Description syntax

On the Description syntax tab of the Reinforcement description (wire fabric distribution) dialog, you can define the description syntax of wire fabric distribution.

Under Syntax elements, select components and move them to the Description field (by clicking the arrow under the element list), where you can arrange variables with user-defined text and symbols.

The Preview field displays a description of reinforcement distribution that results from a defined syntax. This description is based on number values that have been saved as fixed, and updates with changes in preferences (change of unit or precision). Note: units are not displayed in a preview.

Under Units and precision, the software displays the diameter, length, and spacing data applied while displaying a given value.

Variables included in a wire fabrics description:

%num  - number of wire fabrics

%sym  - wire fabric symbol

%L1  - wire fabric length

%L2  - wire fabric width

%pos  - reinforcement position

%sch  - reinforcement symbol

%lap_R  - wire fabric lap (longitudinal)

%lap_r  - wire fabric lap (transversal)

%stl  - reinforcing steel grade.

Note: The manner of reinforcement description depends on the type of reinforcement being described and on the country code being applied. Any variables applied in a syntax must be put in brackets {}; you can add any text in between the successive variables put in these brackets.

Note: For example, if a wire fabric symbol is to be included in the description of a defined wire fabric, select Reinforcement symbol and click the arrow. The variable containing the wire fabric symbol will be added to the Description edit field, and you should then click Add.