Intro
This plug-in is designed to convert tendon profiles in bridge structures from relative coordinates to absolute coordinates efficiently. It transforms Element tendon profiles into Straight tendon profiles, streamlining the process for engineers working with 2D and 3D models.
- Supported Conditions: Works with 2D/3D, Splice, and Element input types.
- Limitations: Does not support Straight Length or Transfer Length in both 2D and 3D input types. In 2D input type, it excludes Fix and BOT functions.
Applicable standards
- General Use
Benefits of this plugin
- Time-Saving: Eliminates the need for manual DXF export, Excel processing, and manual input, reducing hours of work to several minutes.
- Error Reduction: automates tedious processes, minimizing human errors during coordinate transformation.
- Customizable Parameters: Allows adjustments for X-axis direction, rotation angle, and Y/Z offsets to suit specific design requirements.
- Ease of Use: Simple interface for selecting convertible tendon profiles and applying transformations.
How to use this plugin?
- Click the "Import Tendon Profile List"
- Select Tendon Profiles that you want to convert
- Click the "NEW" or "Modify" button to apply the transformation automatically
- When you click the "NEW" button, then new Tendon Profile will be created to the "Original Tendon Name" + "_str" as below
[Tendon Profile Converter]
Note
Limitations
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- Unsupported features include Straight Length, Transfer Length, Fix, and BOT functions under certain conditions
- For 2D models, unsupported features may requires alternative workflows using 3D inputs.