Supports User Guide

	Select default tab	Click to display the default tab. The default tab is the first tab created and is positioned furthest left.
	Select ancillary tab by canvas pick	Click to display the tab for an identified ancillary using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Identify ancillary in current support
	2D/3D View	Click to display a 3D view of the framework support and the associated ancillaries. Refer to 3D View for further information.
	Dimensions	Input values in the Dimensions fields to explicitly modify the dimensions of the framework support. If a value is entered that is outside the allowable range, an error message displays summarising the problem.
	Build by Cursor	Click to identify the first element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Identify first element to support from You must then identify the second element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Identify second element to support from The support is created using dimensions gained from the positions of the identified elements. By default, connections are made to the identified supporting elements which results in some Dimensions fields becoming inactive. Refer to Supports Connectivity for further information.
	Build By Clearance	Click to identify the element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Identify element to support from The application creates the support using the dimensions gained from the position of the identified element. The clearances are calculated from the default values, obtained from: • The values stored against each ancillary standard in the Aveva Catalogue™ defaults database. If unset, the clearance values from the Supports Application Defaults window are used. Refer to Supports Defaults for further information. • The build style of the framework stored against the :MDSBUILDSTYL uda at each framework template STRU element. That is, the default is INSIDE and the alternative value is OUTSIDE. The clearance values and all other default values can be queried by displaying the Supports Application Defaults window. Refer to Supports Defaults and Automatic Steelwork Orientation for further information. By default, connections are made to the identified elements which results in some Dimensions fields becoming inactive. Refer to Supports Connectivity for further information.
	Create Bracing	Allows you to define bracing for the framework support. Refer to Bracing for further information.
	Create Crossbar	Click to add a crossbar to a framework support. You must identify one or more ancillaries to associate with the crossbar using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Identify Ancillary to support You can continue to identify additional ancillaries using a cursor pick in the 3D view. Press ESC to add the crossbar.
	Distance/Clearance	Allows you to position the framework support. The functionality is identical to the positioning of a preliminary support. Refer to Distance/Clearance for further information.
	Distance from Support/Distance from pipe element	Allows you to position the framework support. The functionality is identical to the positioning of a preliminary support. Refer to Distance from Support/Distance from pipe element for further information.

Cycle End Position

Allows you to position the framework support on a cable tray bend, tee, cross, elbow or reducer created as a member of a PIPE element using the Cable Tray module. Click Cycle End Position to move the framework support to a different component end position ppoint. Repeat the command to cycle through the available ppoints. The example displays the available end-point positions for a reducer. Note: Ppoints not consistent with the current configuration are skipped, for example, a vertical end for a CT03 framework with a tee on its side.

Position Around Tray

Allows you to position the framework support on a cable tray bend, tee, cross, riser or reducer created as a member of a CWAY element using the Cabling System module. Refer to Cable Tray Bend Supports (CWAY Elements) for further information.

	2D/3D View	Click to return to a 2D View.
	View along centreline of pipe	Click to view a 3D representation of the support and the associated ancillaries along the centreline of the pipe.
	View perpendicular to pipe	Click to view a 3D representation of the support and the associated ancillaries perpendicular to the pipe.
	View vertical to pipe	Click to view a 3D representation of the support and the associated ancillaries vertical to the pipe.

XFT03	XFT23
XFT04	XFT31
XFT05	XFT32
XFT06	XFT35
XFT08	XFT36
XFT09	XFT37
XFT18	XFT40
XFT19	XFT42

	CE	Click to select existing bracing as the current element The option becomes active when bracing has been created.
	Pick	Click to select existing bracing using a cursor pick in the 3D view. The option becomes active when bracing has been created. You are prompted to Identify brace member to be modified
	New Brace	Click to create new bracing. The option becomes active when bracing has been created.
	Mirror Brace	Click to mirror the bracing on its axis. The option becomes active when bracing has been created.
	Nudge Brace	Allows you to nudge the bracing by a set distance. Refer to Nudge Bracing for further information. The option becomes active when bracing has been created.
		Allows you to delete the currently selected bracing. A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.
	Type	Select a bracing type from the drop-down list.
	Size	Select a bracing size from the drop-down list.
	Outside Frame	Click to select outside frame as the current bracing style. All other support types are deactivated.
	Inside Frame	Click to select inside frame as the current bracing style. All other support types are deactivated.
	Infront Frame	Click to select infront frame as the current bracing style. All other support types are deactivated.
	Behind Frame	Click to select behind frame as the currently selected bracing style. All other support types are deactivated.
	Under Cantilever	Click to select under cantilever as the currently selected bracing style. All other support types are deactivated.
	Infront Cantilever	Click to select infront cantilever as the currently selected bracing style. All other support types are deactivated.
	Behind Cantilever	Click to select behind cantilever as the currently selected bracing style. All other support types are deactivated.

Dim ‘L’	The field is populated by default, you can modify the dimension value to define the length of the bracing. Select the L option button to lock the Dim ‘L’ dimension.
Dim ‘H’	The field is populated by default, you can modify the dimension value to define the height of the bracing. Select the H option button to lock the Dim ‘H’ dimension.
Angle	The field is populated by default, you can modify the angle value to define the bracing angle. Select the A option button to lock the angle.
Offset	The field is populated by default, you can modify the dimension value to define a bracing offset distance.

	View Standard	Click to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window. The functionality of the View Multi Discipline Standard window is explained. Refer to View Multi Discipline Support Standard for further information.
	Show/hide Dimensions	Click to display the bracing dimensions in the 3D view.

	By	Insert a value in the field to define the distance to nudge the bracing.
	Move North	Click to nudge the bracing north, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the By field.
	Move Up	Click to nudge the bracing up, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the By field.
	Move East	Click to nudge the bracing east, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the By field.
	Move West	Click to nudge the bracing west, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the By field.
	Move Down	Click to nudge the bracing down, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the By field.
	Move South	Click to nudge the bracing south, the nudge distance is defined by the value entered in the By field.

From ppoint	Select from the drop-down list to specify the ppoint from which the distance or angle is measured.
Distance	Input a value in the field to explicitly modify the position of the support from the ppoint. The support is moved in a linear direction.
Angle	Input a value in the field to explicitly modify the position of the support from the ppoint. The support is moved around the radius of the bend.