Bay - Vertical Ladder Access

Published August 14th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the feature. From ScaffPlan 1.7 it is possible to add to a bay a variety of vertical ladders with different connection options.  The vertical ladder access controls are available in the Bay tool menu under the Vertical ladder drop down. Please see a video example on the feature controls: Bay tool: Vertical Ladder Access   2. Available

Copy a block efficiently with the lock function

Published October 14th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

ScaffBlock copy commands  - full guide The full guide on the ScaffBlock copy commands might be found by following link below: How to copy a ScaffBlock  

Scaffold Item Tool - Contextual toolbar: Create Planks

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:14 – Inserting Bays Perpendicular to Each Other0:50 – Accessing Bay Item Tool to Create Planks 1:11 – Plank Insertion Options1:38 – Bridging Bays Perpendicular with Planks 2:28 – Bridging Bays on Angles with Planks3:04 – Creating Planks with Specified Direction and Distribution4:17 – Outro  

Switching scaffolding system

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:07 – Scaffolding System List in the Project Properties0:25 – Scaffold System Units and Decimal Places0:58 – Selecting Scaffolding System to Use2:52 – Hide or Show Decimal Places Menu Using User Setting JSON File 4:04 – Outro    

Bird Cage - Typical Bay Configuration

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:31 – Primary Bay Length, Width and Height 1:24 – Building Offset 1:58 – Platforms and Lifts and Lifts Number 2:41 – Intermediate 1m Lift2:58 – Outro  

Tips & Tricks: Share a 3D model and create QR codes

Published February 22nd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Learning outcomes Export the 3D model to an IFC format for sharing. Location of the IFC model after the export. Access to the Trimble Connect web version. Create a new project in Trimble Connect. Upload IFC to Trimble Connect project. View the IFC in Trimble Connect web. Navigate in Trimble Connect web.  Measure distances, create markups, cut planes

Tips & Tricks: Create F and Box ties efficiently

Published March 20th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Learning outcomes Create an F-tie Create a Box tie   Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction  0:16 – Create a horizontal F tie on wall side (one leg or double leg tie) 4:26 – Create a vertical F tie on an opening 6:43 – Create a box tie     

Scaffold Item Tool - Contextual toolbar: Swap and Mirror commands

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Mirroring Double Couplers 0:25 – Mirroring Brace Orientation 0:48 – Bracing Swap Command1:05 – Outro  

Custom Item tool

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Users can now create, introduce and distribute over the system setup any company-specific scaffolding component or other required shapes. The Custom Item Tool, together with the Editing ribbon, contains a set of modelling tools that allow users to develop custom components from scratch using native Tekla objects, or based on provided component templ

Wall Trace - Primary Bay Configurations

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Bay Length and Width Adjustments for the Wall Trace1:11 – Top Working Platform Height and Bay Building Offset1:49 – Platforms at Lifts and Number of Lifts 2:45 – Outro  

Wall Trace - Purpose, Benefits, General Concept & Hierarchy

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:46 – Purpose and Benefits of the Wall Trace Tool1:46 – List of Videos to Watch Prior 2:15 – General Concept 5:08 – Hierarchy of the Wall Trace Tool10:01 – Outro  

Containment Mesh tool

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Purpose0:56 – Inbuilt Features1:51 – Naming Conventions2:10 – Outro  

Create a sloped or curved slab

Published June 12th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:13 – Modelling Concrete Polybeam0:38 – Slab Points Interactions1:28 – Modelling Curved Slab1:44 – Slab: Corner points for Rounding (Chamfer Points)2:13 – Curved Concrete Polybeam 2:24 – Concrete Polybeam: Corner Points for Rounding (Chamfer Points) 2:44 – Concrete Polybeam: Drag and Drop Edges Reshaping a Slab3:00 – O

AT-PAC US System

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The AT-PAC US scaffolding system has been introduced with all ScaffPlan's tools available for use with the system when selected under Project info.

Tube and Clip - Joiners

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

ScaffBlock

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

  The ScaffBlock tool allows to save any custom scaffold configuration as an intelligent block and reuse the configuration with high speed and accuracy in any job reducing modelling time significantly. From now on it is possible to save away your custom stairs configurations, shoring and propping scaffolding layouts and any other configurations to b

Bay - Top end controls

Published August 13th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the feature. From ScaffPlan 1.7 it is possible to change top standard types and add base plates at the top with control of a baseplate offset. The top controls are available in the Bay tool menu under the Standards drop down. Please see a video example on the top and bottom controls: Bay tool: Top and Bottom Ends Extra Controls   2. Av

Drawings - Drawing layouts, title blocks & views

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Drawing Layout 1:47 – Drawing Title Block5:14 – Drawing Views 5:50 – Creating Drawing in Model 6:10 – Drawing Format Overview 6:33 – Project Information Modification  7:32 – Creating Drawing Revision Handling8:14 – Creating Another Revision Handling  8:26 – Modify Revision Handling9:13 – Editing Project Information 9:21 – Client an

Tube and Clip - One tool - two ways of creation

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Bay - Platforms at lifts & custom lift heights

Published June 28th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:06 – Add and Remove Decks at Lifts (Platforms at Lifts)0:48 – Deck Creation by Deck Handlers1:06 – Add and Remove Decks at Lifts for Multiple Bays Selected1:40 – Set Custom Platform Heights for a Bay2:20 – Set Custom Platform Heights for a Multiple Bays 2:56 – Outro  

Proscaf available

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

O-Proscaf and U-Proscaf scaffolding systems have been introduced with all ScaffPlan tools available.  Engineering module for the Proscaf system is not supported yet.  

The Cuplock system is now available

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

O-Cuplock and Omega-Cuplock scaffolding systems have been introduced with all ScaffPlan's tools available.  

Reporting - Introduction

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Topics0:22 – Purpose0:50 – Reports Location 1:12 – Outro  

Adjust neighbouring bays from the contextual toolbar

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

It's now possible to quickly access the Neighbour bay adjustment option, which was previously only available from the Bay tool UI only, from the contextual toolbar, allowing for an enhanced user experience and increased modelling speed.

Scaffold Item Tool - Insertion and modification of a component basics

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Inserting a Component1:10 – Orthogonal Snapping and Orthogonal Shortcut 2:25 – Inserting a Component with Vertical Offset Using Temporary Snap 3:51 – Inserting a Component with Horizontal Offset Using Temporary Snap5:30 – Snapping Points on a Component6:17 – Inserting Component with Exact Offset Using Component C

Document Manager - Select model objects from drawing or drawing from model objects

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:24 – Button Locations0:40 – Select Objects in the Model 2:28 – Show Drawing Containing Selected Parts3:31 - Outro  

Item tool: Coordinate system manipulator

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Enhancing usability and clarity the Coordinate manipulator on all components has been introduced.  It allows clearly see positioning of a component XYZ axis in 3D space for further manipulations such locking the component axis for copy, move and rotate commands.  The manipulator has direct modification features for rapid smart copy, move and rotate

Drawings - Add level marks in drawings (datum level control)

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:29 – Showing Drawing Grids 0:38 – Level Marks1:15 – Level Marks Selection 1:50 – Moving Level Mark2:06 – Level Mark Properties2:12 – Level Mark Text2:58 – Level Mark Numerical Format 3:30 – Level Mark Appearance (Colour/Font/Angle/Frame)4:26 – Level Mark Settings Save4:57 – Datum Level6:14 – Outro  

Custom Item tool - Add a new component (shape) from a 3D reference object

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – 3D Objects Supported for Extrusion 1:38 – Importing Reference Model from Folder 2:01 – Opening Model in Tekla2:47 – Creating New View 3:13 – Creating Start and End Points 3:46 – Adding Reference Model as Custom Item3:59 – Custom Item Properties 5:24 – Inserting Item with Start and End Points6:04 – Custom Item Properties 6:35 – Call

Circular Tank - General Parameters

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:16 – Scaffold Location 0:53 – Inner Tank Radius and Tank Creation2:06 – Wall Thickness and Tank Height 3:02 – Bay Configurations (Height of Top Platform)3:48 – Outro   

Phase manager: Splitting a job by phases

Published March 1st, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Tube and Clip - Miscellaneous features

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Custom Item tool - Distribution of company-specific components (shapes) in the system

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:24 – Finding Background Files1:12 – Outro  

Temporary Roof - Overview of inbuilt features

Published December 11th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:07 – Roof Systems 0:18 – Opening Tool 0:30 – Roof Insertion 0:38 – Opening Properties After Insertion 0:53 – Properties Overview 1:02 – Saving Settings  1:18 – Closing Dialogue  1:24 – Get and Modify Buttons  1:34 – Apply and OK Button 2:00 – Roof Type 2:06 – Roof Width and Nominal Width 2:45 – Support Type 2:53 – Number of

Bays - Neighbor Bay Adjustments

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:37 – Neighbor Bay Option Overview1:40 – Move Neighbor Bay at End 1 or End 23:55 – Move Neighbor Bay Options Using Contextual Toolbar5:06 – Adjusting Neighbor Bay Length at End 1 or End 26:26 – Outro  

Other Improvements

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Implementation of Inner guardrails option on the bay side when the inner console is on Mirror option for couplers has been added Standard system-specific settings with improved user experience introduced Improved Smart copy command Enhanced automation of the work area update

Scaffold Item Tool - Contextual toolbar: Change component type and profile

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Changing Profile Type with Contextual Toolbar1:50 – Outro  

Bays - Add, Remove & Show Profiles Added into the Bay

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Components Modelled Over a Bay Concept0:52 – Select Similar and Profile List for Components 1:08 – Add Components to a Bay 1:30 – Copy a Bay with Added Components1:43 – Replace Component in the Bay Concept2:53 – Copy a Bay with Replaced Component3:10 – Highlight Components Added to the Bay (Added items)3:30 – Exclude Picked (Exclud

Corner Arrangements - Purpose, Benefits & General Concept

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:18 – Purpose and Benefits of the Lattice Beam Tool0:52 – General Concept 4:18 – Outro   

Tips & Tricks: Quick step in scaffold

Published March 26th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Tube and Clip - Copy and move commands for legs

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Construction Points

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction1:03 – Creating Points on Line1:35 – Points on Plane3:13 – Points Parallel to Two Point 3:59 – Points Along Extension of Two Points4:34 – Projected Points on Line 5:05 – Points Along Arc Using Centre and Arc Points6:41 – Along Arc Using Three Arc Points 7:15 – Tangent to Circle Point7:47 – Points at Any Position8:11 – P

Tube&Fittings scaffold

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

It is possible to achieve any Tube&Fittings scaffold projects by utilising the powerful intelligence of the Scaffold Item tool.  

Bay - Bracing Options

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Scaffold Bay Bracing Creation0:48 – Bracing Position and Direction1:34 – Create Bracing Using Bay Contextual Toolbar2:36 – Outro  

Tube Connector - Copy and move commands

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:25 – Copying Tube with Tekla Copy0:36 – Tekla Copy Process0:57 – Continue Copying or Interrupt Copying1:03 – Using Tekla Copy Special > Linear Command1:15 – Adjusting Copy Special Settings1:27 – Copying by Different Axis1:39 – Using Scaffplan Smart Copy 2:20 – Specifying Copy Amount with Contextual Toolbar2:50 – Us

Build your own scaffold subsystem by ScaffBlock

Published August 26th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

ScaffBlock full guide The full guide on the ScaffBlock creation and use might be found by following link below: ScaffBlock User Guide    

Import IFC/SketchUp

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:40 – Importing an IFC Reference Model1:32 – Reference Model Properties2:02 – Moving Reference Models2:30 – Move Special Rotate 2:58 – Importing a SketchUp Reference Model3:37 – Outro  

Custom Item tool - Delete company-specific components (shapes) from the catalog

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Avoiding Custom Item Loss with Backups1:24 – Outro  

Rotate swivel head and adjust angle/position by picked objects

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The feature allows users to model swivel couplers and rotate the swivel head to suit an angle specified angle or auto-adjust the positioning of the head according to the picked component it will connect to.

