User s Manual ⓿Introduction

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1 User s Manual ⓿Introduction

2 Note This manual, along with all the training materials for Scada Pro, are a complementary guide for the proper use of the application and by no means are meant to replace competent professional knowledge of an accredited engineer, which, along with the technical legal framework form the essential prerequisites for the appropriate use of the application. Acknowledgments The preparation of this manual is a product of collaboration and teamwork from the design, development, research and commercial teams for Scada Pro for which ACE- Hellas is greatly thankful for. Special thanks is due to our colleague, civil engineer, Ms. Amalia Bagourdi-Degleri for her significant contributions in writing and reviewing this manual. Version SCADA Pro June,

3 CONTENTS I. THE COMPANY 5 III. NEW SCADAPRO GENERAL INFORMATION 6 IV. INTRODUCTION IN SCADA Pro 6 I. THE NEW UPGRADED INTERFACE OF SCADA Pro 10 II. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW INTERFACE 11 III. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW INTERFACE FILE QUICK ACCESS TOOLBAR UNITS Basic Modelling View Tools Slabs Loads Analysis Post Processor Members Design Drawing - Detailing Addons MANAGEMENT BAR Style Active Product Language About TREE OSNAP, ZOOM, SELECT, UNDO Osnap Toolbar Zoom Toolbar 27 3

4 3. Select Toolbar Undo - Redo Match Properties PROPERTIES PARAMETERS - DATA STATUS BAR COLOR 32 4

5 I. THE COMPANY ACE-Hellas SA ( established in 1979 and a member of Quest s group of companies since 1999, is today one of the most innovative providers of information and communications technology (ICT) solutions in the market and a leading developer of structural design, engineering and sustainability software solutions. A series of acquisitions, strategic partnerships and investments have enabled ACE-Hellas to become one of the fastest growing hi-tech solution providers, with deep knowledge of the European market, strong know-how and solid financial structure. Being a strategic partner with the largest companies worldwide (Apple, Dell, HP, Contex, Microsoft, Autodesk and others) has enabled the company to grow a customer portfolio with over enterprises in South-East Europe. Early adoption and implementation of the Eurocodes have provided ACE-Hellas tremendous experience in producing superior quality results that meet all European and local regulations. ACE-Hellas mission is to develop software tools that enable people to build their ideas and bring them to life! The strategy aims to provide our customers with end-to-end business solutions designed to take advantage of the capabilities new technologies offer in order to build a safer world, build it with speed, while preserving resources. The long-standing success of ACE-Hellas in the technical business ecosystem is due to its continued growth and expansion through innovation, and its ability to build strong relationship with customers and partners based on trust & respect. SCADA Pro, is the ultimate platform for integrated structural analysis and design. II. PROGRAM GENERAL INFORMATION The new innovative and revolutionary SCADA Pro is a leading soſtware for the analysis and design of structures. By incorporating 30 years of continuous research and development, and by using cutting edge technologies and having it designed based on your needs and requirements, it provides all the tools to quickly and easily create accurate, reliable and supervisory models of your structures. Using automated processes, your architectural designs are converted, with a single click, into a three-dimensional numerical model ready for analysis and design. SCADA Pro includes state of the art powerful solvers for all types of analyses (linear or nonlinear) and covers all code provisions and regulations applicable in most European countries and Saudi Building Code (SBC). It combines truss, beams 2D and 3D, plane, plate and shell finite elements in the same spatial model with unlimited number of nodes and finite elements. Tested by thousands of engineers around the world, it has been established as the most reliable, comprehensive and productive high-performance software for the analysis and design of any type of structure and for all structural materials (Reinforced Concrete, Steel, Masonry, Timber). 5

6 SCADA Pro is a program that is constantly upgraded, evolves and adapts. ACE-Hellas technical department, in permanent cooperation with the Technical University of Athens, ensures the continuous development and updating. A "living organism" that matures! III. NEW SCADA PRO GENERAL INFORMATION The advancement of SCADA is the new SCADA Pro 15 Eurocodes & SBC. It s the latest version and most advanced release that incorporates all the latest technological innovations and adds many new features. IV. INTRODUCTION to SCADA Pro Click the shortcut SCADA Pro to open the program. The user can either select one of the quick tools inside "Panel Data" for direct access, or close the window and execute the command from the main menu. 6

7 Left click on the following icons of the Panel data in order to: Create a new file Open an existing file Read an ifc Revit Autodesk design file By using appropriate libraries, SCADA Pro automatically recognizes all the structural elements (columns, beams, slabs, etc.) with their respective properties, generating in this way the ready for the analysis model. 7

8 Read an xml file Import a cad file, not only as an auxiliary file into the interface, but also giving the opportunity of Automatic Level Creation and Automatic Section Identification. Read an xml Revit Autodesk design file For direct access to "TEMPLATES" menu, click on the figures: concrete, steel, timber, masonry, Finite elements The same commands are located in SCADA Pro main menu. Find detailed definition of these commands on subsequent relative chapter (Chapter 2 Modelling ). 8

