Videos
(links to help pages where videos can be found)
Help features excerpts of videos from SDS2's YouTube Channel . These are not the full YouTube videos, but brief, on-topic excerpts from those videos. 
next to a link, on any help page, indicates that the link, when clicked, will take you to a section in help where you will find a link to a video clip. Links to help video clips look like this:
VIDEO 
this is a dead link. It does nothing. On a help page other than this one, a link like this one would launch the video.
On this page, each link identified as an "Original source video" is a link to the original YouTube video that the help videos were excerpted from. The links indented below the " Original source video, YouTube" take you to help pages where you will find help videos.
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Original source video: Custom Properties (v2018)
Help topic: Edit Properties (window, 2 videos)
Help topics: To edit multiple members and member custom properties
Help topic: Home > Project Settings > Job > Add/Edit Schema Entry
Help topic: " Copy Custom Property schemas " ( Home > press "jobname" > " New ...")
Help topic: plugins/SDS2/Properties/SDS2Properties (folder in the SDS2 data directory)
Help topics: Home > Project Settings > Job > Activate Custom Properties and modular custom properties
Help topics: " Add " ( Edit Schema window) and member custom properties and " User Namespace "
Help topic: " Use to split piecemarks " ( Add/Edit Schema Entry option)
Help topic: " Use to split piecemarks " and When members are marked for processing .
Help topic: " Add to member label configuration " ( Add/Edit Schema Entry option)
Help topic: " Add to BOM " ( Add/Edit Schema Entry option)
Help topic: " Add to member detail " ( Add/Edit Schema Entry option)
Help topic: plugins/SDS2/examples/ModularCustomPropertyExamples (folder in the SDS2 data directory)
Help topics: Copy Job Flavor To Global Flavor (Utility) and modular custom properties
Help topics: " Plugins " ( Project Transfer ) and Plugin Manager ( Utility )
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Original source video, YouTube: Drawing Editor Enhancements (v2018)
Help topic: " Field welds " ( Detail Erection Views ) and " Settings " ( Drawing Data )
Help topic: " Preserved color " ( User and Site Options > Drawings > )
Help topic: " Preserve user modified BOM " (member detailing) " Preserve Cell " (bill editor)
Help topic: " Unpreserved color " ( User and Site Options > Drawings > ) and " Do Not Preserve Cell " (bill editor)
Help topic: " Colors " (tab in Drawing Presentation , setup ) and " Color " ( Edit Layers window)
Help topic: Edit > Trim , examples and videos (5 videos)
Help topic: Edit > Extend , examples and videos (3 videos)
Help topic: Objects > Circles > Add Radius
Help topic: Objects > Circles > Add Tan Tan Radius
Help topic: Objects > Arcs > Add Center, Start, End
Help topic: Objects > Arcs > Add Center, Start, Angle
Help topic: Objects > Circles > Ellipse Add Center
Help topic: Objects > Circles > Ellipse Add Axis End
Help topic: Objects > Arcs > Add Ellipse
Help topic: " Size of dimension terminals " ( Drawing Presentation ) and " Size of dimension terminals " ( Dimension Edit ).
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Original source video, YouTube: Connection Enhancements (v2018)
Help topic: Connection Erectability Settings
Help topic: Sloping bolted moment end plate connections
Help topics: " Material type " = ' Built-up plates ' (shear plate conn specs) and Built-up plates (connection guide)
Help topic: " Bevel shear plate as required " (connection specifications)
Help topics: " Bevel shear plate as required " in setup and " Bevel shear plate as required " (connection specifications)
Help topic: " Cope dissimilar thru plate sides " ( Shear Plate Settings )
Help topic: " Free edge thru plate projection " ( Shear Plate Settings )
Help topics: " Web connection type " and " Flange connection type " (vertical brace connection specifications)
Help topic: Fully welded moment connection
Help topic: " AISC seismic 1st ed. 2pt gussets "
Help topic: " Check supporting member web stress " (horizontal brace)
Help topic: " Hole allowances based on "
Help topic: Beam Ridge Plate (custom component)
Help topic: Surfaces Connection (custom component)
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Original source video, YouTube: Embeds in SDS2 (v2018)
Help topic: " Plate location " in the Embed Schedule .
Help topic: " Number of stud patterns " in the Embed Schedule .
Help topic: " Row spacing " for a stud pattern
Help topic: " Row spacing " for a hole pattern.
Help topic: DBA " End operation " = ' Bend '
Help topic: Buttons for adding, copying, deleting embed schedule lines .
Help topic: Concrete Wall and Adding an Auto Standard Connection and Add Beam
Help topic: The ' Beam to concrete ' auto standard framing condition.
Help topic: The Embed Schedule window.