List of commonly used commands

Published March 13th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. How to interrupt a command from running. Any command after it’s use required to be interrupted to start using any other tool. After a tool or command executed please Right click and press Interrupt to stop the command from running.  A shortcut is the button on the keyboard.   2. Switch to the 3D or plane view. It is sometimes convenient to see a

Temporary Roof - Rotation of the roof

Published December 11th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:08 – Rotating Roof Around Insertion Point 0:25 – Using Contextual Toolbar for Rotation  0:42 – Outro 0:42 – Outro  

Bay - Add or remove bay standards

Published December 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Tube Connector - Move neighbour and adjust commands

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:14 – Changing Tube 2 Length0:30 – Using Move Neighbors Command to stop Clashing0:58 – Merging Tube Vertically1:20 – Outro  

Drawings - Add & define your own symbols

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:35 – Symbol Insert 0:50 – Symbol Properties 2:25 – Symbol Copying3:07 – Symbol Along Line3:25 – Symbol Editor 5:28 – Outro  

Wall Trace - Ledgers & Transoms

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:19 – Intermediate 1m Lifts 0:58 – End Ledgers Without Decking1:32 – Outro  

Bird Cage - Insertion & Direct Modification

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Forming Bird Cage Layout0:48 – Inserting a Bird Cage2:00 – In-Line Option 2:38 – Chequered Option 3:05 – Bird Cage Modification 4:47 – Insertion in X and Y Axis Direction5:26 – Direct Modification Features 6:05 – Direct Modification Demonstration 7:28 – Outro  

Scaffold Item Tool - Contextual toolbar: Create commands

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Inserting and Copying Standards with Offset1:19 – Creating Base Plates2:04 – Create Ledgers 3:04 – Copying Components Vertically and Changing Profiles4:02 – Creating Transoms and Decking 4:43 – Creating Toe Boards and Guardrails4:48 – Creating Console Brackets with Decking6:44 – Creating Bracing7:10 – Outro  

Drawings - Ribbon overview & general concept

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Topic0:45 – Overview6:18 – General Concept10:00 – Outro  

Advanced options

Published August 16th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the options. The tool is located under the HELP tab on the ribbon: From ScaffPlan 1.7 it is possible to set following options in the Advanced options tool as below. When an option changed in the tool, press OK to take it into effect.   2. Show/hide update decimals window and Update decimals options.  The options allows to specify wheth

Other improvements 1.3

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The logic of the corner tool has been refactored The corners tool now adds extra bays on 2 perimeters without changing the whole perimeter for each line. Extra profiles have been added for Kwikstage The following list of profiles has been added to the Item tool for Kwikstage: 1.2m Hoarding Truss 1.8m Hoarding Truss 2.4m Hoarding Truss C Coupler Step

Utilities - Visibility Control

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:13 – Changing Bay Visibility  2:00 – Calling Report 3:09 – Drawing Creation3:38 – Overview and Outro   

Custom Item tool -Editing ribbon overview

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:07 – Custom Item Tool0:27 – Convert Parts to Item 0:39 – Convert Reference Model to Item 0:59 – Attach/Detach Part and Explode 1:12 – Cutting Commands 1:41 – Outro   

Bay - Pre-insertion conditions and creation of multiple bays

Published December 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Bay - Flip, Swap and Mirror bay handles

Published June 28th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Flip Bay Handles Command (Swap Attached Stair to Other Side of a Bay)1:12 – Swap Bay Handles Command (Mirror a Bay Around its Centreline)2:30 – Mirror Bay Handles Command (Mirror a Bay Around its Reference Line)3:44 – Outro    

Wall Ties tool - Purpose & Features

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Purpose0:39 – Inbuilt Features 1:08 – Outro  

Eliminate point cloud areas for designing

Published November 18th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Wall Trace - Geometry Manipulation (Slopes)

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Wall Trace Direct Modification Features 1:26 – Wall Trace Point Handlers4:35 – Wall Trace Midpoint Handlers6:31 – Wall Trace Measure Line Handler 9:07 – Wall Trace Wall Line Handler 12:54 – Wall Trace Contextual Toolbar 17:25 – Outro    

Containment Mesh - Insertion Principals

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction3:10 – Input and Picking Order Demonstration 4:24 – Containment Mesh Insertion on Multiple Bays 6:07 – Containment Mesh Insertion on Right Side Open Bay6:41 – Containment Mesh Insertion on Enclosed Bay7:00 – Containment Mesh Insertion on Left Side Open Bay7:22 – Containment Mesh Along Whole Wall Trace8:33 – Containment

Drawings - Create a section view

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:36 – Section View Creation Requirements1:05 – Section View Selection and Cut Depth1:53 – Section Symbol Properties Cutting Line 2:09 – Section Mark and Placing Text2:48 – View Label Settings 3:05 – New Section View Properties 3:50 – Section Cut Modification 4:52 – Outro  

Tube and Clip - Overview of inbuilt features

Published November 30th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro0:07 – Opening Tube and Clip0:17 – Preset Tube and Clip Before Insertion 0:28 – Insertion of Tube and Clip0:44 – Opening Tube and Clip Dialogue Box1:00 – Menu Dialogue Overview1:11 – Saving and Loading Presets1:29 – Creating Named Preset2:06 – Exiting Dialogue Box 2:14 – Using the Get and Modify Button2:49 – Tick Boxes Button3

Lattice Beam - Add extra pair of double couplers

Published August 19th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the feature. From ScaffPlan 1.7 it is possible to add/remove 2 extra double couplers from the Lattice beam tool to connect legs to the beam and in other cases. 2. Add and position an extra couplers. To add an extra pair of couplers: Select the Lattice beam tool. Click on the plus icon to add an extra pair of double couplers (be default

Tube and Clip - Flip tubes and couplers commands

Published November 30th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro0:16 – Using Flip Command in Contextual Toolbar0:45 – Flipping with Multiple Selections 0:58 – Flipping at One End1:16 – Outro  

Encapsulation - Insertion by points

Published August 15th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the feature. From ScaffPlan 1.7 allows to add vertical or horizontal encapsulation with defined overlap and top and bottom offsets by tracing over bays in the model.  Insertion of encapsulation by points is available on the contextual toolbar and  the Encapsulation tool menu under the Input type option.   2. Insertion by points. To add

Tube Connector - Direct modification features

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Direct Modification of Length on Vertical Tubes0:42 – Locked and Unlocked Points1:16 – Using Middle Point Handlers to Adjust Tube 1 and 2 Lengths1:23 – Outro  

Circular Tank - Ledgers & Transoms

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:24 – Ledgers and Transoms Overview 0:44 – L-Ledger1:07 – Intermediate 1m Lift1:31 – Outro  

Circular Tank - Wall Ties

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:28 – Wall Ties Overview 1:35 – Outro  

How to copy a ScaffBlock

Published August 28th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Copy commands overview. A block or multiple blocks selected might be copied by using: Tekla native copy commands Copy commands from the contextual toolbar  ScaffPlan smart copy commands if Alt or Control keys are being held while copying.   2. Copy a block by Tekla native commands. A block might be copied by native Tekla commands available on the

Wall Trace - Top Ring Creation

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:05 – Top Ring Overview 0:21 – Top Ring Creation 1:22 – Outro  

Bird Cage - General Parameters

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:16 – Decking Type 0:38 – Brace at Each N Segment 1:00 – Create Guardrails and Bracing 1:31 – Contextual Toolbar 1:47 – Outro  

Item tool: Create connections from FlexBeam components

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Extra create connections commands added to FlexBeam components for faster and more intelligent modeling output handling any support or suspension cases of the FlexBeam with ease.  

Utilities - Diagnose ScaffPlan Objects

Published September 13th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Copy component at ends command

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Ease of modelling has been enhanced by introducing Copy Same Object command on the contextual toolbar for the Item Tool, allowing users to copy a component from end to end rapidly by a specified number of copies.

Tube and Clip - Move commands for tube and couplers

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Wall Trace - Overview of Inbuilt Features

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – List of Videos to Watch0:40 – Wall Trace Tool 0:49 – Layout1:02 – Corner Arrangement 1:13 – Lapping Bay Configuration1:22 – Bay Configuration1:55 – Standard Sizes 2:04 – Sole Board2:07 – Ledgers / Transoms and Guardrails2:12 – Bracing 2:22 – Top Ring and Console Brackets2:27 – Encapsulation and Containment Mesh2:38 – Wall Ties2:47

Scaffold Item tool - Component positioning on the insertion (couplers)

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:42 – Inserting Couplers on Vertical Member3:32 – Inserting Couplers on Horizontal Member 5:39 – Outro  

Add to bay functionality

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Extra modelling flexibility has been introduced, making it possible to add any profile into the Bay inserted by the Item tool over the bay geometry. The feature enhances the intelligence of the bay significantly, allowing included profiles to follow the bay geometry changes in any direction. Copying/Moving/Rotating the bay with profiles included is

Bay - Sloping ground conditions

Published December 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Drawings - Setting up colours of objects on drawings

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Important: Do not include dots into any filter name as drawing filters do not support dots in the filter name. Example: Standard 2.0m won't work and Standard 2_0m will work as expected.   Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction1:10 – Object Level setting for General Arrangement Drawing Properties 3:31 – Creating Selection Filters 4:31 – Adding Rows 4:41 – Se

Custom Item tool - Add extra snapping points

Published August 19th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

From ScaffPlan 1.7 it is possible to add extra snapping point to Custom items by: While adding a component.  After the component has been already added as a custom item 1. Add extra points while adding the component. To include (add) extra snapping points required for a component: Add construction points at required location along the component by u

Bird Cage - Purpose, Benefits, General Concept & Hierarchy

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:23 – Purpose and Benefits1:03 – List of Videos to Watch Prior 1:32 – General Concept 3:03 – Hierarchy of the Bird Cage Tool4:26 – Demonstration 7:11 – Outro  

Exporting - Export to IFC format

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:10 – What is IFC (How it Works)1:27 – Exporting IFC in Tekla Menu 1:45 – IFC Exportation Menu 2:24 – IFC Parameters 2:44 – IFC File Pathway 3:15 – IFC Formats4:22 – Export Type 5:12 – Additional Property Sets5:56 – Export Selected or Whole Model 6:16 – IFC Location By 6:48 – Export IFC Advanced 6:53 – Object Types (Choose t

Drawings - Reference models in drawings

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:40 – Drawing Creation1:20 – Showing Reference Models in Drawing3:03 – View Specific Properties3:42 – Separating IFC and PDF 5:01 – Outro  

Bay - Console brackets at bay ends

Published August 14th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the feature. From ScaffPlan 1.7 it is possible to to add console brackets at a bay end or ends.. Console brackets at ends creation feature is available on the contextual toolbar and also in the bay tool menu under the console brackets drop down. Please see a video example on the console brackets at ends: Bay tool: Console Brackets at B

Drawings - Add text & rich text

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:27 – Inserting Text Inside and Outside Model View1:15 – Text Appearance 2:00 – Text Frame     2:15 – Super Script2:51 – Text Framing3:11 – Saving Text Properties3:56 – Rich Text4:15 – Finding Rich Text File4:42 – Inserting and Modifying Rich Text5:14 – Text Sizing and Colour5:53 – Outro  

Wall Trace - Bracing Options

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:06 – Bracing Overview0:52 – Create Bracing Along Whole Bay1:27 – Bracing Direction (Mirroring)2:00 – Brace at Ends2:34 – Changing Bracing for Individual Bays 3:15 – Outro  

Rotate components from the contextual toolbar

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The rotation command is now available on the contextual toolbar for components and provides direct access to the rotation of the component at 0-, 90-, 180-, and 270-degree angles.

