Mass T Imber T U Torial
Mass T Imber T U Torial
Mass T Imber T U Torial
V25
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Please note that the building used in these example videos is for illustrative purposes only.
The structure includes a variety of materials and connections in order to introduce the
viewer to Cadwork functionalities. It has not, however, been evaluated or approved by a
structural engineer, and therefore should not be used as template for a real building design.
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Table of Contents
C on t e n t s :
1. About Cadwork 4
2. Tutorial Goal 5
3. "How it Works" 5- 6
6. Summary of Videos 7
8. Building Plans 1 4- 37
11. Annex 2 48 - 50
12. Annex 3 51
13. Annex 4 52
14. Annex 5 53
15. Contact 54
U s e f u l Li n k s :
Installation: http://files.cadworkmtl.com/25/cwsetup.exe
Videos/Files: https://cadwork.com/cwen/Clients_Area/Media_center/Tutorials_rFXmSHH4
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About Cadwork and it's Team
With over 4200 clients and more than 8500 licenses in the field of wood construction alone, Cadwork can substantially
cover all sections of this market.
Our clients exist in most European countries, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and other
parts of the world. Our international presence and expertise guarantee a solid investment. Our clients have different
needs but all have the same goal: quick, safe and cost-effective planning, fabrication and assembly.
Thousands of wood projects like timber frames, prefabricated panels, modular homes, log constructions, solid wood
walls, CLT/SIP, glulam and any desired hybrid combination as well as innovative engineered wood constructions, have
already been designed worldwide using Cadwork.
Our 3D software can manage all these systems in an automated fashion and as detailed as needed. As a direct result of
this planning and automation, the manufacturing stage becomes easier. With Cadwork, the ability to see the entire
project in 3D, greatly assists problem solving.
Cadwork enables the user to send production data directly from the building information model (BIM) to the current
machining centers and/or assembly lines. Projects will be automatically prefabricated and built virtually to the last
detail. Convenient features like the ability to generate assembly drawings, bills of material, shop and installation
drawings, give small firms the opportunity to work economically on turnkey packages.
Cadwork is easy to learn and very logical. After completing basic training, the user can start working successfully on
projects.
The student version is a full Standard Timberpack that runs for the entire education period and can be extended to
6 months in most schools. There is a one-time charge of 100$ to enroll in the student program, please visit our website
for more information.
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Tutorial Goal / "How it Works"
Tutorial Goal
The main goal of this V25 "Mass Timber Tutorial" is to help one get started with Cadwork. The series of video and the
manual that goes with it are covering 4 different topics:
1. Basics in Cadwork
After the tutorial, one should normally be able to start working on small projects without many problems. Of course,
continual usage of the software and the resultant experience is what makes the biggest difference.
"How it Works"
During the tutorial, one should have this manual in hand and watch the videos. The videos are of course giving
step-by-step directions, but the manual is adding important information such as dimensions, views and details...
To follow the tutorial, you will need to have an active Cadwork license (Professional Timberpack). Please contact us or
visit our website for licensing questions.
Also, you will need an audio headset, a 3-button mouse (Left, Middle, Right) and a computer with at least the following
specs:
Processor:
A recent and fast Intel i5, i7 is recommended.
Graphics Card:
All the latest Nvidia and AMD graphics cards are normally supported. For CAD use, the Quadro line is recommended.
Experience has shown that multiple monitors increase efficiency. It is therefore recommended to use multiple monitors.
Make sure when buying a new monitor (especially for laptops) that the native resolution is at least 1280x1024 pixels
and ideally 1920x1080 pixels.
Operating System:
Cadwork requires Windows 8.1 64-bit or higher (or Windows 7 64-bit or higher with an
extended support agreement from Microsoft).
M e m or y :
The absolute minimum recommended memory is 8GB.
The recommended memory is 16GB.
Internet:
A high-speed internet connection is required for
software installation and technical support.
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"How it Works" / About the Exercise
Superior Class PC Configuration Example Medium Class PC Configuration Example
Summary:
The required specifications depend enormously on the type of work and projects that will be worked on. The average
lifespan of a modern computer is three years. After this period, the computer will need to be upgraded or changed
because it will most-likely be not sufficient for your applications.
