How to control or disable Automatic 2D Rebar Labeling feature?


Product(s): ProStructures (ProConcrete)
Version(s): CONNECT Edition (10.XX.00.XX) & 2023+
Area: Rebar Auto Labeling
Subarea: Bar Labels
Original Author: Kemuel Jancorda, Bentley Global Technical Support

Overview

By default, the REBAR_AUTOLABEL_LIB variable is automatically defined in the rebar project directory to DefaultLabels.dgnlib. This means it will be set even if the variable is not seen in any of the application.cfg files. 

To control the variable, it needs to be inserted and have a proper dgnlib file defined.

Leaving the variable with no value, it will be undefined and disable the Rebar Auto Labeling feature. It is preferred by some users who want to manually add the bar labels in 2D rebar drawings.

Steps to follow

1. In the delivered workspace, open the application.cfg and add the REBAR_AUTOLABEL_LIB variable. If this already exists, remove the number sign to get the variable working.

2a.  Equate the variable with a value that points to a location of the dgnlib file. Example: REBAR_AUTOLABEL_LIB = $(REBAR_PROJDIR)$(REBAR_PROJNAME)\DefaultLabels.dgnlib

2b. Leave the variable blank to disable the Rebar Auto Labeling feature. Example: REBAR_AUTOLABEL_LIB = 

3. Save the .cfg file and close. Restart ProStructures.