Project: HiCAD Profile Installation

Example: Placing Profiles on 2 Layers

In this example it will be shown how 2 planes can be placed on top of another by using reference points.

A simple rectangle should serve as sketch here, on which an insulating layer of Brucha FP 080, and on toip of it, a layer of Lukien TRP 50-250 as roof surface are to be placed.

After calling the Profile installation function and selecting the sketch, add a plane with the name Insulating layer.

Select the Brucha FP 080 profile here. The plane is supposed to lie on the sketch, therefore, set the reference point for this layer to Behind, i.e. on the own rear side; for the other layer, choose In front and, as reference layer, choose Sketch.

Now, add a second plane with the name Roof surface and choose the Lukien TRP 50-250 profile here. Set the reference point for this layer to Behind, and the reference point for the other layer to In front; as reference layer, choose the previously created Insulating layer. This means: The rear side of this plane should be placed at the same height as the front side of the insulating layer. If this is the case,. the two planes are placed directly on top of one another.

After a click, HiCAD will create the following installation:

Now, add a clearance to the roof surface: Double-click on the Profile installation entry in the Feature log to open the same-named dialogue window. Select the Roof surface layer and enter a value of 10 for Additional offset. The plane will then be moved by 10 mm in Z-direction (i.e. in top view towards the sketch plane and nearer to eye of the watcher).