Description syntax

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

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 the wire fabric symbol that results from the 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 the precision, the software displays the diameter, length, and spacing data applied while displaying a given value.

Variables included in the wire fabric description:

%num  - number of wire fabrics

%sym  - wire fabric symbol

%L1  - wire fabric length

%L2  - wire fabric width

%des  - user description

%pos  - reinforcement position

%sch  - reinforcement symbol

%lap_R - wire fabric lap (longitudinal)

%lap_r  - wire fabric lap (transversal)

%stl  - reinforcing steel grade

Note: The method of wire fabric 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.