In joint planning with Plant 3D and Advance Steel (ADVS), there is no automatic change detection between the systems. If the steelwork changes, the associated supports must be checked and adjusted if necessary. SuCri Module 2 supports you in this with a support validation.

Prerequisites

  • The steelwork design including primary supports was created in Plant 3D.
  • The primary supports were exported with SuCri2ExportPrimarySupport and read into Advance Steel with SuCri3ImportSupports for finalization.
  • The finished steel structure is integrated into Plant 3D as an XREF.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Checking the steelwork changes: Regularly check the changes made to the steel structure in Advance Steel.
  2. Updating the XREF: Reload the XREF file in Plant 3D to make the current state of the design visible.
    Expected result: The display of the steelwork in Plant 3D corresponds to the current planning state from Advance Steel.
  3. Validating supports: After each XREF update, run the command SuCri2ValidateSupports ("Validate Supports"). Among other things, it checks support height, clamp fit and pipe connection.
  4. Adjusting the supports: Use the Turbo Tools to place the supports again directly on the updated steelwork or to adjust existing positions. Advance Steel beams (ASTBEAM) in the XREF are recognized as steelwork by the Turbo Tools.
  5. Assignment to the support unit: If profiles come from an attached XREF, assign them to the support unit with the command SuCri2AttachSupportWithRef (attach with reference).

Important notes

  • Separate data management: The systems work technically separately. Advance Steel manages the steelwork details, while Plant 3D is responsible for pipe classes and support automation.
  • Default behavior: There is no automatic change tracking or notification. Responsibility for the check lies with the Plant 3D user; the support validation makes deviations visible.
  • Project management: Define clear responsibilities in the team for who communicates changes to the steelwork.
  • Efficiency: Use the Turbo Tools in a targeted manner to minimize the manual effort of rearranging supports after steelwork changes.

Troubleshooting

  • Support is hanging in the air: If steel profiles have moved, the height and connection of the supports no longer fit. After each XREF update, run SuCri2ValidateSupports and correct the reported supports.
  • Profiles are missing on the ortho drawing: See 8.6.3. The profiles from the XREF do not appear on the drawing.

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