Tutorials
Learn how to master Liftdesigner.
By Sabine and 1 other2 authors225 articles
- Step 1 of 18: Create the Practice Elevator Project
- Step 2 of 18: Use Main Project Data and Component State
- Step 3 of 18: Exchange Components and Use Product Options and Component Rules
- Step 4 of 18: Configure Rail Bracket Fixing Options and a Concrete Beam
- Step 5 of 18: Add Shaft Door Anchor Rails
- Step 6 of 18: Create and Configure an Entrance Pocket
- Step 7 of 18: Configure Additional Sill Options
- Step 8 of 18: Configure Refuge Spaces and Platforms
- Step 9 of 18: Configure Hall Buttons
- Step 10 of 18: Configure Hall Displays and Wall Finish
- Step 11 of 18: Change the Counterweight Location and Adjust Its Pulley Beam
- Step 12 of 18: Adjust the Car Frame Pulley Beam Settings
- Step 13 of 18: Exchange a Central Guided Car Frame for an L-Shaped Car Frame
- Step 14 of 18: Configure Rope Wall Fixings
- Step 15 of 18: Configure Machine Beams and a Self-Constructed Gear Base
- Step 16 of 18: Configure a Lateral Guided Gear Base Construction
- Step 17 of 18: Configure Rail Bracket Fixing Profiles for Hydraulic Elevators
- Step 18 of 18: Configure Machine Room Basic Settings and Switch from MR to MRL
- Step 1 of 17: Create the Practice Elevator Project
- Step 2 of 17: Create View Frames, Change View Types, and Rotate Sections
- Step 3 of 17: Configure View Frame Properties
- Step 4 of 17: Switch Components and Dimensions On/Off
- Step 5 of 17: Understand the Prototype DWG
- Step 6 of 17: Create Detail Sections and Save View Frames
- Step 7 of 17: Use Vertical Splits and Create Symbolic Vertical Sections
- Step 8 of 17: Create, Rename, and Remove Sheets
- Step 9 of 17: Copy View Frames and Load a Drawing Border and Title Block
- Step 10 of 17: Save Sheet Templates and Clone/Copy Sheets
- Step 11 of 17: Add View Frame and Component Annotations
- Step 12 of 17: Understand the Data Tree Structure
- Step 13 of 17: Copy External$'s from the Data Tree and Use External$ Syntax
- Step 14 of 17: Use Special Values and Calculations with External$'s
- Step 15 of 17: Reference External$'s in DWG Files
- Step 16 of 17: Understand Title Blocks, Drawing Borders, and the Standard DWG Directory
- Step 17 of 17: Practice: Build a Complete Sheet with Views, Detail Sections, Annotations, and Project References
- Step 1 of 9: Understand Manufacturer Modules and RID Areas
- Step 2 of 9: Add, Check the Validity of, and Remove a Manufacturer Module
- Step 3 of 9: Register External Module Files
- Step 4 of 9: Import a Manufacturer Module
- Step 5 of 9: Prepare for Product Loading with a Separate Data Pool
- Step 6 of 9: Practical Example: Copy and Edit a Governor Component
- Step 7 of 9: Integrate and Link Your Own Logo
- Step 8 of 9: Export and Share a Manufacturer Module
- Step 9 of 9: Practice: Export and Import Your Data
- Step 1 of 13: Create the Training Project
- Step 2 of 13: Understand Editable,Resulting Dimensions and Document Unit Settings
- Step 3 of 13: Understand Standard and Extended Component Dimensions
- Step 4 of 13: Configure Dimension Settings
- Step 5 of 13: Select Dimensions and Understand Dimension IDs
- Step 6 of 13: Configure Dimension Chain Descriptions
- Step 7 of 13: Configure Dimension Properties
- Step 8 of 13: Add and Use Dimension Prefixes
- Step 9 of 13: Configure Additional Dimension Display Options and Background
- Step 10 of 13: Add Your Own Dynamic Dimensions
- Step 11 of 13: Understand and Apply Overwrites
- Step 12 of 13: Manage Sheet Groups
