Question
How to assign the Point Library directly on Layout?
Answer
Follow the steps below to assign any Point Library model directly on the layout:
For the demonstration, we've taken an example of a 30 m long curve span having T Shape pier at 20 m location.
Step 1: In the Base Mode of CIM, go to Lab ribbon
Step 2: Under the Lab ribbon, select the Assign by Layout option
A menu panel shall be displayed on the left of the modelling window:
Step 3: From the 1st drop-down menu, select the Point Library you want to place on the Layout.
[In our example, we've selected T Shape Pier point library.]
Step 4: Click on the Select Layout tab [It will turn blue, which suggests selection process is active.]
Step 5: Using the cursor cross selection, select the Layout in the modelling window
Step 6: Assign the required attributes
- Station: Distance, at which the point library shall be located, from start of the Layout [In our case it is 20 m]
- Rotation: Degree of Rotation required [In our case, we took 0 degree]
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Offset: Assign Vertical and Horizontal offsets with respect to the layout line
- [In our case, Horizontal offset is taken as 0 meter and Vertical offset is taken as -3 meter]
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Path Axis: Horizontal and vertical path axes
- If checked-on, the Library model will be placed perpendicular to the layout based on the vertical and horizontal path profiles.
- [In our case, we checked-on Follow Horizontal Path Axis profile.]
Step 8: At the bottom of menu panel click on to Apply the Library on the Layout.
A final image of above mentioned process is attached below:
This is how we can easily assign the point library directly on the Layout.
Note: It is not recommended to directly assign the curve library or point library directly on the layout. For a detail explanation read the following FAQ:
Why is it recommended to not assign the Point Library directly to the Layout?