Arch Rebar Helical

Description
The tool allows user to create a helical reinforcing bar in the structural element.



How to use

 * 1) Create a structure element
 * 2) Select any face of the structure
 * 3) Then select   from the rebar tools
 * 4) A task panel will pop-out on the left side of the screen as shown below [[Image:HelicalRebarDialog.png|250px]]
 * 5) Select the desired orientation
 * 6) Give the inputs like front cover, right side cover, left side cover, bottom cover and diameter of the rebar
 * 7) Select the mode of distribution either amount or spacing
 * 8) If spacing is selected, a user can also opt for custom spacing
 * 9) Pick selected face is used to verify or change the face for rebar distribution
 * 10) Click  or  to generate the rebars
 * 11) Click  to exit the task panel

Properties

 * : The distance between rebar to the curved face.
 * : The distance between rebar from the top face of the structure.
 * : The distance between rebar from the bottom face of the structure.
 * : The pitch of a helix is the height of one complete helix turn, measured parallel to the axis of the helix.
 * : Diameter of the rebar.

Scripting
The tool can by used in macros and from the python console by using the following function:


 * Adds a Straight reinforcing bar object to the given structural object.
 * If no Structure and Facename is given, it will take user selected face as input.
 * Here CoverAlong argument is having type tuple.
 * Returns the new Rebar object.

Example: Creating Helical rebar.

Changing properties of Helical rebar.