- Step 13 of 13: Sheet Template - Practice
- Step 1 of 16: Prepare Practice Elevator Projects
- Step 2 of 16: Work with Standard Sheet Templates (SST)
- Step 3 of 16: Create the Basic Dynamic Sheet Template Files
- Step 4 of 16: Create and Save New View Frames for the DST
- Step 5 of 16: Understand the DST Configuration Tables
- Step 6 of 16: Define Frame Groups for the Border, Title Block, and View Frames
- Step 7 of 16: Create Dynamic Rules for Frame Groups
- Step 8 of 16: Define Sheet Groups and Link Frame Groups
- Step 9 of 16: Define and Link Constant Groups
- Step 10 of 16: Distribute Your DST
- Step 11 of 16: Create and Save a Rule-Based Vertical Section for the Pit (CWT_L)
- Step 12 of 16: Create and Save a Rule-Based Vertical Section for the Head (CWT_L)
- Step 13 of 16: Create the Matching Vertical Sections for CWT_R
- Step 14 of 16: Configure the DST for the Vertical Sections
- Step 15 of 16: Distribute the Vertical Section DST
- Step 16 of 16: Configure a DST for Different Countries
- Step 1 of 10: Understand Layer & Style Configuration Requirements
- Step 2 of 10: Prepare Your Own Prototype DWG File
- Step 3 of 10: Understand the Mechanical Prototype DWG File and Save Conditions
- Step 4 of 10: Copy an Existing Global Layer Configuration
- Step 5 of 10: Edit the Global Layer Configuration's Meta Data
- Step 6 of 10: Map Layers, Dimension Styles, Text Styles, and Blocks Globally, and Test the Result
- Step 7 of 10: Configure a Component-Specific Layer Configuration
- Step 8 of 10: Test the Component-Specific Configuration and Configure Shaft Groups
- Step 9 of 10: Integrate AutoCAD Mechanical Layer Groups
- Step 10 of 10: Distribute Your Layer Configuration
- Step 1 of 8: Understand MessageNo and Message
- Step 2 of 8: Set the Drawing and User Interface Languages
- Step 3 of 8: Translate Drawings by Referencing Messages
- Step 4 of 8: Create New .ldm12 Modules for Messages and Translations
- Step 5 of 8: Register a New MessageNo and Add Translations
- Step 6 of 8: Export Messages to Excel
- Step 7 of 8: Translate in Excel and Import Back
- Step 8 of 8: Export and Share Your Translation Modules
- Step 1 of 14: Prepare Your Project and Understand Material Configuration Basics
- Step 2 of 14: Configure Shaft and Machine Room Wall Materials
- Step 3 of 14: Configure Pit and Ceiling Materials and Heights
- Step 4 of 14: Configure Floor Level Materials and Heights
- Step 5 of 14: Define Your Own Materials and Hatchings
- Step 6 of 14: Understand Additional Objects
- Step 7 of 14: Create an Additional Child Object (User Component)
- Step 8 of 14: Create Additional Wall Openings and Wall Segments
- Step 9 of 14: Prepare the Steel Shaft Practice Project
- Step 10 of 14: Create a New Wall Opening
- Step 11 of 14: Create a New User Component (Corner Profile)
- Step 12 of 14: Create an Empty Parent User Component
- Step 13 of 14: Add and Align Subordinated User Components
- Step 14 of 14: Copy and Position Completed Child Object Groups
- Step 1 of 16: Basic Knowledge and Preparation Steps
- Step 2 of 16: Create Simple Shaft Groups and Understand the Extended Floor Levels List
- Step 3 of 16: Manage the Group Shaft Wall Opening, Shaft Positions, and Separator Beam
- Step 4 of 16: Performance Optimization Tools and Use Sloppy Mode
- Step 5 of 16: Prepare a Double Deck Practice Project and Understand the Workflow
- Step 6 of 16: Exchange Components and Modify Parameters
- Step 7 of 16: Adapt Positions and Add Shaft Groups
- Step 8 of 16: Add the Separator Beam and Adapt Related Components