9 Start Screen Preview Preview existing files from the start screen. List of the 4 most recent files. Pointing the mouse on the file name displays the path. Single left-click to preview, double to open. 9

10 I. THE NEW UPGRADED INTERFACE OF SCADA Pro 10

11 II. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW INTERFACE File menu The quick access bar of the new interface can be adapted to the user s needs by configuring and incorporating the most usable commands. The new SCADA Pro interface is based on Microsoft Ribbon technology leading to an innovative and restyled as well as a more versatile and functional interface. Tabs allow commands to be grouped together in order to help the user to find and use them more easily, quickly and efficiently without needing the user manual. Ribbons consists of a bar of subsections (tabs) containing relevant commands that are categorized into groups. Tabs make tools easier to find but icons make it easier to use. This toolbar allows the user to choose the interface style and the language, activate the program and view version information. The new SCADA Pro interface uses the TREE view. The TREE view is an "interactive" list that includes all the structural elements of the model in groups providing a detailed overview of the project; quick search and access of the data. (onsap, zoom, select, undo) It s the project management toolbar It s the list of properties that appears on the right and is filled in automatically when an existing element is selected. It provides user with information about the features of the structural element and allows model modifications. Parameters and design data. 11

12 The status bar at the bottom of the screen that can be adjusted according to both the selected unit and the view of the structure (2D/3D), providing extra project management features. Click to select the color of a new element, different from the default one. Use during the virtual view to show the structure with realistic material colors (gray = concrete, blue = steel, brown = masonry, beige =timber). 12

13 III. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW INTERFACE 1. FILE In order to start a new project select "New". In the dialog box that appears, specify the details of the new project. More specifically, type a name in the "Name" field. The file name should be up to 8 characters without spaces and special characters (i.e. /, -, _). Into "Info" field enter some information. The program automatically creates a folder that stores all the elements of the new project. Then, under the "Location" field specify the path of the project. The program automatically creates a folder with this name that contains subfolders, ready to be filled in with all of the project s data. In each folder the following files are located: scanal scades_c scades_sid the analysis files the design files of concrete structural elements the design files of steel structural elements 13

14 scades_synd scainp scapush scatmp tmp project.inf the design files of the steel joints the input files of the structural elements (i.e. beams, columns) and slabs the pushover analysis files temporary files temporary files data base information Choose an existing SCADA project from the file list and click OK. To close a project without closing the application. Scada remains open for opening another existing project or creating a new one. Recent documents for quick access and preview. Saves the active project with its current file name, location and file format To save an active project file with a different name In order to import a Cad, Revit or Archline file, into the cad area of SCADA Pro and simplify your working process, use the drawing (cad file) as a traction transparency for designing the structural elements. Remember to select from the drop-down list is the same with the one the correct measurement unit, that used in the DWG and DXF file. 14

15 In the new version of the software, there is the capability to import multiple DWG and DXF files (one or more per level) which are now saved with the project file. There is also the automatic command of Element Creation from DXF/ DWG (see also Chapter 2 Modeling ). The compatibility of SCADA Pro with Revit is even more comprehensive. SCADA Pro identifies Revit project files and import the corresponding structural elements with the physical and the mathematical model characteristics included. The new collaboration of SCADA Pro with SAP2000 and ETABS allows importing projects from one program to the other. A SAP or an ETABS project can be opened and continued in SCADA and vice versa. To export from the project various drawings in different file formats *.dxf, *.dwg, or images *.bmp. *.sca files opens with SCADAFW, *.sdb are SAP2000 files that opens automatically in SAP2000 environment if installed on the same computer. ONLY for ScadaFW users. It allows to export a file created in the interface of ScadaPro into ScadaFW format. The print command will be activated on the next version. In order to print the project as it appears on the screen, you can press the Export command and choose to save a bmp file which then can be printed through a picture editor. To reopen Start Screen after closed. 15

16 2. QUICK ACCESS TOOLBAR In the new SCADA Pro interface all the commands are within the respective Units. For greater convenience and quick access to the most common commands, the user can create his own "Quick Access Toolbar". Right click on the command and choose: 1. The 1st selection adds to the Quick Access the selected command. 2. The 2nd selection allows managing the imported commands. ADD, DELETE, SHIFT. * 3. The 3rd selection allows moving the toolbar from the top surface to a new position under the Units. * 4. The 4th selection maximizes the design surface by eliminating the line of Units. To redisplay press the arrow next to the line and uncheck minimize.* * The same options are located in the arrow next to the "Quick Access Toolbar". 16

