Rotation

Rotates the hoist object and hoist number label, but not the hoist data or dimension labels

Hoist Number

Each hoist should have a unique integer identifier which displays at the center of the graphical hoist (hoists can be easily numbered with the Number Hoists command)

Hoist Label

Each hoist can be labeled alpha-numerically; the display is enabled with Set Hoist Number and Dimension Display command

Location

Enter the name of the load supported by the hoist

Hoist Type

Specifies the hoist’s approximate load rating, or select Block & Fall or Dead Hang. Each hoist type is represented by a specific, pre-defined symbol; to use a different symbol, select Custom. The Custom Hoist dialog box opens; click the Custom Hoist Resource Selector and double-click a different hoist to apply it.

Allowable Weight

Specify the maximum allowed total weight for the hoist, for use in structural calculations (Braceworks required)

Brake Type

Select the hoist brake type

Function

Determines the intended use for the hoist

Other Function

When Other is selected for Function, enter the function

Manufacturer

Specifies the hoist manufacturer

Other Manufacturer

When Other is selected for Manufacturer, enter the manufacturer name

Display Hoist By

Select whether to display the hoist by its function or its manufacturer. The symbol that represents the hoist depends on a combination of the selected Function or Manufacturer, as well as the Hoist Position and Hoist Type.

Hoist Position

Determines whether the motor portion of the hoist is located at the top or at the bottom

Double Purchase

Designates the hoist as a double purchase hoist, and draws the hoist with two parallel lines to indicate the hoist’s status

Realistic Chain (Slower)

Draws each link of the hoist chain in 3D views, which is more realistic but may take longer to display

Chain Runners

Specifies the number of cable supports required on the hoist for the power, audio, and data cables in a moving truss application

High Hook Height

Determines the location of the upper hook (the fixed end of the hoist that attaches to the lifting structure) by setting the distance from the floor to the high hook. The high hook may be located on the motor or on the end of the chain, depending on the Hoist Position.

Low Hook Height

Determines the location of the lower hook (the end of the hoist that attaches to the structure being lifted) by setting the distance from the floor to the hook. The low hook may be located on the motor or on the end of the chain, depending on the Hoist Position.

Hook To Hook

Displays the distance between the high hook and the low hook

Load Trim

Specifies the height of the load being lifted by the hoist from the floor to the bottom of the load

Low Hook to Load Trim

Specifies the distance from the bottom of the load to where the hook attaches to the load. This offset distance accounts for the height of the load and any attachment devices used between the low hook height and the load trim.

Load Trim + Low Hook to Load Trim = Low Hook Height 

Speed

Select the lifting and lowering speed of the hoist motor

Phasing

Select the power supply type required by the hoist (three phase or single phase), for all hoist types except Block & Fall

Voltage

Specifies the voltage required by the hoist, for all hoist types except Block & Fall

Total Chain Length

Enter the length of the available chain

Chain Shorten

Allows the chain length to be adjusted for calculation purposes (Braceworks required). Enter a positive number to shorten the chain by that value, or a negative number to lengthen the chain by that value.

Cross Section

Displays the associated cross section for Braceworks structures

Chain Cross Section

Opens the Chain Cross Section dialog box, to select or specify the cross section for the hoist chain

●    Sets: Select a predefined manufacturer cross section from the list, or select <Rigid> to indicate the use of a generic cross section (a generic cross section assumes that the cross section is rigid for all calculations, Braceworks required). For these selections, no further information can be entered since the selected cross section data is used. Select Custom to enter custom cross section data in the rest of the dialog box.

●    Name: Provides a name for the cross section for use in reports

●    Cross Section Area: Specifies the total area of the cross section

●    Allowable Force: Sets the maximum allowable force that can be applied to the cross section

●    Material: Specifies the type of material that the cross section chain consists of; select from the available options

Hoist Weight

Specifies the weight of the hoist without the chain

Chain Weight (wt/dist)

Specifies the weight of the chain per unit of distance

Hoist Wt with Chain

Displays the calculated weight of the hoist (based on the Hoist Weight) and its chain (based on the Chain Weight wt/dist and the Total Chain Length)

Load Weight

Sets the weight of the connected load, including any rigging hardware

Total Point Load

Displays the combined load of the hoist with its chain (Hoist Wt with Chain) and the load (Load Weight)

Reaction Force

Displays the total loading force of the hoist and its load (Braceworks required for calculated value)

Control ID

Enter the channel number for multi-channel controllers; this does not apply to Block & Fall hoist types

Distro/Port

Specifies the connection location on the controller; this does not apply to Block & Fall hoist types

Controller Location

Indicates the location of the power distribution controller; this does not apply to Block & Fall hoist types

Control Cable Length

Specifies the length of the hoist control cable; this does not apply to Block & Fall hoist types

Connector Type

Select the type of controller connection; this does not apply to Block & Fall hoist types

Power Cable Length

Specifies the length of the power cable required by the hoist; this does not apply to Block & Fall hoist types

User 1–4

Provides user-defined fields; use these extra fields to keep track of any desired data

Relative Dimensions

Measure From

Select the hoist origin to use as a dimension reference, or use the drawing origin as the reference

X/Y

Displays the X and Y coordinates of the hoist relative to the selected hoist origin; these coordinates display graphically on the hoist when Relative X, Y On Plot is selected

Displays

Display Hoist Label/Num

Select whether to display the hoist label and hoist number on the hoist

Display Hoist Data

Select whether to display the hoist data below the hoist

Show Data Labels

Select whether to display the label names for the data, or just show the data without the labels

Data Display X/Y

Specifies where to place the hoist data; the X and Y distances are relative to the center of the hoist object

Relative X,Y On Plot

Displays the coordinates and the direction relative to the hoist origin selected in Measure From 

Dim Display X/Y

Specifies where to place the coordinates and dimension lines of the hoist origin distance indicator; the X and Y distances are relative to the center of the hoist object

Round Dimensions

When imperial units are used, rounds X and Y distances for dimensions to the nearest inch. Metric units are not rounded and display to the nearest millimeter.

Display Alt Wt Values

Displays alternate weight values in the Object Info palette; if the primary units are metric, imperial units display alternately, or vice versa

Display Alt Distance Values

Displays alternate length values in the Object Info palette; if the primary units are metric, imperial units display alternately, or vice versa

Hoist Space

Enter the vertical height of the hoist

Notes

Adds a note for informational purposes

Symbol Used

Displays the symbol that represents the hoist; this symbol is automatically imported into the file and displays in the Resource Manager

Set Hoist Data Display

Opens the Set Hoist Data Display dialog box, to customize the hoist data display; see Hoist Display Options

Classes

Opens the Classes dialog box, to specify class naming for the various portions of the hoist label. This allows portions of the hoist labels to be set to visible, grayed, or invisible.

Use the suggested standard class, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <Hoist Class> to place the labels in the same class as the hoist.

●    Class Prefix: Specifies an optional default root class naming standard for all hoist labels; click Use Standard Classes to begin all hoist class names with the prefix, so that they are sorted together.

●    Use Standard Classes: Sets the class names for all hoist labels to the default suggested standard names, using the Class Prefix if there is one.

●    Label Root: Specifies the class name standard to apply to the hoist data label.

●    Number Display: Specifies the class name standard to apply to the hoist number label.

●    Dimension: Specifies the class name standard to apply to the hoist dimension labels.

Refresh Hoist

Updates the object when changes have been made to the Object Info palette parameters