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Pricing From Design

Issue Date: 2/19/2008

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Table of ContentsPart I Builder Systems 6

........................................................................................................................................................ 61 Copyright

........................................................................................................................................................ 62 License Agreement

........................................................................................................................................................ 83 Product Support

........................................................................................................................................................ 84 Product Updates

........................................................................................................................................................ 85 How to Complete an Order in Builders Systems

Part II Introduction 9

........................................................................................................................................................ 91 Welcome to Builder Systems

........................................................................................................................................................ 92 System Requirements

........................................................................................................................................................ 103 Installing Builder Systems

........................................................................................................................................................ 104 Project Orientation

........................................................................................................................................................ 125 Main Menu

Part III Input Project Information 17

........................................................................................................................................................ 171 Jobsite

........................................................................................................................................................ 182 Buyer

........................................................................................................................................................ 193 Owner

........................................................................................................................................................ 194 Shipping

........................................................................................................................................................ 205 Payment

........................................................................................................................................................ 216 Drawings

Part IV Input Codes/Loads 22

........................................................................................................................................................ 221 Code/Loads

........................................................................................................................................................ 222 Wind/Snow

........................................................................................................................................................ 233 Seismic

........................................................................................................................................................ 264 Minimums

Part V Building Input 26

........................................................................................................................................................ 261 Input Building - Add

........................................................................................................................................................ 302 Attachment Information

........................................................................................................................................................ 313 High Side Information

........................................................................................................................................................ 314 Geometry

........................................................................................................................................................ 325 Stand Alone Location

........................................................................................................................................................ 336 Attachment Location

........................................................................................................................................................ 337 Lean-To Location

........................................................................................................................................................ 338 Girts/Spacings

......................................................................................................................................... 35Bay Spacing

......................................................................................................................................... 36Girt Spacing

......................................................................................................................................... 36Purlin Spacing

........................................................................................................................................................ 379 Endwalls

......................................................................................................................................... 38Endwall Column Spacing

........................................................................................................................................................ 3910 Open Areas

......................................................................................................................................... 40Open Areas Options

........................................................................................................................................................ 4911 Frames


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........................................................................................................................................................ 4912 Frame Group

........................................................................................................................................................ 5113 Bracing

........................................................................................................................................................ 5414 Panel

........................................................................................................................................................ 5615 Trim

........................................................................................................................................................ 5716 Deflections

........................................................................................................................................................ 5917 Loads

......................................................................................................................................... 61Point Loads

......................................................................................................................................... 62Point Load Input

......................................................................................................................................... 62Topographic Effects

........................................................................................................................................................ 6418 Module Spacing

Part VI Accessories 64

........................................................................................................................................................ 641 Input Accessories

........................................................................................................................................................ 652 Roof

......................................................................................................................................... 65Roof LTPs

......................................................................................................................................... 65Rubber Pipe Flash

......................................................................................................................................... 66Vents

........................................................................................................................................................ 663 Wall

......................................................................................................................................... 66Windows

......................................................................................................................................... 66Walk Doors

......................................................................................................................................... 67Slide Doors

......................................................................................................................................... 67Louvers

......................................................................................................................................... 68Framed Openings

......................................................................................................................................... 68Wall LTPs

........................................................................................................................................................ 694 Liners

......................................................................................................................................... 69Roof Liner

......................................................................................................................................... 70Wall Liner

........................................................................................................................................................ 715 Open Area

......................................................................................................................................... 82Open Area Material

......................................................................................................................................... 82Open Area Beam

......................................................................................................................................... 83Support Beams

........................................................................................................................................................ 846 Canopy/Purlin Extension

......................................................................................................................................... 84Pulin Extension

......................................................................................................................................... 84Canopy

........................................................................................................................................................ 857 Facade/Fascia

........................................................................................................................................................ 868 Parapets

........................................................................................................................................................ 879 Trim

......................................................................................................................................... 87Valley Gutters

........................................................................................................................................................ 8810 Accessory Location

Part VII Miscellaneous Add 90

........................................................................................................................................................ 901 Miscellaneous Add

........................................................................................................................................................ 902 Miscellaneous Add Input

Part VIII Partitions 91

........................................................................................................................................................ 911 Partitions

........................................................................................................................................................ 922 Add a Partition


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Part IX Insulation 92

........................................................................................................................................................ 921 Insulation Input

........................................................................................................................................................ 932 Double Faced Tape

........................................................................................................................................................ 943 Patching tape

Part X Cranes 94

........................................................................................................................................................ 941 Cranes

........................................................................................................................................................ 952 Crane System Information

........................................................................................................................................................ 963 Top Running

........................................................................................................................................................ 964 Underhung

........................................................................................................................................................ 975 Monorail

........................................................................................................................................................ 976 Crane Information

Part XI Mezzanines 98

........................................................................................................................................................ 981 Mezzanine Information

........................................................................................................................................................ 982 Mezzanine Loads/Options

......................................................................................................................................... 99Vibration Settings

......................................................................................................................................... 100Estimating Mezzanine Information

......................................................................................................................................... 101Vibration Analysis Settings

........................................................................................................................................................ 1013 Mezzanine Column Spacing

........................................................................................................................................................ 1014 Mezzanine Openings

Part XII Price 102

........................................................................................................................................................ 1021 Project

........................................................................................................................................................ 1022 Pricing Results

Part XIII CAD 104

........................................................................................................................................................ 1041 CAD - Create Drawings

........................................................................................................................................................ 1052 CAD User Options

........................................................................................................................................................ 1063 CAD Generation Completion

........................................................................................................................................................ 1064 Wireframe Drawing Colors

Part XIV Settings 107

........................................................................................................................................................ 1071 Program Options

........................................................................................................................................................ 1082 Project Defaults


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1 Builder Systems

Welcome to the NCI Builder Systems.

1.1 Copyright


Copyright Notice

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent acommitment on the part of the Manufacturer. The software described in this document is subject tothe license agreement that is included with the Builder Software, in whole or in part, in print, or inany other storage and retrieval system is prohibited. No part of this publication may be reproduced,transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form byany means for any purpose other the purchaser's personal use without express written permission ofNCI Group, Inc.

1.2 License Agreement

NCI END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT – READ BEFORE COPYING, INSTALLING, OR USING

THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“YOU”) AND NCI GROUP, INC. (“NCI”). THE TERMSOF THIS AGREEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF THIS SOFTWARE. DO NOT USE OR LOAD THISSOFTWARE OR ANY ASSOCIATED MATERIALS UNTIL YOU HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWINGTERMS AND CONDITIONS. BY CLICKING ON THE “ACCEPT” BUTTON OR OTHERWISE LOADING ORUSING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT (EITHER ON BEHALF OFYOURSELF AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR ON BEHALF OF AN ENTITY AS ITS AUTHORIZEDREPRESENTATIVE). THIS AGREEMENT IS ENFORCEABLE AGAINST YOU AND ANY LEGAL ENTITYTHAT OBTAINED THE SOFTWARE AND ON WHOSE BEHALF IT IS USED. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TOTHE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE AND CLICK ON THE “DECLINE”BUTTON. THIS WILL CANCEL THE INSTALLATION.

1. Grant of License. Subject to the terms below, NCI hereby grants You a non-exclusive,non-transferable license to install and to use this NCI Software (“Software”). You may: (i) installand use the Software for Your internal use; and (ii) make one (1) copy the Software solely forback-up or archival purposes. This software is licensed for use only in conjunction with NCIengineered building systems. Use of this Software in conjunction with non-NCI engineered buildingsystems is not licensed hereunder. All rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reservedby NCI.

2. Limitations of License. You are expressly prohibited from distributing the Software to otherswithout first obtaining the required licenses. Whether licensing the Software as an individual or onbehalf of an entity, further, You may not: (i) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the


Builder SystemsSoftware or attempt to discover the source code, whether for fair use purposes or for competitiveadvantage; (ii) modify, alter, or create derivative works based upon the Software in whole or inpart without the express written consent of NCI; (iii) distribute copies of the Software; (iv) removeany proprietary notices or labels on or of the Software; or (v) resell, lease, rent, transfer,sublicense, or otherwise transfer rights to the Software.

3. Title. You acknowledge that this Agreement transfers no title or rights to the intellectual propertyin the Software. All title, ownership, rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Softwareshall remain that of NCI. The Software is protected by the copyright and patent laws of the UnitedStates and international treaties. Your unauthorized copying of the Software is expresslyforbidden. You may be held legally responsible for any copyright infringement that is caused orencouraged by Your failure to abide by the terms of this Agreement.

4. Disclaimer of Warranty. YOU AGREE THAT NCI HAS MADE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, ORALOR WRITTEN, TO YOU REGARDING THE SOFTWARE AND THAT THE SOFTWARE IS BEINGPROVIDED TO YOU “AS IS” AND NCI DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORYWARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,NONINFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NCI DOES NOT WARRANT ORASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION, TEXT,GRAPHICS, LINKS, OR OTHER ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE SOFTWARE.

5. Limitation of Liability. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY ATYOUR OWN RISK. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NCI BE LIABLE TO YOU, OR ANY OTHERPERSON OR ENTITY, INCLUDING YOUR EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, CUSTOMERS,SUBSIDIARIES, AND AFFILIATES, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOST ORDAMAGED DATA, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS OR FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, STATUTORY, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESWHATSOEVER RELATED TO YOUR USE OR RELIANCE UPON THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISEDOF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE. THISLIMITATION SHALL SURVIVE THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT AND SHALL APPLY EVEN IN THEEVENT A BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT. NCI’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER OR INCONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THESOFTWARE, IF ANY.

6. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate automatically if You fail to comply with thelimitations described herein. No notice shall be required to effectuate such termination. Upontermination, You will immediately remove and destroy all copies of the Software or return all copiesof the Software to NCI.

7. Miscellaneous.

a. Severability. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of thisAgreement to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that provision of the Agreement shall beenforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties and theremainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

b. Export. You agree that You will not export or re-export the Software outside of the jurisdictionin which You obtained it without the appropriate United States or foreign government licenses.

c. Sole Agreement. NCI is not obligated under any other agreements unless they are in writingand signed by an authorized representative of NCI.

d. Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Texas as they are


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applied to agreements between Texas residents entered into and to be performed entirely withinTexas. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods isspecifically disclaimed.

e. Contact. Should You have any questions concerning this Agreement, or wish to contact NCI forany reason, please write to NCI at the following address: NCI Group, Inc., Attention: BuilderSystems, P.O. Box 692055, Houston, Texas 77269-2055.

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1.3 Product Support

If you have a question about the installation or operation of the Builder Software please contact theBuilder Software Support Team by email at [email protected], or by telephone at(866)528-9489 or direct-dial at (832)590-1734.

1.4 Product Updates

Periodic updates are made to the Builder Software. These updates will be posted on the BuilderSoftware product website at http://is.a-s.com.

1.5 How to Complete an Order in Builders Systems

To ensure the Builder Software order process has been completedsuccessfully, follow the instructions below

1) Enter the Project Information. The following fields are required to order a project:a) Jobsite Information including Address, City, State, and Zipb) Shipping Information including Address, City, State, Zip, Contact, Day Phone, and

Night Phonec) Owner’s Name, Contact Name, Address, City, State, Zip, and Countyd) All Walk Doors, Louvers, and Windows must be located.e) End Use of Buildingf) Requested Delivery Date, if order is for Productiong) All colors must be specified, if order is for Production

Note: If Order Project is chosen from the Process menu, and anyrequired information is missing, the Builder Software will generatea printable list of items that need to be corrected.

2) Price the Project

a) Select Price in the Process menu, or click the Price Project button in the toolbar.b) Once the pricing succeeds, click Next to proceed to the Pricing Results screen.c) If the project qualifies for any special discounts, enter the correct multiplier.d) If project is not customer pick-up (CPU), enter the Miles to the Jobsite from the

Shipping Point.e) Click Close. The user does not need to generate the Pricing Report.

· If the project has incomplete pricing, please contact the Manufacturer or SalesRepresentative for assistance.

3) Print the Purchase Order


Builder Systems4) Select Purchase Order from the Reports Menu.5) Print the Purchase Order, sign it, and fax it to the Manufacturer.6) Order the Project by sending the Builder Software file to the manufacturer.

a) Select Order Project from the Process menu.b) Select the Buildings to be ordered.c) Click the Order Using Email button.

7) Complete the Send to screen.8) Click the Send button.9) A mail message will appear. If the “To” is filled out, please leave that address in the field. If

the “To” is not filled out, type in the correct address. Add individuals to the cc line at thistime if email message is to be sent to additional people.

10) Send the email.

If E-Mail is Disabled, or a message pops up when using the Order UsingEmail button

1) Click the Save to File button.2) As a default, the Order file will be saved in the Data directory with an "Order_" in front of the

file name. Example: If the file name is 123456, the Order file will be named Order_123456.To save the file in a different location, navigate to the preferred directory to save.

3) Click the Save button.4) Use the default email program on the computer to start a new email message, and insert or

attach the ''Order_...'' file from the preferred directory where the file was saved. Email it tothe manufacturer.

2 Introduction

This is the top level of the Introduction section, please select a topic.

2.1 Welcome to Builder Systems

Welcome to Astek-II, the powerful, easy-to-use software for pricing and drawing all metal buildingprojects. The easy to use interface will allow the user to:

· Price a wide variety of Projects · Create Professional looking Drawings · Generate Reports in PDF format. · Generate accurate column reactions and Anchor Rod Drawings· Generate drawings in an interactive environment

2.2 System Requirements

The following are System Requirements to run the BuilderSoftware:

Processor Pentium II 400 Mhz

Install Media CD-ROM or DVD Drive

Pointing Device Pointing Device (usually a mouse)

Hard Drive Space 500 Megabytes


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Virtual Memory 1024 Megabytes

System Memory 128 MB

The following table shows the level of Operating Systemsupport:

Operating System Support Level

Windows® XP 32-bit Fully Supported

Windows® XP 64-bit Not Supported

Windows® Vista 32-bit Conditionally SupportedNote: User Account Control must be disabled andadditional software must be downloaded and installed.Call the Builder Software Support Team for moreinformation..

Windows® Vista 64-bit Not Supported

Windows® 2000 Fully Supported

Windows® ME Not Supported

Mac OS and Mac OS X Not Supported

Windows® 98 & earlier Not Supported

2.3 Installing Builder Systems

Steps for Installing Builder Software

1) Insert the Builder Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The install program should start automatically. If it does not, open My Computer, right clickon the drive letter of the CD-ROM or DVD-Drive (typically is the letter D), from the menuselect Explore. This will display the contents on the CD. Double click the application file andthe installation will start.

2) The Builder Software installation program will guide the user through the installation process.

3) Click Next to continue the installation (or Cancel to discontinue install). 4) Enter Company Information. Click Next to proceed. 5) Enter Address information. Click Next to proceed. 6) Click Next to proceed, or specify an installation folder if a specific installation folder is

desired. 7) Finally click Next to begin file installation and registry configuration. Once this is complete,

click Finish and the Builder Software is ready for use.

2.4 Project Orientation

The Builder Software now uses a global orientation as opposed to building orientation. This meansthat in the wireframe’s default view, wall "A" is always the wall closest to the bottom of the screenregardless of whether that wall is an Endwall or a Sidewall.


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Elevation "A" as a Sidewall

· Frameline Numbers - EWB to EWD· Module Spacing - SWC to SWA· Bay Spacing - EWB to EWD


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Elevation "A" as an Endwall

· Frameline Numbers - EWA to EWC· Module Spacing - SWB to SWD· Bay Spacing - EWA to EWC

As building(s) are added to the project, one of the first prompts to be answered is whether Elevation"A" is a Sidewall or an Endwall. If Endwall is selected, this tells the Builder Software that this buildingwill be rotated 90 degrees on the project. Since "A" is always the wall closest to the bottom of thescreen and elevation "A" is an Endwall, the software will orient this building 90 degrees from anybuildings where elevation "A" is a Sidewall. ALL walls facing the bottom of the screen will be "A".

2.5 Main Menu

This is the main navigational tool for the program. The main portion of this window will be blank untila building has been input, then a stick drawing of the building(s) will be shown. This window hasmenu labels and quick pick icons across the top. This Main window CAN be re-sized by grabbing theedges or corners with a mouse and dragging the edge or corner to the desired size.

The Program will display "Untitled" in the title bar until the current file or input has been saved, thenit will display the full path and file name.


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The Main Menu is broken down into 10 sections. They are:

File

This section allows the user to:1) Start a New file or Project2) Open an existing or saved file3) Save the currently open file4) Save the currently open file As another name5) Save the currently open file As the Default file which will be opened each time the Builder

Software is started6) E-Mail the Project in to someone at the Manufacturer's Office7) Exit the program

The last four most recent files or projects are also listed here.

Input

This section allows the user to Input Project Information, Input Codes/Loads, Building(s),Accessories, Insulation, Cranes, Mezzanines, AddLines and Extra Material.

· Project Information must be completed before Codes/Loads will become available.· Codes/Loads must be completed before Building Input will become available.

Process

This section starts the design/price process. Selecting Process then Price launches the designprograms. These are required to generate pricing for the buildings in the project. Once pricing isselected, Builder Software opens the Design Price Status window where the user selects whichbuilding or buildings to price. Click OK for pricing to begin. Once the pricing is complete, theProcessing Results window will appear showing information such as purlin spacing and framedimensions as well as any errors that may have occurred. Click Next to see the Pricing Resultsscreen. The user is presented with a Select Multiplier field to select the appropriate multiplier touse. Select the multiplier and click OK. The Builder Software Price Report will be displayed.

· The building must be priced before CAD Drawings can be created. · The building must be priced before the Design Report can be viewed.

Reports

This section contains the reporting output of the Builder Software. The Builder Software has aPurchase Order, a Pricing Report, a Design Report and a Proposal Report. Selecting Reportsthen Purchase Order, Pricing, Design or Proposal will launch the Adobe Reader with the 1st screenshown. The Builder Software uses this program to view or print these reports. Use the arrows, mousewheel, or whatever is preferred to navigate to other screens within the report. It is also possible toPrint or Zoom the currently displayed report. Click the X in the upper right hand corner to close thereport.

Cad

This section creates the drawings for the Builder Software designed buildings. Selecting the Cadbutton will show 2 drop down selections: Create Drawings and Cad User Options. The CreateDrawings selection will begin the Drawing Generation process once the user selects which drawingsto create. Items such as Paper Size and any Options will come from the selections made underCad User Options.


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For most projects, the Cad portion of the Builder Software will create any or all of the followingdrawings for the selected buildings:

· Anchor Rod Plan · Anchor Rod Section Details· 2D Building Sketch (Similar to the S-212 Sketch)· Frame Cross Sections of each different frame, (Depending on bay spacing, this could generate as

many as 31 cross sections), · Engineering Data Sheet· Comprehensive 3D - this drawing is the only CAD drawing which shows all buildings in the project,

and is suitable for presentation purposes· Architectural (SW & EW), (This will generate Front Architectural, Back Architectural, Left

Architectural, Right Architectural Elevation drawings showing panel and accessories for eachbuilding in the project)

· Elevations (SW & EW), (This will generate Front Structural, Back Structural, Left Structural, RightStructural Elevation drawings showing only the structural steel for that elevation for each buildingin the project)

These drawings are for sales presentation purposes only, and are not for construction.

Some accessories are not shown on the CAD drawings (e.g. facades, parapets and partitions). Theseaccessories should be added on future releases of the Builder Software.

Also see "Cad User Options".

Tools

There are (3) choices here. They are Project Notes, Metric Converter and Calculator. Clickingon Project Notes will bring up the Project Notes dialog box showing any notes which have beeninput anywhere in the project. Clicking on Metric Converter will bring up the Metric Converterallowing dimensions or loads to be converted to imperial measurements so they can be entered intothe Builder Software. Clicking on Calculator will open the system Calculator to do any last minutecalculations needed for input into the Builder Software.

Settings

This section contains Project Defaults and Program Options selections.

Help

Click on Help to access Builder Software help files. Additional documentation is also available underthe Help menu. The How to Order selection opens an instructions screen on how to order a projectfrom the Manufacturer.

System Support shows support contact information, information about your computer and BuilderSoftware update information. The user can't make changes to these settings. They are shown herestrictly for information purposes.

About displays the current version of Builder Software and the company or person to whom it isregistered.

Quick Pick Icons

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Start New File

Open Existing File

Save Current File

Save Current File With New File Name

Order Current Project

Email File To...

Input Project Information

Input Codes/Loads

Add Building to Project

Modify Building in Project

Delete Building from Project

Input Accessories

Input Misc. Adds

Input Insulation

Input Crane Information

Input Mezzanines

Input Extra Material

Input Partitions

Price Project

View Pricing Report

View Design Report

View Proposal Report

Create Drawings

View Project Notes

View Website

Open Help Files

To begin a new project, from the main menu, click on Start New File, then Input - ProjectInformation. Or click the Input Project Information quick pick icon.

Sketch

The sketch is a "stick drawing" of the building or buildings in the current project. The sketch showsthe overall building geometry as well as most but not all locatable accessories. The sketch can bemanipulated by using the icons shown down the right side of the sketch window. See "Right SideIcons" below. The main intention for the sketch is to provide a visual way for the user to check his/her input.

Right Side Icons

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sketch of the building or buildings shown in the center of the Builder Software window. They are asfollows:

Refresh Drawing: Clicking this icon reloads the sketch drawing.

Print Drawing: Clicking this icon will open the windows Print Dialog giving the user theability to print the sketch as it is displayed in the main the Builder Software window.

Copy Drawing: Clicking this icon will copy the sketch as it is displayed to the Windowsclipboard where it can then be pasted into almost any windows application; such as MicrosoftWord.

Pan: This icon provides the AutoCAD Pan command, which will move the sketch aroundinside the window. Click on it then click and hold the mouse button down on the sketch, thendrag the mouse in the direction to move the sketch.

Toggle Dimensions: This is a toggle. Clicking this icon toggles off or on overall width,length and eave height dimensions being displayed on the sketch.

Toggle Markers On/Off: This is also a toggle. Clicking this icon will cause the markers forthe building(s) to show or not show. The markers designate the side of the building related tothe elevation, letters A through D.

Zoom Window: This icon provides the AutoCAD Zoom window command. Click this iconthen click and drag a rectangle around the area to enlarge which will zoom up to that area.