17 3. UNITS In the new upgraded Scada Pro 15 interface, all commands are grouped in 11 Units. For each Unit there is a specific chapter in the manual guide, where all the corresponding commands are explained. 1. Basic The 1 st Unit entitled "Basic" includes the following 6 command groups: Draft Edit Layers-Levels Modify DWG-DXF Clipboard 2. Modelling The 2 nd Unit entitled Modeling includes the following 7 command groups: Column Beam Foundation Surface elements Elements Add-ons Libraries 17

18 3. View The 3 rd Unit entitled View includes the following 4 command groups: Zoom Display Views Dynamic Section 4. Tools The 4 th Unit entitled Tools includes the following 6 command groups: Structural elements UCS-WCS Model Members Nodes Various 5. Slabs The 5 th Unit entitled Slabs includes the following 4 commands groups: Insert Edit Strips Checks 18

19 6. Loads The 6 th Unit called Loads includes the following 4 command groups: Definition Slab Loads Member Loads Wind Snow Loads 7. Analysis The 7 th Unit entitled View includes the following 3 command groups: Scenarios Results View 8. Post - Processor The 8 th Unit entitled View includes the following 2 command groups: Deformation Diagrams Various 19

20 9. Members Design The 9 th Unit entitled View includes the following 8 command groups: Scenarios Beam Capacity Design Columns Footing Slabs-Mesh Steel Timber Masonry Design-2D Diagrams 10. Drawing - Detailing The 10 th Unit entitled View includes the following 6 command groups: Files Drawing Formworks Edit View Level 11. Addons The 11 th Unit entitled Addons includes the following 9 command groups: Languages Parameters Bill of Materials Calculations Printout View Fischer Structural Detailing 20

21 4. MANAGEMENT BAR 1. Style 2. Active Product This is the activation domain of SCADA Pro. The first time you open the program, the window for the activation appears. Press Register to open the window and insert the Serial Number, select Internet Activation to activate the program automatically. If you do not have Internet connection, follow the activation instructions listed on it. 21

22 3. Language The new upgraded version of SCADA Pro includes 5 languages with the automatic switch from one to another. Select the language from the list. Interface, elements, norms and all the documents will be generated in the selected language. The default language at the beginning of the program depends on the default language of the Windows operating system. Changing the language (either through "administrative commands" or the Unit Add-ons") causes a momentary closure of the program and an automatic open in the selected language. Files can be opened in all languages independently. You can start a file in one language and finish it in a different one. 22

23 4. About This command is used to learn about the features of the program and the version number. Users with active maintenance contract can upgrade the program automatically if connected to internet. By opening the program, a message will inform you in case of a new upgrade. Allow upgrading and continue your work undisturbed. The upgrade is automatically loaded. 5. TREE In the new SCADA Pro interface, on the left side, all model entities are listed in a tree list, Per Level or All Objects. This tree function is an interactive list, meaning that the user can select an element graphically and automatically show the element in the tree with the corresponding properties on the right side of the screen. At first the list is empty. Click the button All Objects: and select the type of display: Per Level: At first includes 2 groups, : contain the elements that don t belong to a level. Groups of objects are included. At the beginning all groups are empty. While the user import/design the structural elements in the structural model, groups are filled in. 0 level. : Includes groups of objects on As the user creates the levels of the project, the groups of the corresponding level are generated. The symbol before the name indicates that: there are elements in the group there are no elements in the group 23

24 When structure modeling completes, the TREE is also completed and each group is filled in with the corresponding elements, offering new possibilities: - Per Level 2D presentation: Selecting an item from the list shows automatically the floor plan that includes the selected element colored red. - Per level 3D presentation: Selecting an item from the list, the threedimensional display of the corresponding level appears automatically. The selected element is colored red. Right click on a list item opens a command list related to the type of the item. 24

25 6. OSNAP, ZOOM, SELECT, UNDO Toolbar of project management (osnap, zoom, select, undo). IMPORTANT NOTES: In SCADA first select the command and then, using OSNAP & SELECT, choose the elements. To cancel an order use Esc button or right mouse button. 1. Osnap Toolbar The first 9 commands and the 16th command activate the following snap points: edge middle nearest vertical tangent intersection. First select the span and then click the first line (beam or column) and then the second line. The intersection point is the x point. projection. Use this command to find the point which is the projection of another line on a given line. The projection of the point on the line is the column vertices point. parallel to. Use this command to create a new object (line or beam) parallel to a line. Click to define the first point of the new object and show the parallel line. Move the mouse on the line to display the characteristic square which defines the second point for the parallelism. Slide. This command is used to define a point on a line. 25