Help topic: " Embed schedule entry " ( Beam Edit window) (4 videos)
Help topic: Plain end example
Help topic: " Column spacing " on the Embed Plate Edit window
Help topic: The Embed Schedule window. (2 videos)
Help topic: " Support offset " on the Embed Plate Edit window.
Help topic: " Connection " ( Beam Edit window) and Forced connection (topic).
Help topic: Joist top chord " Schedule entry " and joist bottom chord " Schedule entry ."
Help topic: Method 7 for adding embed plates and Embed Plate Multi-Add Tool (2 videos)
Help topic: " Input connection type " = ' Bearing ' and the joist frames to the top of an concrete wall.
Help topic: Method 6 for adding embeds and Embed Layout Add Tool
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Original source video, YouTube: Modeling Enhancements (v2018)
Help topic: User and Site Options > Modeling > " Show member add options bar "
Help topic: Beam add options bar (2 videos)
Help topic: Column add options bar
Help topic: Vertical brace add options bar
Help topic: Model > Status Display > Search > Failed connection
Help topic: Connection type > Clip angle and Connection type > Shear in Status Display
Help topic: Model > Status Display > Connection auto loads > Auto beam shear
Help topic: Left End, Right End and Entire Member in Status Display
Help topic: Set Selection Filter ,' By Status Display ' and Model > Status Display > Hole status > Hole diameter .
Help topic: Model > Status Select and Hole status > Hole diameter in Status Display .
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Original source video, YouTube: Handrail Enhancements (v2018)
Help topic: Continue Flat HandRail and Adjust HandRail Return and Adjust HandRail Splice
Help topic: Add HandRail to Stringer (2 videos)
Help topic: " Grab bar only "
Help topic: Continue Flat HandRail (3 videos)
Help topic: Whole HandRail Post Spacing
Help topic: Move HandRail Post
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Original source video, YouTube: Connection Upgrades (v2017)
Help topic: Two braces, shared gusset (Connection Guide)
Help topic: Three vertical braces, shared gusset (Connection Guide) and Add Vertical Brace and Construction Line Add Material and Invalid shared brace configuration (failure message).
Help topic: Three horizontal braces, shared gusset and Invalid shared brace configuration (failure message).
Help topic: Support beams are not perpendicular (failure message), Horizontal brace a beam-column beam (Connection Guide)
Help topic: SCBF or OCBF ( Design Settings , " Seismic vertical brace gusset design ")
Help topic: UFM special case and Gusset Interface Forces
Help topic: Fully welded moment connection (Connection Guide) and " Moment type " (" Moment " leaf, beam)
Help topic: " Use inner flange plates " ( Connection specifications ) and " Use inner flange plates " ( Design Settings )
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Original source video, YouTube: SDS2 Stair Enhancements (v2017)
Help topic: Qiuck Add Stair Tool (in an elevation view)
Help topic: Qiuck Add Stair Tool (in a plan view) and Offset Controls (toolbar or ribbon item)
Help topic: " Add CNC marks to stringers "
Help topic: Stair Tread Definition Shedule, renaming
Help topic: " Intermediate tread schedule " ( Stair Edit ) and " Material description " ( Stair Treads ).
Help topic: " Top tread schedule " ( Stair Edit window) (2 videos)
Help topic: " Bottom riser return length "
Help topic: Model > Member > Break Member Apart
Help topic: " End condition "
Help topic: " Connection type " and "Connection type" = 'Shear'
Help topic: " Add bolts to tread support "
Help topic: Riser Closure Plate (a custom component)
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Original source video, YouTube: Handrail Enhancements (v2017)
Help topic: Add Flat HandRail (5 videos)
Help topic: Hand Rail Setup
Help topics : Set Selection Filter ,' By Status Display ' and Model > Status Display > Member status > Member type .
Help topic : Adjust HandRail Return
Help topic : Splice HandRail
Help topic: Adjust HandRail Splice (2 videos)
Help topic: Adjust HandRail Posts (2 videos)
Help topic: Hide Unselected Members
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Original source video, YouTube: Modeling Enhancements (v2017)
Help topic: Display Options , Members
Help topic: Set Selection Filter ,' By Status Display '
Help topic: Status Display , Opacity
Help topic: "
Status Display " for color coding or masking items on selection lists
Help topic: Status Select
Help topic: Hide Selected Members and Show Members .
Help topic: Model > Dimensions > Add
Help topic: Model > Member > Copy to Clipboard and Model > Member > Paste from Clipboard .
