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What is new in Advance Concrete 2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................. 5

Techno 1: Compatible Autodesk platforms .............................................. 5 Techno 2: Vista Setup (Program Files / User files) .................................. 5 Techno 3: Optimization ............................................................................ 6 Techno 4: DWG export from Advance to AutoCAD 3D............................ 6 Techno 5: Properties for 3D bar cages in DWF files................................ 7 Techno 6: Exporting to SteelPAC ............................................................ 8 Techno 7: Multi user database................................................................. 9

STRUCTURAL MODELING......................................................... 14 Model 1: Assigning Advance properties to an ACIS element................. 14 Model 2: Grouping Advance and ACIS objects...................................... 15 Model 3: Representation of wall openings ............................................. 16

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS .................................................... 17 Drawing 1: Isometric views with hidden lines......................................... 17 Drawing 2: Improved level dimension: choosing a symbol .................... 17 Drawing 3: Improved level dimension: adding/deleting a point .............. 18 Drawing 4: Associative dimensions include impact................................ 19 Drawing 5: Intersection dimensions include impact ............................... 19 Drawing 6: Associative dimensions: dimension line for openings.......... 20 Drawing 7: Associative dimensions: deleting null sill ............................. 21 Drawing 8: Taking into account the materials from AutoCAD Architecture / ADT elements .................................................................. 22

REINFORCEMENT DRAWINGS.................................................. 23 Reinf 1: Distribution of the unfolded length of a curved segment .......... 23 Reinf 2: “Match properties" command for reinforcement labels ............. 23 Reinf 3: Better management of the bending details ............................... 24 Reinf 4: Distribution: number of elements for uncounted elements ....... 25 Reinf 5: Editing a bar.............................................................................. 26 Reinf 6: Dimension of a distribution on an arc or circle.......................... 26 Reinf 7: Moving bars along the circle or arc distribution ........................ 27 Reinf 8: Reinforcement label for distributions ........................................ 27 Reinf 9: Reinforcement views: preserving default values ...................... 28 Reinf 10: Special color for bars not distributed ...................................... 29 Reinf 11: Identifying distributions ........................................................... 30 Reinf 12: Identifying definition bars ........................................................ 31 Reinf 13: Cut distribution: simplifying bending details for bars with overlap ... 32 Reinf 14: Cut distribution: bending details for fabrics............................. 33 Reinf 15: Row of meshes: French representation.................................. 34 Reinf 16: Row of meshes: some improvements..................................... 35 Reinf 17: Excluding structural elements................................................. 36 Reinf 18: 3D reinforcement .................................................................... 37


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Reinf 19: Bar length calculation..............................................................38 Reinf 20: Direct quantity input in bent mesh quantitative distribution.....39 Reinf 21: Distribution of bent meshes.....................................................40

DYNamic Reinforcement.............................................................41 Dyn 1: Sketch points editor: deleting sketch points ................................41 Dyn 2: Sketch points editor: color codes for sketch point.......................42 Dyn 3: Sketch points editor: switch sketch points on/off ........................42 Dyn 4: Option to prevent including DYN files in DWG............................43 Dyn 5: Combining solutions....................................................................43 Dyn 6: Customizable dynamic reinforcement symbol ............................44 Dyn 7: Automatic matching and multiplication factor..............................44 Dyn 8: Post-processing functions for managing openings .....................45

DOCUMENTS ...............................................................................46 Doc 1: Improved printed reinforcement lists ...........................................46


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TECHNOLOGY Techno 1: Compatible Autodesk platforms

This functionality is available in all packages.

Version 2009 is compatible with the following Autodesk platforms: AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 ADT 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 AutoCAD Architecture 2008, 2009

Techno 2: Vista Setup (Program Files / User files)


Advance Concrete uses Windows Vista’s user management system. Each user can run Advance Concrete without performing further configurations. User files are installed in specific folders according to Windows Vista.


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Techno 3: Optimization


In this new version significant improvements were made for speed optimization:

• File opening time has decreased by 20 to 30%. • Pilot navigation is 20% faster. • Multi criteria selection tools are faster. • Shade activation time has improved. • Response time of reinforcement labels and bending details has

been reduced.

Techno 4: DWG export from Advance to AutoCAD 3D

This functionality is available in the Premium package.

The entire model, or part of it, can be exported in a DWG file as AutoCAD 3D objects.


