Property Panel#

The Property Panel shows you the relevant information when Supported Elements are selected.

GUI Sidepanel - Property Panel

GUI Sidepanel - Property Panel#

Model Category#

On supported elements of the Model Category, the following properties are shown:

Name

Description

General

Enabled

Defines if an element is enabled for SOFiSTiK Analytical Model Generator. Can be set manually for eligible elements or is set automatically during Prepare.

Generate As

Defines the Analytical Representation of this element after the Generate step is executed.

Keep Parallel

Relevant for linear elements, e.g., Columns and Framings, this determines if the orientation of the analytical member follows the physical component. See Importance and Keep Parallel for more info.

Importance

Defines the Importance of an element for the global optimal solution of the model in its entirety. See Importance and Keep Parallel for more info.

Vertical Alignment

Local Overrides

It is possible to define local overrides on an individual element basis by selecting the physical element, see Vertical Alignment for Elements.

    Reference

The reference used for Vertical Alignment for Elements.

Check

Uncoordinated

An issue has been encountered during the Coordination Checks. To ignore this issue, uncheck the parameter.

Analytical Model Category#

On supported elements of the Analytical Model Category, the following properties are shown:

Name

Description

General

Locked

Locked elements are ignored by the tool.

Linked Element

UniqueID of the model category element from the linked model associated with this element. See Supporting Linked Models to learn more.

Check

Uncoordinated

An issue has been encountered during the Coordination Checks. To ignore this issue, uncheck the parameter.

Unaligned

An issue has been encountered during the Analytical Quality Check. To ignore this issue, uncheck the parameter.

Annotation Category#

On Level, Grid and Reference Plane elements, the following properties are shown:

Name

Description

Analytical

Determines Levels, Grids and Reference Planes to be considered during Generate.