Spline-Based Component

Tool(s): Wall + Downstand Beam, Upstand Beam + Upstand + Strip Foundation

You can use Spline-Based Component to draw spline-based components (walls) using control points in the same way as splines in the Draft module. The arcs are approximated by a polyline: as a result, Allplan creates short, straight segments of linear components, which you can address as a single entity.

Note: You can define the Number of segments for spline-based components in the Options - Components and architecture page - Wall entry area.

Note: Quantities are calculated based on the segments.

Note: If a spline or other 2D entities already exist, the Entity-Based Component type is better.

To draw a spline-based component

• A tool for creating linear components is active (e.g. Wall or Strip Foundation). You have already defined the component’s parameters.

1. Place the start point of the spline.
2. Place more points (max. 99).

   After entering the second point, the component is displayed attached to the crosshairs. The position of the component axis and its direction of extension are displayed in the preview. In the case of components with multiple construction layers (e.g. walls), you can see the component setup and the thickness of the various layers. The position of the fist layer is identified by the number 1, which is displayed in the color associated with the component axis.

3. Now check the preview to see whether the component’s offset direction is correct, and if necessary, click Reverse offset direction on the context toolbar to change its offset direction.

   You can change this setting at any time while entering components.

4. Press ESC to finish.