Zoom Extents: This icon provides the AutoCAD Zoom extents command. Clicking on thisicon will zoom the sketch back to the extents or outer most limits of the drawing.

Zoom In: This is similar to the AutoCAD Zoom realtime command. Clicking on this icon willzoom the entire sketch up a set percentage. This makes the drawing larger.

Zoom Out: This is similar to the AutoCAD Zoom realtime command. Clicking on this icon willzoom the entire sketch out a set percentage. This makes the drawing smaller.

Top - Default View: Click this icon to get a straight top down view of the project. This cancome in handy on large multiple building projects.

Front: Click this icon to get a front side view of the project. This is elevation "A" of theproject.

Back : Click this icon to get a back side view of the project. This is elevation "C" of theproject.

Left: Click this icon to get a left side view of the project. This is elevation "B" of the project.

Right: Click this icon to get a right side view of the project. This is elevation "D" of theproject.

Front Left: Click this icon to get a front-left isometric view of the project. This is corner A-Bof the project.

Front Right: Click this icon to get a front-right isometric view of the project. This is cornerA-D of the project.

Back Left: Click this icon to get a back-left isometric view of the project. This is corner B-Cof the project.

Back Right: Click this icon to get a back-right isometric view of the project. This is corner C-D of the project.


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The Status Bar located at the bottom of the Builder Software window will show information to theuser as input is done or as the user moves through the software. The left end of the Status Barshows the fly outs when the user moves the mouse over the icons at the top or down the right sideof the Builder Software window. This is also where the software will inform the user that it is loadingitems from or updating the database.

In the middle of the Status Bar is a progress bar that moves across as items are loaded from orupdated in the database. Next to the progress bar is the plant this project is being designed to shipfrom.

Next to the plant is the current project status. This shows whether the current project is for Approval,Permit Only, or Production. To change the current project status, see Project Status on the ProjectInformation screen.

3 Input Project Information

Project Information is input that is "Global" across all buildings in a project. This includes items suchas the Owners name and address, the Jobsite location, as well as Credit and Drawing information.

Caution! Clicking the Cancel button anywhere in ProjectInformation will discard unsaved entries/changes on ALL tabs ofProject Information.

3.1 Jobsite

Steps to Completing the Jobsite Information

1) Project Identification - Provide the name of the project (i.e. General City Hall). 2) Inside or Outside the City Limits - Select the appropriate response for the Jobsite

Location. This information is required for determining the correct Code and calculating taxes. 3) Project Status - Select the status the Manufacturer is to consider for the order. Selections

offered include: Production, Approval, and Permit Only from the Project Status drop downbox. Please contact the Sales Representative for that area regarding orders with an Approvalstatus that have a delivery deadline (Architect Approval), as this is a special consideration notoffered by the Builder Software.

4) Entered By - Provide the identity for the individual creating the order file.5) Quote Requested Date - Select a desired date to receive pricing information for the order

as associated with a “For Quote/Order” selection that requires pricing to be provided by theManufacturer. This selection is only active if the “For Quote/Order” option is selected.

6) Price Status - Select if the order is to be priced by the Builder Software by selecting the “ForPricing” option, or indicate that the pricing is to be prepared by the Manufacturer by selectingthe “For Quote/Order” option. Activation of the “For Quote/Order” option removes alllimitations regarding the building order description and requires the order to be submitted tothe Manufacturer for pricing. See item #5 above regarding the “Quote Requested Date” asassociated with the “For Quote Order” selection.

7) Jobsite Location - Provide information associated with the jobsite location of the buildingorder. Jobsite information in locations outside of the United States and Canada is limited onlyto the City and Address information. The selection of a State or Province using the drop downmenu provides a County drop down menu as related to the selected State or Province. Also, awarning message is provided during processing of the order when load information that isless than the minimum loads for the jobsite location as associated with load informationcontained within the Builder Software.a) Country - Select the country the jobsite is in from the Country drop down box.


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b) State/Province - Skip to the second from the last step if the jobsite is not in the UnitedStates or Canada. Otherwise select the State/Province of the jobsite from theState/Province drop down box.

c) County - After choosing a State/Province select a county from the County drop downbox.

d) Address - Type in the city, address, and postal/zip code of the jobsite. (Two lines for theaddress are provided. However, the second line is often not required).

Note: The Jobsite Country, State/Province and County are theminimum required for pricing the project. However, whensubmitting an order, ALL INFORMATION FIELDS ARE REQUIRED.

9) Click the Next button to continue to enter the Buyer's information.

3.2 Buyer

Steps to completing the Buyer Information

Option 1: Set to Default Information

Use the Set to Default Buyer Information button at the lower right-hand section of the screen toactivate this feature. Doing so automatically completes this screen with information from theSettings/Project Defaults/Buyer screen. See the Project Defaults Help Topic for more information onsetting Project Defaults. To input the information without the default selection , see Option 2 below.

Option 2: Completion of the Buyer information

1) Buyer Number - Input the Buyer Number (the Buyer Number will be provided uponrequest by the Manufacturer).

2) Buyer Name - Input the Buyer Name (a Representative of the Buyer must provide thesignature of acceptance for the order unless the C/O entity is an approved Purchasing Agentfor the Buyer – documentation must be provided).

3) C/O - Input the C/O (In Care Of) entity information. The Physical Address, MailingAddress, and the Contact Information provided is for the C/O entity when the C/Ocondition exists.

4) Physical Address a) Select the Country and State/Province of the Buyer's Physical Address from the drop

down boxes.b) Input the Buyer Address, Buyer City, and Zip/Postal code of the Buyer.

5) Mailing Address a) Select the Country and State/Province of the Buyer's Mailing Address from the drop

down boxes.b) Input the Buyer Address, Buyer City, and Zip/Postal code of the Buyer.

6) Contact Information a) Input the Contact Name. b) Input an E-mail Address for the Contact if available (leave blank if an E-mail address

does not exist).c) Input the phone numbers for Day Phone, Fax Number, Night Phone, and Mobile

Number for the contact.7) Click the Next button to continue to enter the Owner information.


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The information about the owner on this screen is used mainly for correspondence. It will be used tomail any warranties or other documents.

Steps to Completing the Owner Information

1) Input the owner’s name or company name in Owner's Name.2) Input the name of Owner's Contact.3) Input the telephone number Owner's Phone No. 4) Select the use of the building(s) from the End Use of Building drop down box. 5) Owner Location – Provide information associated with the Owner Location for the building

order. Otherwise, Owner Information in locations outside of the United States and Canada islimited only to the City and Address information.

Note: Selection of a State or Province using the drop down menuprovides a County drop down menu as related to the selected Stateor Province.

a) Select the country the Owner is in from the Country drop down box. b) Skip to the second to the last step if the Owner Location is not in the United States or

Canada. Otherwise select the state/province of the jobsite from the State/Provincedrop down box.

c) Select a county from the County drop down box. d) Type in the City, Address, and Postal/Zip code of the owner's location.

Note: Checking the Same as Jobsite Location checkbox copiesthe jobsite information in to Owner's Location. Unchecking it willallow the user to change the information.

6) Click the Next button to continue to enter the Shipping information.

3.4 Shipping

Steps to completing the Shipping Information

1) Select the shipping point from the Shipping Point drop down box. 2) Select Add Export Overages to activate pricing associated with overages required for

Export orders, if applicable.3) Select the shipping method from the Shipping Terms drop down box. 4) Input the name of the Shipping Contact.5) Input a telephone number for the shipping contact for daytime communication in Shipping

Day Phone.6) Input a telephone number for the shipping contact for nighttime communication in Shipping

Night Phone.7) Input a Requested Delivery Date for the order, or the earliest phase of the order. Select

the Clear button to remove the date and re-enter a corrected date if an errant date is input.8) Shipping Location – Provide information associated with the shipping location for the

building order. Otherwise, the Shipping Information in locations outside of the United Statesand Canada is limited only to the City and Address information.

Note: Selection of a State or Province using the drop down menuprovides a County drop down menu as related to the selectedState or Province.


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a) Select the country the Owner is in from the Country drop down box. b) Skip to the second to the last step if the Owner Location is not in the United States or

Canada. Otherwise select the state/province of the jobsite from the State/Provincedrop down box.

c) Select a county from the County drop down box. d) Type in the City, Address, and Postal/Zip code of the owner's location.

Note: Checking the Same as Jobsite Location checkbox copiesthe jobsite information in to Owner's Location. Unchecking it willallow the user to change the information.

9) Click the Next button to continue to enter the Payment information.

3.5 Payment

Steps to completing the Payment/Credit Information

1) Clarification Contact - Type in the Clarification Contact's name designated to sign the orderand is required to be on file with the Manufacturer as an Authorized Representative to signfor the project.

2) Clarification Day Phone - Type in the Day Phone number for the Clarification Contactindicated in item #1 above.

3) P.O. Number - Input the Buyer’s P.O. Number (Purchase Order number) if applicable towardthe order. This number will be included on all documentation at the Buyer’s request.

4) Tax Exempt Status - Select Tax Exempt Status from the drop down box.5) Credit Terms - Select the method of payment for this project from the Credit Terms drop

down box. Note that Credit Terms must be approved by the Manufacturer’s CreditDepartment.

Note: “Established Terms” in the drop down menu refers to thecurrent credit terms established by the Manufacturer at the time ofShipment.

6) Tax Exempt Number – Input the Tax Exempt Number into this area if Tax Exemption isapplicable.

7) General Contractor – Provide information associated with the General Contractorassociated with the building order. The General Contractor Information in locations outside ofthe United States and Canada is limited only to the City information. a) Select the Country in which the General Contractor is located using the Country drop

down box. b) Skip to the next step if the General Contractor’s Location is not in the United States or

Canada. Otherwise, select the State/Province of the jobsite from the State/Province dropdown box.

c) Input the City for the General Contractor’s Location.8) Sub-Erector – Provide information associated with the Sub-Erector associated with the

building order. The Sub-Erector Information in locations outside of the United States andCanada is limited only to the City information. a) Select the Country in which the Sub-Erector is located using the Country drop down box. b) Skip to the next step if the Sub-Erector’s Location is not in the United States or Canada.

Otherwise, select the State/Province of the jobsite from the State/Province drop downbox.

c) Input the City for the Sub-Erector’s Location. 9) Lender – Provide information associated with the Lender for the building order. Lender

Information in locations outside of the United States and Canada is limited only to the Cityand Address information.


Builder Systemsa) Select the Country the Lender is located from the Country drop down box. b) Skip to the second to the last step if the Lender Location is not in the United States or

Canada. Otherwise select the State/Province of the jobsite from the State/Province dropdown box.

c) Type in the city, address, postal/zip code, and telephone number of the Lender (Twolines for the address are provided. However, the second line is often not required).

10) Click the Next button to continue to enter the Drawings information.

3.6 Drawings

Note: To use the “Set to Default Drawings Settings” buttonlocated in the lower right-hand area of the Drawings Menu use thefollowing procedure to select default values (drawing sets typicalfor each building order) within the “Settings” Menu located at thetop of the Builder Software.

1) Select Settings > Project Defaults 2) Select the Drawings tab at the top of the default menu screen.

Follow the procedure below.

To Add Sets of Drawings

1) Quantity: Input in the Quantity of sets of Drawings needed. 2) Drawing/Doc. Types: Select the type of Drawing set from the Drawing/Doc. Types drop

down box. 3) Drawing Purpose: Select the purpose of the Drawing set from the Drawing Purpose drop

down box (Approval, Permit, or For Construction). 4) Drawing Seal: Select from the Drawing Seal drop down menu if the drawings are to be

sealed or unsealed. For Jobsite state of Texas and New Jersey, Drawing Seal will show "IDNote" instead of "Sealed" on drawings with a Drawing Purpose of Approval.

5) Ship To: Select where to Ship the project Drawings from the Ship To drop down box (Buyer,Owner, or Other, See Notes). Notes must be provided with the order to clarify a selection of“Other”.

6) Click the Add button located to the right of the Drawing Seal drop down menu to add thesets of Drawings to the list. Repeat as necessary for as many drawings as needed.

To Delete a Set of Drawings

1) To Delete an error in the drawing selection, first Click on the set of Drawings to delete(selection will become dark blue)

2) Click the Delete button.

To Modify a Set of Drawings

1) Double click on the set of Drawings to modify (menu pops up when double-clicking on theselection).

2) Make the changes to be made.3) Click the OK button to save the changes or the Cancel button to cancel the changes.

After Entering all Sets of Drawings Needed

1) Select the Show All Member Sizes and Connections checkbox if Erection Drawings arerequired to include all material sizes and bolted connections.

2) Click the Select button and select a date to request any delivery dates for Final Anchor Rod,


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Approval, or Permit drawings. Requested dates can be removed by clicking the Clear buttonnext to the date.

3) Click the OK button to save all of the Project Information entered.

4 Input Codes/Loads

Code / Load Information is input that is "Global" across all buildings in a project. This includes thingslike the Building Code, Wind Load, Ground Snow, Seismic Zone, and Escarpment. Click Next at thebottom to move to the next Input screen.

4.1 Code/Loads

Building Code and Live Load

1) Select the appropriate use category for the project from the Project Use Category dropdown box. This will make the building codes available to select from for that particularcategory and the state/province or city of the jobsite location.

2) Select the building code to use for this building project. 3) The Builder System contains a database of system minimum load values for each county.

Clicking the Apply Minimums button will fill the load fields with the values contained in thedatabase. For some jobsite locations, minimum loads have not been provided because thereis too much variance within the county. If a minimum is not provided for a particular load,consult the local building official for load data.

Note: Although minimum loads may be supplied automatically, itis Buyer's responsibility to determine the intended use of the MetalBuilding System ordered, its appropriateness for all loads to beencountered, including but not limited to, live load, wind load,snow/ice load, water load, collateral and auxiliary loads, as well asits appropriateness for drainage systems and compliance with therequirements of all governing code bodies, statutory and regulatoryagencies.

4) If enabled, type in the Live Load. 5) If the project has a Live Load minimum of 20 PSF or greater, use of Tributary Area

Reduction could reduce the Live Load down to as low as 12 PSF for certain roofs. To applyTributary Area Reduction Allowed, click the checkbox.

6) Click the Next button to continue and enter the Wind / Snow load information.

4.2 Wind/Snow

Enter Wind and Snow Load Information

1) If enabled type in the Wind Load. 2) If enabled, select the appropriate Wind Exposure based on where the jobsite is.

Exposure B: Urban and suburban areas, wooded areas, or other terrain with numerousclosely spaced obstructions having the size of single-family dwellings or larger. ExposureB shall be assumed unless the site meets the definition of another type exposure.

Exposure C: Open terrain with scattered obstructions, including surface undulations or otherirregularities, having heights generally less than 30 feet (9144 mm) extending more than1,500 feet (457.2 m) from the building site in any quadrant. This exposure shall alsoapply to any building located within Exposure B type terrain where the building is directly


Builder Systemsadjacent to open areas of Exposure C type terrain in any quadrant for a distance of morethan 600 feet (182.9 m). This category includes flat open country, grasslands andshorelines in hurricane-prone regions.

Exposure D: Flat, unobstructed areas exposed to wind flowing over open water (excludingshorelines in hurricane-prone regions) for a distance of at least 1 mile (1.61 km).Shorelines in Exposure D include inland waterways, the Great Lakes and coastal areas ofCalifornia, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. This exposure shall apply only to thosebuildings and other structures exposed to the wind coming from over the water. ExposureD extends inland from the shoreline a distance of 1,500 feet (460 m) or 10 times theheight of the building or structure, whichever is greater.

3) If Wind Category is enabled then choose the appropriate category: Inland or Coastal. WindCategory is not applicable to IBC-based building Codes.

4) If Hurricane Coastline is enabled then check the box if the project is to be on a coastlinewith known Hurricane activity.

5) If the choice coastal is selected from Wind Category then type in the number of MilesFrom Coastline.

6) If enabled type in the Ground Snow Load. 7) Only enter the Min. Roof Snow Load if the project specifications state a specific minimum

roof snow load. Otherwise, leave this field set to zero.8) If enabled, select the Snow Exposure based on where the jobsite is. 9) If enabled type in the Sea Level Elevation in feet. Sea Level Elevation is not applicable to

IBC-based Building Codes. 10) If enabled, type in the Rain Intensity for the jobsite in inches per hour. The Rain Intensity

is used in calculating gutter size and downspout spacing, where applicable. 11) Click the Next button to continue and enter the Seismic information.

4.3 Seismic

Seismic loads are loads that are produced by the structure's resistance to motion (orinertia), when the ground accelerates during an earthquake. The magnitude of seismicloads depends on many factors, some of which are functions of the location of thebuilding and nature of the site. Furthermore, many of these factors vary greatly fromsite to site in the same general area. Therefore this information cannot be determinedby the building manufacturer and must come from the Building Specifier orArchitect/Engineer of record. Following is an explanation of these items.

Site Class: The seismic site class is a measure of the local soil's ability to transmitmotion from the underlying plate to the surface. Generally this information should comefrom the Geotechnical Engineer, the Engineer-of-Record for the project, or possibly thelocal building official. When soil properties are not known to sufficient detail todetermine the site class, IBC allows you to use site class "D". The site class designationsare as follows:

Site Class SoilDescriptionHard RockRockVery dense soil and hardrockStiff Soil*Soft Soil*Weak Soil

*Designations "E" and "F" are special soilconditions as determined by the buildingofficial, Engineer-of-Record, or GeotechnicalEngineer. They require special designconsiderations, which may result in increasedengineering cost. Contact the manufacturerfor more information.


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SS: SS, or the 0.2-second spectral response coefficient, is the measure of the short-termground acceleration that could occur during a 50-year seismic event, assuming Site Class"B". Again, this information should come from the Geotechnical Engineer, theEngineer-of-Record for the project, or the local building official. If the data is notavailable, an estimated value may be obtained from the ASCE-7 contour map (Figure9.4.1.1.(a) which is reprinted below). Other inset maps are provided in ASCE-7 forareas where the contours are too close to obtain an accurate value. See below forinformation about obtaining seismic data via the World Wide Web.

S1: S1, or the one second spectral response coefficient, is similar to Ss, but forlong-term ground accelerations. Again there is a contour map in ASCE-7 (Figure9.4.1.1.(b) which is reprinted below) along with inset maps for high-seismic areas. Seebelow for information about obtaining seismic data via the World Wide Web.


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As an option, you may obtain your seismic data from the World Wide Web:1. Open your web browser and point it to

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/products_data/48_States/index.php

2. In the 2002 Documentation column click on "Hazard by Lat/Lon" underHazard Values.

3. Enter the Latitude and Longitude and click the "Submit Query" button.4. The results screen will show the results of your query. The IBC requires the 2%

probability in 50 year value. Thus, as an example, when 29.8572 is entered asa Latitude, and -95.5742 is entered as a Longitude, the following informationappears on the results screen. In this example, you would enter 8.83 for Ss and

3.65 for S1.

If you do not know the longitude and latitude of your jobsite location, you can useanother link at the USGS site to obtain it.

1. Open your web browser and point it tohttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/products_data/48_States/index.php

2. In the 1996 Documentation column click on "Hazard by Zip Code" underHazard Values.

3. Enter your zip code and click the "Submit Query" button.4. The results look like the following:


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Note: Do not use the ground motion values shown,because the results are out of date. Only use the latitudeand longitude for input into the 2002 query.

Enter Seismic Information

1) If the Spectral Response(Ss) is enabled, type in the percentage for the jobsite. 2) If the Spectral Response(S1) is enabled, type in the percentage for the jobsite. 3) If the Accelerated Coefficient(Aa) is enabled, type it in for the jobsite. As is not

applicable to IBC-based Building Codes.4) If the Velocity Coefficient(Av) is enabled, type it in for the jobsite. Av is not applicable to

IBC-based Building Codes.5) If the Seismic Zone is enabled select the appropriate zone for the jobsite. Seismic Zone is

not applicable to IBC-based Building Codes.6) If the Near Source Factor is enabled type in the appropriate factor for the jobsite. Near

Source Factor is not applicable to IBC-based Building Codes.7) Select the appropriate Percentage Snow Load - Seismic. If it is necessary to specify the

percent then type in the amount after selecting the User Specified option. 8) Select Soil Type from the Soil Type drop down box. When soil properties are not known to

sufficient detail to determine the soil class, most Building Codes allow the use of site class"D".

9) Click the Next button to continue and enter the Canada information if the jobsite is inCanada otherwise the Minimums information screen will open.

4.4 Minimums

Enter Minimums

1) If there are any values specified that are below the Minimum of the building code selectedthen those check boxes will be enabled and need to be checked to accept the responsibilityfor specifying such values.

2) Click the OK button to save the Codes and Loads information entered.

5 Building Input

This is the top level of the Building Input section, please select a topic.

5.1 Input Building - Add

Begin entering specific information about the building on the Building Information input screen byselecting Input, then Building(s), then Add. By following these same steps, additional buildingscan be added to the project.

To complete the Building Information:1) Building Label: Building Label is a software generated letter that cannot be edited. It is

used to identify which building is being worked on at the time. Building label is also used,along with building name, to identify individual buildings within a project. If a building is


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with label B is deleted, the building with label C becomes B and building D becomes C.Now the project has buildings with labels A, B & C. The project will NOT have buildingswith labels A, C & D without a B.

2) Existing Structure: Check the Existing Structure box if the building being added is anexisting structure on the project. The manufacturer needs to know where all the surroundingstructures on the project are even if they are existing buildings. Close proximity to a newbuilding can have design impacts. Checking this box will unselect this building for pricing onthe Design Price Status window, as the system will not allow pricing of buildings designatedas "Existing Structure".

3) Future Construction: Check Future Construction box if the building being added is astructure which will be constructed at some point in the future on this project. Themanufacturer needs to know where all the surrounding structures on the project are even ifthey are future buildings. Close proximity to a new building can have design impacts.Checking this box will unselect this building for pricing on the Design Price Status window asthe system will not allow pricing of buildings designated as "Future Construction".

4) Building Name: Building Name is a user input field. It is used to easily identify whichbuilding is being worked on at the time. The input can be anything, but is limited to 50characters in length. The following special characters should also be avoided "[]{}\|". This"Name" is used to help the user easily identify one building from another within a project.Building name is used along with building label to identify individual buildings within a project.Building Name is a required field. It is recommended that the Building Name be used in theProject Notes, instead of the Building Label, since the Building Label may change if a buildingis deleted.

