Profis Direct Fastening Instruction Manual

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FASTENING
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Version 2.6.0
Profis Direct Fastening Instruction Manual page 1
Introduction
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction Page 3

Section 1.1 Overall description
Chapter 2: Application setup Page 5
Chapter 3: Graphical user interface description Page 8

Section 3.1 System Startup
Section 3.2 Interactive Tutorial
Section 3.3 Main Window
Section 3.4 Tab Key Order
Section 3.5 Main Menu
Section 3.6 Toolbar
Section 3.7 Status Bar
Section 3.8 Project Interface
Section 3.9 Program Dialogs
Chapter 4: Submittal Builder Page 36

Section 4.1 Introduction
Section 4.2 Application Setup
Section 4.3 Graphical User Interface
Section 4.4 Program Dialogs
Section 4.5 System Dialogs
Section 4.6 Reports
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Introduction
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Section 1.1 Overall description Page 4

Introduction
Introduction Section 1.1
Overall description
The Hilti Profis DF Diaphragm Design for Steel Decks v2.5.1 Program has an easy to
use graphical interface making all inputs quickly definable. As a result, customers will
be able to quickly overview important information regarding their specific project.
The input data will be evaluated by diaphragm design calculations and the result is
presented in a printable report. This calculation can be used by engineers to design
topped and untopped steel deck diaphragms using different fastening types. With
this feature, Hilti is able to address engineers in early stages of a project, leading to
knowledge and awareness of DX technology in the construction industry.
Version 2.5.1 of the software, which is described in this document, is a simplification
of the earlier version based on customer feedback and internal discussions. It
includes new features, such as a submittal generator option, allowing for quick and
simple production of complete decking submittals.
Hilti Profis DF Diaphragm Software allows users to design steel deck roof and floor
systems faster with features that increase design efficiency, including calculation of
diaphragm shear strength, uplift resistance, interaction, flexibility/stiffness factors and
deflection. Additionally, Profis DF Diaphragm incorporates a powerful design
optimization feature to help produce the most cost-effective and reliable steel deck
design solution on the market.
Users can select from multiple types of frame fasteners, including Hilti deck
fasteners, screws, or welds, and sidelap connectors, including the innovative Hilti
SLC sidelap fasteners, standard screws, top seam welds, or button punches.
The program is based on the Steel Deck Institute (SDI) Diaphragm Design Method
and includes the latest ICC-ES AC43 performance data.

Application Setup
Chapter 2
APPLICATION SETUP
Section 2.1 Installation process Page 6

Application Setup
Application setup Section 2.1
The installation process is completed with the help of an external installation tool
(INNO Setup). This guarantees that the Windows standard installation method is
used.
Installation process
The installation process contains the following

steps:
1. S
election of language: Directly after
executing the setup program, the user can
choose the language to be used during
installation.
2. H
ilti legal disclaimer: A dialog box with
the Hilti Legal Disclaimer is shown. The
user has to accept the disclaimer to install
the program.

Application Setup
Section 2.1
3. D
efinition of installation folder: In this
step, the user is given the opportunity to
choose the folder to which the software
should be installed to. The folder defaults
to an appropriate folder inside the program
folder (e.g. “C:\Program Files\Hilti\Hilti DF
Diaphragm”).
4. D
efinition of program group: Here, the
user can change the program group entry
for the start menu. If the program is
installed from an administrator account, the
new program group for the program will be
added to all user profiles.
5. C
reation of a desktop icon: In this step
the user can choose whether or not to
have a desktop icon for the program. If the
program is installed from an administrator
account, the new program icon will be
added to all user profiles.
6. O
ption to show the release information
and start the program: At the end of the
installation process, the user can choose to
read the release information for the recently
installed version of the program and
choose to start the installed program
immediately.

