top track point handles to change the shape of the panel
   
   - You can drag the bottom track to change its vertical position.
   - You can drag the outer side studs to change their horizontal position.

Wall panel - additional framing direct modification:

1. Ensure that Direct modification is switched on.
2. Select the panel using Select components switch button
3. Hover the mouse on the contextual toolbar and you will see the additional framing direct modification options:
   

   Field	Description	Default
   (1)	Modify boundary and openings - Adjusts the wall panel and openings geometry button.	Enabled
   (2)	Modify wall points - Adjusts the wall panel start and end points button.	Disabled
   (3)	Modify stud spacing - Adjusts the stud spacing and adds new studs button. Add a new stud to a panel by dragging theicon to the desired placement position.	Disabled
   (4)	Modify panel lengths - Adjusts the multi-panels maximum lengths along the wall panel.	Disabled
   (5)	Add opening with two points - Add opening button by choosing two horizontal points.	Disabled
   (6)	Add rectangle opening - Add opening button by choosing two diagonal points.	Disabled
   (7)	Panel direction - Allows you to swap the handles of the noggings and tracks. Options are: - Left to Right - the noggings and tracks modeling direction is the same as the panel creation direction. - Right to Left - the noggings and tracks modeling direction is against the panel creation direction.	Left to Right

   For example:
   To modify the spacing between studs select the Modify studbolt element that represents a metal rod or pin that is used to transfer loads
   
   Studs and other bolt elements are listed in the bolt catalog.
   
   A stud can be secured with two or more nuts and have threading at both ends, or it can be welded to steel parts, for example.
   
   A stud is part of the bolt assembly.
   
   spacing button and drag the stud line handles to the desired placement position.
   

FramingConnection on Framing panel:

1. In the model open the panel dialog window.
2. On the Connection tab set the connection between the noggings and studs to FramingConnection.
3. Load the propper FramingConnection attribute file.

FramingConnection Creation:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for FramingConnection and click on it.
2. In the model select the first part to connect using Select components switch.
3. Select the second part to finish the creation.

FramingConnection Settings:

1. Double-click on the FramingConnection component using Select components switch.
2. FramingConnection dialog window opens and you can set the desired connection properties.
3. Save the connection attribute and close the dialog window.

Panel Opening Creation:

1. Ensure thatDirect modification switch is enabled.
2. In the model use theSelect components switch to select the panel to which you want to add the openings.
3. Hover the mouse on the panelcontextual toolbar to open the panel floating toolbar and select one of the two options to create the desired opening:
   1. Enable the Add opening with two points button:
      
      

      Field	Description	Default
      (1)	Opening dimensions input alternative - Allows you to define the opening vertical position and the opening height. Click Opening dimensions input alternative button to cycle through the five different opening input options:	-
      (2)	Opening bottom edge height - Defines the vertical distance from the bottom edge of the panel to the top edge of the sill.	900.00
      (3)	Opening height - Defines the vertical distance from the bottom edge of the panel to the top edge of the sill.	1200.00

   2. Enable the Add rectangle opening button:
      
4. Pick the first and the second insertion point of the opening within the panel.
   
5. Right-click and select Interrupt to finish the opening creation.

Panel Opening Settings:

1. Ensure that theDirect modification switch is enabled.
2. In the model select the panel that contains the opening using Select components switch to select the panel that contains the opening.
3. Select the opening.
4. Right-click and select Properties to open the Panel Opening dialog window.
5. In the Panel Opening dialog window set the desired opening properties.
6. After you set the desired Panel Opening properties click Modify and then click OK to close the dialog window.

Opening - direct modification:

1. Ensure thatDirect modification switch is enabled.
2. In the model select the panel that contains the opening using Select components switch.
3. Select the opening.
4. To reposition drag the opening. To resize drag the line handles of the opening. The tool provides a graphical representationthe way that the information included in a model is represented visually
   
   showing the changes to the physical location of the opening.
   For example:
   - You can drag the opening to change its position within the panel:
   
   - You can drag the line handles to change the opening size:
   

Opening - additional direct modification:

1. Ensure thatDirect modification switch is enabled.
2. In the model select the panel that contains the opening usingSelect components switch.
3. Select the opening.
4. Hover the mouse on thecontextual toolbar to open the floating toolbar and you will see the additional opening direct modification options:
   

Note:
The Panel Opening tool will automatically recognise the opening type and will display the appropriate modification options:

PaneltoPanelConnection Creation:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for PaneltoPanelConnection and click on it.
2. In the model select the first panel to connect using Select components switch.
3. Select the second panel to connect to and the connection is done.

