CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Area Objects > Area Objects palette > Slab
Creates a concrete slab in the 3D model using one of the following methods:
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Assign specified points to define the slab outline. For more information, see Insert a slab by points.
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Select a polyline that defines the area of the slab. For more information, see Insert a slab by selecting lines.
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Select structural members on which to place the slab. For more information, see Insert a slab on support members.
Template
Specifies the predefined configuration of the slab.
Save
Saves any changes you make to the selected template.
Save As
Displays the Save As Template dialog box, which allows you to save a new template.
To save changes to an existing template, click Save.
General
Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the slab.
Thickness Direction
Specifies the direction of the thickness, either positive, negative, or centered from the selection.
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Positive
Sets the direction from the bottom upward from the selected location. If you select Member, the software places the slab direction at the top of the members.
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Negative
Sets the direction from the top downward from the selected location. If you select Member, the software places the slab direction at the top of the members.
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Centered
Sets the direction centered on the selected location. If you select Member, the software places the slab direction at the top of the members.
Boundary Offset
Specifies the distance the slab extends or shrinks beyond the defined boundary. You can use positive or negative values for the Boundary Offset.
Turndown
Adds a turndown to the slab by specifying the height, width, and sloped angle of the turndown.
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Height
Specifies the height of the turndown. The turndown height begins at the bottom of the slab thickness.
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Width
Specifies the width of the turndown. The turndown width begins at the edges of the slab boundary.
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Sloped Angle
Specifies the angle of the slope upward into the slab. The turndown slope works in conjunction with the width and the height. If your slope is too small for the height or width, then you receive a message that your Turndown parameters are invalid.
Material
Specifies the material of the slab.
Unit Weight
Specifies the unit weight of the slab.
Texture Image
Specifies a texture image for the slab.
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Reload Texture
Refreshes changes made to the texture image.
The texture is only visible in the Realistic visual style.
Group
Specifies the group classification of the structural member designated in the Group Manager. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Layer
Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Metal Decking
Indicates that the slab contains metal decking. This option activates the Metal Decking Properties shown below:
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Template
Specifies a predefined configuration of the decking.
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Height (H)
Specifies the height of the decking.
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Step Large (P)
Specifies the step large distance of the decking.
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Below Width (X)
Specifies the below width of the decking.
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Above Width (Z)
Specifies the above width of the decking.
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Thickness
Specifies thickness of the decking.
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Span Rotation
Specifies the rotation angle of the decking members.
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Unit Weight
Specifies the unit weight of the metal decking.
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Material
Specifies the material of the metal decking.
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Group
Specifies the group classification of the structural member designated in the Group Manager. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
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Layer
Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
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Long Description
Specifies a long description for the assembly that you place.
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Short Description
Specifies a short description for the assembly that you place.
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Part Number
Specifies a part number for the assembly that you place.
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Tag
Specifies the tag of the assembly that you place.
Details
Long Description
Specifies a long description for the item that you place.
Short Description
Specifies a short description for the item that you place.
Part Number
Specifies a part number for the item that you place.
Tag
Specifies the tag of the item that you place.
Place By
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Points
Places an item by defining a close boundary of points. Click to define the item by at least four points in the 3D model space.
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Lines
Places an item in the 3D model space from selected lines. The length and position of the line define the component. The lines must define a closed boundary.
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Members
Places an item in the 3D model space from selected support members. The members must define a closed boundary.
Insert
Places the item in the 3D model space based on the configuration and the selected Place By option. This option is not available when you modify.
Apply
Applies changes to an inserted item. This option is only available after you select an item in the drawing.
Redefine
Allows you to redraw the slab from the modified data. This option is only available when you double-click a shape to modify it in the Modify Slabs palette. For more information, see Redefine the boundary of a slab.