- Step 9 of 16: Use Sloppy Mode and Increase the Number of Floors
- Step 10 of 16: Position and Align Shaft Groups
- Step 11 of 16: Configure Machine Room Settings
- Step 12 of 16: Configure Building Floor Level Settings
- Step 13 of 16: Understand Sheet Template Recommendations and Configure View Frames for Shaft Groups
- Step 14 of 16: Delete Dimensions Using View Frame Overwrites
- Step 15 of 16: Use Annotation Overwrites in Plan Views
- Step 16 of 16: Use Annotation Overwrites in Vertical Views
- Step 1 of 8: How to get started with Product Loading: Simple Pit Base Unit
- Step 2 of 8: Add a Direct-Value Dynamic Property to a BIM Component
- Step 3 of 8: Add a Choice-List Dynamic Property to a BIM Component
- Step 4 of 8: Add toggleable Product Options to a BIM Component
- Step 5 of 8: Add a Dynamic Rule to a BIM Component
- Step 6 of 8: Expand your BIM Component Range
- Step 7 of 8: Export your modified BIM Library Module
- Step 8 of 8: Additional topic: Own Profile Shape
- Step 1 of 7: How to get started with Product Loading: Car Frame
- Step 2 of 7: Load the Edited Car Frame and the Developer Work Area
- Step 3 of 7: Modify the Car Frame's 3D Geometry
- Step 4 of 7: Set the Car Frame's Positioning Points and Save It
- Step 5 of 7: Add Optional Dynamic Properties, Rules, and Dimension Points
- Step 6 of 7: Create the Related Pulley Beam and Pulleys
- Step 7 of 7: Additional topic: Cutouts for Profiles
- Step 1 of 14: Prepare Your CAD Models Before Import
- Step 2 of 14: Copy the Guide Shoe and Edit Its Meta Data
- Step 3 of 14: Load the Guide Shoe and the Developer Work Area
- Step 4 of 14: Add, Align, and Position the Guide Shoe's CAD Model
- Step 5 of 14: Delete Unneeded Profiles and Save the Guide Shoe
- Step 6 of 14: Copy the Car Frame, Edit Its Meta Data, and Assign the Guide Shoe
- Step 7 of 14: Load the Car Frame, Load the Developer Work Area, and Add Its CAD Models
- Step 8 of 14: Delete Unneeded Profiles, Set the Positioning Points, and Save
- Step 9 of 14: Associate 3D Parameters with the Car Frame's CAD Models
- Step 10 of 14: Convert CAD Occurrences to Simplified Profile(s)
- Step 11 of 14: Set Individual LOD Settings
- Step 12 of 14: Define and Assign New Product Options to CAD Occurrences
- Step 13 of 14: Prepare and Add a Dynamic Rule to your Car Frame
- Step 14 of 14: Delete Unneeded Data
- Step 1 of 17: Copy the Landing Door and Edit Its Meta Data
- Step 2 of 17: Load the Landing Door and the Developer Work Area
- Step 3 of 17: Use the Explanation of Parameters and Values for the Landing Door
- Step 4 of 17: Reload the Landing Door and Prepare Its Profile Group
- Step 5 of 17: Modify the Landing Door's Simplified 3D Geometry and Save into the Database
- Step 6 of 17: Copy the Car Door and Edit Its Meta Data
- Step 7 of 17: Use the Explanation of Parameters and Values for the Car Door
- Step 8 of 17: Create the Door Assignment Between Landing Door and Car Door
- Step 9 of 17: Copy the Door Fixing Element, Edit Its Meta Data, and Load It
- Step 10 of 17: Modify the Door Fixing's Geometry and Save It
- Step 11 of 17: Add and Define New Fixing Points for the Landing Door
- Step 12 of 17: Create Position Rules for the Fixing Points
- Step 13 of 17: Copy Existing Door Fixing Points for Left and Right
- Step 14 of 17: Assign the Fixing Group to the Landing Door and Reload
- Step 15 of 17: Copy the Jamb, Edit Its Meta Data, and Assign It to the Landing Door
- Step 16 of 17: Modify the Jamb's Simplified 3D Geometry
- Step 17 of 17: Copy the Jamb Wallopening, Edit Its Meta Data, and Load It
