ScaffPlan 1.3 - Full release notes

Get the full details on all the new features and improvements included in the 1.3 version of ScaffPlan.

Written By Ilya Kornienko

Updated at April 19th, 2023

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 profile properties from contextual toolbar 

Timber sole board option 

Adjust neighbouring bays from the contextual toolbar 

Other improvements 1.3 

Introduced Improvements

Tool

Feature

Release Notes

System Added AT-PAC US 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
System Added AT-PAC AU The AT-PAC AU scaffolding system has been introduced with all ScaffPlan's tools available for use with the system when selected under Project info
Common Direct access to profiles wrapped into Item tool available in all intelligent tools

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 any selected profile inside the selected tool. Previously, a selected profile in an inserted tool needed to be converted to an Item.

A profile inside of a tool can now be specified by selecting the Select Scaffold Items feature on the mini toolbar. Alternatively, multiple profile selection is available by changing the hierarchy level of selection by holding down Shift & scrolling the mouse wheel up.

Scaffold Scaffold Item Tool   Add to bay functionality implemented

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 also supported.

Scaffold Bay  Show, detach and remove added profiles from a bay feature released

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 bay.

Scaffold Item tool  Change Profile Type introduced contextual toolbar

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.

Scaffold Item tool  Copy profile properties now available from contextual toolbar

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.

Scaffold Item tool  Sole board steel/timber switch introduced on the contextual toolbar It's now quick and easy to switch between steel/timber sole boards from the contextual toolbar. This intelligent feature also readjusts jacks and standard heights when changed.
Scaffold Bay  Type of sole board control introduced making timber board option available It is possible to control sole board options from the Bay user interface and contextual toolbar. Timber and steel board options are now available.

Bird Cage

Wall Trace

Circular Tank

Stair Tools

Type of sole board control introduced adding timber board option

Extra option for sole boards added allowing to control sole board types from the Bird Cage user interface.

Timber and steel board options are available now.

Scaffold Bay  Option for auto adjustments of a neighbouring bay introduced on contextual toolbar 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.
Corners Logic of corner tool refactored The corners tool now adds extra bays on 2 perimeters without changing the whole perimeter for each line.
Scaffold Item Tool  Extra profiles 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 Down Bracket
  • Step Down Bracket Pin Type
  • Double Step Down Bracket
Common Auto switching to Select objects in components depreciated  It is now more convenient to insert other tools connected to bays as there is no longer an auto switch to Select objects in components, and selection always stays as Select Component only on the insertion of tools.
Scaffold Bay  Change of contextual toolbar behaviour

The convenience and speed of modelling have been improved, with only changed settings on the contextual toolbar affecting multiple bays selected.

Previously all settings were applied causing inconvenience to modelling.

Scaffold Bay  Enhanced lifts creation behaviour on height change from contextual toolbar

The behaviour of the height change from the mini toolbar has been improved. If the height of the top working platform has been modified, any lifts with no platforms will stay as was originally set by the user.

Previously, platforms were always recreated. 

Wall Trace

Circular Tank

Remove profiles from lapping bays using contextual toolbar now supported It is possible now to remove profiles from lapping bays using the contextual toolbar.
Scaffold Item Tool  Mirror option for AT-PAC stringers has been included on contextual toolbar The feature offers a fast way to change AT-PAC stringers from one side to another after insertion. 
Common Current System Button introduced It is possible to check which scaffolding system is currently in use. This is especially beneficial for models with multiple scaffolding systems being used simultaneously in different areas.