5) Building Type: Select whether the building being added is a "Stand Alone" building or is itan "Attachment" to another building in the project.a) A Stand Alone building is any building in a project that does not attach to any other

building in the same project. The first building entered in a new project is always a StandAlone building because there is not other building in which it can be attached. A StandAlone building can also be added to the project and located so that it does not interferewith other buildings in the project.

b) An Attachment is a building which will attach to any other building in the project. Anattachment can be a lean-to, single slope or gabled building. Attachments can be madeEndwall-to-Endwall, Sidewall-to-Sidewall, Endwall-to-Sidewall or Sidewall-to-Endwall.

6) Elevation: Select whether Elevation "A" of the building being added is a Sidewall or anEndwall. The A, B, C, D wall orientation is now global for the entire project. This means thatfor all buildings in a project, elevation "A" will be the building wall closest to the bottom ofthe computer screen, no matter if the wall is an endwall or sidewall. See also ProjectOrientation.o Example: In the picture below, the letters specifies the Elevation. The red building has

Elevation "A" designated as the Sidewall. The blue building has Elevation "A" designatedas the Endwall.


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7) Frame Type: Choose the Frame Type of the building.

a) Symmetrical - A Symmetrical frame type means the Ridge Distance, Eave Height andRoof Slope are the same on both sides of the building ridge line. The ridge line is in thecenter of the building width.

b) Non-Symmetrical - A Non-Symmetrical frame type means the Ridge Distance, EaveHeight and Roof Slope can be different on either side of the building ridge line.


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c) Single Slope - A Single Slope frame type means the building has one roof slope thatslopes from a high sidewall to a low sidewall. Enter the Building Width and enter eitherboth eave heights or one eave height and the slope.

d) Lean-To - A Lean-To can be attached to a new or existing building. The eave height ismeasured at the high side. The Lean-to structure always requires support from anotherstructure at the high side. Lean-To frames will have straight sidewall columns. To enter aLean-To on a main building, the main building must be entered first. To enter a Lean-Toon an Existing Structure, enter the Existing Structure first.


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e) The frames of Lean-To must line up with the main building's column lines.

5.2 Attachment Information

The Attachment Information input screen is displayed when a Building Type of "Attachment" isselected. The input on this screen begins the process of defining the aspects of a building thatattaches to another building.

To complete the Attachment Information:1) Available Buildings: Select the building in the project to which the current building

attaches.


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is attached to the Parent building. Please specify which sidewall or endwall on the followingLocation screen.

3) Elevation (Parent Building): Select which wall of the Parent building to which the currentbuilding attaches.

4) Click the Next button to continue.

5.3 High Side Information

The High Sidewall screen will only appear when the building type is Single Slope.

To complete the High Sidewall information:1) Select the Sidewall that will be the high side of the Single Slope building. If there is not a

preference, leave the selection as the default.2) Click the Next button to continue.

5.4 Geometry

The Geometry input screen is where the current building's Width, Length, Eave Height and Roof Slopeare entered. The frame type entered on the Building Information screen will determine which of thesefields are available to the user and which are unavailable and therefore grayed out.

To complete the Geometry information:

1) Building Width: Type in the Building Width. (Type number of feet dash number of inchesfor example: 30-6 will become 30'-6"). Building width is measured from out-to-out of thesteel line. For a sheeted building, width would be measured from the outside girt face of onesidewall the outside girt face of the opposite sidewall.

o Minimum Building Width is 10'-0".

o Maximum Building Width is 600'-0".

2) Length: Type in the Building Length. (Type number of feet dash number of inches forexample: 60-6 will become 60'-6"). Building Length is measured from out-to-out of the steelline. For a sheeted building, length would be measured from the outside girt face of oneendwall the outside girt face of the opposite endwall.

Note: The program does not allow the user to type in a length forLean-To buildings - that information will be specified on theLean-To Location screen. The calculated Lean-to length shownincludes the endwall setback for any endwall of the Lean-to whichdoes not touch the parent building's endwall.

o Minimum Building Length is 5'-0".

o Maximum Building Length is 1020'-0".

3) Distance to Ridge: If the Distance to Ridge is enabled, type in the distance to the ridge foreach sidewall. (Only available for non-symmetrical buildings). The minimum distance to theridge is 5'-0".

4) Eave Height: Type in the eave height in number of feet dash number of inches. (Typenumber of feet dash number of inches for example: 6-2 will become 6'-2"). Eave height ismeasured from finish floor to the top of the eave strut.

o Minimum Eave Height is 10'-0".

o Maximum Eave Height is a Mean Height of 60'-0". Mean Height = (Peak Height + Eave

Height) / 2 .


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5) Roof Slope: Type in the Roof Slope expressed as inches of rise per one foot of horizontaldistance.

Example: A 50' wide single slope building with a 1:12 roof slopewill be 50" taller at the high side than it is at the low side.

o Minimum Roof Slope is 1/4:12 for buildings with an Ultra-Dek or Double-Lok roof.

o Minimum Roof Slope is 1/2:12 for buildings with a PBR, BattenLok or SuperLok roof.

o Maximum Roof Slope is 6:12.


Note: For Lean-To buildings, SWA/SWD is always the high side.

For an Unsymmetrical building, any three of the following four dimensions may be enteredand the fourth will be calculated by the Builder Software.

· Eave Height SW(A/B)· Eave Height SW(C/D)· Roof Slope SW(A/B)· Roof Slope SW(C/D)

For a Single Slope or Lean-To buildings, any two of the following three dimensions may beentered and the third will be calculated by the Builder Software.

· Eave Height SW(A/B)· Eave Height SW(C/D)· Roof Slope SW(C/D)

5.5 Stand Alone Location

The Stand Alone Location screen allows the user to specify how the current building is located inrelation to other buildings on the project.

Stand Alone buildings DO NOT attach or tie-in to other buildings in the project.

To complete the Stand Alone Location information:1) Direction: Select the direction the current building is to be placed in relation to Building A.

(These directions are shown on the corners of the graphic).2) Distance Left: Type in the distance to go Left/Right in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3

inches) 3) Distance Down: Type in the distance to go Up/Down in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and

3 inches) Ensure there are no conflicts with the placement of buildings within the locationdiagram prior to continuing.


The red dot marks the lower left corner of Building A. The blue dot marks the lower left corner of thecurrent building.

To understand the location diagram, picture the white square as a piece of paper with these basiccoordinates on it: A is at the bottom, B at the left, C at the top, and D at the right. The letters in thecorner mark which coordinates are intersecting at that corner - "A, B" for the intersection of A & B atthe bottom left corner, "A, D" for the intersection of A & D at the bottom right corner, etc.

When the Location screen first appears, the current building is located with its lower left corneraligned with the lower left corner of Building A. The Direction radio buttons specify the direction tomove the new building.


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Direction C - B means the new building is toward the C, B corner of the paper - which is Left and Upof Building A.

Direction A - B means the new building is toward the A, B corner of the paper - which is Left andDown of Building A.

5.6 Attachment Location

A location graphic is provided on the left side of this screen to show how the current building will belocated in relation to the existing or attachment building. A distance dimension is shown to give anidea of where the maximum dimension is located.

Since this is an attachment and all the geometry information, as well as the wall to which it attacheshave already been input, the only information left to enter is how far down the wall the attachmentwill connect to the existing building.

A representation of the new or current building being located is shown in blue (If the building isshown in red, there is a conflict). The X and Y distances and/or directions are also shown in blue.

To complete the Attachment Location information:1) Type in the Offset Distance (stay within the Offset Range) in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet

and 3 inches) OR click on one of the five placement buttons that can be used to position thechild building in relational to parent building.


5.7 Lean-To Location

The Lean-To Location screen allows the user to specify the starting and stopping frame lines of theLean-To.

To complete the Lean-To Location information:1) Start Column Line: Type in the first column line of the Parent Building to which the

Lean-To attaches.2) Stop Column Line: Type in the last column line of the Parent Building to which the Lean-To

attaches. Column lines are input from left to right - looking at the wall to the which theLean-to is attached.


Note: The screen will default to a full length/width Lean-To.

The length of the Lean-To will be determined by the start and stop columns specified. If the Lean-todoes not begin or end on a frame line, please indicate the proper location in the notes and send intothe Manufacturer for pricing.

5.8 Girts/Spacings

To complete the Girts/Spacings information:

1) Girts: Make a selection for each wall which indicates a Girt depth of 8", 10" or 12", andindicate whether the girts should be Flush or Bypass. The girt selection will be unavailable ifthe wall attaches to a parent building. The girts for the child building will automatically matchthe girts on the parent building.


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a) By-Pass Girts attach to the exterior or outside flange of the frame column which islocated 8", 10", or 12" inside the building steel line, depending on the girt depth. Theoutside face of the girt is the building steel line.

b) Flush Girts attach to the web of each frame column with clips that hold the outsideflange of the girt flush with the outer flange of the column, which is also the buildingsteel line.

The girt selection is important even if a building is completely open. It determines where thebuilding’s columns are placed on the foundation.

Example: If a building has 8" flush endwall girts which is 100'-0"long, the outside face of the building's columns at each endwall willbe 100' from each other. If the same 100' long building had 8"by-pass endwall girts, then the outside face of the building'scolumns at each endwall would be 98’-8" away from each other.

2) Purlins: Select a depth for the Purlins - 8", 10", or 12".

Note: While it is often economical to select a purlin or girt depthas the smallest member available, sometimes this will result in amember spacing that is more costly than selecting a larger


Builder Systemsmember. To check what purlin spacing the program used, click thePurlin Spacing radio button on the Processing Results screen or seethe Design report.

3) Bay Spacing: Click the Bay Spacing button to bring up the Bay Spacing input screen.

4) Girt Spacing: To specify a Girt Spacing, click the Girt Spacing button. Otherwise, leave thegirt spacing set to System Standard. To check the girt spacing that the Builder Software haspriced, see the Design report, or the CAD Drawings.

5) Purlin Spacing: To specify a nominal Purlin Spacing, click the Purlin Spacing button.Otherwise, leave the purlin spacing set to System Standard.

6) Shop Coat: Indicate which preference is preferred: Shop Coat (Primer) to be Red or DarkGray.

7) Pregalvanized Secondary: By checking Pregalvanized Secondary, the Builder Software willprice all cold-formed secondary material as pregalvanized, including the framed openingmaterial. Cold-formed secondary materials includes purlins, eave struts, girts, rake angle,base angle, jambs, headers, and knock-in bridging, if applicable. Please note thatcold-formed endwall columns will not be pregalvanized, as they are primary members. TheBuilder Software is not currently capable of pricing Hot-Dip galvanized primary. Please sendorders requiring hot-dip galvanizing to the manufacturer for pricing.

Note: If this building has "at-eave" Lean-To attachments,modifying the purlin depth on this building will automaticallyupdate the purlin depth on the Lean-To(s). If this building has anyLean-To attachments, modifying the endwall girt depth andspacing will automatically update the endwall girt depth andspacing on the Lean-To(s).

5.8.1 Bay Spacing

Use the Bay Spacing screen to enter the bay spacing. The first bay is measured from the steel line tothe centerline of the next column. The last bay is measured from the centerline of the left column tothe steel line. All other bays are measured from centerline of column to centerline of column.

If the bays are uniform (equal), click the Uniform Bays button and enter the total number of bays.The Builder Software will fill the bay spacing automatically. Bay Spacing can then be adjusted ifnecessary.

For mixed bays, enter the bay spacing, one bay per box. The numbers may be enteredfeet-dash-inches (3-6) and the program will automatically convert the entry into feet and inches(3'-6"). After entering the first bay, pressing the Enter key on the keyboard in an empty bay spacingbox will repeat the bay spacing of the previous bay.

The Space Remaining box shows how many feet of building length are left to assign to a bay.Space Remaining must equal 0'-0" before the program will allow the user to exit the Bay Spacingscreen.

If a bay spacing is deleted from one of the bay boxes, and then exit that box, all the bays to the rightof the deleted bay will shift to the left one space.The Clear Spaces button will clear all entries in the bay spacing boxes.

· Minimum Sidewall Bay Spacing is 5'-0".· Maximum Sidewall Bay Spacing is 40'-0".


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Note: Using a bay spacing larger than 35'-0" will result in someaccessories being unavailable for pricing.

Example: Parapets, Below Eave Canopies, Box Follow the RoofCanopies. Bays larger than 33'-0" require a Girt Bracing type of"Angles".

5.8.2 Girt Spacing

All walls on the Girt Spacing screen will default to System Standard. For any wall which requiresspecial girt spacing, set the radio button to User Specified and click the Spacing button.

On the Specified Girt Spacing screen, input the distance from finished floor to the first girt into Box"1". Input the distance the first girt to the next girt into Box "2". Continue until Space Remaining is0'-0".

Note: The Specified Girt Spacing screen requires the user to inputGirt Spacing - not Girt Elevations.

Note: Girt spacings are measured from the top of the girt clip.

The Clear Spaces button will clear all input girt spaces.

· Minimum Girt Spacing: 1'-0"

Maximum Girt Spacing is determined by building conditions and loading. If the program is unable todesign the building with the girt spacing specified, a "Girt Failure" will display on the ProcessingResults – Errors (Radio Button selected) screen.

5.8.3 Purlin Spacing

Purlin spacing will default to System Standard. To specify the purlin spacing, choose the UserSpecified radio button and enter a nominal spacing. This spacing is horizontal spacing, it is not onthe slope. The minimum nominal spacing is 1'-0". The maximum nominal spacing is 5'-0".

Note: The Builder Software is currently unable to allow input of


Builder Systemsspecific purlin spacing. If a purlin is needed at a specific location,and is not shown on the Purlin Spacings screen of the ProcessingResults screen, the additional purlin must be added in "ExtraMaterial".

5.9 Endwalls

To complete the Endwalls information:

Note: The default type is hot-rolled bearing frame.

1) Select the desired Endwall Frame Type.

o Bearing Frame - This is a bearing frame endwall with a cold-form rafter. The columns

may be cold-form or hot-roll, depending on design. It is not possible to remove theendwall columns on a bearing frame endwall. If this option is chosen, and a endwallfailure occurs during processing. To avoid this issue, try switching the endwall type to aBearing Frame Hot-Rolled.

o Bearing Frame Hot-Rolled - A hot-roll bearing frame endwall. It is not possible to

remove the endwall columns on a bearing frame endwall.o Non-Expandable Frame - The Non-Expandable option is a half-load main frame.

o Expandable Frame - A full-load main frame that can be used for future additions. May

be required on crane and mezzanine applications.o Ledger Member - Open to Roof - Used when the building endwall is supported by a

load bearing wall which is not supplied by the manufacturer.

Note: This option removes ALL columns, sheeting, and trim fromthe endwall.

o No Frame - Endwall Tie-In - This option is used when the current building is attaching

to an existing building with an expandable main frame endwall.

2) Select the column spacing for each endwall:

o Choose Standard for the Manufacturer's standard column spacing. To view what the

standard column spacing is, choose Standard and click the "View Column Spacing"button.

o To use Mixed column spacings, set the column spacing to Mixed and set the endwall

column spacing on the Endwall Spacing screen.o Open, which is not available for Bearing Frames, will allow the user to specify what the

endwall is open for such as masonry, glass, etc. This is also used when the deflectioncriteria is to be taken into consideration in the design criteria. This information isimportant to the Manufacturer in order to design the building to support the endwall thatwill be placed there. If Open is selected, the user must specify the purpose of the openendwall by clicking on the Settings button and completing the Open Areas information.This setting is for an endwall that is completely open - full width and full height, with noendwall columns. For open conditions other than completely open, use Open Areas underAccessories.

o Minimum Endwall Column Spacing: 5'-0"

o Maximum Endwall Column Spacing: 30'-0"

3) The standard Setback for the frame that has been chosen is shown next to "Non-Standard


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Setback". If a different setback is to be used from the standard for the framing of the endwallcheck the Non-Standard Setback box and input the feet and inches of the setback desired.

o Setback for a hot-roll or built-up member is measured from the steel line to the centerline

of the rafter web. Setback for a cold-form member is measured from the steel line to theface of the rafter web.

5.9.1 Endwall Column Spacing

To complete the Endwall Column Spacing information:

1) Enter the bay spacing, one bay per box. It may be entered as feet dash inches (3-6) and theprogram will automatically convert the entry into feet and inches (3'-6"). After entering thefirst bay, pressing the Enter key on the keyboard in an empty bay spacing box will repeat thebay spacing of the previous bay.

o The Space Remaining box shows how many feet of building length are left to assign to

a bay. Space Remaining must equal 0'-0" before the program will allow the user to exitthe Bay Spacing screen.

o If a bay spacing is deleted from one of the bay boxes, and then exit that box, all the bays

to the right of the deleted bay will shift to the left one space.

2) After completing the endwall spacing entry, click OK to return to the Endwalls screen.


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Open Area Information is entered for each Open Area on a Building. There is a considerable amountof information required by the Manufacturer's design engineers to do a proper design for thestructure. The input for this information has been separated into 5 different input screens.

The Open Areas screens can be accessed from several different locations – the Endwalls screen, theFull Height Open Areas option in Accessories, the Partial Height Open Areas option in Accessories,and the Attachment Height Open Areas option in Accessories.

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Which fields on the Open Areas Type screen are available depends on the location in the BuilderSoftware from which the Open Areas option was accessed. For example, if the screen was accessedusing the Full Height Open Areas accessory, “Which Building” will be unavailable because thatselection has been made on a previous screen, and “Height” will be unavailable because the OpenWall is Full Height. Likewise, if the screen was accessed by clicking on the Open button on theEndwalls screen, then “Which Wall”, “Which Building”, “Width” and “Length” will be unavailable.

To complete Type information on the Open Areas screen:1) If enabled, select Which Wall the Open Area will be on. If this screen was accessed from

the Endwall screen, the Which Wall choice will be unavailable. 2) If enabled, select Which Building the Open Area is to be placed in. If this screen was

accessed from the Endwall screen, the Which Building choice will be unavailable.3) If enabled (will be disabled for Attachment Height Open Areas), type in the Width and

Height of the Open Area in feet dash inches (3-6 is 3 feet 6 inches).4) If this screen was accessed from the Endwall screen, the Width and Height entries will be

unavailable because the Open setting is for an endwall that is completely open - full widthand full height, with no endwall columns. For open conditions other than completely open,use Open Areas under Accessories.

5) Use the Open For area to select what material will be used for the open wall. (The BuilderSoftware will NOT automatically change any deflection criteria based on this input. If specialdeflections are required due to this construction, it is the builder's responsibility to convey thisto the Manufacturer in order to get the appropriate pricing)


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5.10.1 Open Areas Options

To complete the Options information on the Open Areas screen:

1) If the area is Open For Masonry, select whether the masonry is Reinforced orUnreinforced.


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2) If the area is Open For Masonry, select whether the wall will be a Vertical Span or aVertical Cantilever. a) A Vertical Span Masonry wall is a wall spanning vertically between the foundation and a

support at its upper limit. A Vertical Span Masonry wall requires a support beam.b) A Vertical Cantilever Masonry wall is anchored and reinforced to a foundation in such a

way that it cantilevers vertically from the foundation similar to a flagpole. A VerticalCantilever wall does not require a support beam.

3) If the area is Open For Tilt-up, select whether the wall will be a Vertical Span orHorizontal Span.a) A Vertical Span Tilt-up wall is a wall in which the main reinforcement runs vertically to

span from foundation to the required support beam. If the required support beam is tobe provided by the Manufacturer, please indicate Support Beam By Manufacturer on theBeam tab.

b) A Horizontal Span Tilt-up wall is a wall in which the main reinforcement runs horizontallyto span from column to column.

Note: A Horizontal Span cannot act as a Shear Wall.

4) If enabled and the purpose of this wall is to act as a Shear Wall, check the Shear Wall box.If tilt-up wall is selected as a Shear Wall, design will remove longitudinal bracing in thewalls.

Note: A Partial Height Open Area cannot have a Shear Wall.

5) If enabled and the Columns need to be braced by this wall then check the Columns to beBraced by Masonry/Tilt-up box. This will allow design to use single or double angleflange bracing if required.

6) If a Jamb is to be included when the Open Area does not start or stop on a column line thenuncheck the appropriate check box and describe the condition in Project Notes.

7) If enabled and Jamb Flash is not to be included, uncheck the Include Jamb Flash box. 8) If enabled and Header Flash is not to be included, uncheck the Include Header Flash box. 9) Use the Base selection to select the framing and flashing condition at the top of the open

area. If “Include Header Flash” is checked, the choices are:o Formed Base Trim (no structural member)

o Zee with BFL846

o Zee with BFL846

o Angle with BFL846

o Cee with BFL201

o Zee with BFL201

o Angle with BFL201

o Cee with BFL161

o Flash Only BFL846 (no structural member)


If “Include Header Flash” is unchecked, the choices are:o Cee No Flashing

o Zee No Flashing

The diagrams below show the flashing and structural members available.

Note: The wash coat may be visible when using BFL161.


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BFL-846 BFL-161 BFL-201 Formed Base Trim

Cee Zee

Masonry Anchor(Not By Manufacturer)

Cee Zee Angle

10) If Jamb or Header Flash is included, select the Flash Color.

Note: When "Support Beam By Manufacturer" is chosen on theBeam tab of Open Areas, the support beam will be located at themaximum height that the manufacturer's design allows, unlessotherwise noted. If a specific support beam elevation or clearanceis needed, "Support Beam Not By Manufacturer" should be chosen.The support beam should then be added in the "Support Beams"area in Accessories.

Note: If two open areas of the same height exist in a single bay,the support beam for both open areas will be designed based onwhichever material weight is greater. The "Use Flange Bracing"designation box must be identical for all same height open areas.

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· Sidewall Full Height Opening Flush Girt Condition· Sidewall Full Height Opening By-Pass Girt Condition· Endwall Full Height Opening Support Under the Rafter· Endwall Full Height Opening Support at Bottom of Purlins· Partial Height Opening Support at Top· Partial Height Opening Support Behind Wall


Builder SystemsSidewall Full Height Opening Flush Girt Condition

This image shows the support beam placementin a flush girt condition.