Tips & Tricks: Quick way of adding multiple components into a bay

Published August 24th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Learning outcomes Eliminate a bay using Work area tool Delete and undo commands Selection of component using profile list Add components to a bay functionality Copy bay function Remove and Delete components from a bay commands   Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:15 Narrow the Work area 0:25 Delete the bay 0:27 Select component to be added to the bay 0:31 Undo

Bay Connector tool - Purpose, Benefits & Naming Conventions

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Purpose and Benefits of the Tube & Clip Tool0:48 – Naming Conventions1:06 – Outro  

Scaffold Item Tool - Contextual toolbar: Add profile to a bay

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:52 – Select Similar Components to Add to Bay  1:30 – Copying the Bay with Added Components1:44 – Outro  

Create new, open & save a model

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction to Tekla0:16 – Welcome Window 0:51 – Tekla User Assistance1:30 – Naming a New Model2:32 – Model Creation Location2:55 – Model User Settings3:50 – Model Template 4:08 – Recent and All Models Tabs4:49 – Creating the Model6:04 – Model Saving Options7:00 – Opening Models7:45 – Outro  

Instructor side pane

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The learning experience of ScaffPlan is now easier with the Instructor side pane window. The instructor shows instructions for the currently active tool. The Instructor side pane window provides • short example animations on how to use the tool • steps on how to use the tool • a short description of the tool • links to more comprehensive videos and

Custom Item tool - Add a new component by changing parameters

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:12 – Creating New Custom Item1:19 – Outro  

Custom Item tool - Overview of the user interface

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Custom Item Tool UI1:07 – Custom Item Tool Toolbar 3:31 – Outro  

Copy components multiple times by number

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The speed of copying scaffolding components multiple times (from component to component ) has been significantly improved by the introduction of the ability to copy objects by specified number using the contextual toolbar for the Scaffold Item tool copying from component to component multiple times in any direction.

ScaffPlan 1.7 - Full release notes

Published June 13th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Compatible Tekla Structures versions & Recommended service packs: 👉 Tekla Structures version 2024 Service Pack 3 👉 Tekla Structures version 2023 Service Pack 10   🚀 Key Features 🚀 💥 Altrad Futuro and Metrix 💥 O Scafom-Rux 💥 HAKI Universal 💥 ScaffBlock 💥 Tube & Clip Tool Enhancements 💥 Timber Decking for O-Layher 💥 Bay tool: Vertical Ladder A

Copy bay to inner/outer side added

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The Bay Tool functionality has been enhanced, allowing users to speed up bay-by-bay modelling by copying a selected bay to the inner and outer side of the bay.

Scaffold Item tool - Contextual toolbar: Component rotation commands

Published December 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Document Manager - User interface overview

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:42 – Document Manager Overview 2:26 – Outro  

Circular Tank - Guardrails

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:11 – Guardrail Creation and Deletion 0:45 – Building Offset 1:56 – Outro   

Print and export drawings - Export drawings to 2D DWG/DXF

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:12 – Exporting Drawings as DWG/DXF1:18 – Exporting Options 4:47 – Layer Rules 6:54 – Opening DWG in CAD 7:33 – Outro   

Document Manager - Search for drawings

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:05 – Searching for Drawings 0:40 – Searching for Multiple Drawing Types1:15 – Outro  

ScaffPlan 1.3 - Full release notes

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Compatibility with Tekla Structures versions and service packs Tekla Structures 2020 Service Pack 13 Tekla Structures 2021 Service Pack 9 Key Features AT-PAC US System  AT-PAC AU System  Select components from intelligent tools  Add to bay functionality  Show, detach and remove added profiles  Change profile type from the contextual toolbar  Copy pr

Custom Item tool: Transoms & tubes by parametric creation & custom components in a system list

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Company-specific custom transoms and tubes can be created with ease using the parametric creation feature. Custom components created by a user might be located under the system profiles list for ease of access during modeling.  

Control bracing at each side of a bay separately

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Extra bracing options for the Bay Tool have been developed, making it possible to control the positioning of bracing at each side of the bay separately (Inner, Outer, End1, End2).

HAKI Stairs

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

  HAKI Stair Towers has been introduced to be complementary to the tube and clip scaffold functionality as a common way of access in some regions. Platform stair - single return Platform stair - double return Symmetrical stair - double return Stair tower with double stair flights (16-Leg)    

Utilities - Move Face to Face tool

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Moving Bay Face to Wall1:27 – Moving Bay to Slope Face2:09 – Scaffold Items on Slope for Sloped Bay 4:27 – Outro  

Construction Objects

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:39 – Construction Lines Insertion 1:23 – Construction Line Direct Modification 2:11 – Construction Line Magnetic 3:56 – Construction Line Colour 4:27 – Copy Paste Properties Between Lines 5:02 – Extension5:23 – Line Type5:35 – Drag and Drop Insertion Points in 3D6:02 – Insert Construction Planes7:01 – Construction Pla

Create a wall on a slope

Published June 12th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Wall Layout Tool Insertion 0:35 – Modifying Walls with Points1:23 – Adjusting Wall Height2:15 – Panel Insertion 2:54 – Inserting Plate for Tilted Wall 3:25 – Plate Modification 3:57 – Moving Points on Axis (Tilting Wall)5:45 – Outro  

Tube and Clip - Direct modification features

Published November 30th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro0:17 – Direct Modification Tube End0:29 – Modifying End Handler Couplers0:51 – Line Handlers Used for Moving or Smart Copy1:04 – Outro  

Tips & Tricks: Increase efficiency of modelling with ScaffBlock

Published July 16th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Custom Item tool - Profile positioning in 3D space and its insertion points

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Profile Positioning in 3D Space – Horizontals 2:06 – Profile Positioning in 3D Space – Verticals 2:36 – Profile Positioning in 3D Space – Start/End Points 6:35 – Positioning of a 3D Object Ideal7:21 – Positioning of a 3D Object Incorrect 8:02 – Positioning of a 3D Object After Conversion 9:04 – Outro  

Stairs - Overview of Inbuilt Features

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:31 – Stairs Properties1:00 – Independent Stairs Properties1:19 – Outro  

Contextual Toolbar

Published April 13th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction1:35 – Moving and Pinning Contextual Toolbar 2:31 – Changing Scaffold Item Component 3:27 – Using Contextual Toolbar for Bay4:15 – Modifying Toolbar 6:03 – Outro   

Document Manager - Copy drawing list to clipboard

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Copying Drawing List to Excel 0:59 – Outro   

How to insert a ScaffBlock

Published August 22nd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the feature. Inserts a block by 2 options available on the contextual toolbar: statically and  dynamically (if there are dynamic blocks created previously). Please see How to create a dynamic ScaffBlock article to explore dynamic blocks creation.     2. Static insertion. To insert a block in the model statically: 1.Optional: if connect

Lapping Bay - Connecting Bays & Modifying Lapping

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Lapping Bay Insertion 0:40 – Automatic Lapping Bay Settings2:00 – Working Custom Lapping Bay Length3:02 – Automatic Tube Length 3:45 – Working Custom Tube Length4:32 – Lapping Bay Automation4:59 – Moving Bay with Automatic Lapping Bay6:14 – Guardrail Creation7:39 – Top Ring Creation8:07 – Console Brackets8:42 – B

User Interface: Instructor side pane

Published June 12th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Instructor Pane 0:35 – Outro   

New selection commands

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

3 ways of components selection allow bulk manipulation of components with high speed and accuracy in any scenario you might face while modeling:    Select from a list Select similar Select from the Gear list.  

Buttress Bay Tool

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The Buttress Bay tool has been introduced, allowing users to model the full buttress bay(s) in one go with all profiles generated by specifying the maximum number of bays to be generated. It also supports direct modification features. The tool recognises the configuration of the main bay it's attached to and adaptively reacts to the main bay geometr

O Scafom-Rux

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

  O Scafom-Rux scaffolding system have been introduced with all ScaffPlan tools available. Engineering module for the Scafom-Rux systems is not supported yet.    

Phase Manager

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

  The Phase manager tool has been added under the Project Management tab for quick access. The tool allows to split a model into phases. The full workflow and information is available under following link: Phase manager: Splitting a job by phases    

Change profile type from the contextual toolbar

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

It is now significantly faster to switch profile types using the Type drop-down, allowing you to switch between profile types on the fly. Previously, this option was available from the Item tool interface only.

Document Manager - Working with document categories

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:49 – Invert Document Visibility 1:13 – Used Drawing Categories 2:08 – Outro  

Engineering - Engineering Reports Tool

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Features1:50 – Reports Location 2:14 – Leg Loads Report3:16 – Scaffold Tie Register4:32 – Outro   

Bays - Sole Boards

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the feature. From ScaffPlan 1.7 it is possible to use single or triple sole board arrangements options for Steel and Timber board types. The sole board arrangement option is available in the Bay tool menu under the Sole board arrangements drop down. Please see a video example on the sole board arrangements: Single and Triple Sole Board

Up to 10x faster performance

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Scaffold components geometry has been optimised. High and Medium representation of scaffolding components has been introduced. From now on 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation performances have been significantly improved. It is about 3 times faster to create drawings on Hight detail and about 10 times faster on Medium detail. The scaffold component

Utilities - Introduction

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Topics 0:39 – Purpose 1:02 – Outro  

Timber Decking for O-Layher

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

  The Bay and the Wall trace tools now contain timber decking option to be used.      

Drawings - Working with dimension objects & dimension associativity

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:30 – Associate Symbol 1:23 – Changing Model 2:07 – Moving Text and Measurement Extension 3:15 – Add Dimension Point3:50 – Combine Dimension and Running Dimension4:21 – Link Dimensions 4:40 – Outro   

Catalogue: 3D workers added

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Library of miscellaneous shapes now contains 3D workers.  It is possible to add workers into the catalogue and add them over scaffolding for height references when needed.  

Tube and Clip - Insertion by two items

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Tube and Clip - Tube length control for tube and fittings

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Tube and Clip - Added couplers: Controls and copy/move commands

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Bay tool: Console Brackets at Bay Ends

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

  It is now possible to create console brackets on a bay ends.    

Modelling Reference Structures

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction1:01 – Modelling Panels5:46 – Modelling Slabs7:01 – Undo History7:48 – Modelling Lofted Slab 9:08 – Modelling Steel Columns9:40 – Modelling Beams 10:20 – Modelling Steel Polybeam and Curving Polybeam10:52 – Tekla Components 11:11 – Copy, Move and Rotate Tekla Commands11:58 – Copy an Object12:18 – Copy Special: Linear Co

Custom Item tool - Add miscellaneous components (shapes)

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Importing ScaffPlan Miscellaneous Items 1:09 – Outro  

Exporting - Export to 3D DWG/DXF

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:10 – Export Options in Tekla Menu0:27 – Export 3D DWG/DXF (Old Exportation)1:05 – Unsupported Things in Old Exportation1:21 – Export 3D DWG (New Exportation)2:38 – DWG File in Directory2:49 – Using Trimble Connect to View DWG2:57 – Outro   

ScaffBlock overview

Published August 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the tool By using the ScaffBlock tool introduced in ScaffPlan 1.7, you can increase efficiency of modelling significantly. The ScaffBlock has been developed to save time and effort during modelling as the tool allows to create and distribute over the system any company-specific common scaffold scenarios or scaffold patterns as blocks t

Tips & Tricks: Creating model templates

Published November 27th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Learning outcomes Purpose of a model template How to save a model as a template Create a new model using template Model template default location Model template distribution Model template path and user.ini file   Timestamps 0:00 Purpose of a Model template 0:35 How to save a model as a template 1:19 Create a new model using template  2:03 Model tem

Bird Cage - Top ring

Published July 4th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Creating Top Ring 0:52 – Outro  

Coordinate Systems & Workplanes

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction1:05 – Work Plane Orientation and Creation3:42 – Specifying Work Plane Using Two Points 4:23 – Specifying Work Plane Using Three Points 4:56 – Work Plane Tool6:02 – Parallel to View Plane Command6:52 – Parallel to XY(Z) Plane Command8:10 – Outro  

Drawings - Selecting & snapping

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:12 – Example Drawing 0:54 – Creating Lines in Drawing1:15 – Creating Notes in Drawing 2:04 – Section Mark and Dimensions2:57 – Selection Menu3:10 – Select Lines in Drawing 3:28 – Select Text in Drawing3:57 – Select Marks and Notes 4:06 – Select Parts in Drawing 4:26 – Select Section Symbol in Drawing 4:35 – Select Dra

Custom vertical standards lengths

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

It is possible to define a standard length to be used in a bay the most. Any standard length might be predefined as per scaffolding system specifications.  Available in the Bay tool, Bird Cage, Wall Trace, Circular Tanks, and Stairs.  