Graphical User Interface Description
Chapter 3
GRAPHICAL USER
INTERFACE DESCRIPTION
Section 3.1 System startup Page 9

Section 3.2 Interactive tutorial Page 9
Section 3.3 Main window Page 10
Section 3.4 Tab key order Page 10
Section 3.5 Main menu Page 10
Section 3.6 Toolbar Page 15
Section 3.7 Status bar Page 15
Section 3.8 Project interface Page 16
Section 3.9 Program dialogs Page 26
Section 3.10 System dialogs Page 34
Section 3.11 Reports Page 35

Graphical user interface description Section 3.1
This chapter describes the appearance of the graphical user interface of the Hilti
Profis DF Diaphragm Design for Steel Decks V2.5.1 program as well as the input/
output facilities. Reference the figures presented throughout this manual for screen
shots representing the corresponding descriptions.
System startup
When the user starts the system, a splash screen will be shown first. This splash
screen contains the title of the program, the Hilti corporate logo and a graphical
illustration. After the initialization and startup phase of the system the splash screen
will be hidden and the Main Window will appear.
Splash screen
Right after the system starts up, a new project window will appear, allowing the user
to select “Design New Project” or “Submittal Builder”. The submittal builder option is
discussed in Chapter 4. All essential input data will be initialized with default values
so that the user will be able to start a calculation immediately. If the option to load
the last project at startup is activated, the last opened project will be loaded instead
of the default project.
Interactive tutorial Section 3.2

The system includes an interactive YouTube tutorial video, which provides a basic
overview of the graphical user interface. Furthermore, it presents an introduction on
the different inputs and the optimization process. The user can view the tutorial at
any time by manually clicking the appropriate menu item in the main menu. While the
tutorial is running, the user will be able to close it at any time and continue with
normal use of the program. Additionally, the user can watch the tutorial in split
screen mode and remain working in the software.

Graphical user interface description continued Section 3.3
Main window - project page
Components of the main window:

Main Menu
Hilti corporate logo
Toolbar
Project Folder
Status Bar
These components are described in more

detail in the following sections.
Tab key order Section 3.4

The tab order is defined according to the appearance of the visual components on
the screen (going top to bottom and left to right). That means navigation through the
input fields with the help of the tab key is possible. An exclusive utilization of the tab
key is not possible and a mouse will be needed for certain operations.
Main menu Section 3.5

The main menu is located at the top of the main window. It allows the user to
execute various functions of the program by selecting one of its items. The menu
structure and the meaning of the various menu items are described in this section.
The main menu is divided into the five menus: “File”, “Report”, “Tools”, “Info” and
“Help”.
File
The “File” menu contains all functions concerning file operations. All actions will take
effect on the *.dia-files which save the data of a project designed in the Hilti Profis
DF Diaphragm Design for Steel Decks V2.5.1 program.

Section 3.5
New: When the menu item “New” is selected,

a dialog box appears with the following text:
“The project has been modified. Do you want
to save the changes?” and the buttons Yes/
No/Cancel.
1. Yes: The last changes since the previous
save procedure of the current project will be
saved and a new project will be created.
2. No: The last changes since the previous
save procedure of the current project will not
be saved and a new project will be created.
3. Cancel: No action will be performed.
Open: When the menu item “Open” is
selected, a dialog box appears with the
following text: “The project has been
modified. Do you want to save the changes?”
and the buttons Yes/No/Cancel.
1. Yes: The last changes since the previous
save procedure of the current project will be
saved and a Windows-standard Open-Dialog
for opening a project will appear.
2. No: The last changes since the previous
save procedure of the current project will not
be saved and a Windows-standard Open-
Dialog for opening a new project will appear.
3. Cancel: No action will be performed.
Save: When the menu item “Save” is
selected, the current project data will be
saved. If the project was not saved before the
same action as described in “Save As” will be
performed.
Save As: When the menu item “Save as” is
selected, a Windows-standard Save-Dialog
will appear.
Import as design project: This menu item
allows the user to import a project from the
“Submittal Builder” portion of the program
into the design center. The design diaphragm
shear for the specified section will be
imported, along with the inputs for the
substituted section. This will let the user
calculate uplift and deflections for projects
(See Chapter 4 for more information on the
Submittal Builder).
Exit: When the menu item “Exit” is selected,
a dialog box appears with the following text:
“The project has been modified. Do you want
to save the changes?” and the buttons Yes/
No/Cancel. (See Yes/No/Cancel information
under “Open” above.)

