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Function Operations  

Insert object(s)

Create new product

Example

Suppose you want to use a special object of this category in the model, but it is not available in the product database. In this case, you can create a new product and assign the desired properties.

Workflow

  1. Click ... . The product database appears.
  2. Switch to the filter to which a new product should be created.
  3. Select a suitable product Closedas a template. A product is suitable as a template if it matches in as many properties with the new product.
  4. Click . The context menu appears.
  5. Select: Duplicate
    The copy template is duplicated. The product number is generated automatically and the product description begins with the word Copy. You can edit the copy and customize the product properties.
  1. Select the copy by clicking . The context menu appears.
  2. Select: Change
    The dialog appears: Change Product
  3. Edit the data fields of the new product and click OK. The dialog is closed. You return to the main dialog of the product database. You can use the product in the current project.

Data fields of the product database

Alphanumeric string (maximum 15 characters) for unique identification of the object for the parts list. DDScad automatically suggests a character string when a new product is created. You can accept the suggestion or replace it with a number. DDScad prevents duplicate numbers automatically.

Character string (max. 256 characters) for a verbal description of the product. The text appears as a selection aid in the product database and in evaluations (parts lists, calculation reports).

Code to call a symbol that was created with DDScad and corresponds to the file name of a specified convention. The input becomes irrelevant if External symbol (2D;3D) refers to another symbol.

Code for representation in the rendered model.

Field for an individual text block of the part text with up to a maximum of eight characters in length.

Example

Suppose you use various luminaries in the project. The product differ in technical details, but have the same representation. In this case, you can highlight the differences by an additional marking. Enter a code in Product text II and activate this text block in the part text function. If necessary, you can explain the meaning of the signs in an additional document.

GTIN / EAN (not used)

Numeric code fur using a pen for the representation in the model.

Setting Effect
0 The object is displayed with the pen that is the default for its object type.
≠0

The object is not displayed with the pen that is the default for its object type. The number corresponds to the ID of the pen in the dialog Pen table.

  1. Close all dialogs.
  2. Select: Format Project's Pen, Layer, Font Setups
    The dialog appears: Project Properties.
  3. Activate: Pen
  4. Click Configure....
    The dialog appears: Pen table.
  5. Search for the appropriate pen.
  6. To display the ID: double click on the name of the required pen. A message displays the code being searched for.

Numeric code for the assignment of the object to a layer.

Setting Effect
0 The object is assigned to the default layer of its object types.
≠0

The object is assigned to the inserted layer number that is available in its discipline. You can use existing or non-existing layer numbers. If you used a non-existing layer number, the layer will be automatically created by using the object in the project.

  1. Close all dialogs.
  2. Select: Format Layers...
    The dialog appears: .
  3. Deactivate: List only those in use
    The list shows all available layers regardless of whether they were used in the model or not.
  4. Enter the value in Number.

Text string for the name of the manufacturer.

Code which is provided along with the object during an IFC export and enables the receiving system to assign the object to a class. The syntax is standardized: buildingSMART | Domain specific data schemas.htm

IFC Class Name Effect
empty The object contains a default code that is defined by the DDScad object class.
Faulty syntax
Correct syntax The object is exported with the entered code.

Settings for the mounting height which DDScad provides as selections when the product is called.

Syntax Description

empty

The default settings apply for objects of this type.
<Reference>;<Distance>;</ Lock Height:>

Specific settings for this product.

Selection of a reference line in the building to define the mounting height.

Code Reference
0 Ceiling (FCL)
1 Suspended Ceiling (SCL)
8 Finished Floor (FFL)
2 Slab (SSL)

3

Free

4...7

User 1 - …User 4 -

Code Reference
0 No distance to the selected <Reference>
Value>0 Distance to selected <Reference> in the direction into the room (e.g. below the ceiling, above the floor)
Value<0 Distance to selected <Reference> in the direction towards the outside of the room (e.g. above the ceiling, below the floor)

Setting for the behaviour of the object in the event that the height of the selected reference in the building model changes. Closed Example

Code Lock Height: Effect
0

DDScad checks changes in the height ratio between the object and the selected reference using the function Check and Verify Models.ClosedWorkflow
1

DDScad calculates a new value for Distance. The object ignores the change of the building model.

You can assign a recognition code to the object that is transferred by the Interface for Export function. A code is already assigned to some object types. An adjustment might be necessary.