Help topic: Base or Cap Plate Stiffeners
Help topic: Beam Flange to Flange Connection
Help topic: Column Stiffeners - Column
Help topic: Column Stiffener at Beam
Help topic: Void Space Layout (component) and Void Space Layout (member)
Help topic: Void Space Cylinder (member)
Help topic: Web Penetration with Stiffeners
Help topic: Extruded Profile Member
Help topic: " Dimension by " is set to ' Length and angle '
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Original source video, YouTube: Introducing Member Pins (v2017)
Help topic: Member Pins ( Home > Project Settings > Job )
Help topic: Member ends always displayed
Help topic: Member End Edit (window that opens when you double-click a member end) Model > Member > Pins > Auto Pin .
Help topic: Move View
Help topic: Pin New Member Ends (tool) Default members to disabled restraints ( Home > Project Settings > Job option)
Help topic: Move View
Help topic: Move View
Help topic: " Offset from member line " and " Spliced Ends " on the Member End Edit window.
Help topic: " Offset " from view on the Member End Edit window.
Help topic: Pin Add
Help topic: Pin Add
Help topic: " Offset from member line " is set to ' Manual '
Help topic: " Even spacing "
Help topic: Pin Add
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Original source video, YouTube: Joist Enhancements (v2017)
Help topic: Model > Member > Add > Joist
Help topic: " Joist outline " ( Display Options )
Help topic: " Shape " ( Joist Edit window)
Help topic: " Peak offset " ( Joist Edit window)
Help topic: " Bay pitch " ( Joist Edit window)
Help topic: Home > Project Settings > Job > Joist Manufacturers > " Joist manufacturer " and Utility Functions > Joist Manufacturer Manager
Help topic: ' Mfg pre-config ' option for " Panel display method " ( Joist Edit window)
Help topic: ' User configured panel ' option for " Panel display method " ( Joist Edit window)
Help topic: Home > Project Settings > Job > Joist Manufacturers
Help topic: " Top of joist " ( Joist Edit window).
Help topic: " Bearing shoe " ( Joist Edit window).
Help topic: " Input connection type " ( Joist Edit window)
Help topic: " Top chord " " Top of joist ."
Help topic: Joist Connection Settings (window, Standard Fabricator Connections )
Help topic: Canam Tools
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Original source video, YouTube: Dimension Add (v2016)
Help topic: Dimensioning two or more points ( Objects > Dimensions > Add )
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Original source video, YouTube: Table Upgrades (v2016)
Help topic: Report Writer Report ( Table Edit window)
Help topic: The " Selection " button ( Table Edit window)
Help topic: Report Writer
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Original source video, YouTube: Drawing Editor Upgrades, Transmittal Tool and Output Configuration Per Job (v2016)
Help topic: Objects > Angle Dimensions > Add
Help topics: Hatch > Add Select Polygon and Hatch > Add Define Polygon
Help topics: Edit Label (window) Edit Dimension (window)
Help topic: Shift + Ctrl (rotate at 45 degree increments), Labels , Members , Relocate
Help topic: Disable Creating Rule
Help topic: Edit Creating Rule
Help topic: Automatically create recovery files interval ( User and Site Options > Drawings > )
Help topics: Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Project Output and Project defined output location (option for " Send output to " on the Output Configuration Setup window)
Help topic: Transmittal ( Home )
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Original source video, YouTube: Roof Frame Member and Part Library (v2016)
Help topic: Roof Frame Edit (custom member window, Modeling )
Help topics: Opening side and Dimension between primary ( Roof Frame Edit window)
Help topics: Dimensions to secondary supports and Toe direction for angle or channel secondary supports ( Roof Frame Edit window).
Help topic: Member Plugin Setup (selecting a custom member setup window) Roof Frame Setup (custom member setup window)
Help topic: Secondary quantity (number of secondary supports in a roof frame)
Help topic: Primary 1 section size and Primary 2 section size ( Roof Frame Edit window)
Help topic: Connection type, saddle clip ( Roof Frame Edit window)
Help topic: Connection type, plain end and Length of angle and Horizontal offset ( Roof Frame Edit window)
Help topics: Connection type, strip vertical leg and work point layout ( Roof Frame Edit window)
Help topic: Detail using templates (auto detailing of members)
Help topics: Erection view type, dimension only (The New Erection View or Edit Erection View window), Annotate finite grid lines in place ( Detail Erection Views window), Erection view type, dimension only ( Save View window).
Help topics: Secondary quantity and Opening side ( Roof Frame Edit window)
Help topic: Work point layout .(roof frame member)
Help topic: Part Library Manager ( Home )
Help topics: Member Type Selection, library part ( F2 window) and Material Type Selection, library part .( F3 window).