Report
The Report-Menu contains functions regarding the creation of different types of
reports for the current project. The various sub-items are:
Short Report: When the menu item “Short

Report” is selected, a Short Report for the
current project is generated and displayed.
The Short Report will provide the project
details, design settings, and inputs used for
the calculation. It will also calculate the net
uplift and diaphragm shear and check these
values against the given conditions.
Long Report: When the menu item “Long
Report” is selected, a Long Report for the
current project is generated and displayed.
The Long Report will provide the same
information as the Short Report, however, the
Long Report will provide step by step
equations with references to complement the
results. Additionally, the Long Report will
include the deflection calculations if the user
has already input the appropriate information
regarding the deflection.
Submittal: The menu item “Submittal” is only
available when the Submittal Builder mode is
selected at the start of a project. See the
Submittal Builder (Chapter 4) for more
The reports are displayed in a print preview. For further information about preview information.
and printing see Chapter 3, page 12.
Tools
The Tools tab contains functions concerning global settings that influence the
appearance and behavior of the program.
Project notepad: When the menu item

“Project Notepad” is selected, a Notepad is
opened which allows the user to view or
modify project notes. These notes are
automatically saved.
Options: When the menu item “Options” is
selected, the Options-Dialog (See Chapter 3,
page 27) is opened which allows the user to
view and/or set various program options.
Online update: When the menu item “Online
Update” is selected, the program connects to
a defined Hilti web-server and looks for
available updates for the Hilti Profis DF
Diaphragm Design for Steel Decks V2.5.1
program. If the connection was successful the
“Online Update” dialog will appear.

Section 3.5
Info
The Info tab contains informational documents about Hilti fasteners, tools, approvals,
and other helpful materials.
Decking Design Center: When the menu

item “Decking Design Center” is selected, the
operating system’s standard browser is
opened displaying the online portal website of
Hilti. Click here for the Decking Design Center
on Hilti Online.
Fastener Selection: When the menu item
“Fastener Selection” is selected, a PDF opens
which describes the applications for various
Hilti products.
Tool Selection: When the menu item “Tool
Selection” is selected, a PDF opens that
contains information about the various setting
tools.
Fastening System Videos: Currently
unavailable at this time. See Hilti Online.
Approvals: When the menu item “Approvals”
is selected, a sub-menu with entries for
different approvals is shown. If the user
selects one of these sub-menu items, the
corresponding approval document PDF
(Always update the software before
generating a design for latest Approvals)
Submittal Forms: When the menu item
“Submittal Forms” is selected, a sub-menu
with entries for different submittal forms is
shown. If the user selects one of these sub-
menu items, they will be taken to the
standard decking submittal form on Hilti
online.
Safety Factors: When the menu item “Safety
Factors” is selected, a PDF with additional
information about the safety factors for steel
deck diaphragms is opened
Installation and Inspection: When the menu
item “Installation and Inspection” is selected,
a PDF with information on installation and
inspection is opened. This information comes
from the latest Direct Fastening Product
Technical Guide. (Always update the software
before generating a design for latest Product
Technical Guide)
Terminology and Definitions: When the
menu item “Terminology and Definitions” is
selected, a PDF explaining various
terminologies and definitions is opened. This
information comes from the latest Direct
Fastening Product Technical Guide. (Always
update the software before generating a
design for latest Product Technical Guide)

Help
The Help tab consists of the User Manual, the Disclaimer, the Tutorial and the About
sections.
User Manual: When the menu item “User

Manual” is selected, the help-file (pdf-format)
will be displayed.
Tutorial: When the menu item “Tutorial” is
selected, the YouTube tutorial video is
opened.
Disclaimer: When the menu item “Disclaimer”
is selected, a window displaying the legal
program disclaimer is opened.
About: When the menu item “About” is
selected, a window that includes the
copyright information of the Hilti Profis DF
Diaphragm Design for Steel Decks V2.5.1
program and other data is shown.