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Techno 5: Properties for 3D bar cages in DWF files


Properties of bars can be seen when exported in the DWF viewer (Autodesk Design Review).


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Techno 6: Exporting to SteelPAC


A new NC file standard is available dedicated to SteelPAC.


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Techno 7: Multi user database


Depending on the project size or due to a short deadline, several draftsmen may have to work together to create the model. Advance Concrete 2009 offers a work-sharing alternative through the “multi-user” toolbar.

The idea is based on the use of a database for storing the model. With this new approach each draftsman can concentrate on designing one or more levels of the building. All data are centralized in a single database, which guarantees a high level of security. In addition, this allows for a significantly improved overall performance. Only the necessary information is loaded in each "workspace" and not all the project data. Creation of a multi-user database The first step is the creation of the database by the administrator, who chooses the name and location.


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Connection to the multi-user database and creation of a new workspace

Users log on to the database by entering their name and password. This action automatically creates a new DWG file.

During the connection, it is possible to choose the levels to import from the database to the workspace.

Here, only the chosen floor is visible:


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Checking out objects from the database for editing

Structural elements must be selected and then “checked out” from the database prior to being modified. After this operation, these elements cannot be modified by other users.

Checking in modified objects in the database

Users can “check-in” structural elements into the database after they have been modified or added to the workspace. An option exists to load all elements globally.

After the check-in, objects remain visible in the workspace in “read only” mode.


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Updating database elements with changes made in the workspace

If structural elements were added or changed, the database can be updated directly so that all users can see the latest model. Refreshing the workspace with changes made in the database

At any time, the workspace can be updated to include additions and modifications made by other users in the database. The update may be on a selection of floors or the entire model. Highlighting all elements checked out by selected users At a glance, it is possible to identify structural elements checked out by any user.


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Security Warnings appear to indicate that it is impossible to work on elements already checked out by other users:


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STRUCTURAL MODELING Model 1: Assigning Advance properties to an ACIS element

This functionality is available in the Professional and Premium packages.

It is possible to convert ACIS solids to Advance Concrete elements. Some properties can be assigned to these elements (material and representation style), so that they are correctly taken into account in drawings and BOMs.


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Model 2: Grouping Advance and ACIS objects


ACIS 3D solids can be combined with Advance Concrete structural elements. For example, it is possible to create precast elements combining Advance structural members and several ACIS 3D solids.


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Model 3: Representation of wall openings


A new representation is available for small openings in walls. They may be quickly identified from window and door openings on the plan view.


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CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS Drawing 1: Isometric views with hidden lines


On isometric views, hidden lines may be drawn. Users can choose the type of line.

Drawing 2: Improved level dimension: choosing a symbol


It is now possible to choose a symbol.


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Drawing 3: Improved level dimension: adding/deleting a point


Adding/deleting a point in the level dimension is possible from the contextual menu.


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Drawing 4: Associative dimensions include impact


A new option is available in the Associative dimensions properties window. It is now possible to choose whether or not to take into account the impact.

Drawing 5: Intersection dimensions include impact


A new option is available in the Intersection dimensions properties window. It is now possible to choose whether or not to take into account the impact.


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Drawing 6: Associative dimensions: dimension line for openings


It is possible to create a special dimension line for small openings in walls, when using Associative dimensions.


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Drawing 7: Associative dimensions: deleting null sill


When a sill is null for an opening, this value can be hidden from the Associative dimension line.


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Drawing 8: Taking into account the materials from AutoCAD Architecture / ADT elements


In calculation views, materials of AutoCAD Architecture / ADT elements can be taken into account for a perfect result.


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REINFORCEMENT DRAWINGS

Reinf 1: Distribution of the unfolded length of a curved segment


A new option for linear distribution of curved bars: the representation can be unfolded.

Reinf 2: “Match properties" command for reinforcement labels


The AutoCAD “match properties” command can be used to apply the type of a bar symbol to another bar symbol.


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Reinf 3: Better management of the bending details


The bending details object is included in the representation styles tool.

It is possible to move dimension lines on bending details to get the perfect presentation.


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Reinf 4: Distribution: number of elements for uncounted elements


Even if a distribution is not counted, it is possible to apply a “number of elements” attribute on it.


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Reinf 5: Editing a bar


Using the bar contextual menu, it is possible to add segments to an existing bending form. It is also possible to delete a segment.

Reinf 6: Dimension of a distribution on an arc or circle


Dimensions for distributions along an arc or a circle are available.