 

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PaneltoPanelConnection Settings:

1. In the model double-click on thePaneltoPanelConnection using Select components switch.
2. PaneltoPanelConnection dialog window opens and you can set the desired connection properties.

HowickConnection Creation:

1. In the Applications & Components catalog search for HowickConnection and click on it.
2. In the model select the main part(1) part that exists in a building object and that determines the position number for the assembly or cast unit and the direction of assembly or cast unit drawings
   
   (1) Main part can be an assembly main part or a cast unit main part.
   
   (2) input part that the user selects first when creating a component
   
   (2) Connections and details always have a component main part.
   
   you want to connect to.
3. Select the secondary member you want to connect.
4. Click the middle mouse button to finish the HowickConnection creation.

HowickConnection Settings:

1. In the model double-click on the component symbolsymbol in a model that indicates a component type, functions as a link to component properties, and can be used to control component objects
   
   Component symbol of a connection or a detail also indicates the status of the connection or the detail using colors.
   
   of the connection using Select objects in components switch button.
2. The HowickConnection dialog window opens.
3. In the HowickConnection dialog window set the connection properties.
4. To apply the HowickConnection settings click Modify.

Options to control the size of notchcut in one component object or input part for receiving another component object or input part

, lip cut, swage and dimple. The connection has default sizes already coded in, however these may not be appropriate to your profile size or machine settings. It is important to ensure these settings are correct. Please discuss this with your local Howick office if you are unsure of your machine’s properties.

Example 1 - END STUD TO HORIZONTAL BRACE (NOGGING)

In this case the main part is the stud (blue member). Standard Cutback or User Cutback (if non standard gapany space between two objects

The term gap is used in its general sense in Tekla Structures.

) option should be used for this connection. The connection includes the lip cut to the stud and swages to the brace as well as creating the dimples.
To complete this follow these steps:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickConnection and double-click on it.
2. The HowickConnection dialog window will open.
3. On the Parameters tab set the CutBack type list on Std Cutback or User Cutback (if non standard gap) option. These connection settings include the lip cut to the stud and swages to the horizontal brace as well as creating the dimples.
4. In the model select the stud as the main part (blue member).
5. Select the horizontal brace as the secondary part(1) part that exists in a building object and that is connected to the main part
   
   (1) Secondary part can be an assembly secondary part or a cast unit secondary part.
   
   (2) input part that the user selects after selecting the component main part when creating a component
   
   (2) A component can have none, one or more component secondary parts.
   
   (red member).
6. Click the middle mouse button to finish the HowickConnection creation.

Example 2 - STUD TO TRACK

In this case the main part is the bottom track (green member). Standard Cutback or User Cutback (if non standard gap) option should be used for this connection. The connection includes the lip cut to the stud and swage to the track as well as creating the dimples.
To complete this follow these steps:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickConnection and double-click on it.
2. The HowickConnection dialog window will open.
3. On the Parameters tab set the CutBack type list on Std Cutback or User Cutback (if non standard gap) option. These connection settings include the lip cut to the stud and swages to the track as well as creating the dimples.
4. In the model select the track as the main part (green member).
5. Select the stud as the secondary part (blue member).
6. Click the middle mouse button to finish the HowickConnection creation.

For multiple studs select the track as the main part and then select the studs as secondary parts.

Example 3 - STUD TO HORIZONTAL BRACE (NOGGING)

In this case the main part is the stud (blue member). Set the CutBack type list on No cutback option. This will notch the back of the stud and will add the swage and dimples.
To complete this follow these steps:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickConnection and double-click on it.
2. The HowickConnection dialog window will open.
3. On the Parameters tab set the CutBack type list on No Cutback option. These connection settings will notch the back of the stud and add in the swage and dimples.
4. In the model select the stud as the main part (blue member).
5. Select the horizontal brace as the secondary part (red member).
6. Click the middle mouse button to finish the HowickConnection creation.

Example 4 - STUD TO BRACE

In this case the main part is the stud (blue member). Standard Cutback or User Cutback (if non standard gap) options should be used for this connection. The connection may need to be adjusted to make the swage longer. This is carried out in the connection Toolsizes tab page. The export will take this as a multiple swage and lip cut.
To complete this follow these steps:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickConnection and double-click on it.
2. The HowickConnection dialog window will open.
3. On the Parameters tab set the CutBack type list on Std Cutback or User Cutback (if non standard gap) option. The connection may need to be adjusted to make the swage longer. On the ToolSizes tab boxes you can control the swage. The HowickExport tool will take this as a multiple swage and lip cut.
4. In the model select the stud as the main part (blue member).
5. Select the brace as the secondary part (red member).
6. Click the middle mouse button to finish the HowickConnection creation.

