Summary
Creating a design template allows you to reuse your preferred design inputs, so you don’t need to start from scratch each time you create a similar connection.
Note: This option can be accessed only by users who are subscribed to PROFIS Engineering Premium.
Step-by-step instructions
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Go to PROFIS Engineering website
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Log in to your account using your Hilti credentials
Sign in using your Hilti credentials. -
Create a template
Select Templates on the left-hand side of the screen.
From the dropdown list, select Create template. Templates can also be created form the New design controls (Top left corner).
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Select the design module
In the pop-up window:- Enter a template name.
- Select location where the template will be saved: either create a new template folder or choose from pre-existing ones.
- Choose your region.
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Select fixing type (e.g., Concrete to concrete, Facade).
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Modify default design methods and units (Optional)
In the same window, you can update:- Design method
- Units
- Safety factors and default parameters
- Steel calculation method and parameters
- Advanced anchor plate calculation settings
Use arrow on the right, to expand or collapse a section.
Note: Some options in this menu are available only for specific design modules.
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Modify design parameters
In the selected design workspace, modify design parameters as desired.
Click on the settings icon on the top panel.
In the pop-up window, click Save to save your design template. -
Accessing your template
In the PROFIS Engineering home page, go to Templates on the left-hand side of the screen and click on your template folder.
Tip
Creating templates for your commonly used connection types can save time and help standardize your design process.