Help topic: Step 2, alternative 2 of Opening the Library Manager
Help topic: The part library tree
Help topic: The part viewer
Help topic: Edit Part Info (button and window)
Help topic: Change Library
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Original source video, YouTube: Hole and Weld Enhancements (v2016)
Help topic: Model > Hole > Move ( Modeling )
Help topic: Model > Hole > Move Group ( Modeling )
Help topic: Matchable (the Hole Edit window in Modeling ). Matchable (the Hole Add window in Modeling ).
Help topic: Hole depth, thru or blind ( Hole Edit window in Modeling ).
Help topic: Head type ( Hole Edit window in Modeling ) Model > Hole > Add ( Modeling )
Help topic: Countersink ( Hole Edit window in Modeling )
Help topic: Hole depth, bilind hole ( Hole Edit window in Modeling )
Help topic: Counterbore ( Hole Edit window in Modeling )
Help topic: Cloud and note Vent/Drain holes on member details ( Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Galvanizing Settings )
Help topic: Cloud and note holes having slip-critical bolts on member details ( Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Detailing Symbol Settings )
Help topic: Model > Material > Chamfer Edge .( Modeling )
Help topics: Add Weld(s) (window, Modeling ) Model > Weld > Add (tool, Modeling )
Help topic: 2D symbol ( Edit Weld(s) or Add Weld(s) windows, Modeling )
Help topics: Model > Weld > Add ( Modeling ), Weld Input (window, Drawing Editor )
Help topic: Select in Model (button on the Weld Input window, Modeling )
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Original source video, YouTube: Beam and Horizontal Brace Connection Enhancements (v2016)
Help topic: Plain end ( Home > Project Settings > Job > Field Clearances window)
Help topic: Weld sizes for skewed single-plate shear connections.
Help topics: Section size tables for Single Clip Angles Welded OSL and Welded OSL Bolted/Welded Clip Angles clip angle configurations.
Help topics: Design method ( Home > press "jobname" > " New... ") and Connection design method ( Home > Project Settings > Job > Design Settings ).
Help topic: Use HSS column reinforcement plate ("
Connection specifications " for beams, shear connections), Use HSS column reinforcement plate ( Home > Project Settings > Job > Plate Design Settings ).
Help topics: Use paddle plate ("
Help topics: Allow material workline offset ( Horizontal Brace window) and Allow material workline offset ( Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Detailing > Member Detailing Settings > the " Horizontal Braces " section).
Help topics: Clip end operation on angle brace gusset plates (in Gusset Plate Settings ) and Clip end operation (in "
Help topic: Brace Connection Calls for Additional Review .
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Original source video, YouTube: Vertical Brace Connection Enhancements (v2016)
Help topics: Copy Material ( Utility Functions ), round bar material (shape file specifications), conf_mtrl folder, local shape file .
Help topic: Brace Connection to Gusset (rod braces)
Help topics: UFM special case design ( Home > Project Settings > Job > Design Settings ). and UFM special case design (" Connection specifications ," vertical brace)
Help topic: Configuration ("
Help topic: for Pipe/tube end-fitting (' Paddle (double shear) ' option in Connection specifications )
Help topics: Use HSS column reinforcement plate ( Plate Design Settings ) and Use HSS column reinforcement plate (" Connection specifications ," vertical brace).
Help topic: Seismic brace ( Vertical Brace Edit window).
Help topics: Connection type and Side of gusset ( Vertical Brace Edit window).
Help topic: Side of gusset for a wide flange vertical brace
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Original source video, YouTube: Varying Hole Spacing and Column and Joist Connection Enhancements (v2016)
Help topics: Vertical hole spacing (" Shear Tab "), Vertical hole spacing (" Bent Plate "), Vertical hole spacing (" End Plate "), Vertical hole spacing, supported and Vertical hole spacing, supporting ("NS /FS Clip ").
Help topic: Extended Flange Plate Settings ( Standard Fabricator Connections ), " Use extended stiffeners " (user base/cap plate), " Use extended stiffeners " (auto base/cap plate).
Help topic: Edge distance ( Cap Plate Settings window, Standard Fabricator Connections ).
Help topic: Column Plate Welds (leaf containing locks, Column Edit window)
Help topic: Left Plate Extension (leaf containing locks, Column Edit window)
Help topic: Alternate Flange Gages ( Joist Connection Settings , Standard Fabricator Connections )
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Original source video, YouTube: Automatic Process and Create Solids, Status Display and Save detailing Settings (v2016)
Help topic: The Status Display window ( Modeling ).
Help topic: Status Configuration (toolbar widget, Modeling ) and " Load " (button, Status Display , Modeling ).
Help topic: Show others in gray ( Status Display , Modeling )
Help topic: Status Configuration (toolbar widget, Modeling )
Help topic: Legend ( Status Display , Modeling ) and Legend (toolbar icon, Modeling ).
