2D Symbols - Intergraph Smart 3D - Reference Data

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The 2D Symbols application is used to create 2-D symbols used to represent profile cross-sections, detailed parts, features, and end cuts in the Molded Forms and Structural Detailing tasks, and member cross-sections in the Structure task. The main purpose of 2D Symbols is to graphically create a flexible symbol definition so that it can be used to place different objects in a model. Two-dimensional symbols are delivered in the [Product Folder]\SharedContent\CrossSections folder.

You use 2D Symbols to create:

  • The graphic representation or inputs of the symbol.

  • Named symbol geometry, such as edge names used to orient the symbol in the 3-D environment and to constrain different types of symbols to each other.

  • Parameters, such as driving dimensions.

  • Geometric constraints (relationships) that specify which reference data parameters control which part of the symbol.

  • Multiple representations, which can be selected in the model to control how the symbol is displayed.

  • Additional auxiliary graphic objects to create and constrain symbols. These auxiliary objects do not become a part of symbol output geometry.

The utility also provides a dialog box for you to write the cross-section or profile into an Excel workbook, which you can bulk load into the catalog.

For more information, see the 2D Symbols User's Guide available from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.