Don't forget to use all INIT files
a n d l a yo u t fi l e s l i n ke d w i t h
t h e ex e rc i se i n o rde r t o h av e
all names and settings pre-
About the Exercise de fi n e d !
With the exercise presented here, we wanted to cover the Cadwork part in a typical Mass Timber project . The videos
will cover the very basics of the software, to exporting files and extracting data for fabrication. In addition, the videos
will show how to present a 2d layout from a complete and detailed 3D file.
The videos will work through an example 24'x16' 2 story structure which includes CLT, Glulam and various types of
connectors. The double-pitch roof on the building is a significant challenge for a beginner. Hopefully, all of the tools
shown in the videos will simplify the drawing process.
As mentioned above, the building utilises multiple connections; tenons/mortises, Knapp connectors, custom
steel plates with tight fit pins, shear keys, welded heavy steel assemblies, more...
Of course, drawing the model is only one big step in the exercise. After drawing the model, it is important to organize it
into different attributes and functions before using all the export tools in Cadwork 3d to produce the 2D plans and move
to fabrication.
In brief, this exercise here is a good simulation for a typical Mass Timber project that would be done by a
manufacturer or an architect.
Cadwork Montreal has partnered with the Tallwood Design Institute to contribute this training module as part of TDI's
Certificate Program in Mass Timber Manufacturing and Construction. The purpose of the certificate program is to help
workplace and professional learners acquire the skills needed in today's Mass Timber manufacturing sector.
You can find more information on the Institute and the specific program by using the link below :
http://tallwoodinstitute.org/certificate-program-mass-timber-manufacturing-and-construction
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Summary of Videos
Summary of Videos:
1. Basic Series
4. External files
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Description of Each Video
This video presents the minimum hardware and software requirements in order to
run Cadwork V25 correctly on your computer. The whole installation process and
the steps to activate a license are presented. Finally, a quick introduction to the
"User profile" concept and what you can find in the "User profile" completes the
video.
This video explains how to launch new files and open existing files using the
different software in the Cadwork Suite.
1.3. 3D global tour (toolbars, left menu, graphics area, add menu (partial))
Duration: 00:29:37
Required time to recreate: N/A
This video is a global tour of the 3d software. It introduces the interface of the 3d
as well as other menus. Additionally, the video shows where the main functions
are located, how to find a function, how to navigate in a 3d file and a lot of other
basic functions.
Learning of the basic concepts behind 3d modelling in Cadwork. How are the axes
defined, what do they mean ? What are attributes, how to correctly work with
them... What is the difference between the material and the color ? Can we
customize our own shortcuts ? All of these questions are answered in the video.
1.5. 2D planes
Duration: 00:32:35
Required time to recreate: N/A
2D planes are one of the main concepts in Cadwork 3D. They are part of every
drawings made in Cadwork 3D. Basically, a 2D plane allows you to draw a 3D part
from a 2D interface which makes drawing faster and easier. How to enter a plane,
why is it useful, what are the tools available and many other options are revealed
in this video.
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Description of Each Video
1 .6. S ce n e s
Duration: 00:13:06
Required time to recreate: N/A
After watching this video, you will understand how scenes are a great way to
organize your model. In addition, you will learn how to save your views, the
graphic modes, the elements and more in scenes. Finally, you will learn how to
navigate through all your scenes at the bottom of the screen in a snap. After
watching this video, using scenes will become habitual.
The right menu is where you can find all drawing, modification and exporting tools.
The tools are all organized in a very intuitive way making the use of the right menu
very easy. Also, everytime you have multiple options for a function, don't forget to
look at the bottom of the screen for prompts. Finally, have a look at the "Match"
function and the time you can save by using it.
Cadwork puts different libraries and tools within your reach in order to save and
reuse standard or constant elements. Some are parametric, some are not, some
are fixed length elements and some are variable. Learn how to use every option
easily to its best potential.
Learn more about the 2D software. What functions exist in the 2D software, where
are elements and functions in the interface, etc. After this video, 2D software will
be déjà vu for you.
Learn about the model used for the exercise, how to follow videos and what other
tools to use.
Draw the gridline for the project in 3D. Make sure it is correctly placed, join
everything together and create the 1st scene.
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Description of Each Video
Add an auxiliary element called a "Slab" as a reference for the whole project.
Then, add some more elements on that slab to accomodate for the future elements
you will build. Finally, add a pipe sitting on a concrete base which will go all the
way over the roof of the building.
Add CLT panels on top of that steel beam you already created, this will become 1
wall of the building. Also, add other wood pieces: girders, posts, a brace and make
sure they are all placed correctly with the right attributes in order to facilitate
future work.
Add a small Douglas fir plate to support the wall side of your floor. Use different
cut functions to achieve a semi-complex cut for the plate. Then, add your CLT floor
and the different splines to connect the panels together. For this, you'll use
standard elements as seen in previous videos.
Add the structure for the 2nd floor: posts, 1 brace and roof girders. Workout a
significantly complex connection for the girders on the wall panels. For this, use
multiple cut and solder functions. Make sure everything is at the right height and,
the most tricky part, make sure you follow the difficult double pitched roof !
Add the final wood parts to close your roof with CLT panels. Afterwards, make the
wood to wood connections (splines) between your panels using standard panels.
Using a 2D plane here is crucial as the double pitched roof is a pretty big challenge
otherwise.
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Description of Each Video
Leave the wood parts on the side and start adding steel parts. This video is the 1st
video of the 2nd phase: Connections. See how to add and join steel parts together
to create an assembly, see also how to cut the wood parts correctly for the
connections required. Finally, start learning about CAs (Connector Axes) to finalize
your steel connections.
Connect the 2 wall panels together with screws and add shear keys for both panels
to react together structurally. Use cut functions, connector axes and steel panels.
Then, create custom steel connections to support the 1st floor girders.
Create custom steel connections with Connector Axes, Steel Plates and Drillings in
order to connect the first floor posts to the concrete slab. Those connections are
custom, but their concept is pretty standard for such situations in Mass Timber
buildings. Don't forget to join and never solder such connections !
Create another custom steel connection, however, this time, add screws and also
catalog elements. In Cadwork 3D, we provide a 3D catalog of elements that are
modified every year in order for users to have access to the latest connection types
from different suppliers. Here, we are using a Gigant connector as an example.
Add steel connections, screws, housing and tenons ! These final connections are
there in order for you to explore different possibilities of the software.
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Description of Each Video
Make your first steps using different functions to create curved elements. This
video is an add-on because the parts created are not really part of the finished
model, no connections are made, simply curved parts and they are created using 2
different methods.
Learn how to organize a model using different tools. Attributes, Joining elements
together and Creating scenes are all great tools to keep your model organized and
to facilitate the navigation in the finished model.
Learn about the different automatic tools provided by Cadwork to make sure your
model is valid. Also, have a glimpse of what the viewer mode is and use different
filters and tools for easier navigation.
Learn more about the different lists and numbering algorithms in Cadwork. Arrange
your lists to make them look the way you want them and extract data from your
model. Finally, learn how can APIs (external programs) make your work faster and
easier.
See the different options to nest small elements in bigger elements. Then, use
those nesting volumes to extract crucial data for the production line. Save time and
material with the Cadwork 3D nesting solution.
Use "Export Solids" and "Containers" to export multiple 2D drawings at once. Select
your views, the content of the box, the sections and all the graphic parameters in
order to get the 2D views exactly as you want them. Learn also how to link
elements or assemblies together dynamically with "Container Blocks".
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Description of Each Video
Export individual shop drawings using different methods and paste them in 2D.
Experience the power of the software and see the amount of time you can save
using those modules.
Back to the basics ! Export manual views from 3D and start learning more about
the 2D software.
3.8. 2D Work
Duration: 01:06:08
Required time to recreate: N/A
This video is presenting all the "work" functions of the 2D software. Presented after
the basic 2D concepts, this video will show you all the functions required in order
to make plan sets that are ready for printing.