Help topic: Define Statuses (button, User and Site Options > Modeling > )
Help topic: Settings (selection dialog for Detail Members )
Help topic: Settings ( Drawing Data window)
Help topic: Members (section of Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Annotation and Dimensioning Defaults )
Help topic: Detail Erection Views (step-by-step instructions)
Help topic: Detail Erection Views using the manual method (automatic detailing)
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Original source video, YouTube: Stair Enhancements (v2016)
Help topic: Stair Quick Add Tool (toolbar icon, Modeling )
Help topic: Bent Pan Stair Tread ( Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Stair Treads )
Help topic: Auto tread support dimensions ( Stair Edit window, Modeling )
Help topic: Bolted or Welded Grating Stair Tread ( Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Stair Treads )
Help topic: Plate Stair Tread ( Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Stair Treads )
Help topic: Continuous Stair Tread ( Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Stair Treads )
Help topics: Bottom riser setback and Bottom riser return length ( Stair Edit window, Modeling )
Help topic: Intermediate tread schedule ( Stair Edit window, Modeling )
Help topics: Bolt to floor clearance and Bottom riser setback ( Stair Edit window, Modeling )
Help topic: Connection type ( Stair Edit window, Modeling )
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Original source video, YouTube: Reference Models (v2015)
Help topic: The ' DWG ' file format ( Import Model )
Help topic: The ' IFC ' file format ( Import Model )
Help topic: Link to New File ( Reference Models window, Modeling )
Help topic: Refresh ( Reference Models window, Modeling )
Help topic: Unlink ( Reference Models window, Modeling )
Help topic: Color ( Reference Models window, Modeling )
Help topic: Context Menu Editor
Help topic: Filename ( Reference Models window, Modeling )
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Original source video, YouTube: Detailing Templates (v2015)
Help topic: Nearest Names (detailing template tool, Drawing Editor )
Help topic: Template Source (path entry field, Home > press "jobname" > "New" )
Help topic: Detail using templates (option for Detail Members )
Help topics: Creating Rule (detailing template tool), Load Template (detailing template tool), Edit Detailing Rule (window)
Help topics: Disable rule (option, Edit Detailing Rule window), Creating Rule (detailing template tool), Load Template (detailing template tool)
Help topic: Template Properties (detailing template tool)
Help topic: Items ( Edit Detailing Rule window)
Help topics: Items ( Edit Detailing Rule window), setup override windows ( Settings > Drawing Settings , Drawing Editor )
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Original source video, YouTube: Access Control and Event Logging (v2015)
Help topics: " Access control block password " ( User and Site Options > Site > ), Opening the Access Control Permissions window, case 1 .
Help topic: Opening the Access Control Permissions window, case 3 .
Help topic: Pressing the " Add User " icon ( Access Control Permissions )
Help topic: " Permissions for functions " ( Access Control Permissions )
Help topic: Opening the Access Control Permissions window, case 4
Help topic: " Permissions for editions " ( Access Control Permissions )
Help topic: Adding a group ( Access Control Permissions )
Help topic: " Allow group permissions for any user not listed "
Help topics: Access Control Permissions (utility), Project Transfer ( Home )
Help topic: Pressing the " Delete group or user " icon.
Help topic: " Log " tab in legacy Custom Properties . (two videos)
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Original source video, YouTube: Evu Member details and BOM Enhancements (v2015)
Help topic: Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Erection View Member Labels
Help topic: Erection View Member Labels, example 3 (setup)
Help topic: Erection View Member Labels example 4 (setup), Member custom property ( Erection View Cleanup, Drawing Editor ).
Help topics: Place Bill ( Drawing Editor ) (two videos), Placing a bill of material (same two videos).
Help topics: " Custom Property " ( Bill of Material Layout setup window), " Custom Property " ( Bill of Material Layout setup override window)
Help topic: Bill of Material Layout (setup override window)
Help topics: " Minimum number of rows " ( Drawing Presentation ), " Maximum number of rows " ( Drawing Presentation ), " Minimum number of rows " (setup override), " Maximum number of rows " (setup override)
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Original source video, YouTube: Material Copy and Assembly Editor ( v2015)
Help topic: Model > Assembly > New ( Modeling ) (2 videos)
Help topics: File > Save (in the Assembly Editor ), Model > Assembly > Add (in Modeling ), Model > Assembly > Edit (in Modeling )
Help topics: File > Save As ( Assembly Editor ), Model > Assembly > Add ( Modeling ), Model > Assembly > Edit ( Modeling ), File > Save ( Assembly Editor )
Help topic: Assembly Editor
Help topics: Doing a ' Single ' copy of material. (2 videos)
Help topics: ' Angle of rotation ' (for doing a single copy of material), Mode Configuration (mode setup), Rotate View (tool)
Help topic: ' Mirror Image ' (function for copying material)
Help topic: ' Mirror about plane perpendicular to screen ' (function for copying material).
