Tie Designer Screen Overview
Toolbar Buttons
Finish
Save your configuration and clear the screen.
Save
Save your configuration without clearing the screen.
Cancel
Cancel your configuration and start over.
Delete
Delete your current configuration.
Rename
Change the name of your current configuration.
Copy
Copy the entire configuration to another new configuration to make adjustments without changing the original.
Setup Fields
Estimate
If the configuration is for a specific estimate, select the desired estimate. Leave blank to use the configuration with any estimate.
Job
If the configuration is for a specific job, select the desired job. Leave blank to use the configuration with any job.
Building Code
The building code you selected on the Tie ID screen displays; view-only field.
Shape Catalog
To assign the tie configuration to a specific shape catalog, select the desired catalog. Leave blank to use the configuration with any project regardless of catalog.
Description
If the configuration requires a description, use the description field to annotate the shape. Leave blank if not needed.
Configuration Drawing Area
Shape
Select a tie or stirrup to add to the configuration.
Use Legacy Shapes
Applies to ACI building code. Check to use pre-2019 ACI shape IDs (S1, T1, etc.). Uncheck to use new shape IDs (201, 301, etc.).
Delete
Delete a specific tie or delete the entire configuration.
Edit Layer
Select the order in which the ties will appear on CAD drawings.
Rectangular Circular
Select the shape of your tie pattern: rectangular or circular.
Note: Changing the shape of an existing pattern will clear all shapes and points.