Section 3.6
Toolbar
The Toolbar located under the Hilti-Logo is a shortcut to execute some of the
frequently used functions of the Main Menu. The user only needs to click one button
instead of searching the corresponding functions in the Main Menu.
Start New Project: Corresponds to the menu

item “File|New”.
Open Project: Corresponds to the menu item
“File|Open”.
Save Project: Corresponds to the menu item
“File|Save”.
Open Project Notepad: Corresponds to the
menu item “Tools|Project Notepad”.
Add Area: Allows the user to add an area to
the project.
Delete Area: Allows the user to remove the
most recent area from the project.
Open Short Report: Corresponds to the
menu item “Report|Short Report”.
Generate Submittal: Corresponds to the
menu item “Report|Submittal Report”.
Open Long Report: Corresponds to the
menu item “Report|Long Report”.
Hilti Online: If this button is clicked the
operating system’s standard browser is
opened displaying the Deck Design Center on
Hilti Online.
Send E-mail to Hilti: If the user clicks on this
button the system’s standard email program
is opened, if such a program is installed. The
recipient address (deck@hilti.com) is already
filled in.
Open User Manual: Corresponds to the
menu item “Help|User Manual“.
Status bar Section 3.7

At the bottom of the window there is the Status Bar. Once the file is saved, it shows
the filename and path of the current project. Furthermore, the Status Bar provides
information about the currently selected design method (LRFD, LSD – Factored
Loads or ASD – Service Loads) and about the currently selected relevant loads
(Seismic or Wind or Other).

Project interface
The Project Interface represents the current project. It is subdivided into different
tabs and each tab contains certain information about the project. There are always
the three tabs: “Project”, “Design Settings” and “Area”. Additionally, the user can
create multiple “Area” pages for the project. The user can navigate among the tabs
by clicking at the top of each tab.
Project tab
The Project tab contains administrative data for the project, separated into three
sections “Project Details”, “Order Details (Billing)” and “Order Details (Shipping)”.
The section “Project Details” groups controls to specify administrative information,
like the project name or the contractor. The “Order Details (Billing)” section and the
“Order Details (Shipping)” section group controls to specify the information needed
to place an order as a customer of Hilti.
Project Details:
Company: The name of the company that
carries out the project
Contact: Enter name of a contact person
Address: The address of the company.
Phone: The phone number of the company.
Fax: The fax number of the company.
E-Mail: The e-mail address of the company.
Date: Type date or by click on the button in
this box which will bring up a date-selector
control.
Contract Number
Project Title
Project Number
Structural Plan Sheet Number: The
structural plan sheet number.
Prepared by: The name of the person/
institution who is responsible for the design of
the project.
Checked by: The name of the person/
institution who is responsible for the project.
Report Comments: Any kind of comments,
that should be included in the Short or Long
Report can be defined here.

Section 3.8
Order Details (Billing):

Fill Order Details (Billing): If this check box is
checked the following input fields are active
and the user is able to input data.
Customer ID: The Hilti customer ID for the
customer’s company used to make purchases
Order ID: The order number
Company name
Address lines 1 and 2
City
Zip code
Country
Order Details (Shipping):

Fill Order Details (Shipping): If this check
box is checked the following input fields are
active and the user is able to input data.
Company name: The customer’s company
name for the shipping address.
Address lines 1 and 2
City
Zip code
Country
Contact person
Phone: Phone of the contact person
E-Mail: Email address of the contact person

