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CADWorx Structure Version
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Mouse Icon CADWorx Structure tab: Tools panel > Weight and Center of Gravity Center of Gravity Icon Structure

Keyboard Command line: SCG

Calculates the weight and center of gravity (CG) of the structural members (including plates and concrete members), slabs, walls, foundations, and external referenced objects in your 3D model. You must select the objects to calculate the center of gravity.

Grid

Allows you to select a grid system and use the origin of that grid system to calculate the center of gravity.

  1. On the Tools panel, click Weight and Center of Gravity Center of Gravity Icon Structure.

    SHARED Tip You can also type SCG in the command line.

  2. Select the members to include in the center of gravity report. Type ALL in the command line to select all the members in the drawing. Press ENTER or right-click when finished.

  3. Click a point in the drawing, and then press ENTER.

    OR

    Type G, press ENTER, and then select a grid.

    OR

    Type an x, y, and z coordinate, and then press ENTER.

  4. Select Yes to save the center of gravity report to a text file. Provide the file name and folder information to save the report.

  5. Select Yes to place a small round marker in the drawing indicating the calculated center of gravity.

  6. Select Yes to view the weight summation in the command area.