Profile Adding Mode

Profile Structure Design

Adding Methods

  • Either a line or a start and end point is selected for a profile.
  • When the cross section of a profile is on a line, the sweep direction of the profile turns parallel to the line.
  • If a line is clicked, the profile is swept to the length of the line.
    • This is the default method for the mechanical design program Vertex G4.

  • Only the start and end point are selected for a profile.
  • Even if the cross-section of a profile is on a line, the sweep direction of the profile is not changed.
  • If a line is clicked, only the start or end point is selected, and the profile is not swept to the length according to the guide line.
    • This is the default method for the plant design program Vertex G4 Plant.

Selecting adding mode Vertex G4

You can change the plant design style to default:

  • Select File > User Preferences > Drawings, Models > Usage tab > Model group > Profile adding mode G4 Plant to add a profile by selecting only two points.

Selecting adding mode Vertex G4 Plant

  1. On the tab, in the Steel Structures group, select Profile, and select Profile Adding Mode. (G4 Plant)
  2. Select the profile adding mode in a dialog box.
    • (G4)
      • Click start and end points for the profile, or click a line on which you want to add the profile.
    • G4 Plant
      • Click the start and end point.
    • G4 / G4 Plant
      • The adding mode depends on the status
  3. Select OK.
  4. After this, select Assembly | Status | Plant or Mechanical.
    • The adding mode depends on the status.