Corner Arrangements - Outer Corner Arrangements

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – General Concept and Inputs0:51 – Outer Corner – Option 15:30 – Outer Corner – Option 210:26 – Outer Corner – Option 313:11 – Outer Corner – Option 416:15 – Outro  

Side Pane

Published April 13th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:53 – Property Pane for Column 2:04 – Component Pane for Scaffold Item 2:36 – Part Selection for Scaffold Item3:51 – Custom Inquiry 4:56 – Tekla Online5:53 – Point Clouds 6:19 – Reference Models 7:00 – Applications and Components7:58 – Pane View Editing 9:27 – Outro  

HAKI Universal

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

  HAKI Universal scaffolding system have been introduced with all ScaffPlan tools available. Engineering module for the Scafom-Rux systems is not supported yet.    

Scaffold Item Tool - Contextual toolbar: Show snapping points

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:13 – Hiding and Showing Snapping Points 0:35 – Snapping Points Overview1:10 – Redraw View (Hiding Snapping Points)1:31 – Creating Ledgers 2:25 – Snapping Ledger to Spigot 3:04 – Snapping Points Overview3:55 – Outro  

Bay - Line and point handlers

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:15 – Top Working Platform Height Line and Platform Elevations0:37 – Top Working Platform Height Line Display Options 0:46 – Display Top Working Platform Height or Lift Heights 1:16 – Custom Lift Height and Deck Creation / Removal with Handlers2:10 – Move Bay by Reference Line / Outer line / End 1 or End 2 Line Handler

How to rotate a ScaffBlock

Published September 2nd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Rotate commands overview. A block or multiple blocks selected might be rotated by using: Tekla native rotate commands Start or End point of a block Block Coordinate manipulator Rotate command from the contextual toolbar (around block local X axis)   2. Rotate a block by Tekla native commands. A block might be rotated by native Tekla commands avai

Circular Tank - Bracing Options

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:12 – Bracing Creation and Direction1:06 – Height (Top Platform)1:43 – Outro   

Creation of Planks by Input

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Extra flexibility options for covering gaps in between bays have been added to the Scaffold Item tool. Planks with input options available in the contextual toolbar for decking profiles and console brackets provide the ability to generate planks to cover gaps in between bays (elevations under 5 degrees are also supported). The option also allows use

Tube and Clip - Add a coupler by an item, point or a line segment

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Working with Views

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:35 – Creating and Using Views1:45 – View Plane2:11 – Select a View2:26 – Creating Basic Views Using View Planes4:13 – View Creation Along Grid Lines4:53 – Open a View Created from the View List6:28 – Temporary and Permanent Views7:48 – Creating Views Using Two Points8:52 – Create View on Work Plane9:47 – Component and

Bay - Bottom end controls

Published August 13th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the feature. From ScaffPlan 1.7 it is possible to change: type of the bay bottom end  offset for the base plates and jacks located at the bottom of a bay remove base plates if required.  The bottom end controls are available in the Bay tool menu under the Standards drop down. Please see a video example on the top and bottom controls: B

How to delete a block

Published September 2nd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the function. Allows to delete a block(s) created from the system and/or from the Model.   Important Deletion of a block(s) from the Model AND Firm folders will be: NOT available in the ScaffBlock tool anymore for the current model and any new model created NOT available in any nested block the block(s) were previously included hence,

Circular Tank - Top Ring Creation

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:13 – Top Ring Creation0:36 – Outro  

Rectangular Grids

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 0:22 – Grid Properties3:14 – Moving and Creating New Grids5:12 – Modifying Grid8:24 – Adding Grid Lines 11:44 – Saving Grid Settings12:28 – Outro  

Navigating in the 3D Space

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction to Tekla0:20 – Placing a Scaffolding Bay0:57 – Rotating in 3D Model1:48 – Automatic Rotation Centre 2:02 – Automatic Rotation Centre Settings2:48 – Navigate Command Rotate with Mouse3:43 – Set View Point 4:08 – Pan in the model5:32 – Switching to True View in 3D Model6:12 – Outro   

Circular Tank - Encapsulation

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:24 – Encapsulation Sheet Width and Extension1:32 – Outro  

Tube and Clip - Tube length control for legs

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Help Ribbon - Model Info, Folders and Knowledge base

Published December 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Wall Trace - Containment Mesh

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:15 – Containment Mesh Overview 0:59 – Creating Containment Mesh 1:33 – Creating Containment Mesh for Bigger Bay Projects 2:26 – Outro  

Change a block by Type, Subtype and Name

Published August 28th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Overview. Once inserted block selected the block might be changed:  - statically from Start or End point using Type, Subtype and Name drop downs  - dynamically for dynamic blocks only by dragging and dropping Start or End point of the dynamic block bounding box handlers when the bounding box is enabled   2. Static changes. A block might be change

Scaffold Item Tool - Purpose & Benefits

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Purpose and Benefits of the Item tool1:19 – Outro  

Tube and Clip - Create commands

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Tube and Clip - Add couplers

Published November 30th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro0:12 – Inserting Tube and Clip0:22 – Using Contextual Toolbar0:43 – Adding Connection from Contextual Toolbar1:12 – Interrupting Command1:18 – Repeating Connection Process 1:30 – Adding Connection on Bracing1:47 – Adding Connection on Lattice Beam1:56 – Adding Couplers on Cross Braces2:11 – Measuring Swivel Coupler2:29 – Movin

Stairs - Options & Controls

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:18 – Single Stairs Settings0:37 – Top Guardrail1:05 – Flipping Stairs 1:17 – Riser Location 1:28 – Stairs Shade Cloth1:42 – Stairs Encapsulation 2:32 – Stretcher Stairs Modification3:47 – Independent Stair Towers 4:37 – Outro  

Scaffold Item Tool - Contextual toolbar: Lock component direction for copy and move commands

Published June 14th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Copying Component in Locked Direction0:36 – Outro   

Wall Trace - Encapsulation

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Encapsulation Overview 0:37 – Encapsulation Creation 1:36 – Encapsulation for Bigger Bay Projects3:30 – Outro  

How to use Dialog Boxes

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:49 – Calling Scaffolding Tools Menus 2:38 – ScaffPlan Tools User Interface3:20 – Save Settings for a Tool5:53 – Get Option in User Interface7:05 – OK and Apply Options in User Interface8:48 – Outro  

Document Manager - Lock, freeze, and issue drawings

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Locking Drawing1:18 – Freezing the Drawing3:25 – Mark Drawing for Issue 4:09 – Outro   

Scaffold Item Tool - Contextual toolbar: Copy commands

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:16 – Copying Components Using Centreline1:42 – Copying Multiple Components2:35 – Copying Component Properties3:41 – Copying Object from Start and End Points 5:19 – Copying from Object to Object6:21 – Outro   

Project Information

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:47 – Project Info Overview0:58 – Project Info Save Settings 1:23 – Project Info Help Button2:06 – Scaffolding System 2:28 – Supplier Details 3:39 – Client Details 3:44 – Project Details 4:40 – Scaffolding Details 5:15 – Drawing Info 6:27 – Outro  

FlexBeam components for the U-Layher system

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

FlexBeam Layher system components have been introduced for the U-Layher system under the Scaffold Item tool, allowing users to model the FlexBeam Layher system using the Scaffold Item tool.

Item tool: Formwork, propping & shoring applications (Base plates & U-Jacks)

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Creation of base plates has been enhanced by: a) introducing ability to create base plates on any end of a standard or tube by he end defined on the contextual toolbar b) U-Jacks creation on start or end of a tube or standard supported c) if baseplate RL is longer that the jack thread then a standard or tube will be moved with the standard/tube to g

Print and export drawings - Print drawings to pdf

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:22 – Printing Drawing from Model0:49 – Print Drawing from Document Manager    1:03 – Printing Multiple Drawings 1:20 – Printing Drawing from File Menu 1:53 – Print Drawings Dialogue Overview3:18 – Printing to PDF and Print Settings3:26 – PDF Print Location3:36 – Revision Marks3:52 – Options after Creation 4:14 – Prefi

Drawings - Copy, move & link drawing views

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Drawing Overview2:06 – Copying Drawing from Document Manager3:04 – Link Drawings from Document Manager3:59 – Moving Views 5:31 – Outro  

Bay - Configurations

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Bay Configuration Settings0:24 – Change Bay Length and Width0:48 – Change Bay Length Using Contextual Toolbar 1:37 – Change Bay Width Using Contextual Toolbar 1:52 – Change Top Working Platform Height3:20 – Change Building Offset 4:05 – Platforms at Lifts 5:35 – Lifts Number Option5:48 – Outro  

Bay tool: Multiple bays creation

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Multiple bays creation feature significantly enhances convenience and speed of modelling.  The contextual toolbar allows to enable the multiple bay creation on the fly.  Preview on the insertion displays: - number of bays to be inserted - total length of the bay line - length & width of bays being used - top working platform height  

Stairs - Insertion & Direct Modification Features

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Stair Types0:37 – Stairs Attached to a Bay 2:10 – Independent Stair Towers 2:34 – Direct Modification Features3:16 – Stairs Overview4:39 – Stairs Attached to a Bay6:48 – Stairs on Wall Trace7:56 – Inserting Stretcher Stairs 9:35 – Direct Modification Overview 10:10 – Inserting Independent Stair Tower 11:38 – Outro  

Wall Trace - Guardrails

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:24 – Inner Top Guardrails1:07 – Outer Top Guardrails 1:35 – Adjust Building Offset 2:28 – Outro  

Tips & Tricks: Scaffolding tools - Presets

Published January 22nd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Learning outcomes Purpose of a tool presets How to configure save a tool preset Model(project) or system specific presets  How to distribute a tool preset over the system Taking distributes presets into effect   Timestamps 0:00 Purpose of a tool presets 0:52 How to configure save a tool preset 2:32 Model(project) or system specific presets 2:51 How

Working with Items & Bays

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:30 – Inserting Scaffold Components 1:04 – Changing Scaffold Component with Toolbar1:32 – Scaffold Component Rendering2:40 – Component Rendering Shortcuts2:48 – Copy and Mirroring Scaffold Objects3:12 – Copying from Ribbon 3:49 – Copy Special Linear4:44 – Copy Special Rotate 5:44 – Copy Special Mirror 6:15 – Copy and M

Search components in the profile & type fields

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The search for Type and Profile fields implemented allows for a fast and easy way to find any component required.

