Framework Codes

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Supports : Structure Data : Framework Codes

The Framework Codes tab contains alternative descriptions for the support codes used by the Supports application. For example, some of the support codes associated with an FT09 support are:


FT09-1-1	FT09-2-1	FT09-3-1	FT09-4-1	FT09-5-1	FT09-6-1
FT09-1-2	FT09-2-2	FT09-3-2	FT09-4-2	FT09-5-2	FT09-6-2
FT09-1-3	FT09-2-3	FT09-3-3	FT09-4-3	FT09-5-3	FT09-6-3
FT09-1-4	FT09-2-4	FT09-3-4	FT09-4-4	FT09-5-4	FT09-6-4
FT09-1-5	FT09-2-5	FT09-3-5	FT09-4-5	FT09-5-5	FT09-6-5
FT09-1-6	FT09-2-6	FT09-3-6	FT09-4-6	FT09-5-6	FT09-6-6

The codes are dependent on the steelwork size used and the number of cross bars. In some circumstances the standard may have a different standard code for different steelwork sizes with the same configuration. The settings can be used to print the correct code in the MODEL module, on the ADP drawing and in the material list of the piping isometric if required.

For example, if an alternative code of M10A1 is specified for FT09-1-1, for ADP and isometric production, the code FT09-1-1 code is replaced with M10A1.

The list of available support codes displays the fixed support codes for the selected framework and the alternative code, if defined. The * character indicates that the fixed code is used, which is the default setting.

Edit Selected Row

To modify the Alternative Code for the currently selected row in the list of available support codes, input a value in the field to replace the * character. Press Enter to populate the list of available support codes with the modified value.

Edit Column

An alternative code can be specified for a range of fixed codes, by making appropriate selections in the From and To drop-down lists. Input an Alternative Code in the field to replace the stored values. Press Enter to populate the list of available support codes with the modified value.