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Sidewall Full Height Opening By-Pass Girt Condition

This image shows the support beam placementin a by-pass girt condition.


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This image shows the support beam placementunder the rafter, spanning between endwallcolumns. This is the standard setup and can beapplied irrespective of the wall to steel lineposition.


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Endwall Full Height Opening Support at Bottom of Purlins

This image shows a support beam located underthe roof purlins.


Builder SystemsPartial Height Opening Support at Top

This image shows a support channel located atthe top of the open area wall material. This is anoption for partial height open area conditions.

Partial Height Opening Support Behind Wall

This image shows a support beam locatedbehind the open area wall material. This is anoption for partial height open areas.

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Once Input, then Accessories has been selected, the Accessories Input screen opens. Accessoriesfor all buildings in the project will be shown on this screen. All possible accessories are listed in thecolumn on the left of this screen. Any and all accessories already entered will be shown in the list onthe right side of this screen.

To begin adding Accessories into the builder software, Click on the desired item in the left columnonce to highlight it, then click the Add button at the bottom of this screen. This will open the selectedAccessory Input where things like quantity and any options are added. Enter the desired information,when finished, click OK to accept.

If the project has more than one building, it will be necessary to click once to highlight the buildingthat the Accessory will be located in and click OK.

To modify any of the Accessories already entered, click on the Accessory to change in the list on theright once to highlight it, then click the Modify button at the bottom of this screen. This will open theAccessory Input window with the information filled in. Change the information and click OK to acceptthe changes or Cancel to disregard the changes.

To delete any of the Accessories already entered, click on the Accessory to Delete in the list on theright once to highlight it, then click the Delete button at the bottom of this screen.

To delete all of the Accessories already entered, click All Accessories from the list on the left, thenclick the Delete All button at the bottom of this screen.

To complete the Material information on the Open Areas screen:

Note: Alpha characters correspond with graphic diagrams on theGraphic tab.

1) If Open For Wind (open to remain open) Steps 2 through 6 do not apply. 2) Type in the Material Thickness of the wall in inches. (Shown as A in the Graphic Diagram) 3) Type in the Material Weight of the wall in PSF.

Note: For help on the PSF weight of materials , click the Weightsof Building Materials button to bring up a document of PSF valuesfor some building materials.

4) Type in the Distance from the Steel Line to Outside Face of Material in inches. (Shown as B inthe Graphic Diagram)

5) Type in the Distance from the Steel Line to Support Beam in inches. (Shown as D in theGraphic Diagram)

6) Type in the percentage of the Open Area that will remain Open for Wind. If the full wall isopen for "Wind", enter 100.

Beam

Note: Open area beams are spandrels for support of collateralmaterial and are not lintels or mezzanine beams.

To complete the Beam information on the Open Areas screen:1) Select whether or not the Support Member is by the Manufacturer.


Builder Systems2) Select the Deflection Limit for the Spandrel Member. 3) If it is acceptable to have Flange Braces from the support beam to the material being placed

in the open area, check the Use Flange Bracing box. 4) Specify the Connection Spacing of the Wall Attachment to the Support Beam.

5) Click the OK button to continue.

5.11 Frames

The Builder Software allows a building to have up to seven (7) frame groups. A frame group is a setof frames that share the same Column Type/Size and Module Settings. The frames in a frame groupdo not have to be consecutive.

Example: If a building is 100' long with 25' bays and Main Frameendwalls, the building would have 5 frame lines. If Frame Lines 1,3, and 5 have one interior column in the center of the frames, andFrame Lines 2 and 4 have two interior columns, put Frame Lines 1,3, and 5 in one Frame Group, and Frame Line 2 and 4 in anotherFrame Group.

To complete the Frames information screen:1) Add Frame Lines: All of the frame lines start in Group 1. So in order to create another

group, click on the Add Frame Line button on the Group 2 line, select a frame line to add toGroup 2 and click OK. Repeat this until all frame lines have been added for Group 2. Now ifanother group of frame lines is needed, repeat the same process with Group 3 and so forth.To reset all of the frame lines back to Group 1 just click the Reset Groups button at thebottom.

2) Settings: To edit a specific Frame Group, click the Settings button under the specific FrameGroup, and complete the Frame Group screen.

5.12 Frame Group

To complete the Frame Group information:1) Column Type: Choose the Column Type for each sidewall. If "Straight Required" is chosen,

the column will be straight. If "Tapered Allowed" is chosen, the Builder Software will designthe columns in whichever shape is most efficient.

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Rafter Web depths for each sidewall. Note that these are web depths, and do not include theflange thickness.

3) Hardened Washers for High Strength Bolts: If enabled the Hardened Washers for HighStrength Bolts box can be selected to have hardened washers on all the high strength boltsused on the main frame connections. The Builder Software requires hardened washers forhigh strength bolts be included for jobsite states of Oregon, Washington, California, orNevada.

4) Module Spacing: Click the Module Spacing button to enter module spacing, or leave it setas Clearspan.

5) Interior Columns: If the Frame Group is a Modular frame, choose from what material theinterior columns should be fabricated. If there is no user-preference, leave the setting as"Tapered Allowed" and the Builder Software will design the most economical interior columntype available.

Note: An "I" beam will be shown even when pipe or tube isindicated and checked.

6) Interior Column Rec: If the Frame Group is a Modular frame, type in the distance in inchesthe columns need to be recessed into the foundation (Usually used for hiding the bolts byfilling in the recessed areas after fastening the column to the foundation, negative valuescause it to be above the foundation by that many inches).

7) Interior Column Base and Interior Column Top: Choose the Interior Column Base andInterior Column Top that are Pinned or Fixed. A Pinned connection is a connection that isdesigned to resist horizontal and vertical movement, but not rotation. A Fixed connection is aconnection that is designed to resist rotation as well as horizontal or vertical movement. Fixed will add foundation cost due to higher kips being transferred.

8) When frame specifications are complete, click OK to return to the Frames screen.


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To complete the Bracing information:1) Choose the Endwall Bracing for each of the endwalls, the Sidewall Bracing for each of the

sidewalls, and the roof bracing. 2) If the Modify Sidewall & Roof Bracing Locations button is enabled, the user can click it

and change the bracing locations by clicking on the bays with “X”s on them to removebracing and click on the bays that look empty to place bracing.

3) If the Modify Endwall Bracing Locations button is enabled, the user can click it andchange the bracing locations by clicking on the bays with “X”s on them to remove bracingand click on the bays that look empty to place bracing.

Note: It is not allowed to mix cable and rod in the same building.Rods are required for buildings with cranes and mezzanines.

Note: If the Pricing Results screen shows a Bracing Error, tryincreasing the number of bays that are braced, or changing thebracing type from Cable to Rod.

There are four methods of bracing -- Rod, Cable, Diaphragm Action, and Portal Frame --available to brace the ENDWALL for wind forces against the building. The bracing option of"None" on the endwalls can only be used with an open area shear wall along that endwall.The Builder Software is not capable of pricing Fixed Base.

· Rod Bracing: Uses steel rods of varying sizes arranged diagonally in both directions acrossa bay to form an "X". It is located in the plane of the sidewalls and/or endwalls. The "X" willspan from column to column. It is used to transfer loads such as wind, seismic and cranethrust to the foundation. o For the sidewalls, the choices of "1-Tier Rod", "2-Tier Rod", and "3-Tier Rod" are

available. For 1-Tier Rod, the "X" will extend from the base of the column to the eave.For 2-Tier Rod, there will be two "X"s in a bay - the first "X" will extend from the base ofthe column up approximately half way to the eave where it will stop and another "X" willstart and continue up to the eave. For 3-Tier Rod, there will be three "X"s -the first "X"will extend from the base of the column up approximately one-third of the way to theeave where it will stop and another "X" will start and continue up to a pointapproximately two-thirds of the way to the eave where it will stop and another "X" willstart and continue up to the eave. For 2 and 3 Tier Rod, the transition may be adjusted infinal design to attach near a girt or strut line.

o If a sidewall must be free of Rod Bracing, and the building will not qualify for Diaphragm

Action, a Portal Frame should be used. o If an endwall must be free of Cable and Rod Bracing, and the building will not qualify for

Diaphragm Action, a Non-Expandable Frame must be used.o Rod Bracing in the sidewalls can be replaced by a portal frame. Required Rod Bracing in

the roof must remain.

· Cable Bracing: is arranged diagonally in both directions across a bay to form an "X". It islocated in the plane of the roof, sidewalls and/or endwalls. The "X" will span from rafter torafter or from column to column. Cables attach to columns or rafters using hillside washersand eyebolts. The eyebolts go through the webs of the columns or rafters. o The cable will be cut to length with hillside washers and eyebolts attached and coiled up

for shipment with the rest of the building from the plant.

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members to which they are attached. If diaphragm action can be used, it will be available forselection, otherwise it not show.o Only PBR, PBA, and PBU wall panels have diaphragm action bracing capability.

o Standing Seam Panels do not qualify for diaphragm action. Other forms of bracing must

be used. o Structural masonry when attached to the Manufacturer's framing can be an adequate

substitute for diaphragm action. o The Builder Software does not allow diaphragm action on projects with a jobsite state of

California, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, or Alaska.o If using diaphragm action as a bracing method, be sure to locate all of the accessories so

that the program can accurately analyze the building for sufficient diaphragm capability.o The Builder Software does not allow diaphragm action bracing on

§ Projects that have a wind load of greater than 90 MPH§ Crane Buildings§ Buildings wider than 60'-0"§ Eave heights greater than 25'-0"§ Buildings located in a hurricane prone region§ Buildings with Roof LTPs§ Walls that contain Wall LTPs§ Buildings with Seismic Design Category D or E

· Portal Frame: is a small, straight, rigid frame which spans across the bay width at thesidewall. Portal Frames are used in place of Diaphragm Action, Rod Bracing or Cables to resistlongitudinal loads where these other bracing methods are not permitted. The Portal Framewill reduce available clearance for wall accessories located in the braced bay. Maximumframed opening height is 2'-2" below the building eave. o Portal Frames are not available as an option in the Endwall.

o Analyze each sidewall separately for Portal Frame requirements. A Portal Frame can be

used in one sidewall and not in the other sidewall. However, Portal Frames and RodBracing cannot be combined in the same sidewall.

o The Builder Software will price as many portal frames as are selected on the Modify

Bracing Locations screen, even if the building does not truly need that number of PortalFrames. Therefore, the best approach is to try a minimum number of Portal Frames, andtry to price the building. If the Processing Results window shows a bracing failure, goback to the Bracing screen and add Portal Frames as necessary until the building priceswithout an error.

o If one Portal Frame is required, the recommended location is near the mid-length of the

building. If two or more Portal Frames are required, locate one near each end of thebuilding and evenly space the others while keeping the total quantity of required portalframes to a minimum.


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4) Select the Purlin Bracing

Purlin bracing is used to provide lateral bracing for the purlin. It is used to prevent the purlinfrom rolling. Methods of Purlin Bracing are Knock-In Bridging, Straps, and None.a) Angles: The Builder Software requires Angles whenever the roof is a standing seam

panel. Angles are 1" x 1" x 14 gauge angles located between the purlins. They areattached through slotted holes in the Purlin web, then tabs are bent down to keep themfrom pulling through the web. This is sometimes called “Knock-In Bridging”. Angles arerequired on Standing Seam roofs.

If the project cannot have “Angles” on a standing seam roof project, for instance if the

project is utilizing the Simple Saver System®, the project should be sent to the

Manufacturer for pricing.

Simple Saver Systems is a registered trademarks licensed to Thermal Design, Inc.

b) None Purlin Bracing: None will use purlin gauge, laps and spacing only to optimize purlindesign, relying on the panel for bracing. None Purlin bracing can only be used on ascrew down type roof panel system such as PBR. It CANNOT be used on standing seamroofs.

5) Girt Bracing

Girt bracing is an option for extra support for the girts. It is used primarily to prevent the girtsfrom deflecting. Available selections for Girt Bracing are Angles and None.a) Angles: Sag Angles are located between the girts. They are used in design to help hold

maximum girt spacing. They are located in the girt plane and attach to the inside flangeof each girt with self drilling screws. If Angles are selected for girt bracing, the BuilderSoftware will add them only if they are needed to maintain optimum girt design.

b) None: The "None" option tells the Builder Software to not allow sag angles, and todesign the girts accordingly.

Note: It is not possible to brace a bay that is adjacent to anendwall with a Type of “Ledger Member” or “No Frame”.Therefore, if the project has a one or two bay building with a “Ledger Member” or “No Frame” at both endwalls, the user will notbe able to price that building in the Builder Software. It will have tobe sent to the Manufacturer for pricing.


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5.14 Panel

To complete the Panel information:

1) Select the Roof Panel Type and Wall Panel Type. If the selection By Others is used forthe roof panel then a box will pop up to choose what type of roof it will be. If Other ischosen, enter the Load per square foot of material. The limit for Other is 20 PSF.

2) Select the gauge of metal to use for the roof and wall panels. 3) If enabled, select the color for the roof and wall panels. 4) Select whether a Finish Warranty is required for the roof and wall panels. 5) If enabled and Wide Tape or Eave Icing is to be used with the roof then check the Wide

Tape and/or Eave Icing boxes. (Only available with PBR panels) 6) If enabled and a UL90 certificate is needed then check the UL90 box. 7) If enabled, select the roof and wall panel's Fastener Type.

Note: Self-Tapping “Stainless” fasteners are # 304 stainlessfasteners. Self-Drilling “Stainless” fasteners are #410 stainlessfasteners.

8) Select the roof and wall panel's Fasteners Head Finish. Long Life fasteners arerecommended by the manufacturer, and are required for a Finish Warranty orWeathertightness Warranty on the roof.

9) If enabled, select the roof and wall panel's Fastener Length. a) For ribbed panels, use 1-1/4" long fasteners for 4" insulation and under. Use 1-1/2" long

fasteners for over 4" of insulation. b) For standing seam panels, see the chart below:

Panel Thermal Blocks Available Clips

Ultra-Dek None Low Fixed – 4 in. or less Blkt. Insulation

Low Floating – 4 in. or less Blkt. Insulation

High Fixed – 6in. Blkt. Insulation

High Floating – 6in. Blkt. Insulation

Ultra-Dek Included or By Others Low Fixed – No Insulation

Low Floating – No Insulation








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Double-Lok None Low Floating – 4 in. or less Blkt. Insulation


Double-Lok Included or By Others Low Floating – No Insulation




SuperLok None Low Fixed – 4 in. or less Blkt. Insulation




SuperLok Included or By Others Low Fixed – No Insulation






BattenLok None Low Fixed – 4 in. or less Blkt. Insulation




BattenLok Included or By Others Low Fixed – No Insulation






10) If enabled, select whether Thermal Blocks are Included, By Others, or None. If ThermalBlocks are Included, the Quotation Report/Purchase Order will show what thickness of


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thermal block was priced.11) If enabled, select the Standing Seam Clips for the Roof Panels. 12) If enabled, select the Weathertightness Warranty desired for the Roof Panels. 13) If enabled, select the Weathertightness Term for the Warranty. 14) If enabled, select the Base Options for the Wall Panels. 15) If enabled and a concrete notch is needed, check the Concrete Notch box. 16) If enabled and Outside Metal Closures are needed, check the Outside Metal Closures box. 17) If enabled and Sill Closures are needed, check the Sill Closures box. Sill Closures are inside

foam closures at the bottom of all exterior walls.

18) If enabled and sealed walls are needed, check the Sealed Wall box. Sealed Wall adds thefollowing:

o Sill Closures

o Inside foam closures at the top of the sidewall panels - between the eave strut and the

wall panel.o Outside foam closures above and below framed openings

o Mastic at wall panel sidelaps

o Mastic on both sides of all foam closures

19) Click Next to continue.

For more information on panels, refer to the manufacturer’s website.

5.15 Trim

To complete the Trim information:1) Select the gutter or eave trim type to be used on each of the sidewalls. 2) If Gutters and Downspouts are selected and it is preferred to use Northern Gutters, check the

Northern Gutter preferred check box.

Notes: Downspouts will be roll-formed or press-broken, at themanufacturer’s discretion.


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3) Select the Type of Trim for each of the endwalls. 4) If the same color for all trim is preferred, check the All Trim Same Color box. 5) Select the desired color for each of the trim categories listed. (If the All Trim Same Color box

is checked then color options are limited to one category.)6) Click the Next button to continue.

5.16 Deflections

To complete the Deflections information:1) Type in Ceiling, Sprinkler, and Other Uniform Collateral Loads if they exist.

o A Collateral Load is the weight of additional permanent materials other than the Building

Structure, such as Sprinklers, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Partitions and Ceilings.The Builder Software will allow any input from 0 to 15 PSF in each of (3) defined fields.The defined fields are Ceilings, Sprinkler and Other for a total possible collateral load of45 PSF

o When any load is entered in the Ceiling field, the Plaster/Sheetrock Ceiling check box

becomes active. If the ceiling is Plaster or sheetrock, check this box. A Ceiling load mustbe identified as to whether it is Plaster or Sheetrock, as some building codes will requiredifferent deflection criteria based on this information. If the Ceiling is some other type of"Brittle" construction, this box should still be "Checked".

o These loads should not be confused with point loads. These loads are applied uniformly

to the entire building.

Note: Loads should only be entered into the "Ceiling" box if theceiling is sheetrock attached directly to the purlins. Ceilingsattached in this manner require a more stringent deflection limit.Otherwise, enter the ceiling load in "Other".

2) If there is are general Deflections and/or Drift requirements, choose the options that fulfillthose requirements from the Purlins, Rafters, etc. drop down boxes.

3) Click the button "Set Advanced Deflections and Drifts" to begin input of Special Driftrequirements. If Special Drift requirements do not exist on the project, these should be lefton "Default". Drift or Sidesway can be set for the Frames, Portal Frames and Cranes. Makinga change here will affect all the Frames, Portal Frames or Crane design in the building. Clickthe down arrow next to the item that requires special drift to reveal the list of availableDeflection options. o Maximum Frame Sidesway Deflection = H/600

4) To set all of the Deflections back to the default values then click the Restore DefaultDeflections and Drifts.


Note: Purlin and rafter deflections are directly related to and willbe reset by changes made in ceiling load or by selectingplaster/sheetrock ceiling.

6) Click the button "Set Advanced Deflections and Drift" to begin input of Special Deflections. IfSpecial Deflections are not required on the project, these should be left on "Default".Deflections can be set for the Purlins, Frame Rafters, Wall Girts and Endwall Columns. Makinga change here will effect all the Purlins, Frame Rafters, Wall Girts or Endwall Columns in thebuilding. Click the down arrow next to the item that requires special deflections to reveal thelist of available Deflection options. These vary by category:

o Maximum Roof Purlin Deflection = L/400


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o Maximum Roof Rafters Deflection = L/400

o Maximum Wall Member Deflection = L/400

o Maximum Frame Sidesway Deflection = H/600

o The "MBMA Low-Rise Building Systems Manual" defines deflection as the movement of a

structure or structural part relative to its supports due to applied loads. Deflection limitsare to control the maximum movement of structural members, such as purlins, girts,columns, rafters and frames.

o Certain Deflections change based on the Building Code selected. If a code has specific

deflection criteria, the Builder Software will make those required changes automatically.The only time these numbers should be changed by the user is, if specifications on aparticular job require something more stringent than the "Manufacturer's Standard" or ifthe end customer has specific reasons to make these changes. In no case will the user beallowed to reduce these deflections below that which the Manufacturer considers theminimum deflection for the selected building code.

Example: Selecting "Boca 93" Building Code will automaticallychange certain deflections to L/240 which is required for this code.The user will not be allowed to reduce these below L/240. The"Restore Deflection & Drift Defaults" button will reset all entries tothe "Manufacturer's Standard" for the selected building code.

o Deflection = the distance the purlin moves up or down when loaded; the distance the girt

moves in or out of the building.o Deflection limits are ordinarily specified as a proportion or fraction of the beam span or

column height; such as 1/180 of the beam span(L) or 1/90 of the column height(H). o The smaller the fraction, the smaller the deflection limit and the higher the price. More

severe deflection limits usually result in heavier/deeper purlins, girts or frame members,which increases the cost of the red iron; everything else being equal.

o Deflection limits can be written like this: L/360; which means 1/360th of the span of the

member in inches.o If the span were 25', an L/360 limit would result in the fraction 300/360 which gives a

limit of .8333 inches of movement in the member. o The 360 in this case is either specified or a standard by the Manufacturer.

o A building with a 20'-0" Eave Height designed with the Manufacturer's standard deflection

limits (see formula above) can move as much as 4.8" at the top of the column due towind load.

Examples:

(20 x 12) / 50 = 4.8inches

Eave Height Convert feet to Inches The manufacturer's standard

or specified constant

Result

Deflection limits may also be written in specifications something like this:

o Restrict movement at the eave to a maximum of 1.0" in the horizontal direction.

o If this building had an eave height of 20'-0", the resulting sidesway deflection limit would

be H/240.


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(20 x 12) 1 inch H/240

Eave Height Convert feet to Inches Amount ofMovement in Inches

Resulting SideswayDeflection

It also might be necessary to limit the deflection of purlins or girts on a building for someother construction such as Plaster ceilings or metal studs and plaster walls. As the chartbelow depicts, the Manufacturer's standard girt deflection limit is L/90. This means that a girtin a 25' bay can move as much as 3.33 inches, when loaded. If the type of construction isvery brittle, this could cause some problems. If it was desired to restrict the movement of thegirts in this building to 1" maximum, L/300 should be entered in the Builder Software.

(25 x 12) 1 inch H/240

Bay Spacing Convert feet to Inches Amount ofMovement in Inches

L/300

Resulting Deflection

Frame drift values are determined by Building Code, Crane and/or Open Conditions.

It is the responsibility of the Builder to interpret all aspects of End Customer's specificationsand incorporate the appropriate specifications, design criteria and design loads into the OrderDocuments submitted to the Manufacturer.

5.17 Loads

To complete the Loads information:1) Select System Calculated Design or Partially Enclosed Design.

o Selecting System Calculated Design indicates that the Builder Software design programs

will determine whether the building is Enclosed, Partially Enclosed or Open. The softwarewill look at all open areas for wind as well as framed openings and open areas for otherdepending on the answer to the 2 questions below. If the answer to these questions is"No", then the framed openings and/or open areas will also be included when thiscalculation is done.

o Selecting Partially Enclosed Design indicates that the user wants to override what wind

enclosure the software might calculate. This selection will set the wind enclosure to"Partially Enclosed" which is the worst case.