Tube Connector - Purpose and naming conventions

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Purpose of the tool0:21 – Naming conventions1:44 – Outro  

Circular Tank - Sole board types

Published July 4th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Sole Board Material 0:37 – Outro   

Scaffold Item Tool - Position a swivel coupler and adjust the swivel head

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction    0:11 – Insertion of Swivel Couplers 0:42 – Creating Tubing Between Swivel Couplers 1:01 – Adjust Swivel Coupler Orientation with Tubing1:45 – Changing Tube Length1:59 – Showing Lattice Beam Centre Line2:10 – Inserting Swivel Couplers on Lattice Beams2:54 – Coupler Orientation 3:20 – Creating Tubing on Lattice Beam3:

Bay - Guardrails

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Guardrail Overview0:39 – Removing Guardrails1:10 – Inner Guardrail Options1:36 – Outer Guardrail Options 1:59 – Inner Guardrails and Building Offset 3:20 – Outer Guardrail Tubes for a Corner Option 3:41 – Outro  

Hierarchy of objects in ScaffPlan

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Creating ScaffPlan Objects1:12 – ScaffPlan UI and Item Tool2:23 – Switching Hierarchy Levels3:15 – Insuring Item Tool used with Select Components Only3:44 – Convert Item to ScaffPlan Component (Convert to Scaffold Components)5:00 – ScaffPlan Scaffold Bay Hierarchy6:40 – Access Scaffold Component in a Bay 6:46 – C

Bay - End Types

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Show (Draw) Bay Ends0:40 – Open, Closed End 1 (Left) and End 2 (Right) Options 1:25 – Open Without Inner Standard1:53 – Closed Without Inner Standard2:06 – Open Without Outer Standard2:18 – Rotate Standard in a Bay2:59 – Control Bay End Types Using Contextual Toolbar 3:26 – Outro  

Change Units & Decimals

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Changing Units 0:57 – Outro  

More functionality for Flex Beam components

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The intelligence of Layher FlexBeam system components has been significantly enhanced by introducing Create commands for components selected, and extra snapping points for the convenience of rapid and precise modelling in the system.

230+ scaffolding components added

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Over 230 components have been embedded into the Item Tool providing rapid and consistent modelling utilising the intelligence of the tool.  Extra components have been introduced for Layher, Kwikstage and AT-PAC, plus some common components available across all systems. Please see the full spreadsheet with the list of profiles added here .

Create a ScaffBlock

Published August 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Tools allowed to be used for a block creation. Following list of tools allowed to be used for a ScaffBlock creation: Item tool (including custom items added to the catalogue by a user) Bay tool Lattice Beam tool Wall Trace tool Bird Cage tool Circular Tank tool Standalone Stairs tool Temporary Roof tool Tube and Clip tool ScaffBlock tool (it is a

Bays - Bridging Bays with Planks

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:14 – Creating Scaffold Bay Inline 0:50 – Bridging Scaffold Bays with Planks 2:28 – Bridging Scaffold Bays on Angles4:17 – Outro  

Ribbon Overview

Published April 13th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Ribbon Navigation Mode 1:12 – Ribbon Minimized 1:32 – Modelling Tab 7:49 – Scaffold Design 13:05 – Engineering 14:05 – Project Management 14:51 – Drawings 15:56 – Help  

Bay tool: Sloping ground conditions

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The Bay tool now supports sloping ground conditions.  The feature is available on the contextual toolbar of the Bay tool. Preview on the insertion displays: - number of bays to be inserted - total length of the bay line - length & width of bays being used - top working platform height  

Tube Connector - Tube joiners at ends

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Opening Component Dialogue0:19 – Modifying Inserted Component 1:07 – Contextual Toolbar for Tube Connector1:55 – Using Contextual Toolbar to Change Joiners2:13 – Outro  

Timber sole board option

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Extra option for sole boards added allowing users to control sole board types from the Circular Tank, Bird Cage, Start and Wall Trace tool user interface. Timber and steel board options are available now.

Tube and Clip - Miscellaneous features

Published November 30th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro0:10 – Show Dimensions Feature0:28 – Show Input Points0:48 – Show Snapping Points1:09 – Selecting Scaffold Item1:33 – Create Command to Create Planks1:46 – Outro  

Utilities - Profile list

Published July 4th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:07 – Profile List Overview0:54 – Changing 2m Standards to 3m1:24 – Timber Sole Boards to Steel Sole Boards2:01 – Outro  

Bird Cage - Standard size

Published July 4th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Standard Sizes 0:56 – Outro   

Wall Trace - Lapping Bay Configurations

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Lapping Plank Length1:22 – Tube Length and Bottom Inner Tube2:08 – Outro  

Drawings - Dimension types & adding a dimension

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:14 – Horizontal Dimensioning 1:20 – Vertical Dimensioning2:00 – Changing UCS 2:57 – Orthogonal Dimensioning 3:32 – Perpendicular Dimensioning 3:55 – Parallel Dimensioning 4:12 – 3D Dimensioning 4:41 – Angular Dimensioning 5:15 – Radial Dimensioning 5:59 – Arc Dimensioning 6:54 – Grid Line Dimensioning 7:24 – Outro   

Other improvements 1.4

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Engineering - Vertical Loads & Reporting

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Inputs0:44 – Picking Order for Calculations 2:16 – Outputs3:41 – Reports Location 4:06 – In Model Example 4:38 – Run Calculations Command 5:58 – Vertical Loads Reports 7:14 – Run Calculations for Whole Bay 7:56 – Vertical Loads Reports for all Bays8:45 – Outro   

Bay - Containment Mesh

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:18 – Containment Mesh for Multiple Scaffold Bays0:47 – Select Containment Mesh Type and Create Containment Mesh1:12 – Visual Grid Option and Visual Grid Visibility in the Model1:50 – Outro  

Import Plans & Elevations (dwg/dxf)

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:25 – Reference Model Menu1:12 – Reference Model Presets2:00 – Reference Model File Location2:43 – Reference Model Groups 2:53 – Reference Model Insertion Location 3:11 – Reference Model Offset 3:42 – Reference Model Scale 3:59 – More Tab 4:10 – Adding Model 5:03 – Exploring Imported DWG Model5:41 – Measuring DWG Scale

Scaffold Item Tool - Component rotation around axis and end points (couplers)

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:22 – Coupler Rotation Around Axis1:22 – Rotate a Coupler by Native Tekla Rotation2:41 – Rotate a Coupler by ScaffPlan Contextual Toolbar Rotation3:36 – Contextual Toolbar Swap and Mirror4:24 – Rotating Around Start and End Points4:37 – Outro  

Bay - Purpose & Benefits

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:32 – Purpose and Benefits of the Bay Tool1:18 – Outro   

Tube Connector - Insertion of the tool

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Inserting Tube Connector0:21 – Multiple Components Options0:35 – Insertion Picking Points0:54 – Interrupting Command1:03 – Using Multiple Components Feature1:28 – Using Temporary Snap1:55 – Inserting Components with Offset2:09 – Inserting Components on top of Each Other2:25 – Outro   

Lattice Beam - Purpose, Benefits & Naming Conventions

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:18 – Purpose and Benefits of the Lattice Beam Tool0:51 – Naming Conventions1:20 – Outro  

Exporting - Export to SketchUp

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:09 – SketchUp Exportation 0:16 – Export Parameters0:29 – Export Advanced 0:54 – Viewing File in Folder1:07 – Opening Sketchup File in Trimble Connect1:22 – Outro  

Select components from intelligent tools

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The convenience of modelling has been significantly enhanced by introducing direct access to the Item tool on any profile selected inside of Bay, Wall Trace, Tank, Bird Cage, Buttress Bay and other intelligent tools. The extra hierarchy level introduced allows direct access to the Item tool user interface, including all features of the Item tool on

Bird Cage - Overview of Inbuilt Features

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:07 – General Parameters0:35 – Typical Bay Configuration1:26 – Standard Sizes, Sole Boards and Top rings1:47 – Bird cage Contextual Toolbar 2:24 – Outro  

Engineering - Introduction & General Concept

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Topics0:27 – Purpose1:05 – General Concept 1:38 – Inputs2:28 – Outro   

Document Manager - Working drawing snapshots

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:12 – Model Snapshot Overlay1:48 – Drawing Snapshot Overlay 3:16 – Outro  

General overview

Published April 13th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:22 – X, Y, Z Planes 1:17 – Work Area 1:48 – Top Bar Commands 2:24 – Ribbon Tabs3:21 – Top Bar and Model Info 4:06 – Windows Tab 4:25 – Right Side Tabs 6:15 – Work Plane Handler 6:37 – Search in Model 7:03 – Bottom Toolbars 8:18 – Status Bar 9:34 – Outro  

Bay - Copy a bay by a specified number of copies

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:37 – Copy Bay from End 1 or End 2 1:15 – Copy Bay to Outer Side or Inner Side 2:20 – Outro  

How to create a dynamic ScaffBlock

Published August 22nd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. What is a dynamic block? ScaffPlan from version 1.7 supports dynamic blocks creation. A dynamic block is a group of blocks created once blocks added into ScaffBlock tool. The dynamic block might be: dynamically inserted from start to end point when Dynamic Length option is set to Yes on the contextual toolbar dynamically modified after the insert

Temporary Roof - Bracing configurations

Published December 11th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:08 – Bracing Configurations 0:32 – Outro      

How to import miscellaneous blocks

Published September 3rd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the function. The ScaffBlock tool contains miscellaneous blocks provided by ScaffPlan team and the blocks might be imported in the the tool using Import miscellaneous blocks button:    2. Import miscellaneous blocks. To import miscellaneous blocks press the Import Import miscellaneous blocks button. Select blocks required by Type, and

Bay - A bay Insertion & Naming Conventions

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Bay Insertion Concept0:10 – First and Second Point of a Bay Insertion1:12 – End 1 and End 2 of a Bay1:26 – Bay Inner and Outer Sides1:52 – Bay Naming Conventions2:21 – Insert Bay Along Wall2:30 – Define Bay Length on Insertion3:16 – End 1 (Left) and End 2 (Right) Bay Ends4:14 – Outro  

Document Manager - Show selected document only

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:21 – Selected Documents1:07 – Outro  

Gear list: Search, and select scaffold components & flexible file naming

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

It is possible to search scaffold component(s) in the list now. Selection ability from the list in the model or vice versa have been introduced allowing to select scaffold components in the model from the list or from the model filter and highlight components in the list.  It is possible to define a custom name for gear and yard lists adding prefixe

Circular Tank - Containment Mesh

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:11 – Containment Mesh Overview 1:02 – Model Overview 1:20 – Outro  

Circular Tank - Purpose, Benefits, General Concept & Hierarchy of the Tool

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:35 – Purpose and Benefits 1:23 – List of Videos to Watch Prior 1:54 – General Concept: Forming Circular Tank Layout 2:24 – General Concept: Naming Conventions 2:55 – Hierarchy of the Circular Tank Tool3:57 – Outro  

Drawings - Create an empty drawing

Published July 4th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:05 – Creating Empty Drawing 0:38 – Outro  

ScaffPlan 1.4 - Full release notes

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Compatibility across ScaffPlan versions has been changed: Please note it is recommended to finalise all work in the current version of ScaffPlan you are currently in and start using version 1.4. only for new jobs. Models created in any previous version of ScaffPlan opened in ScaffPlan 1.4 might behave not as expected. Mode backup on opening has been

Bay - Encapsulation

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Access Bay Encapsulation Options0:15 – Encapsulation Options Overview0:44 – Inserting Bays1:05 – Open the Bay Menu for Multiple Bays Selected1:17 – Untick all Options for the Bay Menu1:10 – Multiple Bay Encapsulation1:26 – Create Encapsulation for Multiple Bays1:51 – Top and Bottom Extension of Encapsulation 2:24

