ss_dlg.dcl — Section/Slice Configuration¶

File: ss_dlg.dcl
Version: v3.60
Category: Dialog Definitions
Size: 5.8 KB (175 lines)

Note

Section Cut Generation

Create section cuts through panels showing internal construction, reinforcement placement, and connection details for comprehensive documentation.

Functional Purpose¶

Section/Slice Generator - Creates cross-sectional views through panels at any angle/location showing internal reinforcement, embeds, and construction details.

Key Functions:

Define cutting planes (horizontal, vertical, angled)
Generate section views (elevation showing cut)
Show internal details (rebar, embeds, concrete)
Annotate sections (dimensions, callouts, notes)
Create detail enlargements (zoomed portions)
Section markers (reference on plan view)

Typical Workflow¶

1. User has panel elevation displayed
2. User clicks [Section] tool
3. ss_dlg opens
4. User defines section:
   • Type: Vertical section
   • Location: 6'-0" from left edge
   • Identifier: A-A
5. User selects content:
   • Show rebar: Yes
   • Show embeds: Yes
   • Show dimensions: Yes
6. System generates section view:
   • 6" thick panel shown in cross-section
   • Rebar visible inside concrete
   • Weld plate shown in position
   • Dimensions added
7. Section placed below elevation
8. Cutting plane marker added to elevation

Control Semantics¶

Section Definition:

ss_type - Section orientation:
- Vertical (cut vertically through panel)
- Horizontal (cut horizontally)
- Angled (custom angle)
- Detail (small area enlarged)

Section Location:

ss_location - Cut position:
- Distance from reference edge
- OR Click two points (cut line)
ss_depth - View depth:
- Full panel depth
- Partial (stop at feature)

Section Identifier:

ss_id - Section name:
- A-A, B-B, C-C (letter pairs)
- 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 (number pairs)
- Custom text

Content Display:

ss_show_rebar - Show reinforcement: Yes/No
ss_show_embeds - Show embeds: Yes/No
ss_show_dims - Add dimensions: Yes/No
ss_hatch - Concrete hatch pattern: Yes/No

Scale:

ss_scale - Section scale:
- Same as elevation (typical)
- Enlarged (1/2” or 3/4” for details)
- Reduced (fit to sheet)

Section Types¶

Vertical Section¶

Shows:

Cross-section through panel width
Typical at:
- Center of panel (symmetry check)
- Through openings (jamb details)
- At connections (weld plate locations)

View shows:
- Panel thickness (6")
- Vertical rebar positions
- Horizontal rebar positions
- Embed plate embedment depth

Horizontal Section¶

Shows:

Cross-section through panel height
Typical at:
- Mid-height (reinforcement check)
- At beam connections (bearing detail)
- Through roof connection (top plate)

View shows:
- Panel thickness
- Horizontal rebar layout
- Connection hardware

Detail Section¶

Enlarged view:

Zoomed portion showing:
- Rebar lap splices (detail)
- Weld plate connection (close-up)
- Chamfer dimension (exact size)

Scale: 1/2" = 1'-0" or larger
Purpose: Installation clarity

Section Markers¶

Plan View Marker:

      ??????A??????
           ?
      (Cutting plane)
           ?
    [Circle with "A" and "A-301"]
    
Shows:
- Where section is cut
- View direction (arrows)
- Section identifier
- Sheet reference

Integration¶

Called By: Section tool, detail tools Generates: Section view drawings Updates: Cutting plane markers on elevations

Best Practices¶

? Section through critical areas (connections, openings)
? Show rebar clearly (spacing, cover)
? Dimension key features
? Match section ID to plan marker

Common Mistakes:

? Section in wrong location (doesn’t show feature)
? Missing dimensions (incomplete detail)
? Wrong scale (too small to read)
? Section ID mismatch (plan says A-A, section labeled B-B)

Documentation Metadata¶

Enhancement Status: ? COMPREHENSIVE - ENHANCED [10/23 v3.60 remaining]

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