Element numbers

Element numbers

The numbering of elements is a central means of organizing serial production, regardless of production size. The element number system offers different types: unique, sortable, and fixed element numbers.

• The previously available type of unique element numbers automatically ensures that no element number occurs twice. The sequence can be assigned easily. This is the proven approach for small to medium projects and when there are few identical elements.

• Elements with sortable element numbers are checked for equality. Identical elements therefore receive the same element number. For projects with multiple identical elements, this can reduce documentation effort and optimize processes. A further optimization of serial prefabrication, especially for larger projects.

• If parts lists have already been generated or for other organizational reasons the element numbers must no longer be changed, fixed element numbers can be assigned. The program will then no longer change the element number.

Element numbers consist of a prefix and the actual number. Since the element number also includes the prefix, the number only needs to be compared within elements that share the same prefix. The following explanations fundamentally refer to elements with the same prefix.

• Unique element numbers

  • Each element number exists for only one element. Each element therefore has its own number.

  • When an element number is changed, all elements are checked. If the element number already exists as a unique element number in another element, it will be incremented there.

• Sortable element numbers

  • Elements are compared for equality using the special element sorting. If they are completely identical, they receive the same number.

  • Each sortable element number can exist on multiple elements. Several elements can share the same number.

  • The sorting of elements is triggered manually by function 1-8-6 or automatically by a sorting of the components. In addition, the sorting occurs on each invocation of function "7-6-1 Reassign, change element numbers".

• Fixed element numbers

  • A fixed number is assigned manually and therefore will not be changed by the program.

  • If multiple elements receive the same fixed number, no check of the elements' equality is performed. It is up to the user's own assessment whether the identical numbers are justified.

  • Each fixed element number can exist on multiple elements. Several elements can share the same number.

  • Fixed element numbers are marked in the display with additional characters « » to make them identifiable. The element number FE_12 is shown as «FE_12» is displayed.

Element numbering for roof elements.

Roof surfaces can also be divided into elements along Y (verge). Up to now, the element number has been determined along X (eaves). Roof elements along Y receive the same element number with a dot and a counter that must start at 1.

• This form with "Element number in Y" can continue to be used.

  • For this, in the 1-7-8 limits of the roof structure the entry "Element number in Y" is set to "Dot.Number (.1)".

  • The setting is stored in the building. The chosen setting remains in each building.

  • Due to the automatic counting in Y, only unique element numbers can be used in this form.

• If for "Element number in Y" the option "without" is selected, unique, sortable and fixed element numbers can be used.

  • Element numbers can be assigned independently of the order in X and Y.

  • For sortable element numbers, identical elements are found regardless of their position along Y.