3-D Metal Engineering Grid (Metal Engineering)

Metal Engineering > Grid

You will find the Metal Engineering grid functions in the Grid function group of the Metal Engineering tab:

Function		Description
	Assembly	Creates a new assembly for Metal Engineering constructions created via grids.
	Mullion from catalogue	These functions enable you to place mullions (=vertical beams)in the Metal Engineering grid. A detailed description of the procedure is provided in the chapter Working with the 3-D Metal Engineering grid.
	Mullion via LogiKal catalogue
	Transom from catalogue	These functions enable you to place transoms (=horizontal beams) in the Metal Engineering grid. A detailed description of the procedure is provided in the chapter Working with the 3-D Metal Engineering grid.
	Transom via LogiKal

Clicking below the Assy. function opens a pull-down menu with further functions:

	Grid assembly
	Templates	Displays the Metal Construction Plugin, that enables you to create grids from pre-defined templates. You can choose between a Ridge roof and a Polygon facade. Specify in the Plugin window the positional and dimensional parameters, number of mullions, transoms, facade segments etc.
	Glass
	HiCAD glass	Opens a dialogue window for the fitting of HiCAD glass panes into the construction created via the Metal Engineering grid.
	LogiKal glass	Use this function to fit glass panes via the LogiKal selection dialogue.
	Grid connections
	Via HiCAD Design Variant	Applies notches to the beams/profiles of the facade via a HiCAD Design Variant.
	Via LogiKal	Applies notches to the beams/profiles of the facade via the functionality of the LogiKal interface.
	Trim	If you call this function, HiCAD trims the inserted beams/profiles in the grid construction to their required length.
	Mitre cuts	Call this function to automatically apply mitre cuts to connections where required.
	Cut-outs	Individual cut-outs need to be available in the catalogue for the appropriate figures.

Related Topics

New Grid Assembly, New • Metal Engineering Toolbar (3-D ME) • Working with the 3-D Metal Engineering Grid • Adding Mullions /Transoms to the HiCAD Catalogue

Version 1702 - HiCAD Metal Engineering | Date: 9/2012 | © Copyright 2012, ISD Software und Systeme GmbH