Design settings tab

On the Design Settings tab, the user can specify global settings used for deck design
calculations and optimization per project. These include the design method and the
safety factors. For this purpose, the tab contains the following controls, grouped into
sections: Design Reference, Data Entry Options, Resistance/Safety Factors (Steel
Deck Diaphragm), Resistance/Safety Factors (Concrete Filled Steel Deck) and Cost
Optimization Parameters. Take note that the change of one of the following controls
might result in a total or a partial reset of the input in the “Area” tab.
Design Settings tab
Design Reference:
Design Method: The user can choose
between the three options: “LRFD”, “ASD”
and “LSD (CAN)”. If the user changes the
design method, the edit boxes for the safety/
resistance factors (see below) will be initialized
with the appropriate default values for steel
decks and concrete filled decks.
Relevant Loads: The user can choose among
the three options: Seismic, Wind or Others.
Each relevant load needs to be evaluated
separately if there are multiple loads.
Data Entry Options:

Definition of Sidelap Connectors: The
method on how to input (distribute) the
sidelap connectors is chosen here. The user
can choose between the two options: “By
Sidelap Connector Spacing” and “By Number
of Sidelap Connectors”. If the user changes
the definition, the corresponding edit boxes
(Area Properties) in page “Area” (see below)
will be adjusted. Note: Changing from one to
the other option will result in a total or partial
reset of the input in the “Area” page.
Cost Optimization Parameters:

State: The state where the project is to be
carried out is chosen here. The user can
choose between all states included in
RSMeans data source. For cost estimation
purposes.
City
Job Size: The size of decking in square feet
according to RSMeans data is chosen here.
The user can choose among the three
options: “<5000 sq.ft.”, “5000-50000 sq.ft.” or
“>50000 sq.ft.” (or unit-converted values).
Labor Type: The labor type according to
RSMeans data is chosen here. The user can
choose among the three options: “Average”,
“Open shop labor” and “Union shop labor”.

Section 3.8
Resistance/Safety Factors (Steel Deck

Diaphragm):
(Ω) Seismic, Mech., Steel: The resistance/
φ
safety factor for earthquake/seismic loads
using mechanical fasteners can be defined
here.
φ (Ω) Wind, Mech., Steel
φ (Ω) Other, Mech., Steel
φ (Ω) Uplift, Mech., Steel
φ (Ω) Seismic, Weld, Steel
φ (Ω) Wind, Weld, Steel
φ (Ω) Other, Weld, Steel
φ (Ω) Uplift, Weld, Steel
φ (Ω) PB, buckling
Resistance/Safety factors (Concrete Filled

Steel Deck):
φ (Ω) Seismic, Mech., Concrete: The
resistance/safety factor for earthquake/
seismic loads using mechanical fasteners can
be defined here.
φ (Ω) Wind, Mech., Concrete
φ (Ω) Other, Mech., Concrete
φ (Ω) Seismic, Weld, Concrete
φ (Ω) Wind, Weld, Concrete
φ (Ω) Other, Weld, Concrete

Area tab
The Area tab displays detailed information about a specific area and its zones. For
each area defined in the current project, one such tab exists. Within the Area tab, the
user can define the dimensions of the deck (used for deflection calculations), the
deck type and spacing, and also calculate deflections. Note: Changing one of the
inputs on the Area tab might result in a total or a partial reset of the input as well as
the zone results.
Area Properties:
Length L: The length of the area can be
changed here. This control affects the
deflection calculations. See diagram below for
illustration.
Width B: The width of the area can be
changed here. This control affects the
deflection calculations. See diagram below for
illustration.
Zone Orientation: This option defines how
the area will be divided into zones. The user
can choose between “x - Direction” (split
along the x-axis) or “y - Direction” (split along
the y-axis).