2) If System Calculated Design is selected, answer the Wind Enclosure questions:

a) Are all Framed Openings enclosed with materials designed to resist buildingwind loads?§ Click the appropriate radio button to indicate whether the Framed Openings will be

enclosed with materials designed to resist the building wind loads. In other words, ifall Framed Openings are for sectional steel overhead doors, are those doors designedfor the same wind load as the building.

§ "Yes" indicates that the material enclosing the Framed Openings will be designed toresist the same wind loads as the building itself.

§ "No" indicates that the material enclosing the Framed Openings will NOT be designedto resist the same wind loads as the building itself.

§ Selecting "Yes" will EXCLUDE all Framed Openings in the building from the windenclosure calculations.


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§ Selecting "No" will INLUDE all Framed Openings in the building in the wind enclosurecalculations.

b) Are all Open Areas for Other enclosed with materials designed to resistbuilding wind loads?§ Click the appropriate radio button to indicate whether the Open Areas for Other will

be enclosed with materials designed to resist the building wind loads. In other words,if all Open Areas for Other are for a particular wall material, is that material designedfor the same wind load as the building.

§ "Yes" indicates that the material enclosing the Open Areas for Other will be designedto resist the same wind loads as the building itself.

§ "No" indicates that the material enclosing the Open Areas for Other will NOT bedesigned to resist the same wind loads as the building itself.

§ Selecting "Yes" will EXCLUDE all Open Areas for Other in the building from the windenclosure calculations.

§ Selecting "No" will INLUDE all Open Areas for Other in the building in the windenclosure calculations.

3) Select the Occupancy of the Building based on what it will be used for primarily.

o Certain building codes require different "standards" based on the end-use of the building

and it's occupancy class. The occupancy category will determine various ImportanceFactors for wind, snow and seismic designs.

o These categories range from "Agricultural" for end-uses similar to farm storage, to

"Essential", for hospitals and other essential facilities. o Click on the radio button next to the appropriate choice that most closely fits the situation

for this project. o Most metal buildings fit in the default "Normal" category. These are buildings that do not

fit into ANY of the other defined Occupancy Categories. o Essential Facilities would include Hospitals, Fire, Rescue and Police Stations, Emergency

shelters, power generation facilities and other structures having critical national defensefunctions.

o An example of Hazardous Facilities occupancy would be Buildings used for Manufacturing,

processing or storage of potentially dangerous, flammable or explosive materials. o An example of Agricultural occupancy would be Agricultural Buildings, Temporary

Buildings and Minor Storage Buildings. o High Occupancy is a category used mostly in Arenas, Churches and other assembly type

buildings where may be more than 300 people in the building at any one time. o In a multiple building complex, where more than one building physically attach to each

other, if any part of the complex qualifies for a certain Occupancy, every building in thecomplex will use the same Occupancy category. This will be the case regardless of thefact that each building will be input separately.

o Refer to the local building code documentation for further information.

4) If enabled, select the appropriate Thermal Factor, Heated for a heated building, AboveFreezing if the building is not heated but the Jobsite location never gets to nor belowFreezing temperatures, or Unheated if the building will not be heated. Depending on theBuilding Code this may not be enabled if it is not needed.

5) Answer Yes or No to the questions that are enabled under the Topography section. 6) If the Topographic Effects button is enabled click it to bring up the Topographic Effects and

enter the needed information. 7) To add point loads, click the Point Loads button which will bring up the Point Loads screen. 8) Click the OK button to continue and have the building added to the project.


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5.17.1 Point Loads

Point loads may be defined as a load being exerted on, or suspended from the structure. Point loadsinclude basket ball hoop supports, HVAC units, interior partition supports, and lighting or curtainsupports. Point loads which impose lateral loads on the building structure (e.g. steeples) must bepriced by the manufacturer.

The Point Loads screen is where concentrated point loads can be added to any building in theproject.

Point Loads Input is available by selecting "Point Loads" from the Loads screen in Building Input.

Point Loads for only the current building in the project will be shown in the Points Load screen. Anyand all Point Loads already entered will be shown in the grid list in the middle of this screen.

To begin adding Point Loads into the Builder Software, Click the Add button at the bottom of thisscreen. This will open the Point Loads Input screen.

To modify any of the Point Loads already entered, click on the Point Load to change in the list in themiddle once to highlight it, then click the Modify button at the bottom of the Point Load informationscreen with the information filled in. This will open the Point Load Information Input window with theinformation filled in. Change the information and click OK to accept the changes or Cancel todisregard the changes.

To delete any of the Point Loads already entered, click on the Point Load to Delete in the list in theMiddle once to highlight it, then click the Delete button at the bottom of this screen.

To delete all of the Point Loads already entered, click the Delete All button at the bottom of thisscreen.

To complete the Point Loads information:1) Type in a Description for this point load. 2) Select where to apply the load Primary (Rafters) or Secondary (Purlins). 3) Type in the weight of the load. The maximum weight is 4,000 lbs for loads applied to the

Primary, and 500 lbs when applied to the Secondary.4) Select whether the load will be Outside on the Rooftop or Suspended Inside. 5) Select which bay the point load will be in. 6) Type in the distance from left Frame Line to the lower left corner of the load in feet dash

inches (6-2 is 6 feet and 2 inches). 7) Type in the distance from Sidewall A or B (depending on which elevation is a sidewall) in feet

dash inches. 8) If Point Load is Outside on Roof then type in the Unit's Width, Length, and Height in feet

dash inches. Width is parallel to purlins and Length is perpendicular to purlins. 9) Point loads with a Unit Width or Length of greater than 15'-0" cannot be priced by the Builder

Software and must be sent to the manufacturer for pricing. Point Loads with a Unit Height ofgreater than 4'-0" cannot be input into the Builder Software. Buildings that contain pointloads that require cutting purlins must be sent to the manufacturer.

10) If Point Load is Outside on Roof and purlins will have to be cut for this unit then check theCutting Purlins is required box and enter Openings Width and Length in feet dash inches.



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Note: Curb roofs are NOT included in Builder Software pricing.

5.17.2 Point Load Input

To complete Point Loads information:1) Type in a Description for this point load that is easy to remember. 2) Select where to apply the load: Primary (Rafters) or Secondary (Purlins). 3) Type in the weight of the load. The maximum weight is 4,000 lbs for loads applied to the

Primary, and 500 lbs when applied to the Secondary.4) Select whether the load will be Outside on the Rooftop or Suspended Inside. 5) Select which bay the point load will be in. 6) Type in the distance from left Frame Line to the lower left corner of the load in feet dash

inches (6-2 is 6 feet and 2 inches). 7) Type in the distance from Sidewall A or B (depending on which elevation is a sidewall) in feet

dash inches. 8) If Point Load is Outside on Roof then type in the Unit's Width, Length, and Height in feet

dash inches. Width is parallel to purlins and Length is perpendicular to purlins. 9) Point loads with a Unit Width or Length of greater than 15'-0" cannot be priced by the Builder

Software and must be sent to the manufacturer for pricing. Point Loads with a Unit Height ofgreater than 4'-0" cannot be input into the Builder Software. Buildings that contain pointloads that require cutting purlins must be sent to the manufacturer.

10) If Point Load is Outside on Roof and purlins will have to be cut for this unit then check theCutting Purlins is required box and enter Openings Width and Length in feet dash inches.


5.17.3 Topographic Effects

Building Input is information for each individual building in a project. This includes things that couldchange from building to building, like the Roof Panel, Collateral Loads, Girt Spaces, Frame Types, Etc.

This screen deals specifically with Wind Loads and Topography.

The International Building Code requires that buildings located in areas where there is a significantchange in elevation above the surrounding land area be designed with recognition of the effects thetopography may have on wind speeds. The information to be provided will be used to quantify thesewind speed-up effects. Due to the irregular nature of most topography, use the best judgment intyping the topographic feature, the location of the crest and the distance to the building. The localcode official or the project's Engineer/Architect of Record should be consulted to determine ifescarpments should be considered.

To complete the Topographical Effects information:1) Select the appropriate Hill Shape of the 2D Escarpment, 2D Ridge or Valley or the 3D

Axisymmetrical Hill. See the definitions and photos to help determine which shape to select. 2) Type in the Horizontal distance (Lh) in feet dash inches (6-2 is 6 feet and 2 inches) of crest to

half height of hill or escarpment. 3) Type in the Height (H) in feet dash inches of hill or escarpment. 4) Type in the Distance (x) in feet dash inches from the crest to the building site. If the building

is located upwind from the crest enter the value for (x) as a negative number. If the buildingis located downwind from the crest enter the value of (x) as a positive number.


For the purposes of selecting the Hill Shape the following definitions may be useful. The followingphotos are also intended to help in distinguishing the differences between hills, ridges andescarpments.


Builder SystemsDefinition of a 3D Axisymmetrical Hill: a regular or slightly irregular dome shaped topographicfeature that slopes downward from a high point to a lower surrounding grade on all sides.

Definition of a 2D Ridge or Valley: a topographic feature formed by the juncture at the top of twosloping planes that form a continuous peak. The ridge may have a sharp or rounded top but unlikethe 3D Axisymmetrical Hill that slopes downward from a localized high point, the 2D Ridge has acontinuous high point that extends predominantly in a horizontal direction. An example in buildingconstruction would be the continuous line formed where the roof surfaces on each side of a peakedbuilding meet to form a ridge.

Definition of a 2D Escarpment: a cliff or steep slope generally separating two levels or gentlysloping areas. Note the sloped transition from the level of the surrounding terrain (or in this photowater) to the flat area at the top where the buildings are located. The type of hill shape woulddepend on the type of terrain beyond the top and to the right of the highest elevation in thebackground of the photo.


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5.18 Module Spacing

To complete the Module Spacing screen:

1) If the Frame Group is to be a Clear Span (no interior columns), click the Clear Span button.

2) Enter the module spacing, one module per box. The spacing may be entered asfeet-dash-inches (3-6) and the program will automatically convert the entry into feet andinches (3'-6"). After entering the first module, pressing the Enter key on the keyboard in anempty module spacing box will repeat the module spacing of the previous module.

o The designation in the title bar shows from what point the spacing is being entered.

"SWC to SWA" means the module spacing being entered starts at Sidewall C and movingtoward Sidewall A. "SWB to SWD" means the module spacing being entered starts atSidewall B moving toward Sidewall D.

o The Space Remaining box shows how many feet of building width are left to assign to

a module. Space Remaining must equal 0'-0" before the user can exit the Module Spacingscreen.

3) If the user deletes a module spacing from one of the bay boxes, and then exit that box, allthe modules to the right of the deleted module will shift to the left one space.

4) The Clear Spaces button will clear all entries in the module spacing boxes.o Maximum Clear Span is 200'-0".

o Minimum Module Spacing is 10'-0".

o Maximum Module Spacing is 150'-0".

6 Accessories

This is the top level of the Accessories section, please select a topic.

6.1 Input Accessories

The Accessories Input screen is where Roof, Wall, Liner, Open Areas, Canopy/Purlin Extensions,Facade/Parapet Walls and Trim Accessories can be added to any building in the project.

The Accessories screen is available by selecting Input, then Accessories.




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6.2 Roof


Roof accessories are available by selecting Input>Accessories>Roof.

6.2.1 Roof LTPs

To enter Roof LTPs information:1) Type in the desired quantity of Roof LTPs. 2) Select the location of the Roof LTPs as Manufacturer’s Standard or See Notes or sketch. If

the location is designated as “Manufacturer’s Standard”, the LTPs will be located at theManufacturer’s discretion. If the location is designated as “See Notes or sketch”, a sketch ora written description of the LTP locations is required.

3) If the LTPs should be insulated check the Insulated box. 4) All Roof LTPs include insulation trim.5) If UL90 is selected on the Panel tab of Building Information, any Roof LTPs on the building

will automatically be UL90.6) Click the OK button to add the LTPs and continue.

Notes:1) All Roof LTPs are Acrylit®.2) It is the Buyer's responsibility to ensure that the installation and use of all Light Transmitting

Panels (LTPs) comply with State, Federal, and OSHA Regulations and Laws including, but notlimited to, guarding all Light Transmitting Panels with screens, fixed standard railings, orother acceptable safety controls that prevent fall-through.

Acrylit® is a Registered Trademark of Glasteel.

6.2.2 Rubber Pipe Flash

To enter Rubber Pipe Flash information:1) Type in quantity of Rubber Pipe Flash needed. 2) Select the size range of pipes that the pipe flash are meant for. 3) Click the OK button to continue.


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6.2.3 Vents

To enter Vents information:1) Type in quantity of Vents needed. 2) Select the type of Vents to add from the drop down box. 3) Select the Vent Color from the Vent Color drop down box. 4) Select whether the Vents are to have a Single Vent Operator, (if enabled) Multiple Vent

Operator (One Multiple Vent Operator can be used for up to 3 units), or No Operator. 5) If the vents with Handle Operators then check the with Handle Operator box. 6) To place the Vents on the roof in the Builder Software check the Locate box. 7) Click the OK button to continue. (If the Locate box is checked the Location Dialog will

appear)

Notes:1) All vents are ridge-mounted. If a vent is slope-mounted (hillside mount), contact the

Manufacturer for pricing assistance.2) If the jobsite address is Florida, then Florida Approved vents are required. This will result in a

smaller vent selection

6.3 Wall


Wall Accessories are available by selecting Input>Accessories>Wall.

6.3.1 Windows

To enter the Windows, select the Windows line in the wall list.1) Type in quantity of windows. 2) Select the size from the pull down box. (Sizes are shown with 4 digits, first 2 are the width in

feet and inches and the last 2 are the height in feet and inches) 3) Select the appropriate check box for frame color. If a check box is not enabled, the option is

not available for the window size selected.4) Select whether the glass is to be clear or tinted. If a check box is not enabled, the option is

not available for the window size selected.5) Check the Insulated box to select the windows to be selected. 6) If a Framed Opening is needed to support the window units for the windows check the

Include Framed Opening box. 7) If the Windows are to be Located in the Liner then check the Located in Liner box. 8) If the windows are to be located on the walls in the Builder Software check the Locate box. 9) Please note that windows are required to be located if the Wind Load is 110 mph or greater.10) Click the OK button to continue. (If the Locate box is checked the Locate Dialog Box will

appear.)

6.3.2 Walk Doors

To enter the Walk Doors select the Walk Doors line in the wall list.1) Type in quantity of Doors wanted. 2) Select the size from the Size drop down box. (Sizes are shown with 4 digits, first 2 are the

width in feet and inches and the last 2 are the height in feet and inches) 3) The Primer Color is a drop down box. Select the primer required. 4) Select the Door Type from the Type drop down box. 5) Select the Door Style from the Style drop down box.


Builder Systems6) Select the Trim Color from the Trim drop down box. 7) Select the type of Lockset to have with the doors from the check box. Both Mortise and

Cylindrical locksets have a Lever handle.8) If enabled, select the Swing Direction. 9) Select the features for the doors such as Latch Guard, Florida Approved, etc. by placing a

check in the box next to the feature.10) Please note that doors are required to be located if the Wind Load is 110 mph or greater.11) Click the OK button to continue and the locate dialog box will open for specifying the location

of the doors.

Note: When no swing is indicated on the form, manufacture willassume a right hand, swing out door.

Note: If California Air-Infiltration requirements exist for the job,those requirement must be specified in Notes and the job must bepriced by the Manufacturer.

Note: If the jobsite address is Florida, then Florida Approved doorsare required. This will result in a smaller door selection.

6.3.3 Slide Doors

To enter the Top-Mounted Slide Doors select the Top-Mounted Slide Doors line in the wall list.1) Type in quantity of Slide Doors.2) Select the Size of Slide Doors from the Size drop down box. 3) Select the Trim Color from the Trim drop down box. 4) Select whether it will be a Single sliding door from one side or a Double sliding door from

both sides. 5) To choose to have a Single sliding door then Select a Slide Direction to open the sliding

door. 6) Click the OK button to continue and the Locate Dialog Box will open for specifying the

location of the Slide Doors.

Note: Contact Manufacturer for prices on Bottom Rolling slidedoors. Panels on leaf will match wall panels.

Note: Slide doors and their associated attachments supplied bythe building manufacturer are not wind rated. They are consideredas openings when determining building enclosure condition.

6.3.4 Louvers

To enter Louvers select the Louvers line in the wall list.1) Type in quantity of Louvers. 2) Select the Type of Louvers from the Type drop down box. 3) Select the Size of Louvers from the Size drop down box. 4) Select the Color for the Louvers from the Color drop down box. 5) If the Louvers are to be Located in the Liner then check the Located in Liner box. 6) If the Louvers are to be placed on the walls in the builder software check the Locate box.

Please note that louvers are required to be located if the Wind Load is 110 mph or greater.7) If the Louver is located in a liner, the Include Framed Opening should be checked. 8) Click the OK button to continue. (If the Locate box is checked the Locate Dialog Box will

appear)


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Notes:1) All Louvers are heavy-duty self-flashing, self-framing louvers.2) Although the Louver colors listed include the phrases “Sig. 200” and “Sig. 300”, the louvers

are not actually Sig. 200 and Sig. 300 material. They are powder-coated to match theselected color.

3) If the jobsite address is Florida, then Florida Approved louvers are required. This will result ina smaller louver selection.

6.3.5 Framed Openings

To enter the top Framed Openings needed, select the Framed Openings line in the wall list.1) Type in Quantity of Framed Openings wanted. 2) Type in the Width of the Framed Openings in feet dash inches (3-6 is 3 feet 6 inches). 3) Type in the Height of the Framed Openings in feet dash inches (3-6 is 3 feet 6 inches). 4) Select the color from the Trim drop down box. 5) If the jambs, headers, and sill (if applicable) should be made from pre-galvanized material,

check the Pre-Galvanized Framing box. 6) If the framed opening is located above the finished floor, check the Four Sided (with Sill)

box. If Four Sided is checked, the sill height will be available in the Locate Dialog Box. 7) Check the Full Cover Trim box to include head and jamb cover trim, and sill trim if

applicable, so that no red iron is visible at the opening. 8) Check the Double Header box if a double header is needed for a roll-up door. 9) If the wall is to remain solidly sheeted over a future framed opening, then check the Do Not

Cut Panel(s) box. If the Do Not Cut Panel(s) box is checked, 10) If the user does NOT want the Manufacturer to cut the Girts for the Framed Openings then

check the Do Not Cut Girt(s) box. 11) If the Framed Openings are to be Located in the Liner then check the Located in Liner box

to add head and jamb trim, as well as sill trim if applicable on the liner side of the framedopening. Unless specified otherwise in Project Notes, the framed opening trim on the linerside will match the liner color.

12) For Trim Only then check the Trim Only box. (This will disable all other options). This issometimes called a “Trim Kit”.

13) Click the OK button to continue to the Locate Dialog box to place the Framed Openings.Due to wind enclosure calculation requirements, “field located” framed openings are notallowed. All framed openings must be located at the time of input. Revising the location offramed openings could change the total price of the project.

Note: Single-header framed openings on an endwall require 3'-0"of vertical clearance. Double-header framed openings on anendwall require 4'-6" of vertical clearance.

6.3.6 Wall LTPs

Wall LTPs need girts to be located within 3" of the top and bottom of the LTP itself. However, if theWall LTP is at the eave, a girt must be located within 3" of the bottom of the LTP.

To enter the Wall LTP information select the Wall LTPs line in the wall list.1) Select the Wall LTPs line in the wall list.2) The Wall LTPs has two check boxes. Select whether to have the LTPs in a Continuous pattern

(Side by Side) or Non-Continuous.3) If the Non-Continuous has been selected, type in the Quantity of LTPs to add. 4) The elevation is a drop down box. If enabled, select the wall elevation to place the LTPs on. 5) If enabled, type in the start and stop distance along the selected wall in feet dash inches. 6) Select the size of LTPs to add.


Builder Systems7) If the Locate check box is enabled, placing the LTPs on the walls in the builder software can

be accomplished by checking the Locate box. 8) Choose whether to have the LTPs start At the Eave or Below the Eave. 9) If the LTPs start Below the Eave, type in the height to the top of the LTPs in feet dash inches.

(6-3 is 6 feet and 3 inches) 10) Click the OK button to continue. (If the Locate box is checked the Locate Dialog will appear.)11) The program will not price Wall LTPs on building quotes where the wind is in excess of 120

mph.

Note: If a Wall LTP is located in the same location as liner, input aframed opening to enable light from the LTP to reach the inside ofthe building.

6.4 Liners

Liners are available in the Accessories section. Select Input>Accessories>Liner.

6.4.1 Roof Liner

To add Liner Accessories to a building included in the order first select Input on the data entryscreen, then select Accessories:

This selection process opens the All Accessories window:

Select Roof Liner or Wall Liner within the “All Accessories” window to begin input for the liner asapplicable to the building in question. Please see the following sections regarding the input requiredfor Roof Liner or Wall Liner.

Steps for input of Roof Liner:1) Input for Roof Liner located across the “Entire Roof Area”.

o Select the Add button that is located at the bottom of the Roof Liner Accessory screen

after selecting Roof Liner under the Liner heading of the Roof Liner Accessories screen.See Section I above for instruction on how to navigate to the Wall Liner Accessoryscreen.

o Indicate the liner covers the “Entire Roof Area” by using the drop down menu at the top

of the Roof Liner screen at the “Covers” line. (see item b. in the Roof Liner Screenbelow).

o Indicate the frame lines at which the liner panel is to begin and end upon for the building

in question (see item c. in the Roof Liner Screen below). This identifies where the linerstarts and stops if the liner does not extend for the complete length of the building.Provide approximate locations and provide notes in the Project Notes (located under the Tools menu of the main screen) to clarify the exact start and stop dimensions when theliner does not start or stop exactly at a frame line.

o Select the Panel Type, Gauge, and Color for the liner from the drop down menus

provided by the Roof Liner Screen. Note that the with beads box becomes active onlywhen Artisan Panel is selected. Click in the With Beads box to indicate that beads arerequired for the Artisan Panel if applicable.

o Select the Trim associated with the liner using the drop down menus provided by the

Roof Liner Screen.o Click the OK button at the bottom of the Roof Liner Screen to add the selected input.

