What's New

This page describes recent changes in Structure Functional Design.

This page discusses:

R2022x FD01 (FP.2205)

Structure Apps

New files
  • RulesCatalog_R2022xFD01.3dxml
  • StructureFastenerCatalog_R2022xFD01.3dxml
  • Building & Civil Structure object types for DSE standard
For more information, see Content for Structure Apps

R2022x GA

Performing Rule-based Structure Copy

A new command, Rule-based Copy , lets you copy structural objects along reference planes or create a symmetrical copy of them, with a freedom of rerouting the inputs using an action rule.
Benefits:
  • You now have a better control over the specifications of result (new) objects.
  • You can easily update new objects if you modify original objects, as a relation link is maintained between them.
For more information, see Performing Rule-based Copy

Loading Structure Resources in Active Session

A new command, Structure Resources Manager , lets you load the structure resources specified in Data Setup, in the active session.
It also lets you specify the resources that are not already specified in Data Setup.
Benefits: Loaded resources ensure faster performance of the commands that use them.
For more information, see Using Structure Resources Manager

Default Section Orientation for Stiffeners on Free Edges

For the stiffeners on free edges placed on the boundaries of a panel, you can now specify the default section orientation with respect to the panel.
You need to add the DefaultFlangeOrientation attribute to the molded convention and specify its value as either of the following:
Outward Inward




Benefits: The flange orientation is now computed with respect to the panel. The outward flange orientation ensures that no stiffeners on free edges clash with the panel.

New Limit Type: Short Weld

A new limit type, Short Weld, is now available. This limit type takes into account the first contact point between a limited profile and a limiting profile.
You can use this type to avoid a clash with the flange of the limiting profile.
Note: Use this limit type only when the limiting element is a profile.
Weld Short Weld




Benefits: Clashes between limiting and limited profiles are avoided.
For more information, see About Profile Limits

Selecting Flange as a Limit for Parametric Panel

You can now select a face of a flange, as a limit for the parametric panel.


Benefits: You can stiffen a panel effectively by creating a bracket between a flange and the panel.
For more information, see Limits

Trim Options for Flange

The new Trim options now let you create a flange on the edge of a plate without increasing the overall length of the plate.
Benefits:
  • Consistency is maintained between Structure Functional Design and Structure Design models, in drawings for example.
  • Flanges can be in contact with other structural elements, for example they can be used as limits for other structural elements. When a Structure Functional Design model is synchronized with Structure Design, you can now avoid clashes.
For more information, see Creating a Flange

EKL for Structure Functional Design

The EKL package for Structure Functional Design was updated to include new methods and types, and to enhance a few existing methods.
  • You can now create objects of the SldPanel and SldSketchBasedPanel types, using the new() function.
  • The following new type is available: StrStructureCopySpecification.
  • The following types now have the new and enhanced methods:
    Type New Methods Enhanced Methods
    SldPanel GetLimitNormalOffset, AddOpening, RemoveOpening, GetNbOfLimits GetLimitingObject, SetLimitingObject, GetSupport, SetSupport
    SldMember GetStartPoint, SetStartPoint, GetEndPoint, SetEndPoint -
    SldSlot AddCollar, RemoveCollar GetPenetratingProfile, SetPenetratingProfile
    SldOpening GetIntersectingElement, SetIntersectingElement, GetExtrusionMode, GetLimitMode, GetOpeningAxisSystem, SetOpeningAxisSystem, GetPositionedAxis, GetStandardModeType, SetStandardModeType, SetMidDistOffsetPosStratParms, SetOffsetOffsetPosStratParms, SetSpacingOffsetPosStratParms, GetPositioningStrategy, GetVRef GetOutputProfile, SetOutputProfile, GetURef
    SldProfile GetLimitingObjectNormalOffset, SetLimitingObjects GetCurve, SetCurve, GetReference, SetReference, GetLimitingObject,SetLimitingObject, GetFirstSurface, SetFirstSurface, GetSecondSurface, SetSecondSurface
    SldStiffenerOnFreeEdge GetSupportLimitingObjects, SetSupportLimitingObjects GetLimits, SetLimits
    SldFlange SetFlangeLimits, GetSupportLimitingObject, SetSupportLimitingObject -
    SldSketchBasedPanel GetPositionMode, GetNbOfLimits Get3DAxisSystem, Set3DAxisSystem
    SldSketchBasedPlate GetPositionMode, GetNbOfLimits Get3DAxisSystem, Set3DAxisSystemGetLimitingObject, SetLimitingObject
    StrStructureCopySpecification GetReferencePlane, RetrieveNewObject, ComputeCandidatePlaneFromProjectData, GenerateSketchOnDestination, ComputeInvertedOrientation, ComputeInputOrientation, CreateTransformedObject -
Benefits: Productivity is improved.
For more information, see Structure Design Types Structure Functional Design Functions

Planning Break Report: Providing Precise Information on Profile's Section

The Section Standard, Section Shape, and Section Size attributes now replace the Section Type attribute, to provide precise information on the section of profiles.
Benefits: The report now provides precise information on the section of profiles.

Creating User-defined End Cuts

You can now create user-defined end cuts on profiles, using powercopy volume-based end cut references.
Benefits: You can now create end cuts with higher accuracy and productivity.
For more information, see Defining PowerCopy Volume Endcut Reference

User Experience Improvement

The user interface was improved to guide you while creating structure objects and also restrain you from creating invalid objects.
  • While creating structure objects, the user interface now guides you to specify the following critical inputs first: material, thickness, section, and anchor point. The other tabs in the dialog boxes remain unavailable until you specify the inputs in the Material & Orientation tab.
  • When there is an error in object creation with selected inputs, the dialog box now remains open after clicking OK, to let you fix the error or cancel the operation.
  • For a selected input, a section for example, if there are multiple references available in the database, they are listed in a panel to let you select the appropriate reference.
Benefits: The creation of invalid objects is no longer possible, which improves the user experience.

Performing Parametric Design Study

You can perform parametric design study on the Structure Functional Design model, to test a number of design variations for potential evolution of an existing design.
Benefits: You can explore a large number of design options by variation in parameters.
For more information, see Performing Parametric Design Study on Structure Functional Design Model

Structure Apps Content

New and updated files
  • Design tables and parametric sections for DSCH, DSJ, DSR, and DSU standards.
  • Openings: Snipe_Cut.3dxml, Clearance_Cut.3dxml.
  • Rule-based copy: ReroutingRule.CATRule
  • Structure_MaterialResolvedSectionTable.txt
  • Structure_Resources_Catalog_WithResolvedSection.3dxml
  • Structure_Resource_Set_WithResolvedSection.3dxml
  • OpeningTable.txt (updated file)
For more information, see Content for Structure Apps
Collaborative Lifecycle: Creating Revisions in the Primary and Secondary Revision Format
Administrators can now activate a primary and secondary revision format. This format activates a secondary ID, that is incremented every time you create a revision of a non-released object. The primary ID is incremented every time you create a revision of a released object.
Benefits: The primary and secondary revision format enables you to differentiate major changes (identified by the primary ID) from design iterations (identified by the secondary ID).

For more information, see Collaborative Lifecycle User's Guide: Creating Revisions and Branches: About Revision Formats.

3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps Content Reference Guide
To help you find the reference information you need to use the content delivered along with your app, you can consult the 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps Content Reference Guide. For more information, see 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps Content.