Assembly Options

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Last updated: Jun 24, 2020
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Assembly options determine how walls, beams, and columns will be assembled when using the Assemble Part tool by defining the placement and direction of the assembly origin axes. Each part type has its own unique settings.

The datum of the assembly origin defines where it is placed along the width, length and thickness of the part. The color and direction of the length and thickness axes must be defined as well. The width axis will be determined using a right-handed co-ordinate system.

  • Width Datum

    • Beams, Columns and Walls - Set as Left or Right side of the part.

  • Length Datum

    • Beams - Set as Front or Back side of the beam.

    • Columns and Walls - Set as Bottom or Top of the part.

  • Thickness Datum

    • Beams - Set as Bottom or Top of the beam.

    • Columns and Walls - Set as Front or Back of the part.

  • Length Axis

    • Axis - Set as the Red, Green or Blue axis as shown in the family editor.

    • Direction

      • Beams - Set as “Back to Front” or “Front to Back” of the beam.

      • Columns and Walls - Set as “Top to Bottom” or “Bottom to Top” of the part.

  • Thickness Axis

    • Axis - Set as the Red, Green or Blue axis as shown in the family editor.

    • Direction

      • Beams - Set as “Bottom to Top” or “Top to Bottom” of the beam.

      • Columns and Walls - Set as “Front to Back” or “Back to Front” of the part.

Walls have an additional note: “The assembly location is used as the top in form face.” Its necessary to have the top in form face defined for Sync to correctly design walls for export to and import from Eriksson Wall design files.