Section 3.8
Calculate Deflections: If this button is

clicked the “Deflection Calculation” dialog will
be opened for defining the necessary inputs
to calculate the deflections and to show the
calculated deflections of the area of the deck.
This button is enabled only if results for the
zones in the area already exist.
Deck Type: This option allows the user to
choose the deck type as either a steel roof
deck or a concrete-filled deck. If concrete-
filled deck is selected, the Drop-Down Menus
“Type” and “Compressive Strength” will be
initiated to allow the user to define the
characteristics of the concrete. Additionally,
the Edit Box “Thickness of Fill” is initiated to
allow the user to enter the thickness of the fill
above the top deck flute.
Sidelap Connectors from: The lower
boundary for the number of sidelap fasteners
per span can be defined here (used for
optimization of all zones of the area). This Edit
box is only available if “By Number of Sidelap
Connectors” is chosen in the Drop-Down
Definition of Sidelap Connectors in the Design
Settings tab. Alternatively, if “By Sidelap
Connector Spacing” is chosen on the Design
Settings tab, the user will be able to define the
lower boundary by inches.
Sidelap Connectors to: The upper boundary
for the number of sidelap fasteners per span
can be defined here (used for optimization of
all zones of the area). This Edit box is only
available if “By Number of Sidelap
Settings tab. Alternatively, if “By Sidelap
Connector Spacing” is chosen on the Design
Settings tab, the user will be able to define the
upper boundary by inches.
Sidelap Connectors incr.: The incremental
step for the number of sidelap fasteners per
span can be defined here (used for
optimization of all zones of the area). This Edit
box is only available if “By Number of Sidelap
Settings tab.

Support Construction: The type of support

construction can be chosen here. The user
can choose between “Bar Joists” and
“Beams”.
Joist / Beam Spacing: The spacing between
the joists or the structural steel members of
the support construction can be defined here.
Joist / Beam Thickness: The top flange
thickness of the joists or the structural steel
members of the support construction can be
defined here. Note: the application range
(thickness) of the frame fasteners will be
internally checked based on this input and the
software may filter out certain options.
Deck Panel: The steel deck panel can be
chosen here. The user can choose one of the
predefined deck panels.
Panel Type: The type of the panels can be
chosen here. The user can choose between
“Nestable” and “Interlocking”.
Panel Width: The width of the panels can be
chosen here. The user can choose between
the predefined widths of the deck panels.
Moment of Inertia: If the button is clicked an
input table which contains four Edit boxes will
be opened. The user can define the panel
moment of inertia per width depending on the
thickness (gauge) of the chosen panel here.
Note that the default values are industry
norms.

Section 3.8
Zones
The table at the bottom of the Area tab displays the zones of the area and their Length L: If the length is changed the length of
properties. Each zone is represented as a separate column in this table. The entire the next zone (next column) is automatically
column is background-colored in green if the optimum solution is displayed and the adjusted, so that the sum of all zone lengths is
equal to the length (or width if distributed in y -
design shear / design uplift is greater than or equal to the diaphragm shear / net
Direction) of the area.
uplift. The entire column is background-colored in blue if a non-optimum solution is
Diaphragm Shear Q: Note: in case of ASD, it is
displayed and the design shear / design uplift is greater than or equal to the
the service shear load and in case of LRFD/LSD,
diaphragm shear / net uplift. The entire column is background-colored in red if the it is the factored shear load.
design shear / design uplift is less than the diaphragm shear / net uplift. Net Uplift T: The acting net uplift load of the
zone can be defined here. Note: in case of ASD,
it is the service net uplift load and in case of
LRFD/LSD, it is the factored net uplift load.
Deck Thickness: The user can choose between
one of the pre-defined thicknesses i. e. from “16
Gauge (0.0598 in.)” to “22 Gauge (0.0295 in.)”.
Pattern: The user may choose one of the pre-
defined patterns depending on the deck panel.
Frame Fastener: The user may choose one of
the pre-defined frame fasteners.
Sidelap Connector: The user may choose one
of the pre-defined sidelap connectors.
Sidelap Connectors per span: Available if “By
Number of Sidelap Connectors” is chosen in the
Combo box Definition of Sidelap Connectors in
the “Design Settings” tab.
Sidelap Connector Spacing: This Edit box is
only available if “By Sidelap Connector
Spacing” is chosen in the Drop-Down Definition
of Sidelap Connectors in the “Design Settings”
tab.
Design Shear: The calculated design shear
strength for the configuration (solution)
displayed from “Deck Thickness”, “Pattern”,
“Frame Fastener”, “Sidelap Connector” and
“Sidelap Connectors per span”. When the
configuration changes the shear is automatically
re-calculated.
Design Uplift: The calculated design uplift
strength for the configuration (solution)
displayed from “Deck Thickness”, “Pattern”,
“Frame Fastener”, “Sidelap Connector” and
“Sidelap Connectors per span”. When the
configuration changes the uplift is automatically
re-calculated.
Cost Index / Share: The cost index is the ratio
between the total costs of the zone using the
optimized (most economical) solutions for each
zone and the costs of the zone using the current
configuration. The cost share is the relation
between the costs of the zone and the costs of
the whole area. Thus, the sum of the cost
shares for all zones in the area will be 1.0. When
the configuration of a zone in the area changes
these values will be automatically recalculated.

