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Workflows supported by the program
CYPE 3D is a tool that offers different workflow options:
Data entry
Free modelling/modelling with templates
CYPE 3D can be used for either free or template modelling of the structure, either from scratch (as an "Empty job") or to complete the definition of imported data in other workflows:
- Modelling of the structure by free entry into CYPE 3D.
- Modelling of the structure in CYPECAD based on DXF-DWG, DWF, PDF templates or images (.jpeg, .jpg, .bmp, .wmf, .emf, .pcx).g, .jpg, .bmp, .wmf, .emf, .pcx).
Importing models with Portal frame generator
Portal frame generator can be used to automatically generate the geometry and loads of a parallel portal frame structure and export the data to CYPE 3D, where the complete model analysis will be carried out.
When starting the work with Portal frame generator, the following actions can be carried out:
- Generating the CYPE 3D model from the data entered in the Portal frame generator. The information generated includes the following:
- the bar geometry of the indicated portal frame or the complete portal frame system;
- the necessary load cases;
- if applicable, the necessary load panels that carry out the distribution of surface loads and that incorporate the information of the self-weight of the envelopes and purlins, and/or of the live load on the roof;
- the wind and snow surface loads;
- the grouping of frames;
- the lengths or buckling coefficients of the portal frame bars;
- and the supports or external connections of the columns.
Automatic entry from IFC files
When starting a new job, CYPE 3D offers a specific option for automatic data entry and generation of data contained in IFC files:
- Automatic data entry from the import of structural analysis models from IFC files. The entities that CYPE 3D is capable of importing from IFC files are the following:
- Node import (IFCStructuralPointConnection), with their external connection conditions.
- Bar import (IFCStructuralCurveMember), with their end fixity conditions and descriptions.
Other automatic generation options
As well as those mentioned above, CYPE 3D can automatically generate the geometry of the structure by importing data from the following files:
- Automatic geometry generation from DXF or DWG files. The lines represented in these files will be transformed into bars in CYPE 3D.
- Automatic geometry generation from text files with a given format.
Data output
Data export from CYPE 3D
- Exporting reports to HTML, DOCX, PDF, RTF and TXT formats.
- Exporting drawings to DXF, DWG and PDF formats.
- Export to CSV format files with data such as the geometry of nodes or forces by loadcase, combinations and envelopes of the bars.
- Export of the information contained in CYPE 3D to the BIMserver.center platform using IFC and GLTF formats, ensuring interoperability and the efficient exchange of information between different programs. This is so that it can be viewed by authorised project participants. The information generated by CYPE 3D can be used by the following programs:
- CYPE Connect / StruBIM Steel
Import CYPE 3D steel structure sections and forces to carry out the detailed analysis of connections. - Autodesk Revit (via the Open BIM - Revit Plugin)
- Imports the information generated by CYPE 3D for visualisation and management in Revit. This includes elements such as bolts, welds, gussets and other connection components. Optionally, it is possible to generate native Revit elements from some elements of the structural IFC (columns, beams and braces).
- CYPE Connect / StruBIM Steel
Integrated 3D structures
Models developed in CYPE 3D and saved in .ed3 files can be incorporated into CYPECAD as integrated 3D structures.
This is used to carry out the analysis together with the rest of the elements entered in CYPECAD and, from this program, to export the data to Arquimedes. CYPECAD can export the bill of quantities to Arquimedes or to a file in FIEBDC-3 format so that it can be processed by other quantity surveying programs. This can include CYPE 3D model data after incorporation as integrated 3D structures.
Basic data input and output sequence for structural design and analysis in CYPE 3D
The design and analysis of structures in the program can be carried out using the following basic input and output sequence:
- Creating a new job (from "File", "New").
- Setting the general data (from the "Works" tab, "General data"), including the definition of standards, materials and loadcases.
- Entering and describing the geometry of the structure ("Geometry" tab):
- Entering nodes (options in the "Nodes" group).
- Entering bars (options in the "Bars" group).
- Entering shells (options in the "Sheets" group).
- Editing the properties of the elements in the structure ("Properties" tab):
- Editing node properties (options in the "Nodes" group), including the definition of internal and external connections.
- Editing bar properties (options in the "Bars" group), including buckling and lateral torsional buckling coefficients and defining deflection groups.
- Editing shell properties (options in the "Shells" group).
- Entering loads on the elements in the structure ("Loads" tab):
- Entering loads on nodes (options in the "Nodes" group).
- Entering loads on bars (options in the "Bars" group).
- Entering loads on shells (options in the "Sheets" group).
- Entering load panels and surface loads (options in the "Panels" and "Surface loads" groups).
- (Optional) Generating and editing connections ("Connections" tab).
- Analysing the structure, checking the results on the screen and in the results reports ("Analysis" tab).
- (Optional) Checking and editing the column and beam reinforcement ("Reinforcement" tab).
- (Optional) Defining and analysing the foundation ("Foundation" tab below).
- Obtaining reports and drawings ("File" menu options).
- Linking and exporting to BIMserver.center (from the "Work" tab, "BIMserver.center" group).
Creating a new job
To start using the program and create a new job, follow these steps:
Initial interface
When the program is opened, a window is displayed with the following sections: "File", "Latest files" and "Help".
- On the left, in the "File" section, the following options can be found:
- New
Creates a new job. - File management
Accesses the program's file manager, where it is possible to search for jobs in any folder on the local disk or in the network environment, copy them, delete them, share them via web links or compress them in CYP format, among other options. - Examples
- Installs and opens any of the sample jobs that are built into the program by default, overwriting the existing ones.
- New
- In the central part, the "Recent files" section shows a report with the paths of the last jobs worked with the program. Any of them can be opened by clicking on them.
- On the right, the "Help" section offers a series of informative documents and links. From "About" the version of the program and the type and number of the licence used can be found.
The options described above can be accessed at any time from the "File" and "Help" menus at the top of the interface.
New job
To create a new job, select "New" in the initial interface.
The program opens a dialogue box where you enter the file name and description.
By default, the program hosts the files in the path shown, but this can be changed by clicking on "Browse".
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| CYPE 3D will save the model information in a file with extension .ed3. A backup copy with the .ed$ extension will be automatically generated along with it. This file can be renamed to a file with the .ed3 extension if the information it contains is to be retrieved. In the work process, an .ed3_dat folder will also be generated in the same path with additional information about the model. |
Empty job/Automatic IFC entry
When clicking "Accept", the program opens the "New job" window, which displays a choice of two options:
- The "Empty job" option is used to create a new job in which all the data for floors, groups, columns, beams, slabs and other elements must be entered manually.
- From "Automatic IFC introduction", the information can be imported from IFC files from other programs that include the definition of the analytical model, from which the links between bars and the diagram of their layout are obtained. If this option is selected, after accepting this window, a wizard opens to guide users through the import process.
General data and limit states
In the process of creating a new empty job, the window for defining the general data of the structure opens. Here, the codes and materials to be used, the loadcases and other analysis options are configured.
This information can be configured at this moment or later from the "General data" option in the "Job" tab.
When clicking on "Finish", if this has not been done previously, the information corresponding to the "Limit States" must be validated by accepting the window that appears.
Entering in the program's general interface
Finally, the program opens the general interface via the "Job" tab (in the "Structure" tab), where model data can start being entered.
Licenses and related modules
CYPE programs are activated via electronic licenses which may contain one or more modules. The list of modules compatible with each program may vary depending on the product purchased and the type of license.
To consult the list of modules compatible with this program, go to "CYPE program modules".
Please note that the list of modules available in the license will depend on the product purchased.