2) Input for Roof Liner that is located at a Specific Area.o Select the Add button that is located at the bottom of the Roof Liner Accessory screen

after selecting Roof Liner under the Liner heading of the Roof Liner Accessories screen.See Section I above for instruction on how to navigate to the Wall Liner Accessory


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screen.o Indicate the liner covers a “Specific Area” of the roof area using the drop down menu at

the top of the Roof Liner screen at the “Covers” line. This step is similar to step 1.b.indicated above.

o Indicate the beginning and ending locations for the liner as associated with the length of

the building and the width of the building in feet and inches (for example: 20’-6”). o Select the Panel Type, Gauge, and Color for the liner from the drop down menus

provided by the Roof Liner Screen. Note that the with beads box becomes active onlywhen Artisan Panel is selected. Click in the With Beads box to indicate that beads arerequired for the Artisan Panel if applicable.

o Select the Trim associated with the liner using the drop down menus provided by the

Roof Liner Screen.o Click the OK button at the bottom of the Roof Liner Screen to add the selected input.

o Click the OK button to add the Roof Liner and continue.

o Managing the input for Roof Liner that is shown in the Roof Liner Accessory Screen.

o The roof liner added to the building now appears in the Roof Liner Accessories screen

(see the example below). The addition of multiple roof liner entries may be provided andwill be indicated in the same manner.

o The roof liner added to the building may be modified by using the computer mouse to

first select the liner entry to be modified and then click on the Modify button at thebottom of the Roof Liner screen.

o The roof liner added to the building may be deleted by using the computer mouse to first

select the liner entry to be deleted and then click on the Delete button at the bottom ofthe Roof Liner screen.

o All roof liner that has been added to the building order may be deleted from the Roof

Liner screen by using the computer mouse to click on the Delete All button located atthe bottom of the Roof Liner screen.

o Click on the Close button at the bottom of the Roof Liner screen when finished providing

input for the roof liner. The roof liner for the building order may be modified byre-selecting the Roof Liner section within the Accessories Menu.

6.4.2 Wall Liner

Steps for input of Wall Liner:1) Select the Add button that is located at the bottom of the Wall Liner Accessory screen after

selecting Wall Liner under the Liner heading. See Section I above for instruction on how tonavigate to the Wall Liner Accessory screen.

2) Input the length of the liner panel in the appropriate field. The input format can be providedin feet and inches (for example: 7’-8”). Select the next field of input by clicking with themouse.

3) Input the height of the liner panel in the appropriate field or select the Full Height boxlocated just below the input field for a partial height wall liner to indicate the wall liner occursfrom the floor elevation to the eave of the building. The Height input field becomes inactiveonce the Full Height box is selected.

4) Select the Panel Type for the Liner using the drop down menu. Note that the With Beadsbox is active only if Artisan Panel has been selected from the drop down menu.

5) Select the Gauge of the Liner Panel using the drop down menu. 6) Select the Color of the Liner Panel using the drop down menu.7) Select the Base Type for the Liner. 8) Select the color for the Cap Trim when the Wall Liner is not “Full Height”. 9) Select the color for the Purlin Trim when the Wall Liner selection is for the “Full Height” of

the wall. 10) Select the color for the Inside Corner Trim. 11) Select the color for the Column Tie Trim.


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of the Wall Liner to be input. Numbered steps continue below the Wall Liner example screenbelow to explain the input involved with the Locate Dialog screen.

13) Provide input for the Locate Dialog screen to locate the Wall Liner. See the example below.14) Select the wall elevation in which the Wall Liner is located.15) Select the Bay Location in which the Liner Panel is to begin. Note that the bay location is

oriented as if standing outside of the wall elevation in question. The location of the wall panelis then indicated from left to right. The wall liner location is provided by indicating what baylocation at the wall elevation the wall liner occurs. The Builder Software will provide feedbackwhen a selection falls outside of the parameters associated with the quantity of the wall linerand the location provided.

16) Use the mouse to click the OK button to finish input for the wall liner being added. 17) The wall liner added to the building now appears in the Wall Liner Accessories screen (see

the example below). The addition of multiple wall liner entries may be provided and will beindicated in the same manner.

18) The wall liner added to the building may be modified by using the computer mouse to firstselect the liner entry to be modified and then click on the Modify button at the bottom of theWall Liner screen.

19) The wall liner added to the building may be deleted by using the computer mouse to firstselect the liner entry to be deleted and then click on the Delete button at the bottom of theWall Liner screen.

20) All wall liner that has been added to the building order may be deleted from the Wall Linerscreen by using the computer mouse to click on the Delete All button located at the bottomof the Wall Liner screen.

21) Click on the Close button at the bottom of the Wall Liner screen when finished providinginput for the wall liner. The wall liner for the building order may be modified by re-selectingthe Wall Liner section within the Accessories Menu.

6.5 Open Area

Open Area Information is entered for each Open Area on a Building. There is a considerable amountof information required by the Manufacturer's design engineers to do a proper design for thestructure. The input for this information has been separated into 5 different input screens.

The Open Areas screens can be accessed from several different locations – the Endwalls screen, theFull Height Open Areas option in Accessories, the Partial Height Open Areas option in Accessories,and the Attachment Height Open Areas option in Accessories.

Type

Which fields on the Open Areas Type screen are available depends on the location in the BuilderSoftware from which the Open Areas option was accessed. For example, if the screen was accessedusing the Full Height Open Areas accessory, “Which Building” will be unavailable because thatselection has been made on a previous screen, and “Height” will be unavailable because the OpenWall is Full Height. Likewise, if the screen was accessed by clicking on the Open button on theEndwalls screen, then “Which Wall”, “Which Building”, “Width” and “Length” will be unavailable.

To complete Type information on the Open Areas screen:1) If enabled, select Which Wall the Open Area will be on. If this screen was accessed from

the Endwall screen, the Which Wall choice will be unavailable. 2) If enabled, select Which Building the Open Area is to be placed in. If this screen was

accessed from the Endwall screen, the Which Building choice will be unavailable.3) If enabled (will be disabled for Attachment Height Open Areas), type in the Width and


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Height of the Open Area in feet dash inches (3-6 is 3 feet 6 inches).4) If this screen was accessed from the Endwall screen, the Width and Height entries will be

unavailable because the Open setting is for an endwall that is completely open - full widthand full height, with no endwall columns. For open conditions other than completely open,use Open Areas under Accessories.

5) Use the Open For area to select what material will be used for the open wall. (The BuilderSoftware will NOT automatically change any deflection criteria based on this input. If specialdeflections are required due to this construction, it is the builder's responsibility to convey thisto the Manufacturer in order to get the appropriate pricing)



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Options

To complete the Options information on the Open Areas screen:1) If the area is Open For Masonry, select whether the masonry is Reinforced or

Unreinforced.

Note: An Unreinforced wall cannot act as a Shear Wall.

2) If the area is Open For Masonry, select whether the wall will be a Vertical Span or aVertical Cantilever. a) A Vertical Span Masonry wall is a wall spanning vertically between the foundation and a

support at its upper limit. A Vertical Span Masonry wall requires a support beam.b) A Vertical Cantilever Masonry wall is anchored and reinforced to a foundation in such a

way that it cantilevers vertically from the foundation similar to a flagpole. A VerticalCantilever wall does not require a support beam.

3) If the area is Open For Tilt-up, select whether the wall will be a Vertical Span orHorizontal Span.a) A Vertical Span Tilt-up wall is a wall in which the main reinforcement runs vertically to

span from foundation to the required support beam. If the required support beam is tobe provided by the Manufacturer, please indicate Support Beam By Manufacturer on theBeam tab.

b) A Horizontal Span Tilt-up wall is a wall in which the main reinforcement runs horizontallyto span from column to column.

Note: A Horizontal Span cannot act as a Shear Wall.

4) If enabled and the purpose of this wall is to act as a Shear Wall, check the Shear Wall box.If tilt-up wall is selected as a Shear Wall, design will remove longitudinal bracing in thewalls.

Note: A Partial Height Open Area cannot have a Shear Wall.

5) If enabled and the Columns need to be braced by this wall then check the Columns to beBraced by Masonry/Tilt-up box. This will allow design to use single or double angleflange bracing if required.

6) If a Jamb is to be included when the Open Area does not start or stop on a column line thenuncheck the appropriate check box and describe the condition in Project Notes.

7) If enabled and Jamb Flash is not to be included, uncheck the Include Jamb Flash box. 8) If enabled and Header Flash is not to be included, uncheck the Include Header Flash box. 9) Use the Base selection to select the framing and flashing condition at the top of the open

area. If “Include Header Flash” is checked, the choices are:o Formed Base Trim (no structural member)

o Zee with BFL846

o Zee with BFL846

o Angle with BFL846

o Cee with BFL201

o Zee with BFL201

o Angle with BFL201

o Cee with BFL161



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Note: Cees and Zees are NOT considered support beams.

If “Include Header Flash” is unchecked, the choices are:o Cee No Flashing

o Zee No Flashing

The diagrams below show the flashing and structural members available.

Note: The wash coat may be visible when using BFL161.

BFL-846

BFL-161

BFL-201


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Formed Base Trim

Cee

Zee

Angle

10) If Jamb or Header Flash is included, select the Flash Color.


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Note: When "Support Beam By Manufacturer" is chosen on theBeam tab of Open Areas, the support beam will be located at themaximum height that the manufacturer's design allows, unlessotherwise noted. If a specific support beam elevation or clearanceis needed, "Support Beam Not By Manufacturer" should be chosen.The support beam should then be added in the "Support Beams"area in Accessories.

Note: If two open areas of the same height exist in a single bay,the support beam for both open areas will be designed based onwhichever material weight is greater. The "Use Flange Bracing"designation box must be identical for all same height open areas.


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· Sidewall Full Height Opening Flush Girt Condition· Sidewall Full Height Opening By-Pass Girt Condition· Endwall Full Height Opening Support Under the Rafter· Endwall Full Height Opening Support at Bottom of Purlins· Partial Height Opening Support at Top· Partial Height Opening Support Behind Wall

This image shows the support beam placementin a flush girt condition.

Sidewall Full Height Opening Flush Girt Condition


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This image shows the support beam placementin a by-pass girt condition.

Sidewall Full Height Opening By-Pass Girt Condition


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This image shows the support beam placementunder the rafter, spanning between endwallcolumns. This is the standard setup and can beapplied irrespective of the wall to steel lineposition.

Endwall Full Height Opening Support Under the Rafter


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This image shows a support beam located underthe roof purlins.

Endwall Full Height Opening Support at Bottom of Purlins


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This image shows a support channel located atthe top of the open area wall material. This is anoption for partial height open area conditions.

Partial Height Opening Support at Top

This image shows a support beam locatedbehind the open area wall material. This is anoption for partial height open areas.


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Partial Height Opening Support Behind Wall

6.5.1 Open Area Material



If the project has more than one building, it will be necessary to click once to highlight the buildingthat the Accessory will be located in and click OK.




To complete the Material Information on the Open Areas Screen:

1) If Open For Wind (open to remain open) Steps 2 through 6 do not apply. 2) Type in the Material Thickness of the wall in inches. (Shown as A in the Graphic Diagram) 3) Type in the Material Weight of the wall in PSF.

Note: For help on the PSF weight of materials , click the Weightsof Building Materials button to bring up a document of PSF valuesfor some building materials.

4) Type in the Distance from the Steel Line to Outside Face of Material in inches. (Shownas B in the Graphic Diagram)

5) Type in the Distance from the Steel Line to Support Beam in inches. (Shown as D in theGraphic Diagram)

6) Type in the percentage of the Open Area that will remain Open for Wind. If the full wall isopen for "Wind", enter 100.

6.5.2 Open Area Beam

Note: Open area beams are spandrels for support of collateralmaterial and are not lintels or mezzanine beams.

To complete the Beam information on the Open Areas Screen:1) Select whether or not the Support Member is by the Manufacturer.2) Select the Deflection Limit for the Spandrel Member.


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in the open area, check the Use Flange Bracing box. 4) Specify the Connection Spacing of the Wall Attachment to the Support Beam.


6.5.3 Support Beams

The Support Beams (Spandrels) that the Builder Software designs can be C-Channel or Wide Flangematerial at the manufacturer's discretion.

Note: Support beams are spandrels for support of collateralmaterial and are not lintels or mezzanine beams.

Steps to add a Support Beam:1) Select Elevation: Select on which wall the Support Beam (Spandrel) should be placed.2) Start Column: Select the column line on which the Support Beam should start.3) Stop Column: Select the column line on which the Support Beam should stop.

Note: Support Beams must start and stop at a frame line. Theymay not stop or stop mid-bay.

4) Deflection: Click the drop-down and choose the Deflection requirement for the SupportBeam. If no specific Deflection limits exist, choose L/240.

5) Beam Height: Type in the Height at which to place the Support Beams in feet dash inches(3-6 is 3 feet 6 inches). Beam Height is measured from finish floor to the bottom of thebeam.

Note: The beam height is to the bottom of the beam, but if “UsedFlange Braces” is checked, the flange braces will extend beyondthe bottom of the beam. Therefore, this beam height will not bethe clear height.

6) Material Thickness: Type in the Material Thickness of the wall material that would beplaced at this set of Support Beams in inches.


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7) Material Weight: Type in the Material Weight of the wall material that would be placed atthis set of Support Beams in PSF. For help with the PSF weight of various materials, see theWeight of Building Materials .

8) Connection Spacing of Wall Attachment to Beam: Type in the Connection Spacing,which defines at what intervals the wall material itself will be attached to the beam in feetdash inches (3-6 is 3 feet 6 inches). Attachment of the beam to the wall material is not by themetal building manufacturer.

9) Use Flange Braces: If it is acceptable to have Flange Braces from the support beam to thematerial being placed in the open area, check the Use Flange Braces box.

10) All Supported Material is Located in the Steel Line: If all of the material to besupported is inside of the Steel line indicate so by checking the All Supported Material isLocated in the Steel Line box.

11) Click the OK button to add the Support Beams entry to the schedule.

6.6 Canopy/Purlin Extension

Canopies and Purlin Extensions are available in the Accessories section. Select Input>Accessories>Canopy or Input>Accessories>Purlin Extension.

6.6.1 Pulin Extension

Purlin Extension Accessories are available by selecting "Input", then "Accessories", then"Canopy/Purlin Extension", then Purlin Extension. This accessory allows the addition of PurlinExtensions to the endwalls.

To enter the Purlin Extension information, if the project has more than one building, select thebuilding and click OK.

To enter the Purlin Extension information:1) Type in the Projection of the Purlin Extension in feet dash inches (3-6 is 3 feet 6 inches).2) Select which endwall the Purlin Extension will be on.3) To add a Soffit Panel then select the Soffit Panel Type, Gauge and Color.4) Select the Soffit Trim Color.5) Click the OK button to continue and it will add the Purlin Extension.

To enter Soffit Panel By Others information:1) If Soffit panel “by others” is selected, please check the box if the total weight of facing and

sub-framing materials exceeds the standard allowable weight of 5 PSF and/or the standarddeflection limits of L/120.

2) Type in the Weight of material by others and the deflection required. 3) Click the OK button to continue and it will add the Purlin Extension.

6.6.2 Canopy

To enter the Canopy information for a project that has more than one building, select the buildingand click OK.

To enter the Canopy information do the following:1) Select which sidewall the Canopy will be on.2) Select the Start Column the canopy will start on.3) Select the Stop Column the canopy will end on.4) Select the Type of Canopy.

a) Canopy Eave Follow the Roofi) To add Soffit Panel, Select the Panel Type, Gauge, and Color.


Builder Systemsii) Then select the Soffit Trim color.iii) Type in the Projection of the Canopy in feet dash inches (10 -6 is 10 feet 6 inches).iv) To add a gutter on the canopy then check the Gutters box.v) To add downspouts with a return to the building at each column on the canopy then

check the Downspouts box.vi) Click the OK button to continue and it will add the Canopy.

b) Canopy Below Eavei) Select the Canopy Roof Panel Type, Gauge and Color.

Note: If both the canopy roof panel type and the building’s roofpanel type are standing seam, the canopy’s panel clip selection willmatch the building’s panel clip selection. If the building’s roofpanel type is PBR or By Others and the canopy’s roof panel type isstanding seam, the panel clip selection will be up to themanufacturer’s discretion.

ii) To add Soffit Panel, Select the Panel Type, Gauge, and Color.iii) Then select the Soffit Trim color.iv) Type in the Elevation at which it starts in feet dash inches. (10 -6 is 10 feet 6)v) Select the roof Tie-In Trim Color.vi) Select the Soffit Trim Color.vii) Type in the roof slope.viii) Type in the Projection of the Canopy in feet dash inches (10 -6 is 10 feet 6 inches).ix) To add want a gutter on the canopy then check the Gutters box.x) To add want a downspouts with a return to the building at each column on the

canopy then check the Downspouts box.xi) Click the OK button to continue and it will add the Canopy.

c) Canopy Box Follow Roofi) Select the Canopy Roof Panel Type, Gauge and Color.ii) To add want Soffit Panel, Select the Panel Type, Gauge, and Color.iii) Then select the Soffit Trim color.iv) Type in the Elevation at which it starts in feet dash inches. (10 -6 is 10 feet 6)v) Select the Canopy Corner trim color.vi) Select the Canopy Sill/Cap trim colorvii) Select the Soffit Trim Color.viii) Type in the Projection of the Canopy in feet dash inches (10 -6 is 10 feet 6 inches).ix) To add want a gutter on the canopy then check the Gutters box.x) To add want a downspouts with a return to the building at each column on the

canopy then check the Downspouts box.xi) Click the OK button to continue and it will add the Canopy.

d) Canopy Panel By Othersi) If Canopy and/or Soffit panel “by others” is selected, please check the box if the total

weight of facing and sub-framing materials exceeds the standard allowable weight of5 PSF and/or the standard deflection limits of L/120.

ii) Type in the Weight of material by others and the deflection required. iii) Click the OK button to continue and it will add the Canopy.

6.7 Facade/Fascia

The Accessories Input screen is where Roof, Wall, Liner, Open Areas, Canopy/Purlin Extension,Facade/Parapet Walls and Trim Accessories can be added to any building in the project.


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Facade Accessories are available by selecting Input, then Accessories, then Facade/ParapetWalls, then Facade. This accessory allows Facades to be added to one or more walls.

To enter the Facade information, if there are more than one building, select the building and click OK.

To enter the Facade information:1) Select which wall the Facade will be located on.2) Select whether the Facade will be Vertical or Sloped3) Select the type of Back Panel to use for the Facade, the gauge and color for it.4) Type in the Height of the Facade in feet dash inches (3 -6 is 3 feet 6 inches).5) Type in Soffit Elevation, Projection, Start Column, and Stop Column.

Location

FacadeType

Maximum Elevation

Sidewall Sloped Eave Height - ((Roof Slope/12" )*(Projection in inches - 41/2") + 18”)

Sidewall Vertical Eave Height – 24”

Endwall Sloped Lowest Eave Height – 18”

Endwall Vertical Lowest Eave Height – 18”

Minimum projection for a sidewall facade is 1’-6”. If the projection is greater than 1’-6”, thenit must be at least 2’-1” to allow sufficient clearance for a member to support the valleygutter.

6) Select the type of Facade Front Panel, Gauge and Color.7) To add Soffit Paneling, select a type, gauge, and color for the Paneling.8) To add trim, select colors.9) To include a Return, check the box.

o The standard return for a facade on the sidewall from the endwall steel line = frame set

back + 4”. o The standard return for a facade on the endwall from the sidewall steel line = ±1”-6”.

10) Click the OK button to continue and it will add the Facade.11) To add a Facade on another wall, follow the same steps.

Note: Standard slope for a sloped facade is 3:12.

Soffit Panel By others

1) To add a Facade and/or Soffit panel By Others, please check the box if the total weight offacing and sub-framing materials exceeds the standard allowable weight of 5 PSF and/or thestandard deflection limits of L/120.

2) Type in the Weight of material by others and the deflection required. 3) Click the OK button to continue and it will add the Facade.

6.8 Parapets

The Accessories Input screen is where Roof, Wall, Liner, Open Areas, Canopy/Purlin Extension,Facade/Parapet Walls and Trim Accessories can be added to any building in the project.

Facade/Parapet Walls Accessories are available by selecting "Input", then "Accessories", then


Builder Systems"Facade/Parapet Walls", then Parapet Wall. This accessory allows the addition of parapet walls to oneor more walls.

Note: The Parapet elevation must exceed the sidewall height by 6”if located on a sidewall. The Parapet elevation must exceed thepeak elevation by 6” if located on an endwall. The Parapetelevation must exceed the rake elevation at the highest point ofthe parapet by 6” if located on the high sidewall. The maximumheight for the Parapet Elevation is 10’-0 above the building eaveheight.

To enter the Parapet Wall information: 1) Select which wall the Parapet Wall will be on. 2) Type in the Start Column and Stop Column of the Parapet Wall. 3) Type in the Height of the Parapet Wall in feet dash inches (4-6 is 4 feet 6 inches). 4) Click the OK button to continue and it will add the Parapet Wall.

6.9 Trim

6.9.1 Valley Gutters

Steps to add Runs of Valley Gutter:1) Quantity: Type in the number of runs of Valley Gutter for the specified length.2) Length: Type in the length of the Valley Gutter run in feet dash inches (3-6 is 3 feet 6

inches). 3) External Conductor Head Placement: Select if each run of Valley Gutter should have the

Manufacturer’s standard light-gauge conductor heads at both ends, at one end, or noconductor heads.

4) Click the OK button to add the Valley Gutter run to the schedule.


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o This accessory is to add the Manufacturer’s standard 14-gauge pre-galvanized Valley

Gutter only. To add Parapet Gutter, use Extra Material under the Input menu.o Interior drains are needed, and are not by the Manufacturer.

o Downspout outlets or scuppers will be provided ONLY if specifically requested in Project

Notes, and must be field located. The quantity and diameter of the drainage pipe must benoted in Project Notes so that the appropriate outlet can be supplied. If no downspoutoutlets or scuppers are specified in Project Notes, none will be provide by Manufacturer.

o Provide sketch indicating exact valley gutter locations in project.

6.10 Accessory Location

All the accessories in the Builder Software are located in basically the same procedure.