Start optimization button
“Start Optimization” button
As long as the user has not selected the optimization of the area, “Deck Thickness”,
“Pattern”, “Frame Fastener”, “Sidelap Connector” and “Sidelap Connectors per
span” are locked and empty. Afterwards, the controls show the optimized solution
and allow the user to fix certain parts of the solution to specific values/products for a
follow-up optimization. For this purpose a check-box is shown for “Deck Thickness”,
“Pattern”, “Frame Fastener”, “Sidelap Connector” and “Sidelap Connectors per
span”, which fixes the corresponding solution part to the displayed value, if it is
checked. After locking in selections, the start optimization button should be pushed
again to optimize with the chosen conditions.
The optimization feature allows the user to find a Hilti solution for the decking
requirements intended to optimize. An optimized solution is a combination of Hilti
frame fasteners, sidelap connectors, fastener patterns, sidelap connector spacings
(number of sidelap connectors per span) and deck thicknesses that satisfies the load
requirements while striving for the lowest total costs.
Total costs include material costs and labor time costs. The cost calculation itself is
based on RSMeans data. Only Hilti products will be considered in the search for an
optimized solution.
Instead of accepting the optimized solution, the user can impose further constraints
during the optimization process. To achieve this they set one or more parts of the
solution to a fixed value (e. g. they select a certain frame fastener). The system then
calculates the optimized solution utilizing these constraints.

Section 3.8
Finally, the user can also choose a non-optimized solution for a zone. For this
purpose, the system provides the 20 most likely cost effective solutions found during
optimization and the user can select one of them to be included in the printed report.
The following parts of a solution are considered for optimization or can be set to a
certain fixed value by the user:
Frame fastener: The system calculates

solutions for all pre-defined frame fasteners
that can be used in the given context (i.e.
specified joist or member thickness.)
Fastener pattern: The system calculates
solutions for all pre-defined fastener patterns
that can be used in the given context.
Sidelap connector: The system calculates
solutions for all pre-defined sidelap
connectors that can be used in the given
context.
Sidelap connector spacing / number of
sidelap connectors per span: The user must
specify the lower and upper bounds, as well
as an increment for the sidelap connector
spacing (number of sidelap fasteners per
span) and the system calculates solutions for
the defined range. Note that larger ranges and
smaller increments may increase calculation
time.
Deck thickness: The system calculates
solutions for all pre-defined deck thicknesses
that can be used in the given context.

Split Zone: The currently selected zone in the

table will be split to create two new identical
zones of equal length/width. The results will
be kept.
Delete Zone: The currently selected zone in
the table will be deleted. Note: The results will
be deleted.
Copy Zone Restrictions: All restrictions
(certain parts fixed) of the currently selected
zone in the table will be copied to the other
zones in the area.
Start Optimization: The calculation of all
zones in the area to find an optimized solution
will be started. The “Start Optimization”
button placed below the table has the
identical functionality.
Other Solutions: (See Chapter 3, page 30)
Choose an alternative solution for the selected
zone. This is only active if the optimized
solutions were already calculated for the zone.
Reset to Optimized Solution: All restrictions
from the currently selected zone will be
removed and the zone will be reset to the
optimized solution.
Result Table: (See Chapter 3, page 31) Allows
the user to generate a custom result table for
the selected zone.
Product Information: (See Chapter 3, page
33) Shows information about the products
used in the selected zone.
Program Dialogs Section 3.9
Project Notepad
The “Project Notepad” allows the user to take notes for the current project, which will
be saved together with the other project data in the project file. For this purpose it
contains a scrollable text box, where the user can enter the notes.

