The numbering methods are used to control the part numbers automatically assigned to the elements of the model.
The elements numbering of a steel structure differs from a project to another. According to the requirements, the parts are assigned a certain mark to be easily identified. Advance Steel provides clear and distinct numbering methods.
The numbering can start with any number, both for single parts and assemblies. Additionally, if required, post numbering methods can be applied.
During the numbering process, Advance Steel automatically detects the identical parts and assigns them the same mark. The elements are assigned single part marks and assembly part marks.
Post numbering methods
A post numbering method is a rule applied after the initial numbering is complete in order to obtain the desired result.
The following options are available:
- None
- SP Number (for main part) = Assembly Number
- SP Number (for standalone part) = Assembly Number
- Assembly Group
None
No post numbering method is used. Parts numbers and assembly are numbered separately.
Example:
Beam assembly B26 contains the following parts:
- M1000 (the beam)
- F1089, F1094, F1104 (the plates)
An Angle Bracing standalone part:
- Assembly number: BR1
- Part number: M1001
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SP Number (for main part) = Assembly Number
For each assembly the main part changes to match the assembly number.
Example:
Beam assembly B26 contains the following parts:
- B26 (the beam)
- F1089, F1094, F1104 (the plates)
An Angle Bracing standalone part:
- Assembly number: BR1
- Part number: BR1instead of M1001
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Assembly |
Standalone |
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SP Number (for standalone part) = Assembly Number
For each standalone part, the part number changes to match the assembly number.
Example:
Beam assembly B26 contains the following parts:
- M1000 (the beam)
- F1089, F1094, F1104 (the plates)
An Angle Bracing standalone part:
- Assembly number: BR1
- Part number: BR1
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Assembly |
Standalone |
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Assembly group
Assigns part numbers for all parts relative to the assembly where it is first found. The main part gets the assembly number for its part number.
The single parts get the fitting prefix F followed by the number of the part in the first assembly it was found in. Within an assembly, parts are numbered with letters.
Example:
Beam assembly B26 contains the following parts:
- B26 (the beam)
- Fa-B1 (first plate in assembly B1), Fa-B26 (the first unique plate found in assembly B26) and Fe-C3 (the plate found in the assembly C3)
An Angle Bracing standalone part:
- Assembly number: BR1
- Part number: BR1
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Assembly |
Standalone |
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