To add a custom 3D solid model certain rules must be met:
- Support models:
- Model must be defined in a separate .dwg file.
- .dwg file should not have any other object in it (blocks, layers, entities), otherwise they will be imported as well.
- Model should not be saved as a block. If a block is imported from a different file explode it.
- Model should be placed on layer 0.
- Units should be meters. If different units are used, they will be denoted as meters.
- Support centerline should be placed in the absolute zero (@0,0,0)
- If a foundation is modelled it should be placed in negative z-coordinates.
- Support consoles should follow y-axis.
- Support front side should follow x-axis.
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- Insulator models:
- Model must be defined in a separate .dwg file.
- .dwg file should not have any other object in it (blocks, layers, entities), otherwise they will be imported as well.
- Model should not be saved as a block. If a block is imported from a different file explode it.
- Model should be placed on layer 0.
- Units should be meters. If different units are used, they will be denoted as meters.
- Insulator centerline should be placed in absolute zero (@0,0,0).
- Symmetry line should follow x-axis.
- Origin should be the point where the insulator would be attached to the support.
- Insulator should be rotated so conductor direction follow z-axis.
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