A few suggestions about steel.

[miralay]

A few suggestions about steel, 1-) CTRL+C, CTRL+V combinations do not generate macros for objects reproduced. 2-) The hall macro works slowly and can be locked while editing the axis ranges. 3-) When defining the steel element, there must be material selection. It is difficult to change later. 4-) Auxiliary point and line commands should be developed for steel. 5-) In the option where the top plate is removed in the forehead joint, the option of adding the top head continuity reinforcement plates should come. 6-) For profiles of 6-12 meters, the command to divide the elements should come. Beam-Beam, column-column continuity junction macros should come. 7-) Different types of material can be assigned to the macro plates. Zoom+- feature should be added to the macro preview windows. 9-) The section loading library should be optimized for faster opening. 10-) The design reports of the macros should be supported graphically and can be taken in the account report. 11-) The user should be warned for the controls that are not performed in the macros. 12-) In accordance with the general steel design, the program should be developed in a way that leaves the user a little more free. In this context, the program should be given the freedom to draw non-macro plates, assign welding, cut and drill.

 

[nurgulkaya]

Hello there; 1- If by macro you mean combinations, you can add the combinations to your favorites and model them in different places without making any further adjustments. Quick mode will make your job much easier if used correctly. Apart from this, if you follow the steel tutorials, you can see that if you select the combinations between the elements you defined in the same floor window, they are copied in their combinations. It allows you to duplicate both elements and combinations at the same time, not only with a command like ctrl+c, but also using the clone and duplicate object commands on the left vertical toolbar. 2- The hall macro can run at different speeds as the number of frames increases side by side and in succession. Note for acceleration. 3- Note has been taken. 6- Division command is available. For beam-beam and column-column connections, there are two plate connections in the program: Lap plate and butt plate. Can you add a section or 3D visual of the combination that you use other than these combinations but not in ideCAD? 7- Macros mean combinations, when you double-click on them, you can examine them in 3D. 10- You can save or print the calculation reports of the combinations as pdf by entering them. Combination summary reports are for seeing all combinations at once and adding them to the optional report. Can you explain exactly what kind of application you want in which case? 11- Additional controls required by the regulations in the junctions are given with the names of the articles and authors in the reference section at the bottom line. If the controls are not compatible with some geometric situations, the program will not give you a warning and will not open a union report. For example, if you add a stiffener to the butt plate beam joint connection because there is a missing control, you cannot get a design report or if you do not define a foundation in the lower section of the column foot, a warning is given for the concrete class in the concrete crush control. As you study the program, you will notice these situations. In the design of the joints, Prof.Dr. from ITU. Cavidan YORGUN and Assistant Doc. Worked with Cüneyt VATANSEVER. At the same time, the Steel regulation 2018 update was added. In particular, if there is a situation that you see as missing and the program does not give a warning, please indicate that situation so that we can take action if it is overlooked. 12- Steel department primarily focuses on making the most accurate analysis and design. Static program development is the primary target, your request is focused on being a drawing program like Tekla, and it has been noted. Good work.