The rebar geometry generated by the rebar creation command is stored in a geometrical feature called rebar layer. A rebar layer relies on the following features:
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The pattern: Any change in the pattern specifications is reflected in the rebar shape and or the location of the bars. This feature is not displayed in the tree as it carries specifications but no 3D geometry. A rebar pattern can only be edited within the rebar creation command.
- The rebar wire that gathers the entire bar profiles as wireframe elements. A rebar wire relies on the Front Axis system that defines the location of the rebar layer.
- Optionally, a rebar interference ensures the non-intersection of the rebar layer with itself or other elements (concrete body, neighbor layers).
- Optionally, contextual geometric features such as points (extremum) and surfaces (3D planes, join) can be created along a rebar layer.
A rebar layer can be surfacic or volumic. It can be added to a geometrical set (recommended), an ordered geometrical set or a hybrid body.
Although the rebar layer is created as a volume by default, you can switch to surfacic mode available in the App Options panel.