26 EXAMPLE: Post a column (40x40) on 5.0 m distance from the edge of a line. Define the column and then select the command Slide. Type the distance (500 cm) from the edge of the line and move the mouse near the line. You will see the following symbol. Left click to set the column Length - Angle. First select the command and then the first point that defines the beginning. Then, move the mouse pointer and see in the status bar at the bottom and on the right the distance L, the relative coordinates Dx, Dy and Dz and the angle of inclination. the angle of the line. X, Y, Z coordinates Choose the second point to see the length and This command is used to set the X, Z coordinates of a point by using the coordinates of other points. First select a draft or a modification command. Then, select X, Y, Z Coordinates, left click on the first point to use the X-coordinate and left click again on the second point to use the Z coordinate. By choosing the second point, the point with the required coordinates is automatically detected. Relative coordinates This command is used to insert points relative to another point. This point can be the previous inserted point or any other relative point. EXAMPLE: Set a column 40x40 in cm in distance x=3.0 m and z=5.0 m from a relative point. Define the column and select the command Relative Coordinates. 26

27 In the dialog box, type Χ and Ζ coordinates considering that these coordinates belong to a coordinate system with start point (0, 0) the relative point and axes the absolute axes. Then click the button ΟΚ. Activate the checkbox to define a relative point with left click or deactivate it in order to consider as relative point the previous inserted point. Absolute Coordinates This command is used to insert objects by using the absolute coordinates considering as start point (0, 0, 0), the start point of the default coordinate system. In the dialog box type the X, Y and Z coordinates. The Y coordinate is optional. If you keep value 0, the point gets the altitude of the current level. This command is used to cancel the snap command This command is used to lock all the coordinates 2. Zoom Toolbar : Zoom toolbar. : Redraw command. Window Design Limits Previous zoom Step + Step The zoom command contains the following zoom processes: : Pan command. 27

28 3. Select Toolbar : Select toolbar. Activate each command of the select toolbar with left click: select objects one by one select objects with a polyline that intersects them select objects with a window that includes them select objects with a polygon that includes them NOTE: When Crossing is inactive, the objects that intersect the window or polygon will not be selected, otherwise when it is active, they will be included in the selection, with respect to the following options. Click to activate or deactivate the commands. Select Group-Number This command is used to select objects with common characteristics. Activate the checkbox Material or Type, Element Type, Member Type, Layer, Preference, Color and from the corresponding lists select the common characteristic. To select a color you can choose directly from the palette or enter the corresponding number of the color you desire. 28

29 Then click the button Add By Filter elements with the same characteristic. Press button Ok appear in the screen with a dashed line. to import in the right side all the project s and the selected items will Select a group from the list on the right and click on command button Add to List on to display them on the list of the group elements, in the white box below. Click command to clear the box or select some elements and then click the command button Remove by Pick to delete only them. Save Group command button allows new groups of elements creation. Select some elements from the list and then click on the command button Load Group. Click on Save Group, give a name and then New. By using the command Load Group and then OK you can select the created group. 4. Undo - Redo Undo previous command / Restore previous command. 5. Match Properties Command allows to attribute the properties of the object selected in other similar objects. 29

30 Select the command and left click on an object to open the corresponding window containing the individual properties. Check the properties you want to assign and OK to close the window. Then, select (using the selection tools) the similar objects to attribute the selected properties of the first object. Automatically distinguish the match of the properties between concrete columns and walls, using 1:4 ratio. The properties can not be matched automatically are disabled. 7. PROPERTIES In the new interface of SCADA Pro, the "Properties" list appears on the right, informing the user about the features and allowing to make changes. The list is filled in automatically while selecting: - an element on desktop - a subgroup element in the TREE - the command Properties in the Unit Basic Read Manual Chapter 1 Basic to find the full explanation of Properties command 30

31 Furthermore: 1. Selecting a mathematical member, the characteristics of the corresponding physical element appears in Properties list. 2. in a surface modeled with surface elements, the user can choose individual elements and explore their properties. 3.selecting a slab (on TREE in the Slab subgroup, or right click on the slab area when the Unit SLAB is active), the list Properties is filled in with its characteristics. 31

32 8. PARAMETERS - DATA This command is used to alternate the project s parameters and data (TREE). The list Project Parameters will be activated on the next version. 9. STATUS BAR The status bar at the bottom of the screen, adjusted according to the selected Unit and the display of the project (2d/3d), provides extra management features of the project. 2D view: 3D view: Click to pass from the Mathematical to Physical model, then both and back to the Mathematical Model. ORTHO: Click to activate and deactivate ORTHO, depicted as and respectively. SNAP: Informs if there is any active Snap. Otherwise, informs which Osnap is active. If the user prefers to deactivate the edge snap then click. GRID: Click to activate and deactivate GRID and it turns into CROSSING: Active means that the objects that intersect the window or polygon will be included in the selection and inactive that will not be included. INSIDE/OUTSIDE: Similar to the command CROSSING 10. COLOR Click to select the color of a new element, different from the default one. Use during the virtual view to show the structure with realistic material colors (gray = concrete, blue = steel, brown = masonry, beige =timber). 32