- Step 1 of 13: Prepare the Datamanager for the Traction Machine and Traction Sheaves Data
- Step 2 of 13: Understand the Traction Machine's Rows, Columns, and Sub-Object References
- Step 3 of 13: Create the Practice Elevator Project and Load the Developer Work Ares
- Step 4 of 13: Add, Align, and Position the Traction Machine's CAD Model and Save It
- Step 5 of 13: Prepare the Datamanager for a User Component
- Step 6 of 13: Add and Develop the User Component on the Gear
- Step 7 of 13: Add, Align, Position, and Save Variable Liftdesigner Profiles
- Step 8 of 13: Set Individual LOD Levels for the CAD Model and Liftdesigner Components
- Step 9 of 13: Prepare the Datamanager for Product Options and a Dynamic Property
- Step 10 of 13: Reload and Assign Occurrences and Profiles to the Product Options
- Step 11 of 13: Add Dynamic Rules to your Drive and test Them
- Step 12 of 13: Extend the Rules with a Dimension Specification for CAD Models
- Step 13 of 13: Define a Render Color for the Liftdesigner Profiles
- Step 1 of 8: Prepare the Datamanager and understand the Tank's Rows, Columns, and Modes
- Step 2 of 8: Define and Load a Tank with Standard Geometry
- Step 3 of 8: Set Up the Modes and Create a New Profile Group for a Tank Without Standard Geometry
- Step 4 of 8: Load the Tank and the Developer Work Area
- Step 5 of 8: Modify the Tank's Simplified 3D Geometry
- Step 6 of 8: Add a Dynamic Property to the Tank
- Step 7 of 8: Add and Test a Dynamic BIM Component Rule
- Step 8 of 8: Add and Define the Tube Position
- Step 1 of 10: Understand How Standard Elevators Are Structured in the Datamanager
- Step 2 of 10: Prepare the DTTab Table
- Step 3 of 10: Prepare the DTColTab Table
- Step 4 of 10: Prepare the DTColDwgTab Table
- Step 5 of 10: Prepare the DTColDwgDimTab Table
- Step 6 of 10: Prepare the Machine Room Settings Table
- Step 7 of 10: Prepare the DTColDwgHorTab Table
- Step 8 of 10: Prepare the DTVarTab (Grouped) Table Using Data Tree References
- Step 9 of 10: Load Your Created Duty Table via the Shaft Wizard
- Step 10 of 10: Import Prepared Excel Files into the Datamanager
- Step 1 of 14: Understand the Workflow and Create the Practice Elevator
- Step 2 of 14: Activate Car Design and understand the Related Cabin Components
- Step 3 of 14: Understand the Cabin Design Walls Hierarchy and Copy All Levels
- Step 4 of 14: Edit the Meta Data and Assemble the Wall Hierarchy
- Step 5 of 14: Add Options & Rules for the Car Design Walls
- Step 6 of 14: Understand the Ceiling & Floor Hierarchy and Copy All Ceiling Levels
- Step 7 of 14: Edit the Meta Data and Assemble the Ceiling Hierarchy
- Step 8 of 14: Add Options & Rules for the Car Ceiling
- Step 9 of 14: Copy, Edit, and Assign Mirrors and Hand Rails to the Car Walls
- Step 10 of 14: Copy and Assemble the Lights Hierarchy
- Step 11 of 14: Add Options & Rules for the Lights
- Step 12 of 14: Add the Light's CAD Model using the Developer Work Area and Delete Unneeded Profiles
- Step 13 of 14: Create a Custom Render Color
- Step 14 of 14: Create a Custom Render Surface and Assign It to a Color
- Step 1 of 7: Find and Copy a Similar Machine Bed
- Step 2 of 7: Edit the Machine Bed's Data and Parameters
- Step 3 of 7: Load the Product and a Matching Traction Machine into Liftdesigner
- Step 4 of 7: Develop the Lower Part of the Machine Bed
- Step 5 of 7: Develop the Upper Part of the Machine Bed
- Step 6 of 7: Develop the Lower Fixing Elements of the Machine Bed
- Step 7 of 7: Clean Up and Reload