Assembly Drawings
2D Assembly drawings are generated, for any surface selected by the user. Each component is drawn with all computations done in 3D. The drawings are ready for plotting, normally requiring no editing at all.

The drawings are regenerated in each run based on the Real Time Modeler, but retaining any changes made by the user.

Automatic Generation
Dimensioning
Member Text Display
Colors and Layers
Member Information
Bolt Editor
Gusset Editor
Member Editor

Automatic Generation
2D assembly drawings for all members on a selected surface are automatically generated. The surface name is the same as used in iTOWERS Designer. (Screen shot)

• The drawings are generated in 1:1 scale, with hidden lines, cuts and
           bolt-holes at their true position.
• Member end connection details are automatically generated, including cuts,
           notches, for both flanges.
• 3D interference is checked for each member end and for all bolts.
• Gusset plates are generated and shaped by iTOWERS Detailer, including stitch bolts.
• Special connections such as Hamper Gusset, Arm top to main legs,
           Hip bracing are accurately developed by iTOWERS Detailer.
• Shop drawings generation is simply done by clicking on the member / plate
           or can be done for the complete tower.

Dimensioning

• Panel to Panel on the main leg on the surface.
• Bolt to Bolt on the main legs.
• Vertical dimensioning, including face values and altitudes.
• Options for rounding off dimensions.
• Automatic corrections for round off errors, in dimension text.
  

Member Text Display

• Member item number, section size, length
• Bolt to bolt dimensions, either as dimensions OR as text
• Back mark dimensions
  

Colors and Layers

All colors and layers are user customizable, from a default specification in the configuration file, and can be changed simply by changing the parameters.

Member Information

Any member can be selected, and a GUI shows all the important parameters for the member, including surface name, number of bolts, item and iTOWERS member number, orientation and connection type.

Bolt Editor

Bolts can be added/ deleted/ position changed the user, with this facility, and the database is automatically updated, along with suitable checks. Thus if an additional bolt is added, a gusset plate is generated if required for the connection.

Gusset Editor

The gusset plates can be edited, if the user does not find the gusset shape suitable. The gusset shapes are generated by a custom algorithm based on standard detailing practice, and normally do not need editing.

Member Editor

Any member may be edited, in terms of additional cuts, and notches.