Other ScaffBlock functions
Written by Ilya Kornienko
Updated at September 3rd, 2024
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Tips&Tricks
Eliminate point cloud areas for designing Copy a block efficiently with the lock function Build your own scaffold subsystem by ScaffBlock Increase efficiency of modelling with ScaffBlock Quick corners by the Bay, Item and Lapping bay tools Quick and efficient step in scaffold Create F and Box ties efficiently Share a 3D model and make it available by QR codes Set and distribute tools presets Save time using model templates Reuse existing components with high speed and accuracy Quick way of adding multiple components into a bay
- Getting Started
- Working with 3D models
- Modelling
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Scaffold Modelling tools
Scaffold Tools Overview Scaffold Item Tool Scaffold Bay tool Lapping Bay tool Buttress Bay tool Bay Connector tool Lattice Beam tool Corner Arrangements tool Wall Trace tool Bird Cage tool Circular Tank tool Stairs Temporary Roof Containment Mesh Encapsulation Wall Ties Tube Connector for ScaffPlan 1.6 (Previous Version) Tube and Clip Custom Item tool Phase Manager Utilities Help Ribbon ScaffBlock Advanced Options
- Drawings
- Exporting
- Reporting & Engineering
- Release notes
Table of Contents
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 Add snapping points on the contextual toolbar.
4. Select added points (make sure the point selector is on).
5. Press middle mouse button to add points.
6. Redraw the view to hide points and click show show snapping points to test it.
2. Remove snapping points.
Sometimes it is required to remove snapping points from a block after creation of the block.
To remove snapping points from a block:
1. Select a block if has not been selected yet.
3. Show snapping points for the block.
4. Select points to be removed (make sure the point selector is on).
5. Press middle mouse button to remove points.
6. Redraw the view to hide points and click show show snapping points to test it.
3. Show snapping points.
Displays snapping points added to the block.
Redraw the view to hide points.
4. Select a component in a block (nested block).
The function selects a component(S) as an Item tool in the block (nested block).
To select a component(s) inside of a block:
1.Select the block.
2.Press select components button.
3.Select ta component in the block.
4.Press middle mouse button to select the component as Item tool.
5. Swap block handles.
The function swaps Start and End point of a block mirroring it over the block reference line.
6. Show or hide a block annotations.
The function shows or hides the block annotations for clarity:
