Detailing is completely integrated within the SAFE analysis and design program, both in terms of the process and in terms of the interface. SAFE Detailing generates two basic forms of output:
Drawing Component Views of the detailed objects, such as elevations, plans, sections, and so on.
Drawing Sheets containing properly sized and scaled Object Views in systematic order and layout.
When Detailing is run, the program automatically generates the Drawing Component Views, beam and slab rebar schedules, and BOQs based on detailing preferences, slab/mat reinforcing preferences, and beam reinforcing preferences, including rebar curtailment rules. The Drawing Component Views are placed automatically on Drawing Sheets that are based on the drawing sheet setup and drawing format properties. By default, Drawing Component Views initially will be placed on individual Drawing Sheets; however, multiple Views can be added to a single Drawing Sheet. Detailing should be run after the analysis and design has been completed, so that reinforcement can be included in the details.
The slab/mat sections and beam sections can be edited as well as editing slab/mat reinforcement and beam reinforcement. Similarly, Drawing Component Views can be edited to improve text readability and to add additional annotations. The Drawings Sheets can be printed and exported in .DXF or .DWG formats.
Many commands that can be activated using the Detailing tab of the Model Explorer are available for working with the views and drawings before generating output.
If the model is changed and analysis and design is re-run, the editing of and modifications to the Drawing Component Views and Drawing Sheets are retained during the synchronizing process, to the extent feasible. This automatic synchronization also helps to track changes and versions as well as apply modified options and preferences to existing detailing output.
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