3.9. Machine
Duration: 00:43:51
Required time to recreate: N/A
Finalize the work by exporting the different parts to CNC machines. Cadwork's
recognition algorithm is of great assistance in order to write the different file
formats required by most CNC machines on the market. Just watch and you'll see.
3.10. WebGL
Duration: 00:27:49
Required time to recreate: N/A
Have a look at our free viewer and how you can use it to share models. The
WebGL is a viewer that requires no installation on the user end, it opens in any
web browser on any platform and it has really handy features.
Learn how to import and export different file formats from and to Cadwork. Some
formats are really handy for collaboration with others, they all have their positives
and negatives, get all this information from this video.
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
Building Plans
Video 2.2. Required Plan
14'- 10 1/2"
10
2.
5'- 0" typ. 00
°
23'- 1 1/4"
W 5x 1 9
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
1'- 2 13/16"
Base is 4'- 0" high,
Pipe sits on it
2'- 0"
2'- 0"
1'- 3 1/2"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
Lowest Corner
23'-5 1/2" ; -6 3/4" ; 20'-6 45/64"
8'- 0"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
9 1 /2" x 9 1 /2"
12 11 1/2" x 19 1/2"
11'- 6 1/2"
8. 891
9 1/2" x 11 1/2"
1 3 1 /2" x 1 3 1 /2"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
ø20" DETAIL A
Pl at e
3 1 /2" x 5 1 /2"
1 /8 " G a p t y p .
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
Z: 22'-2 31/32"
Z: 25'-6 37/64"
1 3 1 /2" x 1 3 1 /2" t y p .
Flush with Post Tops
Centered on Posts
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2. 663
1'- 6"
9 1 /2" x 9 1 /2"
Ce 12
n te
red
On 7. 777
Po
sts
9 1/2" x 11 1/2"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
11 1/2" x 19 1/2"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
ø20"
"
1/16" Gap Between Panels 1'- 0 1/8
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
PLATE A
PLATE B
PLATE A
PLATE B
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
2'- 4 7/8"
Web Stiffeners
1/4" Thick Steel
2'- 2 1/8" Plates
B Exterior Aligned with
Plates A
Total of 8 Stiffeners
2'- 2 1/8"
B
2'- 2 1/8"
B
2'- 2 1/8"
B
2'- 4 7/8"
4 1/ 4 "
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
1/ 4 "
3/8" typ.
3/8" typ.
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
Cutting Block
1/ 3 2"
ø1 1/16"
1"
Steel Shear-Key 6"
9 of These in the Model
2 3/ 4"
2'- 0" C/C ytp.
2'- 2 3/4"
36 Circular Axes
(ASSY PLUS VG ZK) ; 5/16" Ø
7 3/32" L o n g @ 45° a n g l e
Equally Divided (4 Between each Shear-Key)
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
6 1/ 2"
4 1/ 2"
1"
2"
9 3/ 4"
2"
1 1/ 2"
11 3/4"
The Center Plate Cuts the Glulam Beam with a 1/16" Tolerance
on Both Sides, a 1/2" Tolerance on Top and a 5/32" Tolerance at the End
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
1'- 5 1/2"
1 1/ 2"
1 1/ 2"
5 1/ 2" 2"
9 1/ 2"
2" 2"
1/ 2"
2"
Ø 1 1 /2" x 3/4"
Countersink Drilling
5 1/ 2" 2"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