Example 5 - END STUD TO BOTTOM TRACK

In this case the main part is the bottom track (green member). Standard Cutback or User Cutback (if non standard gap) options should be used for this connection. The connection includes the lip cut to the stud and swages to the brace as well as creating the dimples.
To complete this follow these steps:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickConnection and double-click on it.
2. The HowickConnection dialog window will open.
3. On the Parameters tab set the CutBack type list on Std Cutback or User Cutback (if non standard gap) option. The connection settings include the lip cut to the stud and swages to the bottom track as well as creating the dimples.
4. In the model select the bottom track as the main part (green member).
5. Select the end stud as the secondary part (blue member).
6. Click the middle mouse button to finish the HowickConnection creation.

HowickDetail Creation:

1. In the Applications & Components catalog search for HowickDetail and click on it.
2. In the model select the part.
3. Pick the position on the part to finish the HowickDetail creation.

HowickDetail Settings:

1. In the model double-click on the component symbol of the detail using Select objects in components switch button.
2. The HowickDetail dialog window opens.
3. In the HowickDetail dialog window set the detail properties.
4. To apply the HowickDetail settings click Modify.

1. In the Applications & Components catalog search for HowickExport and double-click on it.
2. The HowickExport dialog window opens where you can set the desired export settings.
3. Select in the model the panel objects you want to export using Select objects in components switch button.
4. To create the .csv files click the Export button.

Note:

• Numberingprocess of assigning position numbers to parts, cast units, assemblies, or reinforcement
  
  In Tekla Structures, the position numbers assigned in the numbering are shown in marks and templates, for example.
  
  needs to be up to date before the export will creating the .csv files.
• The exported files don't state the gauge of the material. Usually a project uses a single profile section so the exported .csv files don't state the gauge of the material. For a project that uses multiple gauge materials, you can select the filter the profile sections from the model and then export them by section to specific folders.
• On the Tools tab adjust the settings to suit your Howick Frame machine setup.

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickExtraTool and double-click on it.
2. The dialog wondow opens and you can set the name in the Tool Name box.
3. In the model select the required bolt holes.
4. After you select the bolt holes click Modify.

If you want a non standard tool to punch a member at a specific location you simply need to follow these steps:

1. In the model create a standard bolt holesmall hollow open throughout a part or assembly that is usually used for fastening parts with bolts or other such objects
   
   Hole is created in the same way as bolts and hole properties are defined in the bolt properties.
   
   at the specified location.
2. Open the HowickExtraTool and set the tool name to use for the hole. The centre point of the hole is important as it is the location written into the export file for the tool along with the tool name.

Note: You will need to know the name the control software uses for the tool so it can be written to the export file. If you do not know the required name you will need to contact your local Howick office for more information.

HowickFloorBeamConnection Creation:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickFloorBeamConnection and click on it.
2. In the model select the first beam.
3. Pick the second beam to finish the HowickFloorBeamConnection creation.

HowickFloorBeamConnection Settings:

1. In the model double-click on the connection symbol using Select objects in components switch button.
2. The HowickFloorBeamConnection dialog window opens.
3. In the HowickFloorBeamConnection dialog window set the connection properties.
4. To apply the HowickFloorBeamConnection settings click Modify.

HowickFloorCassetteCreator Creation:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickFloorCassetteCreator and click on it.
2. In the model pick the start point of the truss.
3. Pick the end point to create the truss.

HowickFloorCassetteCreator Settings:

1. In the model double-click on the truss using Select components switch button.
2. The HowickFloorCassetteCreator dialog window opens.
3. In the HowickFloorCassetteCreator dialog window set the truss properties.
4. To apply the HowickFloorCassetteCreator settings click Modify.

HowickFloorCreator Creation:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickFloorCreator and click on it.
2. In the model pick the first edge of the panel.
3. Pick the second point to define the panel width.
4. Pick the third point to define the panel length.

HowickFloorCreator Settings:

1. In the model double-click on the panel using Select components switch button.
2. The HowickFloorCreator dialog window opens where you can set the panel properties.

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickFrameChecker and double-click on it.
2. After the dialog window opens select in the model the frame you want to check by using the Select assemblies switch button.
3. Select one of the two check buttons to display the connections information and status.

HowickServiceHole Creation:

1. In the Applications & components catalog search for HowickServiceHole and click on it.
2. In the model select the members the service hole will pass through using Select objects in components switch button.
3. Click the middle mouse button to finish the members selection.
4. Pick the start point and then the end point to define the path of the hole.

HowickServiceHole Settings:

1. In the model double-click on the plugin using Select components switch button.
2. The HowickServiceHole dialog window opens where you can set the hole properties.