Tube and Clip - Couplers at ends

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Radial grids

Published March 15th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 0:10 – Radial grid command location on the ribbon0:17 – Insert a radial grid0:31 – Move a grid0:48–  Radial and Angular options, check grid angles (measure an angle command)2:20 – How to modify the radial grid3:47 – Outro  

File Menu

Published April 13th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:29 – Create a New Model0:54 – Open Model 2:17 – Save Model 3:06 – Printing 3:25 – Open Model Folder3:44 – Import5:07 – Export 6:44 – Sharing 7:52 – Trimble Connect 8:09 – Project Properties 9:07 – Settings14:02 – Catalogues16:04 – Editors 16:59 – Logs17:32 – Diagnose & Repair 18:38 – Help 19:27 – Extend 20:22 – Ex

Drawings - Create a detail view

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:22 – Create Drawing 0:42 – Detail View 1:25 – Detail Symbol Properties 2:32 – Detail View Properties 2:56 – Creating Note 3:09 – Outro  

Reporting - Project/Yard Gear Lists

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:02 – Inputs for Gear & Yard Lists0:35 – Example of Drawing Gear List 1:14 – Settings3:31 – Settings Tab in Model 5:20 – Creation Methods 6:04 – Creating Gear List for Selected Objects 7:42 – Gear List Data Tab8:46 – Searching Components11:27 – Outro   

Drawings - Align drawing views

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:31 – Align Vertically or Horizontally 1:02 – Outro   

How to import a block

Published September 3rd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the function. Allows to import a block(s) given by any third party using ScaffPlan (given to you by your your colleague as an example).   2. Import a block(s). To import a block(s) click the Import button, locate psb files given, select required blocks to be imported and click Open button to import blocks. Limitations It is only possib

Temporary Roof - Roof cover

Published December 11th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:05 – Creating Cover for Roof 0:17 – Cover Shown in Gear List 0:22 – Outro  

Lattice Beam - Insertion & Modification

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:13 – Lattice Beam Options Overview 0:25 – Lattice beam Height1:00 – Lattice Beam Automatic Option1:31 – Lattice Beam Manual Measurements2:17 – Create Connections 2:46 – Lattice Beams Insertion Picking Order4:08 – Alternative Picking Order 4:49 – Lattice Beam Insertion on Perpendicular Scaffold Bays 5:07 – Flipping Lat

Lapping Bay - Convert a Lapping bay to the Bay connector tool

Published December 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Snapping to reference models improvements

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

  It is now much easier to trace over reference models imported into ScaffPlan.     

How to move a ScaffBlock

Published September 2nd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Move commands overview. A block or multiple blocks selected might be moved by using: Tekla native move commands Reference line of a block Block Coordinate manipulator   2. Move a block by Tekla native commands. A block might be moved by native Tekla commands available on the Right click once the block is selected. Full guide on the Tekla native m

PERI UP available

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

PERI UP scaffolding systems have been introduced with all ScaffPlan tools available. Engineering module for the Peri Up system is not supported yet.  

Bays - Hierarchy of Objects in the Bay

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Hierarchy Level 00:33 – Access Item Tool in the Bay by Changing Hierarchy Level from 0 to 1 0:59 – Create Double Coupler by Accessing Standard in a Bay2:19 – Create Bracing by Accessing Standard in a Bay2:50 – Outro  

How to export a block

Published September 2nd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the function. Allows to export a block(s) to share them with any third party using ScaffPlan (your colleague as an example). Allows to export a block(s) from selected Type, Subtype or Name.   2. Export a block(s). To export a block(s) click in the Type, Subtype or Name depending what blocks needs to be exported. Select a block or multi

Other ScaffBlock functions

Published September 3rd, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Add snapping points. Sometimes it is required to add extra snapping points to a block after creation of the block. To add extra snapping point to a block: 1.Add construction points to a block using the Points tool from the Modelling tab (add point to any location might be used quite often): 2. Select a block if has not been selected yet. 3. Click

Tube and Clip - Insertion of the tool

Published November 30th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro0:38 – Opening Tube and Clip Properties 1:00 – Insertion of Tube and Clip1:32 – Interrupting Tool1:41 – Using Temporary Snap for Offset Insertion2:11 – Using Contextual Toolbar to Show Dimensions2:27 – Forming Braces with Double Couplers2:37 – Adding Coupler to Tube3:02 – Using Custom Item Tool for Tube3:13 – Inserting Tube an

ScaffPlan 1.5 - Full release notes

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Compatible Tekla Structures versions & recommended service packs: 👉 Tekla Structures version 2022 Service Pack 9👉 Tekla Structures version 2021 Service Pack 12   🚀 Key Features 🚀   Up to 10x faster performance Cuplock added Tube&Fittings scaffold  Custom lift heights Custom vertical standards lengths New selection commands  Instructor side p

Circular Tank - Standard size

Published July 4th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Standard Size Modifications 0:33 – Outro   

Temporary Roof - Insertion of a roof

Published December 11th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:13 – Inserting Roof with Temporary Snap 0:37 – Configuring Roof Properties Before Insertion 1:03 – Outro  

Tube Connector - Creation of legs and base plates

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:11 – Opening Tube Connector Tool with Shift0:19 – Set Multiple Components to NO0:22 – Adjusting Settings to Desired Settings0:35 – Using Temporary Snap to Insert Components with Offset1:08 – Using Tekla Commands to Copy Special > Linear1:25 – Adjusting Copy Settings1:37 – Copying Components in Y-Direction1:52 – Usi

Document Manager - In-place editing

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:21 – Drawing Editing 1:46 – Properties Editing 2:22 – Outro  

Drawings - Modify drawing properties, views & objects

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:32 – General Arrangement Properties1:59 – Layout Properties 2:26 – View Properties 3:32 – Detail View and Section View 3:52 – Dimensions 6:24 – Part Mark Properties 7:06 – Part Properties 9:39 – Grid Properties 10:21 – Reference Model List 10:47 – Filter Properties 11:39 – View Specific Properties 14:51 – Part Propert

Tips & Tricks: Any Corner by the Bay, Item and Lapping bay tools

Published March 27th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Keyboard Shortcuts

Published April 13th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:14 – Default Shortcuts 1:08 – Shortcut Commands List1:31 – Temporary Graphics  3:30 – Creating Redraw View Shortcut4:35 – Outro  

Measuring Tools

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:19 – Horizontal and Vertical Measurement1:56 – 3D Measurement3:12 – Measuring an Angle3:36 – Measure Arc Length4:00 – Erase (Remove) Measurements by Redraw View or Update Window 5:23 – Outro  

Define the Work Area

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Work Area and View Depth0:33 – Temporarily Hide the Work Area Box0:50 – Copying Object Outside of the Work Area1:52 – Expand Work Area After Copying Objects  2:16 – Fit Work Area Using Two Points3:50 – Fit work Area to Entire Model4:04 – Fit Work Area to Selected Parts5:27 – Outro  

Temporary Roof - Width and length control

Published December 11th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Width and Nominal Width Correspondence 0:46 – Overview of Current Width Settings 1:08 – Changing Width to Next Width Option 1:26 – Referring Back to Correspondence Table 1:50 – Using Contextual Toolbar to Change Width 2:07 – Changing Width by Selected End  2:26 – Nominal Width is Updated Automatically 2:37 – Changing Width from Lef

Utilities - Ground Levels (slopes)

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:31 – Drawing Ground Levels 1:14 – Adjust Bays to Line 1:34 – Manual Bay Adjustment 2:24 – Wall Trace Elevation Adjustment 2:57 – Lifting Bays 3:40 – Outro  

Circular Tank - Insertion & Direct Modification Features

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Insertion: Forming Circular Tank Layout1:00 – Insertion: Naming Conventions 1:32 – Insertion: Direct Modification Features 2:19 – Insertion Demonstration 3:07 – Modifying Tank Location for Bay after Insertion4:28 – Tank Bay Contextual Toolbar5:33 – Outro  

Bay tool: Extra bay handles

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Bay handles allow now to move change bay length or width as an option in any direction. Extra handles for the reference line allow to move the whole bay in any direction (X, Y, Z and their combinations) or move just the selected reference line handle to reposition the bay end. Handles for lifts have been added. It is possible to add/remove decking a

Document Manager - Drawing version control

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:43 – Drawing Version1:18 – Opening a Drawing Version 2:24 – Deleted Drawing Recovery 3:37 – Outro   

Document Manager - Assign drawing revisions

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Revision Command 1:40 – Deleting Revision  2:30 – Outro  

Circular Tank - Lapping Bay Configurations

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:14 – Lapping Bay Configuration Overview 0:50 – Specific Selection1:20 – Bottom Inner Tube 1:45 – Outro  

Circular Tank - Primary Bay Configurations

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:24 – Length, Width and Height0:55 – Building Offset1:01 – Platform at Lifts and Lift Number 1:48 – Outro   

The Gear list tool enhanced

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

It's now possible to report any company-specific components created by a user. Checkboxes introduced for each column in the data grid allow users to exclude/include data from a report generated. Company-specific components can be excluded from reporting if they don't need to be in the gear/yard list. Gear list opening is also much faster now.

Item tool: Multiple components creation

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Convenience and speed of modelling has been enhanced further introducing multiple components creation in one go. The contextual toolbar on the component insertion allows to enable the multiple components creation feature on the fly.  It's specifically convenient when multiple standards required to be created in a stack with just 2 points clicked in

Scaffolding Ribbon Overview

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:27 – Project Info1:08 – Scaffold Item Tool3:06 – Scaffold Bay Tool4:18 – Corners Tool for Scaffold Bay 4:50 – Wall Trace Tool5:26 – Bird Cage Tool 5:53 – Tank Tool 6:07 – Stairs Tool 6:41 – Cont. Mesh Tool 7:10 – Wall Tie Tool7:41 – Gear List Tool 8:40 – Certificates Tool9:21 – Utilities Tool9:50 – Draw Info Tool10:36

Stairs - Purpose, Benefits & General Concept of the Tool

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:31 – Purpose and Benefits 1:03 – General Concept: Stair Types 1:40 – Outro   

Search for Objects in the Model

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:36 – Creating Wall Trace0:54 – Searching for Components in a Model1:30 – Searching Components in Selected Areas of a Model2:10 – Outro   

Bay - Console Brackets

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Wall Trace - Console Brackets

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Console Bracket Overview 1:05 – Inside Console Bracket Creation 2:12 – Outro   

Item tool: Tube & Fittings enhancements

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Extra Tube&Fittings components have been added to catalogs as well as modeling intelligence enhanced bringing the ability to achieve any Tube&Fittings projects.  Direct creation of the following components added from a tube: • Steel and timber base plates • Board retention clip • Double coupler • Swivel coupler • Putlog coupler • External Jo

Circular Tank - Overview of Inbuilt Features

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – General Parameters 0:31 – Bay Configuration 1:16 – Standard Sizes, Sole Boards and Ledgers/Transoms 1:49 – Guardrails, Bracing and Top Rings 2:17 – Console Brackets, Encapsulation and Containment Mesh 2:46 – Lapping Bay Configuration 3:10 – Wall Ties3:22 – Outro   

ScaffPlan 1.2 - Full release notes

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Compatibility with Tekla Structures versions and service packs Tekla Structures 2020 Service Pack 13 Tekla Structures 2021 Service Pack 9 Key Features AT-PAC EU System  Buttress Bay Tool  FlexBeam components for the U-Layher system  Copy components multiple times by number  Bay with no Decking  Creation of Planks by Input  Lapping Bay - Tubes and Co

Inquire Object Properties & Coordinates

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:18 – Inquiring Menu0:42 – Inquiring Object1:23 – Custom Inquiry1:38 – Inquire Point Coordinates 2:17 – Inquire Phases Used2:33 – Inquire Model Size2:41 – Outro  

Scaffold Item Tool - Getting familiar with the tool

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Calling Scaffold Item Tool Menu1:15 – Scaffold Item Tool User Interface 1:52 – Scaffold Tool Save Settings 3:03 – Scaffold Item Type and Profile (Component)4:43 – Inserting Component in Model5:17 – Searching Ledger in Item Tool5:43 – Inserting Ledger6:10 – Component Positioning in Item Tool  8:35 – Component Prev

Custom Item tool - Advanced: Model and define components (shapes) using native Tekla objects

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:14 – Inserting Transoms 1:13 – Measuring Curved Transom Piece 1:35 – Changing Work Plane to Transom Piece 2:09 – Using Polybeam to Model Curved Piece 3:06 – Polybeam Material and Rotation 4:00 – Creating Construction Line to Model Tube Piece 4:19 – Inserting Plate for Tube Piece 4:51 – Changing Plate Size and Position

Custom Item tool - Add a new component by using a template

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Inserting Item Template0:59 – Creating Points1:29 – Inserting Beam 2:29 – Creating Custom Item 3:33 – Outro  

Selecting Toolbar & Selection Techniques

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Moving Toolbar0:47 – Inserting Scaffold Standards1:40 – Selection Options 2:05 – Window Selection2:41 – Crossing Window Selection4:10 – Placing Item Component4:49 – Selection Options5:51 – Select Components Symbol 6:20 – Select Parts 6:52 – Select Objects in Component7:24 – Difference Between Part and Component S

Copy profile properties from contextual toolbar

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The feature allows for rapid copying of profile attributes from one to another from the contextual toolbar. Previously, the Get properties and Modify commands needed to be performed from the Item tool user interface. Copy properties from one to another and from one to multiple profiles are also supported.

