4.1.6. Swapping support heights and support types
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It often happens that conditions change during the design process and you as the designer have to respond. In this article you will learn how to swap primary supports that have already been placed by a simple index change, without having to carry out a time-consuming re-placement.
Step-by-step instructions
- Select the support in your model that you want to edit.
- Open the Properties window of the component.
- Within the properties, switch to the part parameters menu.
- Look for the field SupportHeight (for the support height), SupportType (for the support type) or SupportTemp (for the temperature range).
- Adjust the corresponding value according to the specifications on your IndexSheet.
Expected result: By changing the property SupportHeight, SupportType or SupportTemp, the support adapts automatically in the model. The associated descriptions (ShortDescription, PartFamilyLongDesc, PartSizeLongDesc) are updated consistently by the system, provided the Sikla overrule setting is active (see below).
Parameter SupportTemp (temperature range)
Use the SupportTemp parameter to select the temperature range of the support. SuCri adjusts the description, material and item code accordingly:
Value | Identifier in the description | Material |
1 | LT | P275NL1 |
2 | HCP | S235JR |
3 | HT | 16Mo3 |
With value 3, SuCri additionally sets the parameter SLIDE_PLATE to 0, and the sliding plate is omitted.
Prerequisite: Sikla overrule setting
The automatic adjustment of descriptions and materials when swapping requires the Sikla overrule setting:
- Where to set it: SuCri tab > Settings panel > Settings (alternatively the command
SuCriSettings), Module 2 section, General tab, Placement and overrule group. - Type: On/off switch.
- Default value: enabled.
- Effect: When enabled, SuCri automatically adjusts the descriptions when SupportType, SupportHeight and SupportTemp are changed. When disabled, the descriptions remain unchanged.
- Note: The setting is only displayed if the corresponding manufacturer data is installed. A change only takes effect after restarting Plant 3D.
Important notes
- Follow the specifications: For the change, use only the predefined values from your project-specific IndexSheet to ensure data integrity.
- Collision check: After the swap, briefly check the orientation and dimensions of the support in the model to make sure that the new geometry does not cause collisions with other trades.
- Automation: Use this method primarily for index changes, as it is much more efficient than deleting and manually re-placing support components.
- Descriptions unchanged: If the descriptions are not adjusted after the swap, check whether the Sikla overrule setting is active and whether Plant 3D was restarted after the change.
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