Help topic: ' Mirror about arbitrary plane ' (function for copying material)
Help topic: ' Linear ' (function for copying material)
Help topic: ' Fill ' (function for copying material)
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Original source video, YouTube: Finite Construction Lines, Finite Grids and Curved/Circular Grids (v2015)
Help topics: Construction Line Add Finite (tool), " Finite line " ( Construction Line Edit window)
Help topics: " Grid bubble setback " ( New Erection View or Edit Erection View window), grid lines (topic).
Help topic: " Show grid bubbles on finite erection views " ( Display Options )
Help topic: " Scale erection view bubbles " ( Display Options )
Help topics: Open View (tool), ' Default ' (selection filter), ' Legacy Default ' (selection filter).
Help topics: " Finite " ( Edit Erection View option), ' Grid Lines ' (selection filter)
Help topics: Delete View , the ' Grid Lines ' selecton filter.
Help topics: Add Curved Grid, 3 Points (tool), grid lines (topic).
Help topics: " Center of curved grid lines " ( Display Options ), the ' Grid Lines ' selecton filter, " Show balloon description " ( User and Site Options > Modeling > ).
Help topics: Add Curved Grid, Radius , grid lines (topic).
Help topics: " Relative view depth " for curved and straight grid lines. " Annotate erection views " (option for Detail Erection Views )
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Original source video, YouTube: Connections and User Defined Connections (v2015)
Help topics: Thru shear plate (specifying) and "Copy and Paste" ( Beam Edit window), "Copy" "Paste" "Save" "Load" (form buttons)
Help topic: " Create solids for back-up bars in modeling " (a setup option)
Help topic: " Extend stabilizer plates to " ( Connection specifications , ' Shear ' input connection, beam)
Help topics: Connection Component Edit (window) and Revising connection design locks (topic)
Help topic: Legacy Default (selection filter)
Help topic: Revising connection design locks (5 videos)
Help topics: Changing connection type (topic) and " Input connection type " ( Beam Edit window) and " Moment type " ( Beam Edit window)
Help topics: Home > Project Settings > Fabricator > Standard Shear Plates and Home > Project Settings > Job > User Defined Connections and Save As User Defined Connection from the Beam Edit , Column Edit , Connection Component Edit windows and Advantages of Auto Standard Connections (topic).
Help topics: "
Help topics: " Connection design locks set " message on: Connection Component Edit , Beam Edit , Column Edit , Horizontal Brace Edit , Vertical Brace Edit , Joist Edit .
Help topics: "
Help topics: Forced connection (topic) and '
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Original source video, YouTube: Custom Components (v2015)
Help topic: Beam Stiffeners - Beam (custom component)
Help topic: Safety Holes (custom component)
Help topics: Custom components (topic) and Custom Components (selection filter).
Help topic: " Lock stiffener spacing values " ( Beam Stiffeners - Beam )
Help topics: Move Component and Copy Component (tools)
Help topics: Copy Component (tool) and Safety Holes (custom component)
Help topic: Custom components (topic)
Help topics: " Graphical " (in general) and " Graphical " ( Beam Stiffeners - Beam )
Help topic: Explode Component (tool)
Help topic: Component Selection Tool (can be added to your toolbar)
Help topic: Beam Stiffeners at Column (custom component)
Help topic: HSS Cap Plates (custom component)
Help topic: Outrigger (custom component)
Help topics: Safety Tabs and Safety Tabs - Column (custom components)
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Original source video, YouTube: Fab In Job and Member Edit Redesign (v2015)
Help topic: Home > " Change Active Job "
Help topics: Changing to a different Fabricator, or creating a new Fabricator (topic), SDS2 Setup Job or Fabricator Options (setup menu)
Help topic: What is the Master Fabricator?
Help topics: Changing to a different Fabricator, or creating a new Fabricator (topic), SDS2 Setup Job or Fabricator Options (setup menu)
Help topics: The navigation tree (left panel) on the Beam Edit , Column Edit , Vertical Brace Edit , Horizontal Brace Edit and Joist Edit windows.
Help topics: "
Help topic: "
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Original source video, YouTube: Using Selection Lists in Modeling and Selection Windows ( v7.3)
Help topic: " Save " & " Load " buttons on selection dialogs.
Help topic: Load Selection in Modeling .
Help topic: Save Selection in Modeling .
Help topic: Edit Selection in Modeling .
Help topic: Printing in the Windows OS.
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Original source video, YouTube: CNC Capabilities and Update
Help topic: " Hole fabrication limits " in CNC Setup .
Help topic: Hole download error handling in CNC Setup .