Bay - Overview of inbuilt features

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Calling Bay Tool Dialog0:42 – Save and Load Bay Tool Preconfigured Settings1:16 – Help Menu Button1:23 – Navigation in the Bay Tool Dialog1:35 – Bay Cancel Button1:44 – Tick on/off Boxes in the Bay Dialog2:00 – Get Button in the Bay Menu (Update the Bay Tool Dialog by Get Button)2:41 – Modify Button in the Bay Me

Wall Trace - Sole board types

Published July 4th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:09 – Changing Sole Board Types 0:38 – Outro  

Lapping Bay - Tubes and Couplers Option at Corner

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Users can create a lapping bay at the inner corner for 2 perpendicular bays. The option is available when the Outer Guardrail option is set to "Tube (at corners)" at a corner bay, and the Lapping bay the being inserted.

ScaffPlan 1.6 - Full release notes

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Compatible Tekla Structures versions & recommended service packs: 👉 Tekla Structures version 2023 Service Pack 5 👉 Tekla Structures version 2022 Service Pack 11   🚀 Key Features 🚀 💥 Snapping to reference models improvements 💥 System: PERI UP available 💥 System: Proscaf available 💥 Tube & Fittings enhancements 💥 Temporary Roof available 💥 Bay

Wall Trace - Wall Ties

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:25 – Wall Tie Overview0:50 – Create Wall Tie 1:10 – Change Wall Tie type3:03 – Outro   

Bay - Top Ring Creation & Control

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:28 – Top Ring Option 0:56 – Top Ring with Ledgers/Transoms1:54 – Top Ring with Guardrails3:07 – Top Ring with Console Brackets4:30 – Outro  

Bay tool: Top and Bottom Ends Extra Controls

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

  The Top and Bottom ends of a bay now have extra options to choose. The Top end includes following options: Spigot - the default value - uses standards with spigots Open -  uses open standards at the top Head Jack - creates head jacks in one at the top standards Base Plate - creates base plates at the top standards The Bottom end of a bay now can b

Scaffold Item Tool - Contextual toolbar overview

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Contextual Toolbar Overview0:49 – Populating Contextual Toolbar 0:56 – Component (Profile) Type1:14 – Changing Component Standard 1:40 – Creating Other Components (Profiles) from Components (Profiles)2:05 – Copying Component Properties 2:22 – Component Rotation 2:26 – Swapping Standards 2:50 – Sole Board Contextu

AT-PAC AU System

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The AT-PAC US scaffolding system has been introduced with all ScaffPlan's tools available for use with the system when selected under Project info.

Import a PDF

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:27 – Insert PDF Reference Model Command Overview 1:10 – Finding Reference Model to Import 1:25 – Page Number 1:37 – Placing Reference Model 2:05 – Opening Reference Model Scale Tool2:31 – Pink Point of Reference Model2:45 – Actual Length Input3:07 – Moving Reference Model 3:24 – Double Checking Scale3:47 – Reference M

Install and use Autoscaling Extension

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Opening Tekla Warehouse in Browser0:45 – Locating Refence Model Scale Extension1:25 – Downloading Version Specific Extension1:50 – Starting TSEP Installation 2:35 – Reopening Tekla3:06 – Locate Reference Model Tool3:21 – Outro  

Custom Item tool - Export/Import company-specific components (shapes)

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:07 – Custom Items Backup Files and Sharing2:00 – Outro  

Lapping Bay - Purpose, Benefits & Naming Conventions

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:28 – Purpose and Benefits of the Lapping Bay Tool1:17 – Naming Conventions1:51 – Outro  

Altrad Futuro and Metrix

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

  Altrad O-Futuro, U-Futuro and Metrix scaffolding systems have been introduced with all ScaffPlan tools available. Engineering module for the Altrad systems is not supported yet.    

Bay tool: Vertical Ladder Access

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

It is now quick and easy to add vertical ladder access to a bay using the Vertical ladder creator in the bay tool.  The vertical ladder access contains variety of options to choose: define a ladder connection type: ledger, bracket, tube and clip control ground clearance and bracket offset add ladder access all the way up to the working platform or s

Bay - Ledgers & Transoms

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Intermediate Ledgers at 1m Lift1:12 – Inner Ledger Options1:52 – Outer Ledger Options2:04 – End Ledger Without Decking Options 2:15 – Ledgers Control for a Bay with Decking3:13 – Outro  

Tube and Clip - Contextual toolbar

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Tips & Tricks: Reuse existing components with high speed and accuracy

Published November 1st, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Learning outcomes Copy to another object command  

Wall Trace - Standard size

Published July 4th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:11 – Adjusting Standard Sizes (3m Standard)1:07 – Outro  

Drawings - Show & modify drawing views from the model

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:32 – Drawing Creation 1:16 – Drawing View in 3D Model 2:21 – Cutting View Depth of 3D Model3:10 – Opening Drawing of Cut Model3:30 – Clip Around Selected Bounding Box 4:03 – Changing View Angle 4:26 – Update and Open Drawing 4:43 – Reverse View Direction4:47 – Rotation Angles 5:04 – Outro  

Tube & Clip Tool Further Enhancements

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

The Tube & Clip tool functionality has been significantly enhanced to bring modeling process for the tube and clip scaffold to a new level.  It is possible now to use the only one tool - the Tube and Clip tool for any scenario: to form scaffold legs by two points clicked in the model (independent 2 point insertion) or  to add tube and fittings o

Single and Triple Sole Boards

Published June 17th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

  The new sole board arrangement feature allows to add single or triple sole board arrangement in the Bay, Tube and Fitting and Independent Stair tower tools.    

Corner Arrangements - Inner Corner Arrangements

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – General Concept and Inputs1:03 – Inner Corner – Option 17:09 – Inner Corner – Option 211:31 – Inner Corner – Option 313:10 – Inner Corner – Option 414:10 – Outro   

Create Clip Planes

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:24 – Creating a Clip Plane1:36 – Deleting Clip Plane 1:57 – Outro  

Bay with no Decking

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

An option for the creation of a bay without decking has been introduced for the Scaffold bay, Wall trace, Birdcage, and Circular tank tools - all platforms at lifts can now be removed.

Reporting - Handover Certificate & Scafftag

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Handover & ScaffTag Certificates0:22 – Certificates Inputs0:48 – Reports Location 1:18 – Certificate Overview in Model3:19 – ScaffTag Overview4:11 – Outro   

Utilities - Bay & Lapping Bay Adjustments

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Adjusting Lapping Bay 1:21 – Adjust Bay to Another Bay 2:02 – Outro    

Drawings - Add dwg/dxf, images, links to other drawings & hyperlinks

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:17 – Inserting dwg/dxf1:25 – Inserting Images3:05 – Linking to Another Drawing 3:55 – Hyperlinks 4:44 – Outro  

Utilities - Adjust grid elevations tool

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:38 – Creating Elevation View 1:08 – Adjust Grid Elevation Tool1:35 – Drawing Creation 2:10 – Outro  

Drawings - Item detail for 2D drawings creation

Published July 4th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:21 – Changing Item Detail0:38 – Drawing Creation Speed1:07 – Outro  

Scaffold Item tool - Pre-insertion conditions and multiple components insertion

Published December 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Import a Revit model

Published March 19th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Compatibility for the Revit Extension. The extension located at the Tekla Warehouse website as shown in the video  allows to import Revit models saved in Revit version up to Revit 2022. Please ask to provide the reference model as .rvt file in Revit up to 2022 version OR ask to provide an IFC model exported from Revit.  

Tube and Clip - Move commands

Published November 30th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro0:15 – Moving Tube and Coupler with Tekla Move0:52 – Tekla Move Special > Linear1:54 – Align Tube and Couplers with Move Special > Linear2:34 – Using Scaffplan Smart Move3:00 – Smart Move Automatic Length Adjustment 3:28 – Moving Swivel Coupler End Point3:57 – Outro  

Tube and Clip - Purpose of the tool and naming conventions

Published November 30th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Purpose of the Tool 0:22 – Naming Conventions0:38 – Direct Modifications Features 1:41 – Outro  

Engineering - Safe Working Limits

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Safe Working Limits Command 0:30 – Outro  

Bay Connector tool - Insertion & Modification

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Tube Connector - Tube length control

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:07 – Showing Snapping Points for Couplers0:26 – Using Coupler Snapping Points for Insertion0:39 – Measure Tube1:02 – Toggling which end are Modified1:22 – Adjusting Overhang with Locked Coordinate1:44 – Opening Command with Shift2:04 – Using Couplers as Snapping Points2:11 – Direct modification of Length on End Points

Drawings - Prepare views for drawing generation

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Relation of Model and Drawing Views 1:09 – Work Area Control 5:33 – Looking at Model in 3D7:06 – View List Overview 7:41 – Opening Multiple Views 7:59 – Creating New Views8:36 – Work Area Command 8:58 – Work Areas Using Two Points 9:30 – Fitting to Entire Model (Exiting Work Plane)9:47 – Creating View Plane 10:40 – Creating Drawing

Tube and Clip - Copy commands and adjust tube ends feature

Published November 30th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Intro0:21 – Copying Tube and Coupler with Tekla Copy0:38 – Picking Points with Tekla Copy0:50 – Using Flip in Contextual Toolbar0:57 – Using Tekla Copy Special > Linear1:18 – Using Scaffplan Smart Copy 1:25 – Smart Copy Process 2:03 – Increasing Amount of Copies with Smart Copy2:24 – Using Smart copy on Lattice Beams and Tube Co

Tube & Fittings enhancements

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The Tube & Clip tool automates modelling process for tube and clip scaffold creating tube and fittings in between tubes being picked by simply 2 points clicked in the model.  The tools handles any scenario with high speed and accuracy. Tube & Clip bays allows faster and more efficiently to built Tube & Clip bays with a set of blocks avai

Attach and position a Point Cloud

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Point Clouds Menu Overview0:58 – Finding Point Cloud File 1:06 – Attaching Point Cloud1:38 – Point Cloud Example 2:02 – Point Cloud Positioning2:22 – Point Cloud Rotation3:00 – Point Cloud Offset 3:40 – Point Cloud Visualization Settings4:10 – Outro  

Buttress Bay - Insertion and Available Options

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:27 – Creating Buttress Bay1:18 – Adjusting Buttress Bay3:20 – Outro  

Bay - Hatch Stairs and Ladder access

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

1. Purpose of the feature. Allows to create hatch stair with or without a ladder access at lifts.  From ScaffPlan 1.7 it is possible to add/remove gates. Hatch stair controls are available in the Bay tool menu.   2. Available options. Hatch stair supports following options: 2.1.  Create hatch stairs. To create hatch stairs set Create option to Yes a

Scaffold Item tool - Contextual toolbar: Select similar components

Published June 14th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Load ScaffPlan Contextual Toolbar Settings0:18 – Select Similar Components from a Selected Area (from Selected Objects)1:06 – Opening Profile List in Contextual Toolbar 1:27 – Swapping Selected Components in Profile List1:41 – Select Similar Components in Model 2:02 – Swapping Selected Transoms to Lattice Beam (H

Kwikstage: 1 & 2-meter construction stairs added

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

1 & 2-meter construction stairs have been introduced for the Kwikstage system, offering a fast and easy way of modelling stairs.

