Inserting a side arm
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Tool |
Tool set |
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Side Arm
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Rigging/Braceworks |
The Side Arm tool inserts side arms that extend horizontally or at an angle from a main support structure, such as a truss or pipe, to hang objects like lighting fixtures or equipment. Load objects can be attached to side arms similar to other rigging objects with one or two clamps as attachment points.
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Mode |
Description |
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Single Insertion
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Inserts the side arm with a single clamp |
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Double Insertion
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Inserts the side arm with a double clamp |
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Pipe |
Opens the Resource Selector to select a pipe symbol; double-click the resource to activate it |
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Clamp |
Opens the Resource Selector to select a clamp symbol; double-click the resource to activate it |
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Automatic Numbering
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When toggled on, enables automatic numbering as objects are placed |
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Automatic Numbering Preferences
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Sets the automatic numbering preferences |
Side arms can be inserted with a single clamp or a double clamp. They can be inserted independently, or they can be attached automatically to a rigging object; see Concept: Attaching loads to rigging objects.
Press the Command key (Mac) or Control key (Windows) to flip the side arm to the opposite side of the pipe or truss chord during insertion.
To insert a side arm:
Click the tool and mode.
Click Pipe on the Tool bar to select a pipe symbol from the Resource Selector.
If a clamp is required, click Clamp on the Tool bar to select a clamp or pipe clamp symbol from the Resource Selector.
To automatically number side arms as they are placed, click Automatic Numbering on the Tool bar, and then click Automatic Numbering Preferences to set the preferences; see Numbering objects at placement.
Do one of the following:
In Single Attached Insertion mode using a Pipe and Clamp symbol (or One Piece Side Arm symbol), click to insert the side arm with a single clamp, and click again to set the rotation.
In Double Attached Insertion mode, click to insert the side arm with the first clamp. Click again to place the second clamp. Click once more to set the position of the pipe.
Depending on the view and type of pipe and clamp selected, more clicks may be necessary to adjust the direction of the pipe.
The side arm parameters can be edited from the Object Info palette.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Trim Height |
Specifies the height of the lowest point on the object; it is the absolute height of the side arm compared to the ground level. Trim height could be different from the Z height if the object is rotated with its its roll or hanging angles, or if its insertion point is not the lowest part of the object. |
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Roll Angle |
Rotates the side arm on its X axis; the side arm rotates around its insertion point |
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Hanging Angle |
Rotates the side arm on its Y axis; the side arm rotates around its insertion point |
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Rotation |
Rotates the side arm on its Z axis; the side arm rotates around its insertion point |
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Side Arm |
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Pipe Symbol |
Displays the selected pipe symbol and opens the Resource Selector; double-click a resource to select it |
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Clamp Symbol |
Displays the selected clamp(s) symbol and opens the Resource Selector; double-click a resource to select it |
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Length |
Displays the length of the pipe |
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Diameter |
Displays the diameter of the pipe |
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Edit Side Arm (pipe with pipe clamps) |
When using a pipe clamp, allows you to change the position of the pipe |
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Structural |
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Construction Material |
Specifies the construction material of the pipe |
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Wall Thickness |
Displays the wall thickness of the pipe |
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Pipe Weight |
Displays the weight of the pipe |
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Clamp Weight |
Displays the weight of the clamp(s) |
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Distributed Pipe Weight |
Displays the weight per unit length of the pipe |
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Total Weight |
Specifies the total weight of the pipe and clamp(s) |
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General |
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ID |
Enter a unique identifier for the side arm, for use in reports |
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Position Name |
Enter the name of the position of the associated rigging object, if the side arm is attached, for use in reports |
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Location |
Specify the location of the side arm, for use in reports |
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Short Name |
Displays a shortened name of the side arm |
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Load Information |
A side arm is considered a rigging object in Braceworks calculations; the side arm's weight and the weight of the loads attached to it are considered in the calculations. Load information is used for Braceworks calculations and reports (Braceworks required). |
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Include in calculations (Braceworks required) |
Includes the side arm in Braceworks calculations; deselect to exclude the object from participating in structural calculations |
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Load Group Name |
The load category is always Rigging for side arms |
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Load ID |
Enter a unique ID for the load for informational use in reports |
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Load Name |
Identifies the object in load calculations; normally the object name is used |
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Total Weight |
Displays the total weight of the side arm |
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Position |
Displays the name of the associated rigging object, if the side arm is attached. For methods to attach loads, see Making the attachment. |
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Equipment Subparts |
Lists the subparts that make up the object. These subparts are counted and reported separately in equipment and inventory lists. The parameters must be selected for display for this type of object in Spotlight preferences: Inventory pane. |
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Equipment Virtual Parts |
Virtual parts are associated with an object and are reported in equipment and inventory lists, but do not display in the drawing. After adding virtual parts, they are listed in the Object Info palette. |
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Edit Virtual Parts |
Opens the Virtual Parts dialog box to add virtual parts to the object; see Managing virtual parts and independent virtual parts. |
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Assign Sources |
Opens the Assign Sources dialog box to assign the object and its subparts and virtual parts to an inventory source; see Assigning equipment to an inventory. |