Help topic: " Use dimensions from " (' Saw length ' or ' Final length ') in CNC Setup .
Help topic: " Prefer putting slots on the "o" or 'u' face " in DSTV Options .
Help topic: " Split files " in DSTV Options .
Help topic: Downloading CNC files using multiple configurations .
Help topic: Hole matching marks in DSTV Options .
Help topic: Batch download in CNC Setup .
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Original source video, YouTube: Enhancements and Tips for Modeling Material
Help topic: Rotating materials out of plane using Rotate Multiple Material .
Help topic: Rotating materials in the same plane using Rotate Multiple Material .
Help topic: Cutting multiple materials simultaneously using Cut Layout .
Help topics: Add Rectangular Plate and Offset Controls
Help topic: The Reference Drawing Tools window.
Help topic: The locate option REFD .
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Original source video, YouTube: Lesson 5 (Modeling Getting Started) of How/2 Get Started (v7.2)
Help topic: Starting up Modeling for the first time after creating a new Job.
Help topics: The menu bars in general, and the Modeling menu bar in particular.
Help topics: Mouse button binding reporters , Mode Return , the Esc key.
Help topic: Select Items Mode .
Help topic: Base Off Of Construction Line .
Help topic: Add Grid Line .
Help topic: View > Plan View .
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Original source video, YouTube: Lesson 6, Part 1 (Adding Members) of How/2 Get Started (v7.2)
Help topic: Column Edit window.
Help topic: " Plate schedule number " for user base/cap plate .
Help topic: Repeat to add duplicate columns .
Help topic: Entering a column " Section size "
Help topic: Intersection of Construction Lines .
Help topic: Repeat to add duplicate beams.
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Original source video, YouTube: Lesson 6, Part 2 (Adding Members) of How/2 Get Started (v7.2)
Help topic: View > Isometric View .
Help topic: Exact Point
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Original source video, YouTube: Lesson 6, Part 3 (Adding Members) of How/2 Get Started (v7.2)
Help topic: The Intesection of Construction Line - Member ( INCM ) point locator.
Help topic: Add Beam
Help topic: Add Vertical Brace
Help topic: Add Horizontal Brace and Relative Depth .
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Original source video, YouTube: Lesson 7 (Navigation and Selection) - How/2 Get Started (v7.2)
Help topic: Zoom Out to Region
Help topic: Zoom to Fit
Help topics: area box (topic) and " Point selection by area box " ( User and Site Options > General > )
Help topic: Select , Select + and Select - in Select Items mode.
Help topics: Mixed entries in a field , Edit Member (multi-edit)
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Original source video, YouTube: Lesson 7a (Model Tree) - How/2 Get Started in SDS2 v7.2 (v7.2)
Help topic: Model Tree
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Original source video, YouTube: Lesson 8 (Process and Create Solids) - How/2 Get Started in SDS2 v7.2 (v7.2)
Help topic: Process and Create Solids
Help topic: Mark All for Processing
Help topic: Sequence by Area
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Original source video, YouTube: SDS2 Webinar: 14 Tools and Features for '14
Help topic: Change Member Type
Help topic: Show Dimensions
Help topic: Display Options check boxes for showing dimensions
Help topic: " Add " ( Reference Drawing Tools ).
Help topic: Adding Existing Material , Standard Shear Plates , Base/Cap Plate Schedule
Help topic: Adding an Assembly as a Miscellaneous Member
Help topic: " Failed Connections " ( Search Options )
Help topic: " Braces with Different Thickness Gussets " ( Search Options )
Help topic: " Change Steel Grade " ( Change Options )
Help topic: " Set Vertical Brace Workpoints to 1/2 Nominal Depth of Supporting Beam " ( Change Options )
Help topic: Select in Report Writer and Run Report Writer Report .
Help topics: Deleting material construction lines and ' Material Construction Lines ' selection filter ( Modeling ) and ' Material Construction Lines ' (selection filter, Drawing Editor ).
Help topic: Drag and Drop Configuration (snap modes, Drawing Editor )
Help topic: Autoload Details for Selected Members ( Modeling )
Help topic: Auto Change Marks
Help topic: " Sorting " tab in Bill of Material Layout
Help topics: Cut with Reference Point and Paste to Several and Add Standard Detail to Several .
Help topic: Search and Replace Text in Selected Drawings
Help topics: Manual Erection View Detailing and " Steel member style " in Detail Erection Views .
Help topic: " Set the status display criteria " ( Erection View Detailing ).
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Original source video, YouTube: Lesson 9 (Solids Surface and Depth Check) - How/2 Get Started in SDS2 v7.2 (v7.2)
Help topic: Stick and solid forms, example
Help topic: Member main material and submaterial
Help topic: Three solid forms
Help topics: The context menu and " Select Other " and " Edit Other ."