1'- 1 1/2"
9 1/ 2"
1/ 4 "
3/ 8"
9 13 / 16 "
1/4" 45° Chamfer
1/ 4 "
3/ 8" Ø 5/8" Tight Fit Pin ; 12" Long
5/ 1 6 "
9 1/ 2"
2"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
4 3/ 4"
5 1/ 2"
2"
9 1/ 2"
5 1/ 2"
5 1/ 2"
9 1/ 2"
Ø 1 1 /2" x 3/4"
Countersink Drilling
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
1 1/ 2"
1/ 2"
Under Floor
9 1/ 2"
Height
Floor Panel
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
4 3/ 4"
1 1/ 2"
9 1/ 2"
3"
5 1/ 2" 2"
2"
5 1/ 2"
5 1/ 2"
9 1/ 2"
3"
1 3 . 5°
3"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
°
3 2. 5
Completely Housed in the Post 2"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
Steel Plate
/ 2"
91
9 1/ 2"
4 3/ 4"
5 1/ 2"
1'- 3 1/2"
1/ 2"
2 3/ 4"
1 1/ 4 "
1 3/ 4"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
7" 7"
4 1/ 4 "
3 9 / 16 "
2" 2"
Ø10 ASSY 3.0 Countersunk Head Screws ; 9 29/64" Long (Axis is 9" Long)
5 1/ 4 " 5 3/ 4"
4" 4"
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
3 3/ 4"
/ 8"
1'- 9 5 2 7/8"
2 7/8"
6 3/ 8"
3 1/ 2" 43
/ 4"
2 1/ 4 "
3"
/ 4"
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2 1/ 2"
5/8" Tight Fit Pins ; 12" Long
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B u i l d i n g Pl a n s
64"
r=
11/
10
'-6
1'-8
43
r =1
/6
1'- 11 49/64"
4"
11'- 2 9/16"
Center of Circles
'- 5 3 / 4"
'- 5 3 / 4" 4
4
Spline Created
5 3/ 4"
Braces, Flush
3'- 4 3/4"
with Girt
10
0°
11 1/2" Square
8'- 8 1/2"
Post Centered
on Roof Girt
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Exported Data Examples
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Exported Data Examples
PL. #
Group
Name
Material
Qty. List width List height
List length
1
Floor Panels [inch]
Floor [inch]
2 CLT 1 [inch]
Floor Panels 90"
Floor 5 1/2"
3 CLT 16'
Floor Panels 1 96"
Floor 5 1/2"
4 CLT 16'
Roof Panels 1 96"
Roof 5 1/2"
5 CLT 16'
Roof Panels 1 96"
Roof 5 1/2" 19'-8 15/16"
6 CLT 1
Wall Panels 96" 5 1/2"
Wall 19'-9 1/8"
7 CLT 1
Wall Panels 96" 5 1/2"
Wall 20'-0 1/2"
8 CLT 1
Roof Panels 101 7/16"
Roof 5 1/2" 18'-10 3/16"
9 1st Floor Stru CLT 1
ctur 115 7/16"
e Floor Plate 5 1/2" 19'-4 11/16"
10 Douglas 1
Roof 3 1/2"
Girt 5 1/2" 14'-6 1/2"
11 Glulam 1
1st Floor Stru 9 1/2"
cture 9 1/2"
Brace 14'-5 1/8"
12 Glulam 1
1st Floor Stru 9 1/2"
cture 9 1/2"
Girt Glulam 17'-3 7/8"
13 1
Roof 9 1/2" 11 1/2"
Brace 13'-11"
14 Glulam 1
1st Floor Stru 9 1/2"
cture 11 1/2"
Girt Glulam 16'-7 1/4"
15 1
Roof 11 1/2"
19 1/2"
Girt Glulam 19'-2 9/16"
16 1st Floor Stru 1
cture 11 1/2"
Girt 19 1/2"
17 Glulam 22'
1 11 1/2"
Roof 19 1/2"
Girt Glulam 24'
18 1
Roof 11 1/2"
Post 19 1/2"
19 Glulam 24'
1st Floor Stru 1 13 1/2"
ctur e 13 1/2"
Post Glulam 10'-1 7/8"
20 1st Floor Stru 1
cture 13 1/2"
Post 13 1/2" 11'-11 1/2"
21 Glulam 1
Roof 13 1/2"
Post 13 1/2" 11'-11 1/2"
22 Glulam 1
Floor Panels 13 1/2"
Spline 13 1/2" 13'-5 7/16"
23 Plywood 2
Roof Panels 6" 3/4"
Spline Plywood 16'
Total 2 6" 3/4" 19'-4 1/8"
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Prod. no.: 2000006
Video 3.4. Examples
1"
2000006
9 3/ 4"
25'- 4 3/4" ; 7'- 5 13/16"
7'- 6"
