Description syntax

On the Description syntax tab of the Reinforcement description (bar symbol/with variable L) dialog, you can define description syntax for a symbol of reinforcement whose description is provided outside the formwork contour.

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. An example description is: f10 every 15 cm length = 2.0 m.

The Preview field displays a description of a reinforcement 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 precision, the software displays the diameter, length, and spacing data applied while displaying a given value.

Variables included in a reinforcement symbol description:

%num  - number of reinforcing bars

%sym  - diameter symbol

%dia  - diameter

%pos  - number of reinforcement position

%spa  - spacing

%stl  - reinforcement class

%len  - reinforcement length

%lmin  - minimum reinforcement length

%lmax  - maximum reinforcement length

%lmid  - average reinforcement length

%dl  - increment of reinforcement length equal to a constant value

%sch  - reinforcement symbol

%des  - user description

Select User description in order to add text to the reinforcement description determined in the Reinforcement description dialog (for longitudinal and transversal reinforcement, point reinforcement, or distribution of reinforcement).

Note: The manner of reinforcement symbol description depends on the type of reinforcement being described and on the country code being applied. Characters added should be put in brackets to ensure that, if any description data (such as spacing) is missing, the entire description text with a variable will not be displayed.

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