About the Frame Editor
The Frame Editor gives you the ability to create, edit, save, and load frame types. The benefits of using the Frame Editor include:
- Ability to edit braces within a frame
- Accommodate specific bracing requirements
- Update frame type directly in the drawing
A frame is the vertical upright component of a racking system that transfers the weight of the stored
load to the ground.
Navigating the Frame Editor
To open, click Frame Editor in the Settings component section. This will open the Frame Editor dialog window.
1. The Save button will save just the selected frame type. If you have multiple frame types, you will need to save each one individually. Because these files are saved locally, they can be moved or shared. The Load button will allow you to browse for a previously saved frame style. A loaded file is listed in the Types of Frame area.
2. Types of Frame lists your loaded frame type and drawing frame type. Selecting a frame type will preview it in the editing window.
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- The
button will add a new default frame type.
- The
button will refresh the Frame Editor.
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3. There are three types of tools: Bracing, Mirror, and Side Element.
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- The Bracing tool adds braces to the frame either manually or by auto-populating.
- The Mirror tool will flip the braces to be mirrored inside the frame.
- The Side Element tool will allow you to add uprights to your frame.
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4. The Editing Window is the area to make the changes to the selected frame type.
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- The viewing tools include Zoom All, Zoom In, and Zoom Out.
- The editing tools include Remove, Ruler, and Dimension.
- The Quick Properties Box includes a check box for Auto-Populate and bracing type patterns.
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5. Save and apply existing will save the changes the the selected frame and replace all of the existing selected frame types currently in the drawing. Save and apply all allows you to make changes to several frames at once, then save those changes and apply those changes to the existing frame in the drawing with one button. Names of frames that have been edited and are not yet saved will appear in italics. Apply to target allows you to locate the specific frame or frames in the drawing to apply the changes to, then click to replace the existing. Press the ESC key to exit the command and return to the Frame Editor
Create a New Frame
To CREATE a new frame type, follow these steps:
- Add a new frame type under Types of Frame.
- Click the
button to add an automated default frame.
- Click the
button to copy an existing frame type.
- Click the
- Enter the name or rename the frame type with the
button.
- Frame types can be renamed at any time!
- Frame types can be renamed at any time!
- Delete any unnecessary components
- Follow these steps to Remove existing components:
- Click on the Remover tool.
- Hover over component you'd like to remove, it will turn red.
- Click to remove selected component.
- Follow these steps to Remove existing components:
- Click the Bracing tool.
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- Follow these steps to Manually add braces:
- Use the Ruler and Dimension tool for precision.
- Click the frame to place an insertion point.
- Move the mouse up and down to adjust the angle.
- Click again to place the brace with the frame.
- Follow these steps to Auto-Populate braces:
- Hover the mouse in the Editing Window.
- Check the Auto-Populate box.
- Select the brace Pattern; D-Bracing, K-Bracing, X-Bracing, or Z-Bracing.
- Click the frame to place an insertion point.
- Move the mouse up and down to adjust the angle.
- Follow these steps to Manually add braces:
- Save the frame type, if desired.
Applying a Frame Type
To apply a frame type to existing frames inside your drawing, follow these steps:
- Open the Frame Editor.
- If necessary, Load a frame type.
- Select the frame type to be applied.
- Select an application option:
- Save and apply existing will save the changes the the selected frame and replace all of the existing selected frame types currently in the drawing
- Save and apply all allows you to make changes to several frames at once, then save those changes and apply those changes to the existing frames in the drawing with one button. Names of frames that have been edited and are not yet saved will appear in italics
- Apply to target allows you to locate the specific frame or frames in the drawing to apply the changes to, then click to replace the existing. Press the ESC key to exit the command and return to the Frame Editor
- Select the desired frames to update.
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