Help topic: Snap to Surface
Help topic: Depth Checking ( Display Options ) and Depth Check Controls (toolbar or ribbon item)
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Original source video, YouTube: Lesson 1O (Move and Stretch Members) - How/2 Get Started in SDS2 v7.2 (v7.2)
Help topic: Move/Stretch Members in Modeling .
Help topics: Move/Stretch Members in Modeling and the Locate option DxDy .
Help topics: Move/Stretch Members and Depth Checking (in Display Options ) and Depth Check Controls (toolbar or ribbon item) and the ' Member Ends ' selection filter.
Help topic: The " Marked for process " status indicator.
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Original source video, YouTube: Lesson 11 (Copy and Delete) - How/2 Get Started in SDS2 v7.2 (v7.2)
Help topic: Copy Members - Single .
Help topic: Copy Members - Linear and Fill .
Help topics: locating points for a Single copy of members and DxDy .
Help topics: Quick Undelete , Member Undelete and Visual Undelete
Help topics: Quick Undelete , Undelete , Visual Undelete and Release Deleted Members .
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Original source video, YouTube: Using Member and Material Isolate, and Cutting Section Views
Help topic: The view list in member isolation.
Help topic: The " Delete " button in member isolation.
Help topic: The " Preset " button in member isolation.
Help topic: The " New " button in member isolation
Help topic: " Save Area " in member isolation.
Help topic: Modifying a main view on a miscellaneous member .
Help topic: Member isolaton .
Help topics: How member isolation relates to detailing , Show Detail , Detail Current Piecemark
Help topic: Section View to cut a view on a member detail .
Help topics: Material isolation (edit the material mode), material isolation (edit views mode), Section View to cut a view on a submaterial detail .
Help topic: Section View to cut a view on a erection view drawing .
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Original source video, YouTube: Utilizing Reference Drawings and Model Notes
Help topic: Importing AutoCAD files as reference drawings
Help topic: Verify Reference Point
Help topic: REFD examples
Help topic: Reference Drawing Erase
Help topic: Reference Drawing Move .
Help topic: " Show " column in Reference Drawing Tools .
Help topic: Reference drawing ( Drawing Editor drawing type).
Help topics: The " Move " button in Reference Drawing Tools , Reference Drawing Move .
Help topics: Add Note to Model (tool), Home > Project Settings > Job > Predefined Note Tags (setup window), Notes (topic), "Type" in the Note Viewer .
Help topics: Add Note to Model (tool), Notes (topic), The "Link" button , "Type" in the Note Viewer
Help topics: Add Note to Model (tool), Notes (topic), "Type" in the Note Viewer
Help topic: Note Viewer (window).
Help topic: Notes (topic)
Help topic: Attachment
Help topics: Copy Notes (tool) and Move Notes (tool), Notes in Display options .
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Original source video, YouTube: How/2 Erect: Crane Training, Part 1
Help topic: Opening Modeling for the first time in SDS2.
Help topic: Add Crawler Crane
Help topic: Show Liftable Members
Help topic: Assign Member Lifts
Help topic: Member lift assignment and Managed Lifts .
Help topic: Model > Status Display > Shipping and Erection Status > Assigned members critical .
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Original source video, YouTube: How/2 Erect: Crane Training in SDS2, Part 2
Help topic: Check/Assign Member Lift
Help topic: Check/Assign Multi Lift
Help topic: Check/Assign Load Lift
Help topic: Add Crane Placement
Help topic: Defining Lifts Report
Help topic: Selected Lifts Report
Help topic: Pick List Report
Help topic: Detail Erection Views
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Original source video, YouTube: How/2 Erect: Status Display Training in SDS2, Part 1
Help topic: Sequence ( Status Display ).
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Original source video, YouTube: How/2 Erect: Lift Configuration Training in SDS2
Help topics: To open the Lift Configuration window . | The " Lift Config " button on the crane edit window ( crawler or tower or truck ). | The " Lift Config " button for crane placements . | The " Lift Config " button for an individual managed lift .
Help topic: The Lift Configuration window
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Original source video, YouTube: Touring the New Main Menu
Help topic: Home > Export > 2D > Export PDF Drawing
Help topic: Print PDF (one drawing at a time in the Drawing Editor )
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Original source video, YouTube: Drawing Editor Update
Help topic: Fonts tab (in Drawing Presentation ) and fonts (general information about).
Help topic: On Line and Objects > Clouds > Add .
Help topic: Drawing a rectangular cloud .
Help topic: Objects > Material Callout > Add
Help topics: Objects > Symbols > Add (tool) and Symbols (topic)
Help topics: File > Save Reuse (tool) and $NAME (a special label)
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