HiCAD 2020 | SP2: Pressure pipe connection BESISTA
With the design variant: "Pressure pipe connection (2702)", profiles and sheet metal attachments are connected by the BESISTA pressure rod systems. The subsequent integrated validation is guaranteed by the technical data stored in the catalog. All three versions "tension rod system", "compression rod system full rod" and "compression rod system steel tube" are implemented in the "pressure pipe connection BESISTA". The BESISTA cross bracing connection with circular disc implemented in HiCAD SP1 2020 has been expanded to include a new variant with cross anchors in SP2.
HiCAD 2020 | SP2: Parametric transfer of the properties for rear-ventilated facades
The "Transfer parameterization" function is used to transfer the properties and parameters of a template element to the other elements within a construction. However, this is only possible if the installation elements are based on the same variant. Elements can be marked and updated not only from one, but also from different facade construction sections individually or via multiple selection.
HiCAD 2020 - SP2 - revision detail / cuboid view
With this function you define Detailed views. Here the detail section is not determined by a sketch, but by defining a cuboid or a sphere.
You can switch between the two modes in the Detail View dialog box.
HiCAD 2020 - SP2 - easy change of processing steps
HiCAD supports various Identification modesthat reduce the number of mouse clicks required to perform a function and speed up design.
Possible are:
- the object snap
When you move the cursor over your construction, the closest object to the current cursor position is automatically selected. - the element catch
As you move the cursor over your construction, the element closest to the current cursor position is automatically selected. - the group catch
This mode is only useful if you are working with the HiCAD metal construction functions. It is used to quickly identify and edit profile groups.
HiCAD 2020 (SP2) - Design in the point cloud
What is a point cloud
Point Cloud are collections of measuring points that are recorded with a 3D laser scanner. They consist of millions of points that define an environment, a building, a room or the like. represent. The file size of a point cloud is typically between 10 and 100 gigabytes. The more scans are made from different positions, the more precisely the point cloud represents the scanned object. This also increases the size of the point cloud.
Typical use cases for the use of Point Cloud
Collection of inventory data
The inventory is recorded by a 3D laser scanner in order to create a new construction to match. This can be an environment into which a new building is to be fitted or a system that is to be built into a room.
Until now, the application was often covered by a technician having to spend a lot of time measuring the inventory manually on site. This often took days and it often happened that he had to drive back to the construction site several times to take further measurements.
On the basis of the data captured by the 3D scanner Point Cloud the inventory can be modeled directly in a suitable CAD system and can be used as a reference during the actual construction and later also for visualization. The often tedious measurement is no longer necessary.
HiCAD 2020 - SP2 - Define your own railing
HiCAD steel construction is the end-to-end and fully integrated steel construction solution that leads you directly to success even with complex constructions. From the detailed construction to the photo-realistic representation, HiCAD provides you with functions specially tailored to steel construction.
Steel construction-specific routine work such as the creation of workshop and individual part drawings, identical part recognition or the automatic determination of standard connections / DAST connections when connecting profiles are largely automatic. Railing components such as posts, handrails, level fillings, transition fillings, corner fillings or the connection between post and handrail can also be saved as customer-specific variants.
HiCAD 2020 (SP2) - template drawings
Im Bereich Element laying HiCAD supports the automatic creation of template drawings, i.e. the creation of drawings for the individual installation elements. This can be very useful, for example, if you have made modifications to the laying elements, e.g. further bores or recesses.
Here, individual drawings of the changed installation elements are usually required for production. In the case of large element relocations with many edited laying elements, the time required for creating and adapting the individual drawings can be very large. would entail.
HiCAD 2020 (SP2) - Optimized processing for the transfer to NCX (Elucad)
In HiCAD you don't have to do without existing know-how. You can continue to use your existing database without data loss and exchange your data with other companies. This is ensured by interfaces of the most common standard formats - from DXF about IGES up to STEP - as well as native formats like ME10, AutoCAD, CATIA, Pro / E, Parasolid or ACIS. With this interface, HiCAD data are prepared for export to an NC machine. Whether the DSTV-NC or the NCX interface is selected depends on the respective machine type.
HiCAD 2020 | SP2: Parametric dividing
The divide can now also be used on standard parts and semi-finished products. In the future, folded plates can also be divided with this. The new toolbar at the bottom can be used to e.g. Hide or show dimensions or isolated points with a click of the mouse. Furthermore there is now the possibility in the view area to view all views in one go, e.g. To toggle hidden line with dashed lines.
HiCAD 2020 | SP2: Catalog
Since the last service pack it has been possible to move tables in a catalog up or down. Now this is also possible with entire catalogs. Another innovation is that it is now possible to copy an entire table. This means that existing standard parts can be made into new standard parts of the same type. This table can then be stored under user screws and the parameters for the characteristic can be changed accordingly. The behavior of the copy is exactly like that of the original table. No matter if that e.g. when installing or when switching the display.
HiCAD 2020 | SP2: 3D sketch
With the SP2 it is now possible to zoom in on the corresponding condition in the graphic in the context menu of the HCM conditions. Isolated points are now also highlighted and their size and color can be set in the configuration editor. Another innovation is that it is now possible to use variables in formulas to calculate another variable.
HiCAD 2020 | SP2: 3D sketch
The feature protocol has been redesigned. There is now also a column-by-column display. The settings ensure that you can switch back to the usual view. When moving the insert position, you can now clearly see under which feature you are placing it. The new toolbar helps you to use frequently used functions, such as the recalculation, calculate the next feature or have faster access to the end. Furthermore, the automatic recalculation can now be deactivated or the external purchases can be switched on and off.
HiCAD 2020 | SP2: Template drawing of element installation
In the area of element installation, HiCAD supports the automatic creation of template drawings, i.e. the generation of drawings for the individual installation elements. This can be very useful, for example, if you have made modifications to the laying elements, e.g. further holes or recesses. Here, individual drawings of the changed installation elements are usually required for production. In the case of large element relocations with many edited laying elements, the time required for creating and adapting the individual drawings can be very large. The prerequisite for the automatic generation of template drawings is that the corresponding templates are available, configured and assigned to the corresponding laying element in the catalog editor.
HiCAD 2020 | SP2: Corner connection for SZ20 ALUCOBOND® cassette
When using the ALUCOBOND® SZ20 facade, there is often a need to extend a corner connection. From HiCAD 2020 SP2 this can be implemented with the help of the DV: "Lasche für SZ20". By executing the design variant, all relevant purchased parts as well as "S" and "Z" profiles are generated and assigned to the new connection of the cassette. This means that the corner formation of an SZ20 facade can be expanded very flexibly.