CYPE 3D - Work environment and options in the "Window" tab
Work environment
The program is structured in two tabs, "Structure" and "Foundations", accessible from the bottom left of the general interface.
Each of them has an interface with a ribbon at the top that makes it easier to access the different tools in the program. The options visible in the ribbon depend on which tab is open.
"Structure" tab
In the first tab, "Structure", the design and analysis of the structure is carried out.
Tabs and ribbon
The tabs available for the "Structure" tab are located at the top of the interface and contain the following tools in the ribbon:
- "Work" tab
Contains the work configuration options, element numbering, 3D view display and obtaining reports. - "Geometry" tab
Contains the options for defining drawings and entering nodes, bars and shells, as well as the tools for editing and importing .dxf or .dwg files and text files. - "Properties" tab
Contains the options for defining diaphragms and editing the properties of nodes (links and ligatures), bars (such as bends, joints and arrow groups) and sheets. - "Load" tab
Contains the options for displaying, entering and editing loads on nodes, bars, shells and panels, as well as surface loads. - "Connections" tab
Contains the options related to the analysis and editing of connections. - "Design" tab
Contains the options related to the design of the job, including stress/strain design and advanced buckling and vibration analyses. - "Reinforcement" tab
Contains the options for consulting and editing reinforcement of concrete columns and beams. This tab only appears if these elements have been defined. - "Window" tab
Contains the options for creating and managing windows in the work area.
Work area
In the central part of the interface is the "Work area", where the elements of the structure in space are entered and edited and the data obtained after the analysis is consulted. This window can be used to move the frame, orbit and zoom in a fully three-dimensional working environment.
Several windows can be configured and maintained to work with different visualisations of the model, including 3D and 2D views, as well as views of the whole structure or a part of it.
Side panel
The side panel on the left gathers the tools to manage the "Tags" assigned to the elements of the model, to activate or deactivate the visibility and capture of the "Categories" of elements or to control the "Display options".
Additional toolbars
At the top of the ribbon, on the left, there is access to the "File" menu, as well as a toolbar with additional utilities such as saving, "Undo" and "Redo" or the printing of "Reports" and "Drawings". In addition, it is possible to configure and provide shortcuts to the options desired by the user.
At the top right, the program includes various tools such as those related to the management of templates and snaps or access to the "Help" with the documents available for the program.
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| The work area of the main part and the panels on the side are dockable windows that can be freely moved and fixed according to the configuration desired by the user. |
"Foundation" tab
In the second tab, "Foundation", the design and analysis of the foundation elements is carried out. For this purpose, the program automatically takes the results obtained in the analysis of the structure in the first tab.
Ribbon
The interface of the "Foundation" tab also includes a ribbon at the top.
This ribbon contains groups with options for managing the "Project" data, entering the "Foundation elements" and defining their "Limits".
Once entered, the analysis of the foundation can be carried out from the options in the "Analysis" group.
Work area
The central part of the interface shows the work area and visualisation area of the foundation, where the elements it contains are entered. In this case, it is a plan view.
Additional toolbars
The program also offers access in this tab to toolbars with tools added to the upper left and right corners.
Window configuration
The program can be used to define different windows for viewing the model in the "Work area", either 3D or 2D, making it easier to work on the structure. The window configuration is carried out with the following options in the upper toolbar, in the "Window" tab (in the "Structure" tab).
Open new
By default, the program generates a window with a 3D view of the entire structure. To create other windows, the "Open new" option is used. This opens the "New view" panel, where different types of views can be selected:
- With "2D view of a plane orthogonal to the X, Y or Z axis" users select two lines that define a plane. These lines must intersect at a point or be parallel. In 2D views, only the elements contained in the plane are displayed.
- From "2D view of a plane" three non-aligned points are selected to define the plane. This option can be useful to create the visualisation of a certain portal frame, a facade plane or a roof skirt.
- By using "3D view of the whole structure", a new three-dimensional visualisation of the whole model is created.
- It is also possible to create a "3D view of a part of the structure". In this case, two points are selected to define the diagonal of the envelope volume of the part of the structure to be displayed in the view. These points cannot be contained in a plane perpendicular to one of the Cartesian axes.
- Finally, to create a "3D view of a selection of elements", the elements to be displayed in the view are selected with the left button and confirmed with the right button. The elements created in this view will also be visible in this view.
After selecting the required elements, the "Window title" is entered. When clicking "Accept", the window will open showing the 2D or 3D view of the model.
The active window is shown in blue, and the rest in grey.
In the "Work area", each window can be moved or rescaled according to the user's interests and, using the options in the upper right corner, it can be minimised, restored, maximised or closed. If the window is maximised, the program also offers options to switch to the previous or next window.
In addition, on the left-hand side, each window has a series of tools for controlling the visibility of the 3D model, allowing operations such as modifying the projection, rotating the view or creating sections of the model.
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Rename
The "Rename" option is used to change the title of the active window.
Close
The "Close" option is used to delete the active window. Another option is to use the cross in the upper right corner of the window in the "Work area".
Previous/Next
The "Previous" and "Next" options are used to switch between windows according to the order of the list of windows.
Cascade
Windows can be automatically sorted as "Cascaded" using this option.
Tile horizontal/Tile vertical
These options can be used to arrange the windows automatically in "Tile horizontal" or "Tile vertical".
Sort windows
The "Sort windows" option is used to change the order of the list of windows using the tools available at the top of the dialogue box.
Select window
The "Select window" menu lists the windows available in the project.
For each window, a number is shown in square brackets, indicating the number of the window, together with an indication of whether it is a 3D or 2D view and its title.
Any of the windows in the list can be selected to access it.
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.