10'- 6"
9'- 7 1/4"
9'- 2 1/8" ; 3'- 11" 8
2'- 11"
1"
1" 19'- 7 41/64" 13'- 0 15/16"
32'- 9 3/4"
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A A
Video 3.5. Examples
I I
Section: I
View: Y' Section: A Scale: 1/8" = 1'- 0" View: Standard Axo'
Scale: 3/32" = 1'- 0" Scale: 1/8" = 1'- 0" Scale: 3/32" = 1'- 0"
Project name: Mass Timber Exercise Architect: Cadwork PH/FAX: 514 524-2442/-2443
Cadwork 5037 Rue Chabot Toll-free: 1 866 660-2442
Project number: 00001 C u s to m e r : OSU Montreal, QC, H2H 1Y7 montreal@cadwork.ca
Canada
Global Designer: JLM
1005 No. of Assemblies in Project: 1
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WA5
PL. No. Name Q ty W/Ø Thick. L Weight
Project name: OSU Exercise
30 Pin ( 4) 5/ 8 " 8" (2. 796)
30 Pin 5/8" 4 8" 2. 796 Project number: 00001
Cadwork Informatique PH/FAX: 514 524-2442/-2443
31 Pin ( 2) 5/ 8 " 12" (2. 094) Architect: Cadwork 5037 Rue Chabot Toll-free: 1 866 660-2442
31 Pin 5/8" 2 12" 2. 094 C u s to m e r : OSU Montreal, QC, H2H 1Y7 montreal@cadwork.ca
Canada
39 Plate 1 5 1/ 2" 1/ 4 " 9 1/ 2" 3. 705 Designer: JLM
44 Plate 1 9 1/ 2" 1/ 4 " 1 9 5/ 8 " 12. 949
48 Plate 1 9 1/ 2" 1/ 2" 16 3 / 16 " 21. 804
9 43. 348 WA5
Exported Data Examples
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43
Pr o d : 13
Video 3.6. Examples
16'- 7 1/4"
4 5°
Exported Data Examples
57
°
4 5/ 8 "
4 7/8"
5 5/ 8 "
3/ 8"
1/ 8 "
3 1/ 16 " 3 5/ 1 6 "
11 1/2"
33°
2 9 / 16 "
9 1/ 2" 4 x ø 5/ 8 "
12
3°
1/4" 45° Chamfer on edges
3/ 8"
9 7/8" 1'- 10"
3"
10 1/ 8 "
Video 3.6. Examples (continued)
5'- 6 1/4"
9'- 3 1/4"
1'- 7 1/4"
3'- 3"
2'- 5 5/8"
1 3 / 16 "
1'- 7 1/8" 1'- 7 1/4" 16'- 2 5/16"
Weight: 2151.001 lb
Production #: Qu an tity: Material: CLT Length: 19'-4 11/16"
Name: Roof Height: 9'-7 7/16"
8 1 Treatment: Width: 5 1 /2"
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Annex 1
3D Shortcuts (1)
Add Element module
2D Plane Clipboard
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Annex 1
3D Shortcuts (2)
Activate / Deactivate Basic functions
(L) Show the elements, view, level stored in the scene. If elements are active, they remain visible
( M) Save the visible elements to scene
C t rl ( L ) Save active elements to scene
(R ) Open the scene context menu with all available options
Shift (L) Check/uncheck "New elements added automatically" box in the scene context menu
A l t (L) Recall scene and view
Shift (R) Add elements from scene
Shift Alt (L) Hide elements stored in the scene
Shift (M) Overwrite scene
C t rl ( M ) Save view
A l t ( M) Display view
Ctrl Alt wheel Rotate model around horizontal axis
Del Delete
C t rl ( R ) Rename
C t rl H o m e Display firt scene
C t rl E n d Display last scene
C t rl P a g e u p Display previous scene
Ctrl Page down Display next scene
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Annex 1
2D Shortcuts
Basic functions Add
New shortcuts are added regularly, refer to on-screen texts for the most up-to-date ones.
Remember to use "Help" and "Functions F1-F12" in both 2d and 3d to find 48 other customizable shortcuts.
