Terminology

Terminology

• CADHS

The Computer Aided Design Handover Sheet (CADHS) is a document in all job folders that displays the product, fixing type and finish as well as any special considerations needed for drafting.

• Prefab

Used for automatically generating premade customisable steel and concrete structures such as ramps, stairs and curved walkways.

• Construction Line

Construction lines are used as a guide for creating custom base structures as well as custom pipes, panels and stanchions.

• Base Structure

The initial foundation, a representation of where the handrail will be mounted. The base structure is constructed (or imported) in drafting software before any product is modelled.

• Measure

Used for measuring to snapping points, such as orthogonal points, horizontal and end points. Can also measure angles.

• Tracing Tool

The most common way to add Moddex product to a model. Allows the user to create a length of handrail, with customisable traits.

• Drag & Drop Tool

Another way to add Moddex product to a model. Allows the user to generate handrail along the entire length of a prefab structure, with customisable traits.

• Stanchion

A post that supports the pipe or panels. Stanchions are given a specialized code depending on their purpose.

• Fixings

Fixings are the screws and bolts that attach a Moddex handrail to the base structure.

• Redraw

An action in Tekla Structures for deleting temporary graphics and refreshing views. If there are any visual problems with your model always redraw before asking for help.

• Green

An extra length (commonly 150mm) of material that is left on a pipe before bends and cut afterwards. Green is always placed on the shortest end of the pipe. When creating a Pick & Pack List, the extra green length appears on the Pick list, but not the pack list.

• Black

A finish required for all fabricated parts. Black finish means that there is no galvanization on the steel and therefore safe to weld.

• Numbering

Used for allocating part & article numbers to parts and assemblies so they can be individually identified in drawings during production and installation.

• Pick & Pack List

Picking and packing is the process of selecting and packaging products in a warehouse. This includes 'picking' the right type and number of products from inventory and 'packing' them for shipment. Pick & Pack lists can be automatically generated through the report feature in Tekla Structures.