User Gage

(Revised: 03/16/2020)

User Gage (GAG__X) parts entered into the software will require an Exception Drawing for Manufacturing.
These parts are intended to be Light Gage Parts only.

Standard parts can be selected as a template for the User Gage member. Use the Mark drop list in Copy From Mark section to choose a standard Mark Number to work with. Depending on standard part chosen, Length, Thickness and/or Flat (flat width) may be filled in.

·         No punching from standard part is supplied.

·         All Copy From Mark parts will be Press Break Gage shape.

The parts quantity can be entered on this screen.
Also the parts quantity can be set to 0, and then added to a User Trim Kit, allowing the software to calculate the quantity based on the Trim Kit usage.

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User Gage Shape options:

·         Press Break Gage

o    Flat

o    Bent

·         Rolled Zee

·         Single Rolled Cee

·         Double Rolled Cee

·         Low Eave Strut

·         High Eave Strut

The input screens differ between the Press Break Gage and the Rolled Gage.

Mark number is generated after required data is entered.

Press Break Gage

Part can be flat or bent.

Screen defaults to a flat part mark.

  How to use:
Flat Part Mark can be attained by leaving the Bent checkbox blank.

Bent Part Mark is generated by placing a check mark in Bent checkbox.

 

Rolled Gage

Zee, Cee, Eave Strut, Single Cee & Double Cee shapes are available.

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Part Number
The software will generate the GAG_X mark number automatically based on the shape chosen.
The counter can be controlled.

 

Quantity
Input the quantity required.
If the part is going to be added in a User Trim Kit, enter 0.

 

Shape

Select shape needed. The shape chosen will help determine the part mark.

 

User Gage Mark Number:

 

GAGFNX001 - Flat, < 2'-0" No Punch, No Weld

GAGFPX001 - Flat, < 2'-0", Punched Only

 

GAGBNX001 - Bent, < 2'-0" No Punch, No Weld

GAGBPX001 - Bent, < 2'-0", Punched Only

 

GAGLNX001 - Flat / Bent, > 2'-0" No Punch, No Weld

GAGLPX001 - Flat / Bent, > 2'-0", Punched Only

 

GAGLWX001 - Flat / Bent, Any Length, Welded

GAGLBX001 - Flat / Bent, Any Length, Punched, Welded

 

User Rolled Mark Number:

 

Member Depth

07 = 7”

08 = 8 ½”

10 = 10”

11 = 11 ½”

 

GAGZ__NX001 - Zee

GAGZ__PX001 - Zee, Punched

GAGZ__WX001 - Zee, Welded

GAGZ__BX001 - Zee, Punched, Welded

 

GAGC__NX001 - Cee

GAGC__PX001 - Cee, Punched

GAGC__WX001 - Cee, Welded

GAGC__BX001 - Cee, Punched, Welded

 

GAGE__NX001 - Low Eave Strut

GAGE__PX001 - Low Eave Strut, Punched

GAGE__WX001 - Low Eave Strut, Welded

GAGE__BX001 - Low Eave Strut, Punched, Welded

 

GAGH__NX001 - High Eave Strut

GAGH__PX001 - High Eave Strut, Punched

GAGH__WX001 - High Eave Strut, Welded

GAGH__BX001 - High Eave Strut, Punched, Welded

 

User Rolled BB/FB/FF Mark Number:

 

Member Depth

08 = 8 ½”

10 = 10”

 

BB members can use all gages 17 (0.060”) thru 11 (0.113”)

FB/FF members must use 14 (0.079”) or 11 (0.113”) gages

 

GAGD__NX001 - Double Cee

GAGD__PX001 - Double Cee, Punched

GAGD__WX001 - Double Cee, Welded
GAGD__BX001 - Double Cee, Punched, Welded

Length
Input the length required for the gage part.

Length 2

Used for Double Rolled Cee.

Input length of second member.

Pitch

Input pitch of Eave Strut.

Thickness
Input the thickness required for the gage part.

Flat

Flat can only be input for Press Break Gage parts.
Select the flat width available.

Flat width selection is based on Thickness.
If the flat required is not in the list, type in the flat width required.

Depth

Depth can only be input for Rolled shapes.

Select the secondary depth.

Depth selection is based on Thickness.

Finish
Select the Finish (Galvanized) or Primer Color required for the gage part.

Punches / Holes

Select box to add punching or holes to User Gage part.

Selecting this box will modify the Part Mark

 

Welded Subparts

Select box to add subparts to be welded to User Gage part.

Selecting this box will modify the Part Mark

 

Bent

Select box to indicate part has a break(s).

Selecting this box will modify the Part Mark

 

Optional Description

  How to use:
Input an optional description of the part.  This description will show on the Parts List/Summary Parts List.

 

Example without Optional Description – All parts generate with a generic description.

 

Example with Optional Description – All parts have their own distinct description created by the user.

 

GAG_X in a User Trim Kit:

GAG_X parts can be input into a User Trim Kit.

 

  How to use:

When creating the User Trim Kit, Select the Category of Press Break Gage.
The GAG_X part that you have added in User Gage will be in the Part drop list.
On the User Gage screen, the quantity should be set to 0 if the parts are calculated by a User Trim Kit.

Standard Controls:

§ OK, Cancel, Apply, & Help

 

See also:

§ General - Drag & Drop

§ User Gage – Punches / Holes

§ User Gage – Welded Subparts