4.2.39. Support + clamping system Xref [x] (SuCri2SelectMultipleSupportClampFromRef)

Overview

Support + clamping system Xref [x] places several supports together with the matching clamping system in one pass on pipes that run past a beam. The beam may be located in an external reference (Xref). It is the Xref variant of Support + clamping system [x].

Where can I find the function?

On the SuCri tab, Module 2 group, open the dashboard via your manufacturer button and switch to Turbo Tools. There you will find the Support+Clamp Xref [x] button. If the dashboard is pinned to the tool palette, the command is located in the Multiple Placement section to the right of the variant without Xref, with a link icon and the tooltip Support + Clamp (Xref).

Alternatively, enter SuCri2SelectMultipleSupportClampFromRef in the command line.

Plant 3D™ command

Video: Support + clamping system Xref [x] in practice

How it works in detail

1. Select the beam in the reference: The command line prompts Select nested object in a reference (0 selected):. Click the objects in the external reference one by one. Each selected object is highlighted and the counter increases. Press Enter or use the Done option to finish the selection, or Cancel to abort.

2. Select a support: SuCri determines the pipes in the area of each beam and offers the matching supports under Select available support:. The choice applies to all further pipes.

3. Select a clamping system: For each support, SuCri searches for the permissible clamping systems based on beam size, orientation and support type and offers them under Select available clamp:.

4. Result: At every crossing of pipe and beam, there is a support and a clamping system. Pipes without a matching support are marked and skipped.

Application examples

Example 1: Fully equipping a beam

On a cross beam from the steel construction reference, all pipes running above it are to receive a support and clamp. One click on the beam, Done, then select support and clamp, and all locations are equipped.

Tips and best practices

• Reference type: The Xref does not have to be attached. The Overlay reference type works just as well and is the default. Attachment is only necessary if the references are also to appear on the Module 4 drawing.
• One beam, many pipes: You select the beams in the reference, not the individual locations. SuCri determines the positions itself.
• Several beams possible: You can click several objects in the reference one after the other before finishing with Done.
• Force the same support: As usual with multiple placement, the ForceSameSupport setting controls whether the same or a similar support is used for all positions.

Troubleshooting

• Cannot find suitable clamp. There is no permissible clamping system in the clamp data for the beam size and support.
• Cannot find suitable support. Make sure the distance is valid. The distance between pipe and beam does not match any support.
• *Cancel* The reference selection was ended with Cancel or Esc.

Related articles

• Support + Clamping system [x], the same function for beams in the current drawing.
• Support + Clamping system, places both at a single location.
• No suitable clamping system found in TurboTools, helps if no clamping system is offered.

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