Import a Navisworks model

Published March 20th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Bay tool: Visualisation enhancements

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

A preview feature of the bay height has been further enhanced allowing to switch representation of the top working platform height or lift heights for clarity if required.  

Lapping Bay - Overview of Inbuilt Features

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Lapping Plank Length Settings0:42 – Tube Length Settings1:06 – Inner Tube Creation 1:25 – Outro  

Utilities - Draw Profiles/Bay Info and Remove Temporary Graphics

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:13 – Drawing Bay Ends1:09 – Drawing Profile Info 1:52 – Wall Trace Drawing 2:47 – Outro   

Utilities - Convert Lapping Bay to Tube & Clip / Vice Versa

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:32 – Lapping Bay to Tube and Clip1:55 – Wall Trace Tube and Clip to Lapping Bay 3:16 – Outro   

Drawings - Create, open, save & close a drawing

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Creating Plan and Elevation Drawings1:37 – Looking Through Drawing 2:24 – Where to Open Drawings 3:42 – Outro   

Wall Trace - Corner Arrangements

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:12 – Creating Wall Trace0:43 – Wall Trace Properties 1:07 – Wall Trace Outer Corner Arrangements 3:30 – Wall Trace Inner Corner Arrangements 4:50 – Inserting Bays 5:49 – Wall Trace Inner and Outer Corner Arrangements7:01 – Outro   

Corner Arrangements - Overview of Inbuilt Features

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Corner Arrangements Tool Options1:25 – Creating Corner Arrangement2:48 – Inner Guardrail Creation for All Bays 4:00 – Outro   

Drawings - Modify dimension properties

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:32 – Dimension Properties General2:42 – Dimension Properties Appearance 3:31 – Dimension Properties Marks 4:44 – Dimension Properties Tags 5:34 – Outro  

Lapping Bay - Add extra bays shortening the gap

Published December 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Circular Tank - Console Brackets

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Console Bracket Location0:49 – Console Bracket Types 1:36 – Automatic Tube and Clips and Planks2:03 – Removing Inner Guardrails2:39 – Outro   

Bays - Tekla mirror and rotate commands

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Copying Scaffold Bay2:04 – Moving Scaffold Bay3:16 – Copying and Moving Overview3:54 – Outro  

Engineering - Wind Loads & Reporting

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Inputs0:41 – Picking Order for Calculations 1:17 – Outputs 2:01 – Reports Location 2:27 – Wind Calculations4:08 – Failed Wind Load Reports4:56 – Rerun Wind Calculations 5:22 – Wind Load Reports5:42 – Outro  

Wall Trace - Insertion of the Tool

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Defining Scaffold Layout Geometry1:16 – Closed Layout VS Opened Layout2:08 – Closed Layout8:14 – Opened Layout12:43 – Opened Layout Examples13:39 – Closed Layout Examples13:52 – Smart Insertion21:07 – Insertion Results 26:07 – Outro   

Tube and Clip - Insertion by two points

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Encapsulation tool - Insertion Principals

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Input and Picking Order2:22 – Model Demonstration 3:34 – Opening Preset Menu for Insertion 4:06 – Inserting Encapsulation on Selected Bays5:07 – Encapsulation Modification after Insertion 5:42 – Encapsulation Insertion on Right Side Open Bay5:54 – Encapsulation Insertion on Enclosed Bay6:02 – Encapsulation Insertion on Left Side Op

Temporary Roof - Purpose of the tool and naming conventions

Published December 11th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Purpose of the tool 0:34 – General Naming Conventions 2:06 – Direct Modification Features: Point and Line Handlers 3:05 – Outro  

Drawings - Add associative notes

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:27 – Associated Notes1:32 – Associated Notes Overview 1:40 – Note Text 1:46 – Text Sequence/Ordering 2:00 – Stacking Text2:17 – Adding Weight to Note 2:52 – Adding More Notes 3:01 – Note Appearance4:02 – Associated Note Automation4:58 – Note Without Leader Line and Along Line5:45 – Outro  

Other improvements

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Bay tool: Enhanced behavior of added & removed components. The behavior of added/removed components to/from a bay is more robust. A bay with added & removed components can be copied, moved, and rotated holding them all as configured by a user. Bay tool: Merge bays. The Merge bays command is now available on the contextual toolbar allowing to

Custom lift heights

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Custom lift heights have been introduced allowing you to move the lift at any available height in between lifts with a modular distance of rosettes/stars. It's available in the Bay tool, Bird Cage, Wall Trace, and Circular Tanks.  

Profiles - Tekla mirror and rotate commands

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction1:05 – Modelling Scaffold Component1:46 – Mirror Scaffold Component3:32 – Mirroring with Changed Work Plane4:48 – Scaffold Component Rotation 5:59 – Rotating Around Changed Work Plane7:42 – Outro  

Bay - Standard sizes

Published June 28th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:20 – Automatic Standard Sizes Option 0:45 – Custom Standard Sizes for a Bay (Set Standard Size, 3m Standards)1:17 – Outro  

Tube Connector - Overview of inbuilt features

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Activating Tube Connector0:18 – Tube Connector Help Info0:27 – Saving and Loading Presets1:13 – Exiting Tool1:20 – Get and Modify Buttons1:55 – Tick Box Button 2:07 – Apply and OK Buttons2:34 – Tube Connector Properties3:01 – Tube and Custom Tube Lengths3:36 – Outro  

Tube Connector - Miscellaneous features

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:11 – Swap Handlers Command 0:25 – Changing Hierarchy to Individual Tube Level0:52 – Using Contextual Toolbar for Tubes1:02 – Adding Double Coupler from Contextual Toolbar1:23 – Showing Snapping Points1:52 – Hiding Snapping Points1:59 – Outro  

Snapping Toolbar & Snapping Techniques

Published April 16th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:31 – Snapping Switches1:00 – Snapping Around Object 1:09 – Snap Toolbar Overview1:20 – Snapping Points and Grid Intersections1:36 – End Points 1:57 – Snapping to Centre Points 2:10 – Snap to Midpoints2:34 – Snap to Perpendicular 2:53 – Snap to Extension Lines 3:03 – Snap to Any Position 3:25 – Snap to Geometry Lines4:

AT-PAC EU System

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The AT-PAC EU scaffolding system has been introduced, with all ScaffPlan tools being updated and working with AT-PAC EU as soon as the system is chosen under Project info.

Encapsulation tool - Purpose, Features & Naming Conventions

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Purpose0:50 – Inbuilt Features 1:28 – Naming Conventions 1:39 – Outro  

Utilities - Conversion of Parts to the Item Tool

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:21 – Inserting Scaffold Items1:38 – Converting Items Back to Scaffold Item Tool2:55 – Scaffold Items in a Bay4:06 – Whole Bay Conversion 4:57 – Outro   

Create a curved wall

Published June 12th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:07 – Modelling Curved Wall by a Panel Tool0:26 – Panel: Corner Points for Rounding (Chamfer Points)0:51 – Modelling Concrete Polybeam1:15 – Concrete Polybeam: Corner Points for Rounding (Chamfer Points)1:52 – Outro   

Tube and Clip - Copy commands for tube and couplers

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Scaffold Item tool - Contextual toolbar: Move and copy using coordinate system manipulator

Published December 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Drawings - Drawing properties overview & hierarchy

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Types of Drawing Properties 1:09 – Hierarchy of Drawing Properties 2:30 – Creating 2 View Drawing 2:56 – General Arrangement Drawing Properties 3:16 – Exploring Drawing View Properties 3:50 – Part Properties in Drawing4:03 – Modification on Different Hierarchy in Drawing  5:08 – Modification on Lower Hierarchy Level6:04 – Settings

Ramps and circular structures

Published March 15th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 0:34 – Model a ramp or slab by a polybeam0:17 – Insert a radial grid1:48 – How to round a polybeam (arc and rounding options)2:39– Define thickness and width of a ramp (slab or polybeam) 3:06– How to extend a ramp or slab created by polybeam3:37 – Create a semi-circular wall4:21 – Create a ramp by spiral beam (spiral r

Tube and Clip - Flip command for tube and couplers

Published July 9th, 2024 by Ilya Kornienko

Show, detach and remove added profiles

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Bay intelligence and modelling flexibility have been significantly improved allowing options to show, detach and remove via the bay profiles. It's especially beneficial for modelling when extra profiles are needed to be included in the bay by the Item tool. You can then show which profiles have been inserted, exclude some/all or detach them from the

Item tool: Lock directions for copy & move commands

Published May 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

It is much easier to move and smart copy scaffold components in different directions. By locking X, Y or Z directions selected component(s) might be moved or smart copied (with hold down Alt or Ctrl) in a defined locked direction only. The lock direction contextual toolbar is available with a click at the component start/end points or by clicking on

Document Manager - Working with the data grid

Published April 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:12 – Document Manager Columns Overview 2:07 – Hiding Categories 2:53 – Arrange Columns Lowest/Highest 3:34 – Outro   

Bay - Merge bays

Published June 28th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Remove Lapping Bay and Merge Bays 0:38 – Outro   

Wall Ties - Insertion Principals

Published April 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Insertion1:18 – Direct Modification 2:33 – Model Demonstration3:22 – Setting Up Construction Line 4:49 – Inserting Wall Tie 5:31 – Wall Tie Properties and Copying 6:30 – Wall Tie Location7:22 – Outro  

Scaffold Item tool - Contextual toolbar: Lock a direction of component modification

Published December 18th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Scaffold Item Tool - Direct modification of a component

Published April 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:22 – Direct Modification Setting1:14 – Changing Component Length from the Start Point 2:39 - Changing Component Length from the End Point2:55 – Moving Profile with Centre Line3:59 – Copy a Component with a Modular Distance by Using its Centreline4:17 - Copy Multiple Components with a Modular Distance by Using its Cent

Temporary Roof available

Published October 19th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

The Temporary roof tool automates modelling process of temporary roof structures.  Layher Keder Roof XL is one of the first roof system comes into ScaffPlan.  As a one click solution the tool allows to model the whole roof system in one go by predefined parameters such: - width and nominal width of the roof - support type - number of roof frames - b

Bird Cage - Sole board types

Published July 4th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:10 – Sole Board types 0:33 – Outro  

Tube Connector - Add couplers

Published November 17th, 2023 by Ilya Kornienko

Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction0:08 – Using Contextual Toolbar to Change Coupler Settings0:34 – Adding Coupler to Tube0:57 – Changing Hierarchy to Individual Tube Level1:05 – Creating Individual Coupler from Tube Options1:47 – Outro