Steps to Locate an Accessory:1) Select Elevation: If enabled, select the wall on which to place the accessory (SWA, EWB,

etc.). If the elevation choices are unavailable, then the accessory being located is notassociated with a wall elevation (e.g. Roof Vents).

2) Select Bay: Click on the Bay in which the accessory is located, or starts.

Example: If a roof vent started in Bay 2 and crossed the frameline into Bay 3, the correct Bay selection would be Bay 2.

3) Distance From Left Column: Enter at what distance into the Bay the accessory begins. Itis important to keep in mind that the perspective of the building is from outside the building,facing the wall, when entering this distance. Type in the appropriate horizontal distance infeet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3 inches). The Minimum and Maximum dimensions nextto Distance From Left Column show what the minimum and maximum distances are for thespecific accessory in the chosen bay.

This distance is from the start of the bay in which the accessory is located – NOT from the far leftcorner of the building.

Example: If the building length is 100’ there are four 25’ bays,and a 3070 walk door is located in the center of the third bay – theDistance From Left Column should be 11’-0”.


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Note: Distance From Left Column will show “N/A” until a Bay isselected.

4) Center in Bay: If available, click to select the Center in Bay button. This will fill in DistanceTo Left Corner automatically with the proper entry to center the accessory in the bay.

5) Distance From Floor: If available, enter the appropriate vertical distance in Distance FromFloor in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3 inches). The Minimum and Maximumdimensions next to Distance From Floor show what the minimum and maximum distances arefor the specific accessory in the chosen wall.o If this field is unavailable for the current accessory being located, the Builder Software is

not able to locate that particular accessory at a specific elevation above finish floor.o The Distance From Floor dimension is measured from finish floor to the bottom of the

accessory.

Note: Distance From Floor will show “N/A” until a Bay is selected.

6) If the quantity for the accessory being located is greater than 1, after entry is complete forthe first of the selected accessories, click the Next button to locate the next accessory in thegroup.

Note: One screen is used for inputting the location of multipleaccessories. The number of the accessory being located is shownon the left hand upper corner of the screen. When locatingmultiple accessories, ensure the proper placement of each one.

7) When entry for all accessories in the group is complete, click the OK button to add theaccessory group to the schedule.


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7 Miscellaneous Add

Miscellaneous Adds are available in the Accessories section. Select Input>Miscellaneous Adds.

7.1 Miscellaneous Add

Miscellaneous Adds allow the user to enter items not contained in the Builder Software.

To access the Miscellaneous Adds screen, click on Miscellaneous Adds in the Input menu. Thefirst screen that appears is the Miscellaneous Adds schedule. This screen allows the user to createand modify a list of Miscellaneous Add items.

To Add a Miscellaneous Add Item:1) Click the Add button.2) Complete the Miscellaneous Add – Input screen.3) Click OK on the Miscellaneous Add – Input screen to add it to the schedule on the

Miscellaneous Adds screen.

To Modify a Miscellaneous Add Item:1) Click on the item in the schedule that is to be modified. When selected correctly, the item

will be highlighted.2) Click the Modify button. (As a shortcut, double-click on the item in the schedule.)3) Make any necessary changes in the Miscellaneous Add – Input screen.4) Click OK on the Miscellaneous Add – Input screen to return to the schedule.

To Delete a Miscellaneous Add Item:1) Click on the item in the schedule that is to be modified. When selected correctly, the item

will be highlighted.2) Click the Delete button.3) Click Yes on the confirmation message that appears. A confirmation message will not appear

if “Disable Confirmations on Delete(s)” is checked in Program Options.4) The item will be deleted from the schedule.

To Delete All Items in the Miscellaneous Adds schedule:1) Click the Delete All button to delete ALL entries in the Miscellaneous Adds schedule.

Be aware that if “Disable Confirmations on Delete(s)” is checked in Program Options, ALLMiscellaneous Adds in the schedule will be deleted immediately upon clicking the Delete Allbutton. There will be no additional warning.

7.2 Miscellaneous Add Input

To complete the Miscellaneous Add – Input screen:1) Description: Type a description for the item that is being added. 2) Net Add – List Add: Click the correct radio button to indicate if the Miscellaneous Add

should be added as List Add (before the multiplier is applied) or a Net Add (after themultiplier is applied.)

Note: MISCELLANOUS ADDS should always be set to “List Add”unless specifically instructed otherwise by the Manufacturer.

3) Quantity: Enter the quantity of the item. 4) Weight: Enter the Unit Weight of the item. The “Total” next to Unit Weight will show the


Builder Systemsextended weight (Quantity * Unit Weight).

5) Price: enter the Unit Price of the item. The “Total” next to Unit Price will show the extendedprice (Quantity * Unit Price).

6) Click the OK button to return to the Miscellaneous Adds schedule.

Misc. Adds by Manufacturer

If the Misc. Adds by Manufacturer box is checked, it means that a Miscellaneous Add has beenadded by the Manufacturer to account for special conditions that exist in the project. Only anemployee of the manufacturer can revise a Misc. Add by Manufacturer. Any user can delete a Misc.Add by Manufacturer, but deleting the entry will invalidate the price for the special condition.

1) Expires On: The date next to Expires On shows on what date the special add expires. If aproject with an expired Misc. Add is processed, the Processing Results screen will show“Miscellaneous Add has expired” and will neither produce a Quotation/Purchase Order norallow the project to be ordered. Contact the Manufacturer for an updated price if theMiscellaneous Add has expired.

2) Quote Number Q-: This area shows the Manufacturer’s quote number. This quote numberis added on the employee’s Input-Estimating screen.

3) Estimator Initials: The Estimator Initials indicate to the Manufacturer which Estimatorprepared the pricing for the Misc. Add by Manufacturer. These initials are added on theemployee’s Input-Estimating screen.

4) Engineering Charge: The Engineering Charge shows any special engineering/draftingcharges that the Estimator added to cover special drafting and engineering requirements.

8 Partitions

Partitions are available in the Accessories section. Select Input>Partitions.

8.1 Partitions

Begin Partitions input by selecting Input, then Partitions.

The initial screen for Partitions shows all partitions that have been ordered for the current project. From this screen it is possible to Add, Modify, Delete, or Delete All partitions.

To add a partition into the Builder Software:1) Click the Add button at the bottom of the screen. This will open the Partition Input dialog

where the parameters for a partition can be specified.

To modify any of the partitions already entered:1) Click on the partition to change in the list to highlight it, then click the Modify button at the

bottom of this screen. This will open the Partition Input window with the information filled in. 2) Change the information and click OK to accept the changes or Cancel to disregard the

changes.

To delete any of the partitions already entered:1) Click on the partition to Delete in the list to highlight it, then click the Delete button at the

bottom of this screen.

To delete all of the partitions already entered:1) Click the Delete All button at the bottom of the window.


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8.2 Add a Partition

Upon depressing the Add or Modify buttons from the partitions display dialog will open anotherdialog where specific data can be entered for a new or existing partition.

Steps to completing the Partitions Information Screen: 1) Select the orientation of the Partition from the pull down box. (Longitudinal is lengthwise of

the building and Transverse is widthwise of the building) 2) Enter the Length and Height of the Partition in feet dash inches. (Check the Full Height box

instead of entering a height value if for the Full Height of the building) 3) Type in the distance from the Endwall B and Sidewall A given in feet dash inches. 4) Select the Panel Type, Panel Gauge, and Panel Finish from the appropriate pull down

boxes. 5) Select whether this Partition is an Exterior Wall from the pull down box. 6) Select the Corner Trim Color from the pull down box. 7) Select the Girt Type for the Partition from the pull down box. 8) Select the Base Condition for the Partition from the pull down box. 9) Select whether to have both sides of the Partition sheeted from the pull down box. 10) Select whether the Framing is done by Others from the pull down box. 11) Select the Purlin Trim Color from the pull down box. 12) Click the Partition Column Spacing button and enter the column spacing for the Partition.

Then click the OK button to save the column spacing. 13) Click the OK button and the Partition will be added to the building.

9 Insulation

Insulation is available in the Accessories section. Select Input>Insulation.

9.1 Insulation Input

Insulation Input is where Insulation facings, roll widths, thickness, etc can be added to any building inthe Project. This Insulation Input screen will show any previously input insulation for any building. Inthis section it is possible to Add, Modify or Delete Insulation on any building. Insulation Input isavailable by selecting "Input", then "Insulation" from the main screen. To begin adding Insulation forany building in the project, click Add.

Click Close when the input is complete.

Add To begin the process of adding Insulation to a Building in this Project, click the Add button. This willopen the Insulation Input screen. To add Insulation Accessories click on one of the Accessories in thelist in the left column once to highlight it, then click the Add button next to All Accessories to addthat accessory.

To enter the Insulation information: 1) Check the boxes of the walls or the roof this insulation is going to be placed on.


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Note: The roof insulation must be added separately from wallinsulation.

2) Select the Insulation Type (Blanket or SolarGuard). 3) Select the type of Facing wanted from the drop down box.

o White Vinyl is a bright white finish. Not recommended for cold weather applications.

o WMP-VR (Polypropylene/Scrim/Kraft) is a general purpose facing with a White finish. It is

excellent for a chemically hostile environment. It is also known as PSK-LD. o VMP-VR-R (Polypropylene/Scrim/Polyester) is a general purpose facing with a White finish

and a low .02 perm. It is also known as PSP. 4) Select the type of tabs. 5) Select the Thickness of the insulation to use. 6) To have tape included with the insulation, check the Include Tape box. 7) Select the width of the Starter Roll of insulation from the drop down box. 8) Select the width of the Running Rolls of insulation from the drop down box and the

system will calculate the width of the Last Roll automatically. 9) If SolarGuard is chosen, select the Length of the Rolls of insulation from the drop down

box. 10) Click the OK button to continue and it will add the Insulation.

Modify To modify any of the Insulation Input already entered, click on the Line to change in the list once tohighlight it, then click the "Modify" button on the left of the screen. This will open the Insulation Inputwindow with the information filled in. Change the information and click OK to accept the changes orCancel to disregard the changes.

Delete To delete any of the Insulation Input already entered, click on the Line to Delete in the list once tohighlight it, then click the Delete button on the left of the screen.

Delete All To delete ALL of the Insulation Input already entered, then click the Delete All button on the left ofthe screen.

All AccessoriesAll available Insulation Accessories are listed in the lower left column. Click on the desired Accessoryonce to highlight it, then click Add. This will open a dialog box for that accessory with any optionsavailable. Enter the quantity and any options, when finished, click OK. For more detailed instructionsfor each accessory's input see Insulation Input screen.

9.2 Double Faced Tape

To order Double Faced Tape do the following: 1) Type in the number of rolls of Double Faced Tape for the project.

o Quantity of rolls = (Building length x 6 + Building Width x 4) divided by 180’-0, round up

and add 1 roll.o If the project has framed openings, take the total the of linear footage of the framed

openings and divide by 180’-0.2) Select the size of rolls wanted. 3) Click the OK button and the quantity will be added to the project.


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9.3 Patching tape

To order Patching Tape do the following: 1) Type in the number of rolls of Patching Tape to be ordered with the project.

o Quantity of rolls = 1 for every 10,000 Sq Ft

2) Select the type of Facing the Patching Tape is for. 3) Click the OK button and the quantity will be added to the project.

White Vinyl: .0032” Embossed Vinyl Film with Fiberglass Blanket. Water Vapor transmission rate of 1.0 Perms.Approximate Light Reflectivity = 90%. Cold Weather Workability = 40 deg.F.

WMP-VR: Poly Scrim Kraft Vinyl Replacement is a .0015" thick White Polypropylene Film with blended fiberglassand polyester yarns and an 11 lb. Kraft paper backing. It is the most economical white reinforced facing. It has good strength, appearance and lightreflectivity as well as excellent low temperature workability. Water Vapor transmission rate (ASTM-E-96) of .090 Perms. Light Reflectivity (ASTM C-523, illuminant D-6500 = 87%. Cold WeatherWorkability = 0 deg. F.)

WMP-VRR: Vinyl Reinforced Replacement is a triple ply laminate of a white polypropylene film with a metallizedpolyester film backing and a fiberglass scrim tear stopper. It is an excellent vapor retarder and lowtemperature workability. Water Vapor transmission rate (ASTM-E-96) of .02 Perms. Light Reflectivity(ASTM C-523, illuminant D-6500 = 85%. Cold Weather Workability = 0 deg. F.

SolarGuard RFSK Aluminum: SolarGuard high performance reflective insulation consists of a ¼”fiberglass core bonded to twoexterior layers of 99% pure aluminum.

SolarGuard VR White: SolarGuard high performance reflective insulation consists of a ¼”fiberglass core bonded to one layerof aluminum and one layer of durable white scrim-reinforced facing material.

10 Cranes

Cranes are available in the Accessories section. Select Input>Cranes.

10.1 Cranes

The Cranes Input screen is where Top Running, Underhung and Monorail Cranes can be added to anybuilding in the project except for Lean-tos. Cranes is available by selecting Input, then Cranes.

To add a Crane to a building do the following:1) Click the Add button and if there are multiple buildings in the project select a building and

click OK. This will bring up the Crane System Information dialog.

To Modify a Crane:1) Click on the Crane in the list to change and then click on the Modify button and the Crane

System Information dialog will open with the Crane's information already there ready to bechanged.

To Delete a Crane:


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ask whether to continue deleting the Crane, click yes and the Crane will be deleted.

To Delete all Cranes:1) Click on the Delete All button and a prompt will ask whether to continue deleting all of the

Cranes, click yes and all of the Cranes will be deleted.

Note: Specific frame dimensions and clearances are listed on theDesign report. These clearances are provided for informationalpurposes only. This information is provided here for a quickreference to know whether any specific clearances have been met.The user should check these numbers. If the numbers are notwhat they need to be, the user can go back and correct anynecessary entries without having to go to any reports and find thisinformation. These clearances are preliminary and may differ fromthe actual clearances for the building. If clearance dimensions arecritical, they should be noted in Project Notes.

10.2 Crane System Information

The Crane System Information Input screen is where Top Running, Underhung and Monorail Cranescan be added to any building in the project except for Lean-tos. Crane System Information isavailable by clicking Add from the Cranes screen.

To enter the Crane System Information: 1) Type in the Start Frame Line for the Crane. (Counting from left to right for Endwalls B to D or

bottom to top for Endwalls A to C)

Note: An endwall Frame Line cannot be used unless it is anExpandable Frame endwall.

2) Type in the Stop Frame Line for the Crane. (Counting from left to right for Endwalls B to D orbottom to top for Endwalls A to C)

Note: An endwall Frame Line cannot be used unless it is anExpandable Frame endwall.

3) Select which Module (endwall bay) the Crane will be in. 4) Select the Crane System Type. 5) Select the Crane Class. 6) Check the Options under Pricing Options for the Manufacturer of the Building to include for

the Crane. 7) If the Crane is not a Monorail Crane, select the Crane Control Type. 8) Select whether there will be only one crane or two cranes on this system. 9) Click the Next button to enter the Top Running Crane Information, Underhung Crane

Information, or Monorail Crane Information depending on which type of Crane System thatwas selected.


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10.3 Top Running

Top Running Crane Information screen is where Top Running Crane Data is entered, such as Cranespan, Distance to top of rail, etc. Top Running Crane Information is displayed upon selecting TopRunning under System Type on the Crane System Information screen.

To enter the Top Running Crane Information: 1) If the Runway Beams are not being provided by the Manufacturer of the Building then type in

the Runway Beam Depth in inches. (Decimals are acceptable)

Note: This information is needed to calculate bracket depths,connections, etc...

2) Type in the distance from the Base of the Column to the Top of the Rail in feet dashinches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3 inches)

3) To specify the Clearance from Top of Rail to Bottom of Rafter, type it in feet dashinches.

4) Type in the Clearance from Rail to Inside Flange of Frame Column in feet dashinches.

5) Type in the End Wheel Truck Diameter in inches. (Decimals are acceptable) 6) Click the Next button to continue and enter the last of the Crane Information.

Note: End Wheel Truck Diameter must be acquired from theCrane Manufacturer.

Note: For Top Running Cranes the Centerline to Centerline ofRails and Distance From Sidewall to center of RunwayBeam are automatically calculated by the Builder Software. Ifeither or both values are very far off from what is required by theproject, please contact the Manufacturer's Estimating Departmentso this can be verified.

10.4 Underhung

Underhung Information screen is where Underhung Crane Data is entered, such as Crane span,Distance to bottom of runway beam, etc. Underhung Crane Information is displayed upon selecting Underhung under System Type on the Crane System Information screen.

To enter the Underhung Crane Information: 1) Type in the distance from Centerline to Centerline of Runway Beams in feet dash inches. (6-3

is 6 feet and 3 inches) 2) Type in the Distance from the Sidewall (B or C) to the center of the Runway Beams in feet

dash inches. 3) Type in the Bracket Length in inches. (Decimals are acceptable) 4) If the Runway Beams are not being provided by the Manufacturer of the Building then type in



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5) Click the Next button to continue and enter the last of the Crane Information.

Note: For the distance from Base of Column to Bottom of RunwayBeam is automatically calculated by the Builder Software. If thisvalue is very far off from what is required by the project, pleasecontact the Manufacturer's Estimating Department so this can beverified.

10.5 Monorail

Monorail Information screen is where Monorail Crane Data is entered, such as Distance from Sidewall,Distance to bottom of runway, etc. Monorail Crane Information is displayed upon selecting Monorailunder System Type on the Crane System Information screen.

To enter the Monorail Crane Information: 1) Type in the Distance from the Sidewall (B or C) to the center of the Runway Beam in feet

dash inches. 2) Type in the Bracket Length in inches. (Decimals are acceptable) 3) If the Runway Beams are not being provided by the Manufacturer of the Building then type in


Note: This information is needed to calculate bracket depths,connections, etc...

4) Click the Next button to continue and enter the last of the Crane Information.

Note: For the distance from Base of Column to Bottom of RunwayBeam is automatically calculated by the Builder Software. If thisvalue is very far off from what is required by the project, pleasecontact the Manufacturer's Estimating Department so this can beverified.

10.6 Crane Information

The Crane Information Input screen is where Tonnage and Weights are added to the Crane System. Crane Information is available at the end of the Crane Input Wizard.

To Enter the last of the Crane Information: 1) Type in the amount of tons the Crane can hold and the Builder Software will automatically

calculate the Bridge Weight, Hoist Weight, Wheel Spacing, and Rail Weight.2) To add more specific information on the Bridge Weight, Hoist Weight, Wheel Spacing (in feet


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dash inches), and/or Rail Weight then type in their values otherwise keep with the suggestedones.

3) If the project has 2 cranes on this system then type in the minimum distance that will be keptbetween the 2 cranes in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3 inches).

4) If the project has 2 cranes on this system then click next and repeat steps 1 through 3. 5) Click the Finish button to have the Crane system added.

11 Mezzanines

Mezzanines are available in the Accessories section. Select Input>Mezzanines.

11.1 Mezzanine Information

The Mezzanines input screen is where Mezzanines can be added to any building in the project exceptfor Lean-tos.

Mezzanines are available by selecting Input, then Mezzanines.

To Add a Mezzanine:1) Click the Add button and the Mezzanine Information Input screen will open.

To Modify a Mezzanine:1) Click on the Mezzanine in the list for changing and then click on the Modify button and the

Mezzanine Information Input screen will open with the Mezzanine's information already thereready to be changed.

To Delete a Mezzanine:1) Click on the Mezzanine in the list to delete and then click on the Delete button and a prompt

will ask whether to continue deleting the Mezzanine, click yes and the Mezzanine will bedeleted.

To Delete all Mezzanines:1) Click on the Delete All button and a prompt will ask whether to continue deleting all of the

Mezzanines, click yes and all of the Mezzanines will be deleted.

Note: Any projects with a Mezzanine will have to go theManufacturer's Estimating Department for pricing.

11.2 Mezzanine Loads/Options

The Mezzanine Loads / Options Input screen is where the user will input any loads, beam, joist anddeck options pertaining to the Mezzanine being input in the current building. Mezzanine Loads /Options is available by selecting Input, Mezzanines then Next or Loads / Options.

To enter the Mezzanine Loads Information: 1) Select the options for the Mezzanine in the Select Items to Include such as: Beams, Support

Columns, Edge Angle, Deck, and Joists. 2) Type in the Live Load, Partition Load, Dead Load, and Collateral Loads if they exist. 3) If enabled and the user would like to have Vibration Analysis, check the Vibration Analysis


Builder Systemsbox and the Vibration Analysis Settings Dialog will come up.

4) If enabled, type in the Stairwell Weight in pounds. 5) If the Joists option is selected then select the Joist Shopcoat. 6) Select the Type of Joists. 7) Select the Type of Joist Spacing. 8) If the Custom Spacing is selected, type in the Joist Spacing in feet dash inches. 9) If enabled, type in the Mezzanine's Floor Thickness in the Thickness field in inches and

select the Material for the floor. 10) If enabled, type in the Mezzanine's Floor Height in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3

inches) 11) If enabled and Clearances are required, type in the Inside Clearance to bottom of Mezz.

Joists, to bottom of Mezz. Beams, and from top of Mezz. to Rafters in feet dashinches.

12) If the Deck option is selected, do the following: a) Select the Deck Type.b) If other for the Deck Type is selected, type a Brief Description of the Deck. c) Select the method of attachment for the support in the Attachment to Support drop

down box. d) Select the method of attachment for at the sidelap in the Attachment at Sidelap drop

down box. e) Next to the Attachment to Support and Attachment at Sidelap boxes check the check

boxes next to the drop down boxes if the Manufacturer is NOT to provide theAttachment.

f) Select the Finish for the Deck (Galvanized or Shopcoat). 13) If the Mezzanine deck is needed to be ICC Approved check the ICC Approval box. 14) If this project was sent from the Manufacturer's Estimating Department then click on the

Click Here to View Estimating Weights & Prices button to show the estimated weightsand prices by the Estimating Department.

Note: If this is an original project that the Manufacturer has notyet seen then there will be no valid information available yetthrough the View Estimating Weights... button.

Click the OK button to continue and the Mezzanine will be added.


11.2.1 Vibration Settings

The Mezzanine Loads / Options Input screen is where the user will input any loads, beam, joist anddeck options pertaining to the Mezzanine being input in the current building. Mezzanine Loads / Options is available by selecting Input, Mezzanines then Next or Loads /Options.

