Here are some tips for an efficient and successful parameter model:
1. In order to avoid parametrization of intermediate nodes on lines, you can use the ‘Node on Line’ type. If partial lines between ‘nodes on line’ are required, you can additionally create lines on the line.
2. In the case of circles or arcs consisting of three points, it is necessary to parametrize all nodesindividually. You can avoid this by using the ‘Circle via Center and Radius’ type. It can be parameterized via the radius. If more segments on the circle are required, you can also use the ‘Node on Line’ type and thus create partial lines using the ‘Arc by Three Nodes’ type.
3. When using reference nodes, it is possible to move a whole point cloud via only one parameterized node. The points have to be entered solely as reference nodes of the desired node.
4. It is often useful to divide a large structure into individual elements to avoid parametrization of the entire structure. Then, the individual elements are saved as a block and the block parameters are adjusted during import. The advantage is that the parameters are lost after the import and therefore, you can modify the model only by deleting and reimporting the data.
5. Especially when creating many formulas that are the same due to large area, exporting to Excel (with the subsequent import to RFEM/RSTAB) can save a lot of time, because editing of the tables is even easier (formulas can be exported).
Tips for Parametrization
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- Useful Tools for Fast Generation of Structures in RFEM
- Useful Tools for Fast Generation of Structures in RSTAB
RFEM and RSTAB models can be saved as 3D glTF models (*.glb and *.glTF formats). View the models in 3D in detail with a 3D viewer from Google or Babylon. Take your VR glasses, such as Oculus, to "walk" through the structure.
You can integrate the 3D glTF models into your own websites using JavaScript according to these instructions (as on the Dlubal website Models to Download).
With the Camera Fly Mode view option, you can fly through your RFEM and RSTAB structure. Control the direction and speed of the flight with your keyboard. Additionally, you can save the flight through your structure as a video.
The direct interface with Revit allows you to update the Revit model according to the changes you have made in RFEM or RSTAB. Depending on the modification, the Revit objects may have to be regenerated (deleting the object and subsequent regeneration). The regeneration is performed on the basis of the RFEM/RSTAB model.
If you want to avoid this regeneration, activate the check box 'Update only materials, thicknesses, and sections'. In this case, only the properties of the objects will be adjusted. Changes different from those in material, surface thickness, and section are, however, not considered in this case.
The reinforcement proposal from RF-/CONCRETE Members can be exported to Revit. The rectangular and circular cross-sections are currently supported.
The reinforcement bars can be modified retroactively in Revit.