Create 2-D Series Figure (3-D SE)

1st case: The 2-D part already exists

If the 2-D part for the cross-section of the series beam already exists, you will need to ensure that it complies with the conventions for series figures

If, therefore, the 2-D part contains contours for exact and simple representation or elements that you do not want to be taken into account during beam creation, you will need to create corresponding sub-parts with the name EXACT, SIMPLE or 2-D.

To insert an existing 2-D part into the drawing and to process it, use the functions provided by the Insert Part function group on the Drawing tab.

Next, perform the required processing steps and make the necessary changes to the part structure

2nd case: The 2-D part does not yet exist.

In this case, you create a new 2-D main part and then draw the beam cross-section using the 2-D functions. Note, however, that the beam cross-section is only allowed to have one outer and one inner contour. The position of the beam axis is determined by the position of the 2-D cross-section in relation to the origin of the 2-D coordinate system. If necessary, therefore, before saving, shift the beam cross-section so that the desired point for the axis lies in the origin of the 2-D coordinate system, i.e. Absolute (0,0)

You also need to comply with the conventions in respect of the part structure here. If your part contains only the elements required for the beam and if you do not want to distinguish between exact and simple representation, you do not, of course, need to create the above-mentioned sub-parts.

Assign a material and further part attributes to the sub-parts. Set the BOM-relevance to YES.

If you have finished the 2-D part and, if required, structured it accordingly, save the part

Activate the 2-D part, press the right mouse button and select Save part.
Activate the Save as 2-D part option.
Activate the desired options under Storage location/DB link.
Click Next to save the part as a FIG file.

Example of a series beam (FIG file basis) in simplified and exact representation
(1) The 2-D contours lie exactly on top of one another in the drawing

Notes:

Series figures can also be saved with catalogue entry. This enables you to define user-specific catalogues quickly and simply. To do this, use the Series cross-section, As catalogue part function in the Management menu.
Series beams and profiles, including the main parts, adopt all properties (also the BOM-relevance) of the generating 2-D series cross-section.
In practice, individual beams in series beam groups can consist of several different cross sections.These can also have different materials, which means that they must be hatched correctly in sectional views. In BOMs and in workshop drawings, however, such beams are always interpreted as 1 part. Therefore, HiCAD also supports series beam groups with individual beams consisting of several, BOM-irrelevant cross-sections.
The 2-D part for the beam contour can also consist of several assemblies containing SIMPLE, EXACT etc. The following figure depicting a beam of the German company Forster shows a case of this type:

2-D figure for a Forster series beam with (1) Notch contour (CUTOUT) and (2) Points for glass fitting (GLASS)