To enter the Mezzanine Loads Information: 1) Select the options for the Mezzanine in the Select Items to Include such as: Beams,

Support Columns, Edge Angle, Deck, and Joists. Check the appropriate check box. 2) Type in the Live Load, Partition Load, Dead Load, and Collateral Loads if they exist. 3) If appropriate for the project and enabled, check the Vibration Analysis box and the

Vibration Analysis Settings Dialog will come up. 4) If enabled, type in the Stairwell Weight in pounds. 5) If the Joists option is selected then select the Joist Shopcoat. 6) Select the Type of Joists.


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7) Select the Type of Joist Spacing. 8) If Custom Spacing is selected, type in the Joist Spacing in feet dash inches. 9) If enabled, type in the Mezzanine's Floor Thickness in the Thickness field in inches and

select the Material for the floor. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3 inches) 10) If enabled, type in the Mezzanine's Floor Height in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3

inches) 11) If enabled and Clearances are required, type in the Inside Clearance to bottom of

Mezzanine Joists, to bottom of Mezzanine Beams, and from top of Mezzanine toRafters in feet dash inches.

12) If the Deck option is selected, do the following:

a) Select the Deck Type b) If other is for the Deck Type is selected, type a Brief Description of the Deck. c) Select the method of attachment for the support in the Attachment to Support drop

down box. d) Select the method of attachment for at the Sidelap in the Attachment at Sidelap drop

down box. e) Next to the Attachment to Support and Attachment at Sidelap boxes, check the check

boxes next to the drop down boxes if the Manufacturer is NOT to provide the attachment.f) Select the Finish for the Deck (Galvanized or Shopcoat). g) If the Mezzanine deck needs to be ICC Approved check the ICC Approval box.

13) If this project was sent from the Manufacturer's Estimating Department then click on the Click Here to View Estimating Weights & Prices button to show the estimated weightsand prices by the Estimating Department.

Note: If this is an original project that the Manufacturer has notyet seen then there will be no valid information available yetthrough the View Estimating Weights... button.

14) Click the OK button to continue and the Mezzanine will be added.


11.2.2 Estimating Mezzanine Information

The Estimating Mezzanine screen is where the price and weight of items are provided by theManufacturer for the mezzanine.

Material (List) Price and Weight The Material list weight and price will be input by someone in the estimating department of theManufacturer. The Material list weight and price will include everything that the Manufacturer actuallymanufactures for the mezzanine, such as mezzanine support beams and columns.

Net Items Price and Weight The Net Items weight and price will be input by someone in the estimating department of theManufacturer. The Net Items weight and price will include all items purchased from another sourcefor the mezzanine and not actually manufactured by the Manufacturer, such as the mezzanine barjoist and deck.

Quote Information The Mezzanine Quote Information includes the date the quote expires, the quote number and the


Builder Systemsestimators initials. All this information will be input by someone in the estimating department of theManufacturer.

11.2.3 Vibration Analysis Settings

1) Select if the mezzanine is going to be used for human activity.2) If yes is selected for the mezzanine includes human activity, the select the most appropriate

usage from the list provided.

Note: By selecting vibration analysis, the material cost couldsignificantly increase in the design of the mezzanine.

11.3 Mezzanine Column Spacing

To enter the Column Spacing: 1) If all the Frame Lines have the same column spacing check the "All column spacing are the

same" box and then type in the column spacing in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3inches)

2) If each Frame Line has different column spacing then select each Frame Line from the FrameLine Number drop down box and enter the column spacing for each in feet dash inches. (6-3is 6 feet and 3 inches)

3) When all of the column spacing has been specified then the OK button will become enabledand click OK to continue entering the Mezzanine information.

Note: The Space Remaining box shows how much space remainsto have columns set to support. The remaining space must equal 0for all Frame Lines before the ok button will be enabled.

Note: The Clear Spaces button will clear out the current FrameLine's column spacing.

11.4 Mezzanine Openings

To Add a Mezzanine Opening:1) Click the Add button and the Mezzanine Opening Information Input screen will open.

To Modify a Mezzanine Opening:1) Click on the Mezzanine Opening in the list that is to change and then click on the Modify

button and the Mezzanine Opening Information Input screen will open. The MezzanineOpening’s information can be edited/modified.

To Delete a Mezzanine Opening:1) Click on the Mezzanine Opening that is to be deleted. Click on the Delete button and a

prompt will ask whether to continue deleting the Mezzanine Opening, click yes and theMezzanine Opening will be deleted.

To Delete all Mezzanine Openings:1) Click on the Delete All button and a prompt will ask whether to continue deleting all of the

Mezzanine Openings, click yes and all of the Mezzanine Openings will be deleted.

To enter the Mezzanine Opening: 1) Type in the distance from SWA in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3 inches). 2) Type in the distance from the start Frame in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3 inches).3) Type in the width along EWB in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3 inches).


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4) Type in the Length along SWA in feet dash inches. (6-3 is 6 feet and 3 inches).5) Select OK or Cancel to continue.

12 Price

Pricing is available in the Process section. Select Process>Price.

12.1 Project

To price a project, click on the Price Project toolbar button or select Price from the Processmenu. The Builder Software will process the project. When processing is complete, the ProcessingResults screen will be displayed.

The Processing Results screen has three radio buttons at the top that correspond to three screenscontaining different information – Errors, Clearances, and Purlin Spacings. Click Next to proceed tothe Processing Results screen showing the pricing summary.

This section shows whether the building has Crane Systems or not, whether it has AttachmentBuildings or not, and if any pricing or design errors occurred.

If any errors occurred, the entire section will be shown in bold red text, and the system will notgenerate a Quotation/Purchase Order. Use the Proposal option under the Reports menu to generatea proposal report without pricing.

If errors are listed, the user may need to go back through the entered information to correct the erroror contact the Manufacturer's Estimating Department for pricing assistance.

The Clearances radio button will list the clearances by frame line for each frame line in each buildingin the project which has been priced. Clearances are listed only for main frames, no post and beam orbearing hot rolled endwall clearances will be shown. Clearances are shown from either SW "C" to "A"or "B" to "D". For more information on this, refer to Project Orientation.

These clearances are provided for informational purposes only. This information is provided here for aquick reference to know whether any specific clearances have been met. The user should check thesenumbers. If the numbers are not what they need to be, the user can go back and correct anynecessary entries without having to go to any reports and find this information. Specific framedimensions are listed on the Design report.

These clearances are preliminary and may differ from the actual clearances for the building. Ifclearance dimensions are critical, they should be noted in Project Notes.

This section shows the purlin depth that was selected on the Girts/Spacings screen, as well asspacings for the roof purlins on each building in the project which has been priced. These design spaces will start with SW "A" or SW "B", depending on Project Orientation. Theindividual spaces are then listed as flat spacings from the eave to the last purlin at the peak. Thespaces shown do not include the spacing from the peak purlin to the ridge, which is normally set bythe Manufacturer's standard design practices as the slope of 1'-2".

12.2 Pricing Results

To complete the Pricing Results screen:1) Miles to Jobsite: Enter the number of miles from the Shipping Point selected in the


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2) Freight Taxable: Check this box to indicate that Freight is Taxable in the jurisdiction towhich the project is shipping.

3) Special Multiplier: If a special multiplier has been authorized for this project:o Click Special Multiplier radio button

o Enter a special multiplier.

o The Multiplier Authorization screen will appear.

o Enter the name of the Manufacturer’s representative who authorized the special

multiplier.o Click OK on the Multiplier Authorization screen.

4) Click OK to close the Pricing Results window and produce the Pricing Report in PDF format.

The remainder of the fields on the Pricing Results screen are read-only. The user cannot change oredit it. These fields are:

1) Project Complexity: The Project Complexity rating is calculated by the Builder Softwarebased on geometry and accessories data. The use of Miscellaneous Adds or othermodifications can also influence this rating. The Manufacturer reserves the right to changethis rating at any time without notification.

2) Estimating Complexity: Based on special internal guidelines, the estimating complexity isentered by a Manufacturer’s representative. The Manufacturer reserves the right to changethis rating at any time without notification.

3) Seismic Design Category: The Seismic Design Category is calculated by the BuilderSoftware using a combination of seismic data, building occupancy, and soil type.

4) Tax Rate and Single Article Tax: The Builder Software does not allow a user to enter taxinformation. Applicable tax will be added at the time of invoice. If the project or Buyer isTax-Exempt, the tax-exempt information should be entered on the Payment/Credit tab of theProject Information screens.

5) Total Weight: This weight reflects the total weight of the project.6) List Total: List Total is the total price of all items priced at List.7) Standard Multiplier: This is the standard multiplier the Builder Software calculated, based

on List Price and Complexity. If an Estimating Complexity exists, the Builder Software uses itfor the Complexity rating. If no Estimating Complexity exists, the Builder Software uses theProject Complexity.

8) Selling Price: The Selling Price is the List Total multiplied by the selected multiplier(Standard or Special). The selling price does not include items priced at Net (e.g. WalkDoors, Net Miscellaneous Adds).

9) Net Total: Net Total is the total price for all items priced at Net (e.g. Walk Doors, NetMiscellaneous Adds). The multiplier does not affect the Net Total.

10) Weathertightness Warranty: This item shows the Net (Sell) price of anyWeathertightness Warranties included in the project.

11) Total Sell FOB Plant: This price is the total sell price before tax and freight. It is thecombined total of Selling Price, Net Total, and Weathertightness Warranties.

12) Total Freight: Total estimated freight rate. The Final Freight charges will be based onrates in effect at time of shipment. If the shipping terms are "FOB Plant with Freight allowedto jobsite", Total Freight will automatically show the minimum freight charge. This freightcharge will be recalculated when "Miles to Jobsite" is input.

13) Total Tax: Tax will appear here if a Manufacturer’s representative has added it to theproject.

14) Grand Total: The total contract price.


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13 CAD

All CAD functions are available in the CAD section. Select CAD.

13.1 CAD - Create Drawings

Selecting Cad, then Create Drawings will open the Express Drawing Creation Window.

Note: The Cad - Create Drawings window is not available until theProject is priced.

Note: Select the Drawings in this section for the Builder Softwareto create which are designed Projects. The Cad-Express DrawingCreation portion of the Builder Software will create any or all of thefollowing drawings:

To Create the Drawings do the following:

1) Put a check in the boxes next to each of the different drawings to be created. 2) If Comprehensive 3D is checked then select the 3D Viewing Angle desired. 3) Click the OK button and the drawings will be created.

Anchor Rod PlanClicking on this check box and "OK" will generate an Anchor Rod Plan drawing for each separate,non-connected building in the project. An Anchor Rod Plan is a Plan View Drawing showing theLocation and Projection of all anchor rods for all columns requiring anchor rods for all non-connectedbuilding(s) in the project. The software will create one drawing for each non-connected building inthe project.

Anchor Rod Section DetailsClicking on this check box and "OK" will generate an Anchor Rod Details drawing. An Anchor RodDetails Plan is a Detail Drawing showing the Diameter, Placement and Projection of all anchor rods forall columns requiring anchor rods for the selected building(s) in the project. The Column Base Platedimensions will also be shown. Building Sketch (Similar to the S-212 Sketch)Clicking on this check box and "OK" will generate a Two Dimensional Building Sketch similar to aBuilding Systems S-212 Drawing used with Building Orders. The software will create one drawing for each building in the project. Frame Cross SectionsClicking on this check box and "OK" will generate a Structural Frame Cross Section Elevation Drawingof each Frame line in each building(s) including Lean-To's in the project. These drawings will show Frame Column Depths, Frame Clearances and Purlin & Girt Spaces. This is afully 3 Dimensional drawing with all dimensions. This button can cause the software to create a largenumber of cross section drawings depending on the number of Building(s) selected and the numberof frame lines in each building. Comprehensive 3DClicking on this check box and "OK" will generate a 3 Dimensional Architectural Perspective Drawingviewed through a 50 mm camera lens looking at the Corner of the Building(s) or the entire Projectselected under 3D Viewing Angle. Click the desired viewing angle or corner of the project to view.

· Front Left is similar to the SW Isometric View in AutoCAD.· Front Right is similar to the SE Isometric View in AutoCAD.


Builder Systems· Back Left is similar to the NW Isometric View in AutoCAD. · Back Right is similar to the NE Isometric View in AutoCAD.

It shows all building(s) main frames, endwall framing, wall girts, roof purlins, roof panels, wall panels,building trim, accessories that have been located in the Builder Software and dimensions dependingon the selections made under 3D Drawing Includes on the Cad User Options screen.

The software will create one drawing. ArchitecturalClicking on this check box and OK will generate Architectural drawings for both Sidewalls andEndwalls. There will be 4 total drawings per building (assuming 4 walls). ElevationsClicking on this check box and OK will generate Elevation drawings for both Sidewalls and Endwalls. There will be 4 total drawings per building (assuming 4 walls). Engineering Data SheetOutputs the engineering data for the project to a DWG file which can be viewed in any CAD program.

13.2 CAD User Options

Cad contains Create Drawings, and Cad User Options selections. Selecting Cad, then Cad UserOptions will open an input screen which will allow Cad information, such as Dimension Styles, etc. tobe set as default. To Set the Cad options do the following:

1) Select the Dimension Type. 2) Select the Title Block Type. 3) Select the 3D Drawing View Height. 4) Select the 3D Drawing Detail Level. 5) Select the Dimension Scheme. 6) Select the 3D Drawing Includes to be included in the drawings. 7) If the Title Block Information needs to be changed and the changes to be included in the

drawings click the Title Block Information button, make the changes desired, and click OK. 8) To change the location to save the drawing files to then click the Save DWG Location

button, browse to the desired folder to save the files to, and click the OK button. 9) Click the OK button saves the changed settings.

Dimension Scheme Select the Scheme for the software to use when creating Drawings. Select Imperial, Metric or Dual.Selecting Imperial will cause the software to create drawings using Feet and Inches for ALLdimensions. Selecting Metric will cause the software to create drawings using Millimeters for ALLdimensions. This is also referred to as "Hard Metric" dimensioning. Selecting Dual will cause thesoftware to create drawings using both Feet and Inches as well as Millimeters. This is also referred toas "Soft Metric" dimensioning.

Dimension Type Under Dimension Type, select Architectural or Standard. Selecting Architectural will cause thesoftware to use standard Architectural style dimensions and hash type arrowheads. SelectingStandard will cause the software to use the Manufacturer's standard dimensions and arrow typearrowheads.

Title Block Type These are options to select and change the Title Block Type. Generic, will create an ANSI Generic titleblocks on the size selected. Standard will create an AutoCad Standard style Title Block. None will


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create the drawing without a Title Block at all.

3D Drawing View Height These are options to select and change the viewing height of the 3D Drawing. Birds Eye is viewingthe project from high above ground level, looking down on the project. Eye Level will view the projectfrom approximately 6 feet from ground level.

3D Drawing Detail Level Detail Level are options for high and low detail level. High detail level shows true 3D panel and trim.High detail will look better when it is rendered. Low detail level will show just lines in lieu of 3D faces. Low detail level works better when trying toprint the drawing on small paper.

3D Drawing Includes These are options to select which items to include in the 3D drawing. Check the box next to Panel,Steel, Landscape, Open Area Material or Accessories. Each item checked will be included in the3D drawing if it exists in the project. As an example, to create a steel only 3D drawing, uncheck thebox next to Panel, Open Area Material and Accessories.

Title Block Information The Title Block Information button will open an input window where the information that isprinted on the title block of the drawings which was created in the Builder Software can be changed.Title block size is ANSI D(22 X 34). Items of information like Name, Contact, City, State, Zip, etc. canbe changed.

Save DWG Location The Save DWG Location button will allow the default directory to be changed. Drawings created inCad, Express do not automatically get saved. In order to save any drawing, from the Cad viewer, clickon File, Save As and give the file a name.

13.3 CAD Generation Completion

This dialog provides an easy to use interface for handling drawings once they are created. It ispossible to "open" drawings as well as "save" them for future use. The file dialog window provides awindow style explorer for handing the drawings. Use this interface to pick and choose the drawingsto open or save.

To Open or Save the Drawings do the following: 1) Expand the folders of the buildings to select drawings from by double clicking on the folders

or single clicking on each of the plus signs next to each of the folders. 2) While holding down the Ctrl key click on the drawing to open or save. (They should be

highlighted after clicking on them) 3) Click on the Open Drawings button to open the drawings or Click on the Save Drawings

button to save the Drawings to the location set in the Cad User Options. (To change wherethe Drawings are saved, go to the Cad User Options under the Cad menu in the BuilderSoftware)

Note: Drawing(s) not saved will be discarded upon either exitingthe Builder Software or changing projects.

13.4 Wireframe Drawing Colors

On wireframe drawings, all items shown are color-keyed so that they are easily identified. The tablebelow provides a legend for the colors used on wireframe drawings:


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Accessory Name Color

Bracing Red

Canopy Blue

Facade Blue

Frame Red

Framed Opening Red

Interior Column Pink

Louver Dark Blue

Mezzanine Green

Open Area Green

Parapet Wall Blue

Point Load Black

Purlin Extension Light Blue

Roof Liner Blue

Slide Door Dark Blue

Support Beam Orange

Vent Black

Walk Door Dark Blue

Wall Red

Wall Liner Light Blue

Wall LTP Light Blue

Window Blue

14 Settings

All Settings functions are available in the Settings section. Select Settings.

14.1 Program Options

General Information

The “Program Options” for the Builder Software selection is located within the “Settings” location ofthe main screen. The “Program Options” for the Builder Software provides selections that offerflexibility in controlling the Builder Software functions to best suit the needs of the User. To accessthese settings click "Settings" then "Program Options". A menu related to the Program Optionssettings will appear once these selections are made. Please review the information in section “B”below for a better understanding of the selections offered and how they affect the functions of theBuilder Software.


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1) Change Data Directory Tab: Click on this tab to browse to and select a location tostore files created by the Builder Software. The default file location is located withinthe “C:” drive of the User’s PC. It is recommended to use the default file locationunless the User has an understanding of how to navigate the directories and files of apersonal computer.

2) Clear Recent File List Menu Tab: Clicking on this tab will clear the list of recentfiles that the User has been working with. This list appears within the File selectionof the main screen of the Builder Software and is created to allow quick access torecent files.

3) Always Return to Wireframe Drawing: Activation of this selection (click on thebox to activate) prevents the Builder Software from prompting the user with a“Where do you want to go Next?” dialog pop-up. Activation of this selection causesthe Builder Software to return to the main screen with the wireframe drawing of thebuilding(s) being processed displayed.

4) Disable Confirmations on Delete(s): Activation of this selection causes theBuilder Software to discontinue prompting the User to continue in the deletion of anitem or items selected. The Builder Software prompts the User to confirm the deletionof the selected item(s) before actually removing them when this selection is notactivated (example below).

5) Disable Confirmations on Save(s): Activation of this selection causes the BuilderSoftware to discontinue prompting the User that the file being processed has beensaved. The Builder Software confirms to the User that the file is saved when theselection is not activated (example below).

6) View Builder Software Reports in Metric Units: Activation of this selectioncauses the Builder Software to provide reports with dimensions indicated in Metricunits.

14.2 Project Defaults

General Information

The “Project Defaults” for the Builder Software selection is located within the Settings location of themain screen. The “Project Defaults” for the Builder Software provides selections of default values forprojects that are most common. To access these settings click Settings then Project Defaults. Amenu related to the Program Defaults settings will appear once these selections are made. Pleasereview the information in section “B” below for a better understanding of the selections offered.

Selecting the Project Defaults for the Builder Software – A menu of screens including Buyerinformation, Panels/Bracing, Insulation/Accessories, Drawings, and Multiplier/Other are offered by theBuilder Software for input of default values.

1) Buyer Information: Completion of this information within the Project Default section of theBuilder Software allows the User to select these default values to complete the Buyerinformation that is required to be completed within the Project Information portion of aproject file. This becomes valuable for the User when one Buyer is more prominent thanothers, or if multiple projects for one Buyer are required. The information is entered in theProject Defaults screen, and is activated when providing input into the Project Information –“Buyer” screen by clicking on the “Set to Default Buyer Information” tab located within theinput screen.


Builder Systems2) Panels/Bracing information:

a) Roof Options: Select the default values for the roof panel type and related settings fromthe drop-down menus. Selections for Type, Gauge, Finish, and Fasteners are required.

b) Wall Options: Select the default values for the wall panel type and related settings fromthe drop-down menus. Selections for Type, Gauge, Finish, and Fasteners are required.

c) Trim Options: Select the default values for the trim types and related settings from thedrop-down menus. Selections for Sidewall Type, Endwall Type, and Finish required.

d) Bracing Options: Select the default values for the bracing systems for the BuilderSoftware from the drop-down menus. Selections for the Sidewall Type, Endwall Type, andRoof Type are required.

3) Insulation/Accessories default information:a) Insulation Default Information: Select the default values for the insulation from the

drop-down menus and one activation box. Selections for the Roof and Wall are offered. Selections required are Type, Facing, Thickness, Starter Roll, Running Roll, and Tabs fromthe drop-down menus and Include Tape is selected by clicking within an activation box(places a check in the box).

b) Doors Default Information: Select the default door information from the drop-downmenus and one activation box. Selections required are Type, Style, and Size from thedrop down menus and Insulated is selected by clicking within an activation box (places acheck in the box).

c) Windows Default Information: Select the windows default information from thedrop-down menus and one activation box. Selections required are Size, Color, and Glassfrom the drop-down menus, and Insulated and Include Sub-Framing are selected byclicking within an activation box (places a check in the box).

4) Insulation/Accessories Default Screen: a) Drawings default information – The information within this screen is input to create a

common selection for drawing selections without having to input the values for eachproject within the Project Information/Drawings screen.§ Project Status Default: Select a default status from the drop-down menu.§ Drawing Default Values: Add default drawing information that is common to the

projects being input into the Builder Software.§ Show All Member Sizes and Connections: Place a check into the activation box

to indicate this requirement.§ Requested Mailing Dates: Select a requested mailing date for the drawing

selections that are applicable. Note that these values are typically tied to the date ofthe input and are usually input using the drawing information selection within theProject Information/Drawings screen. Default values may be of some value if multipleprojects are being input that require identical scheduling.

5) Multiplier/Other Default Information: This information cannot be altered.