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Defini�on for Profiles
Automa�c Extra Length Defini�on for Profiles
It is possible to make the system automa�cally make profiles smaller of bigger based on the profile
end type. This is similar to adding posi�ve or nega�ve extra length. It can be applied in the drawing,
3D presenta�on, DXF or sketch genera�on, and icon genera�on (any or all of these).
Automa�c extra length can be enabled by defining in the end type files the profile and end type
proper�es that work as condi�ons for adding the extra length, i.e. defining in which situa�ons extra
length should be applied to a profile. Extra length is then automa�cally applied to profiles which
match the profile and end type proper�es defined in the end type file.
For example, this way certain type of profiles within a certain size limit can be made bigger or smaller
in the produc�on informa�on (profile sketch and DXF) but not in the drawing.
The following profile proper�es must be defined in the end type files:
• profile construc�on code
• profile type
• base length of the profile
• current end type usage
• end types used on the body and flange
• process type for which the automa�c extra length is applied
Tip: It is also possible to make the system automa�cally shorten profiles with straight flange end
shapes in situa�ons where the profile has a slanted orienta�on to related construc�on, and
produc�on does not want to cut the profile flange to the designed angle, but use a straight
endcut instead. See Automa�c Shortening of Profiles for more informa�on.
Defining Automa�c Extra Length
The following variables in the end type files can be used to trigger the automa�c extra length for
profiles. The values can be given either as a constant or an integer form.
• CC – Construc�on code. Specifies the type of part.
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Constant Integer Meaning
C_CODE_SHELLFRAME 2 shell frame
C_CODE_PROFILE 400 profile
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Constant Integer Meaning
C_CODE_PILLAR -400 pillar
C_CODE_BENT_FACEPLATE 452 bent faceplate
C_CODE_FACEPLATE 453 straight faceplate
C_CODE_SHFTD_BENT_FACEPLATE 454 non-centered bent faceplate
C_CODE_SHFTD_FACEPLATE 455 non-centered straight faceplate
C_CODE_BENT_PROFILE 456 bent profile
C_CODE_BENT_PILLAR -456 bent pillar
• CT – Construc�on type. For profiles this is the profile type number. For example, 400 for
flatbars, and 401 for bulb profiles.
• CE – Posi�on of the endcut (either body or flange).
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Constant Integer Meaning
EC_BODY 0 body
EC_BODY_1 0 1st body
EC_BODY_2 1 2nd body
EC_FLANGE 2 flange
EC_FL_TOP 2 1st flange
EC_FL_BOT 3 2nd flange
• ECB – Type number of the endcut used in the profile body.
• ECU – Type number of the top first (top) flange.
• ECL – Type number of the 2nd (bo�om) endcut.
• XL – The amount of extra length (same as variable 01).
• BL – Base length of the profile as stored in the logis�cal database. In case this value is not
available (yet), it is the distance between start point and end point of the profile.
• PT – Process type. For use with condi�onal expressions. Specifies the process in which the
condi�on is to be applied. The values define the process. For example, when defining automa�c
extra length for profiles, this variable can be used to define that the extra length is only applied
in a specific process.
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Constant Integer Meaning
PT_UNKNOWN 0 unknown process
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Constant Integer Meaning
PT_DRAWING 1 drawing genera�on
PT_3DMODEL 2 3D model genera�on
PT_DXF 3 DXF genera�on (coding)
PT_SKETCH 4 Sketch genera�on
PT_ICON 5 Icon genera�on
Example
This example line defines that extra length is shown for the profile body in the coded plate (DXF file),
but not in the drawing or the 3D model of the profile. The value of variable V4 is set to be the amount
of the extra length.
IF PT=PT_DXF & CE=EC_BODY: V4=XL
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