CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Assemblies > Ladder
Creates ladders by specifying the start and end points of the ladder and the rotation angle of the ladder. Click the Template list to load a predefined ladder. Click Save As to save a ladder configuration for later use.
Template
Specifies the predefined configuration to place for the ladder.
Save
Saves any changes you make to the selected template.
Save As
Displays the Save As Template dialog box, which allows you to save a new template.
To save changes to an existing template, click Save.
General
Rotation
Specifies the rotation of the ladder. You can rotate the ladder with the predefined rotations of 90°, 180°, and 270° from the supporting structure. You can also type a value in the Rotation box for an angle different than the predefined angle options.
Bottom Floor Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the bottom floor at the insertion point of the ladder.
Top Floor Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the top floor at the insertion point of the ladder.
Group
Specifies the group classification of the structural member designated in the Group Manager. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Layer
Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Details
Long Description
Specifies a long description for the item that you place.
Short Description
Specifies a short description for the item that you place.
Part Number
Specifies a part number for the item that you place.
Tag
Specifies the tag of the item that you place.
Advanced Properties
Click the Advanced Properties button to open the Advanced Properties dialog box. For more information, see Advanced Properties Ladder.
Place By
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Points
Places an object by defining two points. Click to define the object by at least two points in the 3D model space.
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Lines
Places an object in the 3D model space from selected lines. The length and position of the line define the object.
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Members
Places an object in the 3D model space from selected support members.
Insert
Places the object in the 3D model space based on the configuration and the selected Place By option. This option is not available when you modify.
Apply
Applies changes to an inserted object. This option is only available after you select an object in the drawing.
Double-click a ladder to display the Modify Ladder palette.
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