4.1.6. Swapping support heights and support types

It frequently happens that conditions change during the planning process and, as a planner, you have to react to this. In this article you will learn how to swap already placed primary supports through a simple index change, without having to carry out a time-consuming re-placement.

Step-by-step guide

1. Select the desired support in your model that you want to edit.
2. Open the window for the properties of the component.
3. Within the properties, switch to the menu of the component parameters.
4. Look for the field SupportHeight (for the support height) or SupportType (for the support type).
5. Adjust the corresponding value according to the specifications on your IndexSheet.

Expected result: By changing the SupportHeight or SupportType property, the support automatically adapts in the model. All associated designations and technical properties are updated consistently by the system.

Important notes

• Adhere to specifications: For the swap, use exclusively the predefined values from your project-specific IndexSheet in order to ensure data integrity.
• Collision check: After the swap, briefly check the alignment and dimension of the support in the model to make sure the new geometry does not cause any collisions with other trades.
• Automation: Use this method primarily for index changes, as it is significantly more efficient than deleting and manually re-placing support components.