Definition of rules for Autolabels

The definition part of rules for Autolabels is similar to the drawing rules for lines. In the specification part the user can select a label type from the existing label types stored in the Label type manager (see separate chapter). Then automatic texts are available (according to the Member role). Those texts are then used as text values of labels during their regeneration.

Find more about about Autolabels here.

- Member role: the user can select specific structural type (could be different for lines and autolabels)

- Material type: the user can select a specific material

- Material name: specification of material by text string (e.g. C12/15)

- Position: the autolabel is generated at the selected part of member, option “all” ensures placing of autolabel even when it is only in front or back plane

Position – ALL

Member is placed only in the Front plane, it does not intersect the Section plane.

The user can use Position Front section or All. Both rules place autolabels to front part of generated structure.

Member is placed only in the Back plane, it does not intersect the Section plane.

The user can use Position Front section or All. Both rules place autolabels to back part of generated structure.

- Label type: controls label type used for autolabel, definition of style is in the Label type manager.

- Text1, 2, 3: controls attribute displayed as autolabel – example – material, CSS type, name, ...

Three texts are available to allow for creation of multiple texts in a single label. This option (multiple text) must be allowed in the Label type manager using multitext Label – type Multi in system default.

- With leader: creates the leader line for autolabels

There is also a rule to display another PSE in the current PSE or to display Storeys or Linegrid lines.

Improvement of Autolabels – the mapping table

The mapping table is a simple tool for changing names of cross-sections. Autolabels in 2D drawings allow for displaying of various pieces of information about the generated structure. One option is to display the SCIA Engineer type of cross- section – CSS type. The functionality Mapping table allow the user to change the standard name to any user defined name.

- CSS type: standard type from CSS library

- User name: user defined name of the cross-section

- Import: imports a table from MS Excel to the Mapping table

All used Mapping tables are controlled by a standard dialogue.