Use the Family Types dialog to define the base attributes (parameters) of the rebar coupler family. The parameters become the default settings in the rebar coupler types when placed in a project.
The following table describes the editable properties of the rebar coupler Family types dialog:
Parameter | Description |
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Construction | |
End Treatment 1 | Specifies the end treatment type at the primary end of the coupler. See About Reinforcement End Treatments. |
End Treatment 2 | Specifies the end treatment type at the secondary end of the coupler. See About Reinforcement End Treatments. |
Bar Size 1 | Specifies the rebar diameter for the primary end of the coupler family. |
Bar Size 2 | Specifies the rebar diameter for the secondary end of the coupler family. |
Materials and Finishes | |
Material | Specifies the material to use with the coupler family. |
Dimensions | |
External Diameter | Specifies the diameter of the coupler at its outermost surface. |
Symbol Width | Specifies the width of the symbolic representation of the coupler in plan views. |
Symbol Length | Specifies the length of the symbolic representation of the coupler in plan views. |
Total Length | Specifies the length of the coupler. |
Bar Engagement 1 | Specifies the minimum thread engagement for the primary end of the coupler. |
Bar Engagement 2 | Specifies the minimum thread engagement for the secondary end of the coupler. |
Identity Data | |
Part Number | Displays codes or manufacturer product codes for the coupler. |
Type Image | Displays a user-defined image file that represents the coupler. See About Managing Images. |
Keynote | The keynote text. |
Model | The manufacturer internal number. |
Manufacturer | The coupler manufacturer. |
Type Comments | General comments about the coupler family. You can include this information in a schedule. |
URL | Specifies a link to a web page that contains type-specific information. Click the icon to establish a link. |
Description | An optional description of the coupler family. |
Assembly Code | Specifies the uniformat assembly code. |
Cost | The user-defined cost of the coupler. |