In this article, you will learn how to fix display issues where profiles in Advance Steel are only shown as triangles. This faulty geometry occurs when the link to the profile definitions is incomplete and can be resolved by correctly integrating the databases.
Prerequisites
- You have local administrator rights on your system.
- The corresponding profile package is installed.
- Advance Steel is closed during the patching process.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Locate the executable file of the SuCri Patcher in your installation directory.
- Run the SuCri Patcher by right-clicking and selecting Run as administrator. This ensures that the profile information is correctly registered in Advance Steel's internal databases.
- Within the patcher, check if all paths are correctly set to your current Advance Steel version.
- Start the patching process and wait for the success message.
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Restart Advance Steel and open your project.
Expected Result: The profiles (e.g., H-profiles or rectangular tubes) are now displayed in their actual geometry instead of as triangles.
Important Notes
- New Installations: Re-run the SuCri Patcher after every update or new installation of Advance Steel.
- Database Integrity: The patcher is mandatory for Advance Steel to recognize the external SuCri profile definitions.
Troubleshooting
- Problem: Triangles still appear despite the patching process.
Solution: Check if the installed profile package is up to date and if write permissions for the directoryC:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Advance Steel [Version]are present.