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Reinf 7: Moving bars along the circle or arc distribution


A bar may be easily moved along an arc or a circle.

Reinf 8: Reinforcement label for distributions


Reinforcement labels can be placed automatically on the drawing after distribution creation.


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Reinf 9: Reinforcement views: preserving default values


Settings made during the creation of a reinforcement drawing are preserved as default values. This will avoid inputting parameters for each drawing.


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Reinf 10: Special color for bars not distributed


A special color is used for bars that have not been distributed. Therefore, users can identify at a glance, which bars are already distributed and which bars have to be distributed.


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Reinf 11: Identifying distributions


It is possible to identify all the distributions associated to a bar. This is done using the bar contextual menu.


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Reinf 12: Identifying definition bars


It is also possible to identify the definition bar, which was used to generate a distribution. In this case, the contextual menu of the distribution is used.


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Reinf 13: Cut distribution: simplifying bending details for bars with overlap


For cut distributions, it is possible to display simple bending details for straight bars. An option allows for the use of linear meter instead of accurate description with overlapping.


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Reinf 14: Cut distribution: bending details for fabrics


When bending details are not necessary on cut distributions, selection of an option can hide them.


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Reinf 15: Row of meshes: French representation


A new representation is available for row of meshes according to French standards.


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Reinf 16: Row of meshes: some improvements


A new grip point is available to define the distribution width.

New grip points make it possible to adapt distribution line extremities to the formwork.

Choice for the length of the first panel

Automatic rounding of the last panel


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Advanced parameters for mesh representations and annotations

Reinf 17: Excluding structural elements


When creating reinforcement drawings, it is now possible to take into account only the selected objects.


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Reinf 18: 3D reinforcement


With the "3D Power” function, the new version of Advance Concrete goes even further in terms of comfort and security of use during the design of reinforcement cages. This option may be chosen when creating reinforcement drawings:

Views are interactive. Advance manages bar representations in all views of the drawing. The software recognizes the bars that must be represented in each view and monitors those to be counted or not. This behavior is available to help the designer either when creating or editing bars and distributions.


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Advance knows the 3D reinforcement cage reality even if it is not explicitly described, so it is possible to create new views (section or elevation) from existing reinforcement views. The bars are automatically represented.

This powerful innovation provides significant gains in productivity and consistency of the definitive layout. Reinf 19: Bar length calculation


A new way to calculate bar length is implemented using an axis legs sum.


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Reinf 20: Direct quantity input in bent mesh quantitative distribution


It is now possible to input directly a quantity of panels when using a quantitative distribution of bent meshes.


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Reinf 21: Distribution of bent meshes


The symbol for bent meshes takes into account the different marks.


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DYNamic Reinforcement Dyn 1: Sketch points editor: deleting sketch points


It is now possible to delete unnecessary sketch points from the drawing.

All sketch points can be restored from the DYNamic reinforcement toolbar:


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Dyn 2: Sketch points editor: color codes for sketch point


Colors for sketch points are assigned according to element type. The color legend can be activated from the DYNamic reinforcement toolbar:

Dyn 3: Sketch points editor: switch sketch points on/off


Sketch points can be switched on or off by clicking the image of the structural member.


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Dyn 4: Option to prevent including DYN files in DWG


To reduce the file size there is an option to prevent including DYN files in DWG.

Dyn 5: Combining solutions


New dynamic reinforcement solutions can be defined by combining existing solutions. This allows the creation of complex reinforcement arrangements, adapted to the specific project needs, from simple reinforcement pieces such as the top beam reinforcement, the dowel bars, the bottom reinforcement, the span frames, etc.


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Dyn 6: Customizable dynamic reinforcement symbol


A new dialog box is available to customize the representation of the DYNamic reinforcement symbol on the plan view.

Dyn 7: Automatic matching and multiplication factor


When applying DYNamic reinforcement styles, Advance identifies similar structural elements with the same geometry and counts them. The labeling is perfect.

The multiplication factor can be taken into account in the reinforcement drawings:

And a new tool is available to update solution references:


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Dyn 8: Post-processing functions for managing openings


It is possible to allow DYNamic reinforcement style to manage openings in structural members. Linear distributions of bars in slabs and walls, for example, will automatically consider openings.


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DOCUMENTS Doc 1: Improved printed reinforcement lists


A list can be printed directly from the contextual menu.

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