General consumer ZAV
General symmetric consumer ASV
General electrical device ZAE
General room heating ZAR
Oven ZBO
Heater DLH
Electrical heating ZEH
Fryer FRT
Dishwasher GSM
Light bulb ZGL
Light bulb with socket GLS
Dimmable light bulb GLD
Safety/emergency lamp ELS
Hand dryer HAT
General household appliance HGA
Hot water boiler HWS
Cooking stove ZKH
Cooling device ZKG
Hot water unit HWG
Air conditioner ZKL
Motor, three-phase M3P
Socket ZSD
Thermal storage heater SHG
Microwave oven ZMW
Smoke alarm system RWA
Break-in alarm AEZ
Rectifier GLR
Food processor ZKM
Luminary with one fluorescent lamp L1L
Luminary with two fluorescent lamps L2L
Luminary with three fluorescent lamps L3L
Luminary with four fluorescent lamps L4L
Floodlight LSW
Freezer TKG
Fan FAN
Washing machine without a spin-dryer WOS
Washing machine with a spin-dryer WMS
Hot water heater WWG
Hot plate ZWP
Three-phase socket DSS
General consumer on a socket AVS
General consumer on a three-phase socket AVD
Motor, single-phase M1P
Compensation system ZKA
Solar energy system ZSA
Co-generation unit BHK
Luminary: conventional ballast unit /1 fluorescent lamp K1L
Luminary: conventional ballast unit /2 fluorescent lamps K2L
Luminary: conventional ballast unit /3 fluorescent lamps K3L
Luminary: conventional ballast unit /4 fluorescent lamps K4L
Luminary: conventional ballast unit /compensated/1 fluorescent lamp K1C
Luminary: conventional ballast unit /compensated/2 fluorescent lamps K2C
Luminary: conventional ballast unit /compensated/3 fluorescent lamps K3C
Luminary: conventional ballast unit /compensated/4 fluorescent lamps K4C
Luminary: electronic ballast unit /1 fluorescent lamp K1E
Luminary: electronic ballast unit /2 fluorescent lamps K2E
Luminary: electronic ballast unit /3 fluorescent lamps K3E
Luminary: electronic ballast unit /4 fluorescent lamps K4E
Halogen lamp with transformer HLT
Halogen lamp with electronic ballast unit HLE
Surge protection unit UES
Switch (installation) S1S
Dimmer (installation) S1D
Switch for blinds (installation) S1J
Junction boxes T1D
Fire central BMAZ
Fire alarm sensors BMAS
Break-in alarm devices EMA
Video system devices VSG
Access control devices ZKG
Smoke detector devices RWA
Hazard warning devices GWA
Mechanical security devices MSG
Bell and intercom devices KSG
Devices for electroacoustic systems ELG
Nurse call devices LRG
Devices for antennas and satellite systems ASG
Radio bus devices FBG
KNX actuator (installation) ECA
KNX sensor (installation) ECS
KNX, other (installation) ECD
Data socket E2D
Telephone socket E2T
Surge arrester FDU
Fuse D01 FD1
Fuse D02 FD2
Fuse D03 FD6
Fuse DII FD3
Fuse DIII FD4
Fuse DIV FD5
Fuse NH000 FN1
Fuse NH00 FN2
Fuse NH0 FN3
Fuse NH1 FN4
Fuse NH2 FN5
Fuse NH3 FN6
Fuse NH4 FN7
Fuse NH4a FN8
Residual current device RCD
Line protection breaker FLS
Selective main line protection breaker SLS
Combined residual current device / line protection breaker RLS
Load breaker D01 SD1
Load breaker D02 SD2
Load breaker NH000 SN6
Load breaker NH00 SN1
Load breaker NH0 SN2
Load breaker NH01 SN3
Load breaker NH02 SN4
Load breaker NH03 SN5
Load breaker NH04 SN7
Load breaker NH04a SN8
Power switch (automation) FSH
Other switch (automation) FSS
KNX actuator (automation) BCA
KNX sensor (automation) BCS
KNX, other (automation) BCD
Meter FDZ
Switch FDS
Terminal FDX
Fishing ISE
Flush mount without keyway chase ISO
Flush mount with keyway chase ISM
in suspended ceiling/cavity wall ISA
AP nail clamp / dowel ISN
AP with spacer clamps ISS
AP with bracket clamps ISB
AP open pipe laying ISV
In ditches ISG
on unfinished floor with pipe ISR
Mixed laying ISX

Dongle code (not used)

Link to an external document that is associated with this product, such as a PDF file, an Excel spreadsheet or text document. If a product contains a link you can open the document in the model. The application possibilities are endless.

  • Data sheets with technical specifications of the object
  • Bill of materials for composite objects
  • Images

General principle:

  • Start with a semicolon ;
  • Enter the full path to the document.

Examples

Storage External info
in the file system ;C:\documents\armature devices\Pump.pdf
on the Internet ;http://www.beispiel.de/downloads/Pump.pdf

If you have assigned a document to the object, you can access it within the model:

  1. Select the object by clicking .
  2. Click . The context menu appears.
  3. Select: Show product sheet...
    The document opens within DDScad in a separate window.

Reference to drawing files that need to appear instead of the once addressed in Symbol number. The referenced files must be stored either in the Project folder or in the USER folder.

You can use the following file types:

You can create the object using the geometric functions of DDScad. For use as a symbol in 2D and/or 3D enter in External symbol (2D;3D):

Application Syntax

Only 2D
(in 3D the code applies in Symbol number)

 name2D
In 2D and 3D. name2D;name3D

Only 3D
(in 2D the code applies in Symbol number)

 ;name3D

You can isolate the symbol from a DWG/DXF file and save it as a CFI file. For use as a symbol in 2D and/or 3D enter in External symbol (2D;3D):

Application Syntax

Only 2D
(in 3D the code applies in Symbol number)

 name2D.cfi
2D and 3D name2D.cfi;name3D.cfi

Only 3D
(in 2D the code applies in Symbol number)

 ;name3D.cfi

Many providers offer elaborate objects, such as boilers, sanitary objects, lighting, furnishing and decorative elements in the format *.3ds.

Important!

Please note that this could concern objects that can only be acquired by paying a fee. Copyright aspects must always be respected.

For use as a symbol in 2D and/or 3D enter in External symbol (2D;3D):

Application Syntax

Only 2D
(in 3D the code applies in Symbol number)

 name2D.3ds
2D and 3D name2D.3ds;name3D.3ds

Only 3D
(in 2D the code applies in Symbol number)

 ;name3D.3ds

Fields for free text with a maximum of three lines . The character ";" defines a line break.

This label is connected to the product independent from the part text .