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Annex 2
3D Reminder (1)
Cadwork 3D:
- FILE:
- C r e a t e a n e w fi l e .
- Open an existing file.
- Enter project data.
- MENU STRUCTURE:
- Top bar:
- Change units.
- Left menu:
- Change views.
- Go to perspective view.
- Right menu:
- This is the main menu used for drafting.
- Actions on this menu generate output on the bottom bar.
- Bottom bar:
- This is very important and must be continuously monitored.
- Mouse buttons are designated by (L), (M), and (R) for left, middle and right buttons respectively.
- 2D PLANES:
- ADD:
- Beam.
- Panel.
- A ux i l i a r y e l e m e n t .
- B o lt .
- Surface.
- C at al o g it e m .
- MODIFY:
- Attributes.
- G e o m e t ry .
- End-types.
- VIEWS:
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Annex 2
3D Reminder (2)
Cadwork 3D:
- LISTS:
- Edit a list.
- Understand a list.
- Find a wrong part in 3D.
- ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTES:
- Location of function.
- Activate with click, lasso and line.
- DISPLAY:
- MEASURE:
- Direct distance.
- COPY-MOVE:
- Rotation.
- Translation.
- Copy to a point.
- Copy along axes.
- JOIN:
- I f J o i n i s re d , i t m e a n s t h a t j o i n e d i t e m s a r e i g n o re d .
- STRETCH:
- CUT-SOLDER:
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Annex 2
2D Reminder
Cadwork 2D:
- MENU STRUCTURE (see 3D)
- AUXILIARY LINES
- Add a layer.
- Change the scale of a layer.
- Change layer.
- DIMENSIONS
- GRAPHIC MODES
- Surface.
- L ine .
- Te x t.
- Pa r a g r a p h .
- C at al o g it e m .
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Annex 3
Axis System
Concept is the same for panels, but Height is replaced by Thickness (T).
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Annex 4
Auxiliary Lines
POINTS:
1. "Mid p" = Middle point *RED = Most used ones
2. "Int" = Intersection
3. "Coord" = Point by coordinates
4. "Ratio" = Point by length ratio (fraction) 1. 2.
5. "Dx,dy" = Point by distances (X, Y)
6. "Divide" = Points by division of selected length 3. 4.
SIMPLE LINES: 5. 6.
7. Horizontal line passing through 1 point or 1 circle
8. Vertical line passing through 1 point or 1 circle
9. Line passing through 2 elements (element = point, 7. 8.
line, circle...)
10. Line or circle parallel to another line or circle and 9. 10 .
passing through 1 element (element = point,
line, circle...)
OFFSET LINES:
11. 12.
11. Line or circle parallel to 1 line or circle and offset from 13 . 14 .
a distance; Enter distance, then click close to another
line or circle, on the side of the offset
12. Series of lines or circles with variable distances
(d1, d2...), all parallel to the last line or circle created 1 5. 16 .
13. Series of lines or circles with variable distances
(d1, d2...), all parallel to the new selected line or circle
17. 18 .
14. Like 12 except all entered distances are from the 1st 19 . 20 .
selected line or circle
CIRCLES:
3 2. 33.
21 . Concentric circle at a certain distance (offset)
22. Concentric circle passing through a point
23. Circle by center and radius
24. Circle by center and a point, line or circle
25. Circle by radius and 2 points, lines or circles
26. Circle by 3 points, lines or circles
OTHERS:
27. Symmetry of auxiliary elements (lines, points, circles) on a line (this copies existing aux. el.)
2 8. Extension of a segment or circle (select the option and click the segment or the circle)
ERASERS:
29. D e le t e s the designated auxiliary points (click)
30. D e le t e s the designated auxiliary lines (click)
3 1. D e le t e s the designated auxiliary circles (click)
3 2. D e le t e s the designated auxiliary points, lines or circles (click)
33. D e le t e s all auxiliary points, lines and circles at once
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Annex 5
3 - Accept clipboard
2 - Accept clipboard
3D 2D
+13'- 1 41/64"
12
8
+7'- 7"
7'- 7"
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