Selecting the catalogue block type
The selection of the required catalogue block type or types can be done in a New catalogue block dialogue. The dialogue consists of the following control and information elements:
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It contains all the available catalogue block types. |
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It offers possible sub-types for the selected type. |
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It shows the particular selected catalogue block. |
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It lists all he already defined (inserted) catalogue block. |
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They provide for the control of the dialogue. |
List of available catalogue block types
The dialogue offers a list of available catalogue block types. The contents of the list may vary depending on the current configuration of the program. The list provides for the selection of required type of standard structure (e.g. mast, 2D truss girder, etc.).
List of possible variants (sub-types) for the current type
This dialogue element displays a set of graphical symbols (icons) representing the individual variants of the catalogue block type that is currently selected in the List of available catalogue block types.
Drawing of the currently selected variant
A small window displays a drawing of the currently selected variant of the currently selected catalogue block type. A short "description name" of the particular variant is added to the drawing mainly to facilitate the identification of a particular catalogue block sub-type and type.
List of already defined catalogue blocks
In addition to the available catalogue block types, the dialogue displays a list containing all the catalogue block that have been defined (i.e. inserted into the project) so far.
Control Buttons
Button [OK]
Button [OK] confirms the selection of a particular type and variant. Once this button is pressed a dialogue for editing of catalogue block parameters is opened. When the parameters are specified and confirmed, a new catalogue block is added to the List of already defined catalogue blocks.
Button [Close]
This button closes the New catalogue block dialogue.
