Intro
This plugin aids in transferring or transitioning the shape of a measured floor to other floors within a structural model, especially useful in multi-story buildings.
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Provides functionality to switch floors in multi-story buildings.
- Transforms node and element coordinates based on floor information or z-coordinates.
Version
- v1.0.0 : Plugin release
Applicable Standards
- General Use
Benefits of this plugin
This plugin allows for the automatic adjustment of node and element coordinates, replacing the need for manual work or reliance on auxiliary programs like Excel. It is particularly useful for moving partial model segments vertically in structures equipped with wall belts.
Automates the adjustment of node and element coordinates, significantly saving time. Reduces errors that can occur in manual processes, enhancing model accuracy. Simplifies structural model modifications for efficient project management.
How to use this plugin?
[UI]
- Select one Criteria Node on the bottom floor(belonging to "From Floor" )
- Enter the From Floor you want to move.
- Enter the destination floor,"To Floor", to which you want to switch
- Click the Apply button.
If we use the example of an 11-story building, where frames from the 2nd floor is to be moved to the 5th floor, you would select the node number "172" that belongs to the 2nd floor. Then, enter "2" in the "From Floor" field and "5" in the "To Floor" field.
Then, when you click the Apply button, the frame from the 2nd floor will be moved to the 5th floor.
Note
If floor information is available,
- If each floor of the structure is distinctly identified by floor information, the operation is based on that Story Data.
- For example, if you want to move nodes and elements from the 2th to the 5th floor in a 11-story building, input "2" for the source floor, "From Floor" and "5" for the destination floor,"To Floor".
If no floor information is available,
- If there is no separate floor information, the operation is based on the vertical coordinates (z-coordinates).
- For example, if the z-coordinates of a node group are 0, 5, 10, consider these as "1st floor," "2nd floor," and "3rd floor," respectively, for input.
- Thus, define the node group at z-coordinate 0 as "1", at 5 as "2", and at 10 as "3" for the operation.
Conclusion
The Floor Transition Plugin facilitates the transformation of floor shapes in structural modeling projects. By automating the adjustment of node and element coordinates and effectively managing floor information, it is instrumental in achieving more accurate and faster modeling operations.