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
Rail Width (A)
Specifies the width of the rail on the ladder.
Calculate Rung Spacing
Displays the Max Rung Spacing box. Clear the check box to display the Rung Spacing text box.
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Max Rung Spacing (B)
Specifies the maximum distance between each rung of the ladder and evenly spaces the rungs by the defined maximum value.
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Rung Spacing (B)
Specifies the distance between each rung of the ladder.
Wall Offset (C)
Specifies the offset of the ladder from the wall.
Sloped
Indicates that the ladder is sloped.
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.
Distance To Top Rung (D)
Specifies the distance to the top rung of the ladder.
Caged
Indicates that the ladder has a cage. This option activates the Cage Bar, and Cage Hoops options in the Modify Member list in the Members tab.
Ladder Exit
Indicates that the ladder has an exit. When you select Ladder Exit, the Ladder Exit tab displays at the bottom of the expanding tabs.
Above Floor (E)
Specifies the distance the ladder extends above the floor.
Rail Top Exit Width (F)
Specifies the width of the rail at the top exit.
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.
Top Connection
1. Wall Offset Dimension |
Height (A)
Specifies the height of the connection at the top of the ladder.
Extension Length (B)
Specifies the length of the extension at the top of the ladder.
Connection Offset (C)
Specifies the offset of the connection at the top of the ladder.
Bottom Mounting Clips
Allows you to include bottom mounting clips on your ladder. This option allows you to define the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, Bend Length, Bend Width, and Overlap Length of the Bottom Mounting Clips.
Bend Length (A)
Specifies the bend length for the connecting mounting clips at the bottom of the ladder.
Bend Width (B)
Specifies the bend width for the connecting mounting clips at the bottom of the ladder.
Overlap Length (C)
Specifies the overlap length for the connecting mounting clips at the bottom of the ladder.
Wall Support
Allows you to include wall support members on your ladder. This option allows you to define the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Reflect, Bend Length, Overlap Extension of the Wall Support. You can also add wall support locations to the ladder.
Bend Length (B)
Specifies the bend length for the connecting wall supports on the ladder.
Overlap Extension (C)
Specifies the overlap length for the connecting wall supports on the ladder.
Wall Support Location On Ladder (A)
Adds wall support locations to the ladder.
Delete
Deletes a wall support location from the list.
Add
Adds a new wall support location to the list.
Members
Modify Member
Allows you to change the members associated with the ladder.
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Ladder Bars
Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect for the ladder bar members.
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Cage Bars
Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, Cage Bar Angle, and Cage Side Bar Number for the ladder cage bar members.
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Cage Bar Angle (A)
Specifies the angle of the cage bars.
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Cage Side Bar Number (B)
Specifies the number of side bars on the cage.
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Cage Hoops
Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, Max Hoop Spacing, Bottom Hoop Clearance, Distance to Middle, Top Hoop Radius, Intermediate Hoop Radius, Bottom Hoop Radius, and Small Radius for the hoops of the cage. You must use the Type Hoop to change the members of each hoop, Top, Intermediate, or Bottom.
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Curved Hoop
Indicates that the cage has a curved hoop.
When you select Curved Hoop, the Small Radius (G) property becomes available, otherwise the Connection Distance (G) property is available.
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Max Hoop Spacing (A)
Specifies the maximum spacing between the hoops on the ladder.
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Bottom Hoop Clearance (B)
Specifies the distance between the bottom of the ladder and the beginning of the bottom hoop of the cage.
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Distance to Middle (C)
Specifies the distance from the ladder to the middle point of the cage.
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Top Hoop Radius (D)
Specifies the radius of the top hoop of the cage.
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Intermediate Hoop Radius (E)
Specifies the radius of the intermediate hoop of the cage.
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Bottom Hoop Radius (F)
Specifies the radius of the bottom hoop of the cage.
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Small Radius (G)
Specifies the small radius of the connection bar.
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Connection Distance (G)
Specifies the connection distance from the cage to the ladder of the connection bar.
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Type Hoop
Specifies the shape data for the selected hoop type. You must set a member shape, section, and size for each hoop.
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Bottom Hoop
Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect for the bottom hoop of the ladder cage.
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Intermediate Hoop
Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect for the intermediate hoop of the ladder cage.
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Top Hoop
Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect for the top hoop of the ladder cage.
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Rungs
Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect for the rungs of the ladder.
Shape
Specifies the shape of the structural member, such as Wide Flange.
Section Data Table
Specifies the data used from the library for the structural member, such as Wide Flange. The list changes based on the Section Type setting, and populates the Member Size list.
Member Size
Specifies the size of the structural member, such as W10X22.
Material
Specifies the material of the structural member.
Angle
Specifies the angle of the structural member when you place that member. The angle and the cardinal point work in conjunction. For example, a 180-degree angle with a top-right cardinal point displays the cardinal point at the bottom left when you insert the member.
Cardinal point
Specifies the cardinal point of the structural member when you place that member.
Reflect
Places the inserted shape in the opposite direction of the default along the cardinal point line.
Ladder Exit
Specifies details of the opening for a top ladder exit.
Ladder
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Exit Through Ladder
Select this option to insert a top ladder exit without a cage.
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Above Floor (E)
Specify the height of the ladder exit.
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Rail Top Exit Width (F)
Specify the width of the ladder exit.
Ladder with Cage
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Open Forward
Specifies that the top hoop opens on the forward side of the ladder exit.
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Open left
Specifies that the top hoop opens on the left side of the ladder exit.
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Side Outlet Width (A)
Specifies the width of the side outlet.
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Side Outlet Extension (B)
Specifies the extension of the side outlet.
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Open Right
Specifies that the top hoop opens on the right side of the ladder exit.
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Side Outlet Width (A)
Specifies the width of the side outlet.
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Side Outlet Extension (B)
Specifies the extension of the side outlet.
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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