Section 3.9
Options Dialog
The “Options Dialog” allows the user to set up certain environment options for the
program. It is divided into the three sections “Start Options”, “Language”, and
“Units”.
Start Options:
Open Last Project at Program Start: If the
check box is checked, the last saved project
that was opened when the program was
closed will be opened automatically again at
program start.
Show New Project Dialog at program start:
If this check box is checked, the program will
always ask the user if they want “Design New
Project” or “Submittal Builder” at the start up.
If the box is unchecked, the software will
automatically open to the design portion of
the program.
Show Country Dialog at program start: If
this check box is checked, the user can select
either the United States or Canada (French or
English) before entering the program. This is
the same selection available upon initial
installation and affects default languages,
design methods, etc.
Show PLB: If this box is checked, Verco’s
PLB deck type will be available in the Deck
Panel box under Area Properties.
Language:
The language setting for the program can be
changed here. The list box contains a
separate entry for all available languages.
Units:
SI Units: If this button is checked the program
will work with units according to the SI
standard. Furthermore the radio button
Imperial Units will become unchecked.
Imperial Units: If this button is checked the
program will work with units according to the
imperial standard. Furthermore the radio
button SI Units will become unchecked.

Online Update Dialog
The “Online Update” dialog allows the user to check the Hilti server for an update of
the program and apply it.
Status: The status (i.e. if a new update exists

or not) is displayed here.
What’s New: If an update exists, the (major)
changes that are included in the update are
shown here.
File: The download progress of a single
update file is shown here.
Total: The progress of the whole update is
shown here.
Update Now: If this button is clicked, the
update process starts. The button is enabled
only if an update is available.
Cancel: During installation, if this button is
clicked, the dialog will be closed without
performing an update.
Define Area Dialog
The “Add Area” dialog (Add Area and Edit Area) allows the user to specify the exact
position and dimensions of an area. It can be opened by selecting the green addition
sign at the top of the interface.
Area Type: The combo box Area Type allows

the user to choose between Normal Area
(rectangular area) and Contained Area (two
areas where one contains the other
completely). The Contained Area will be
represented by a “three area template”.
Area Name: Edit the name of the Area.
Length L: The length (i. e. the dimension in
the direction of the x-axis) of the area can be
defined here.
Width B: The width (i. e. the dimension in the
direction of the y-axis) of the area can be
defined here.
Length L (Inner Area): The length (i. e. the
dimension in the direction of the x-axis) of the
inner area can be defined here. This is only
available if Contained Area is selected in the
combo box Area.
Width B (Inner Area): The width (i. e. the
dimension in the direction of the Y-axis) of the
area can be defined here. This is only available
if Contained Area is selected in the combo
box Area.

Section 3.9
Deflection Calculation Dialog
The “Deflection Calculation” dialog allows the user to calculate the deflections of an
area based on SDI Deck Design Manual (DDM 03).
Angle Area A: The edit box Area allows the

user to define the Angle Area. This is the cross
sectional area of the perimeter angle or beam
and is used to calculate the Moment of Inertia,
I, for a chord steel member.
Moment of Inertia I: In this read-only edit box
the calculated Moment of Inertia I is displayed
if an Angle Area is already defined.
Wwind: The resulting wind load acting on the
area can be defined here.
Wseismic: The resulting seismic load acting
on the area can be defined here.
Flange Deflection Δfwind: In this read-only
edit box, the calculated flange deflection
under the wind load is displayed.
Web Deflection Δwwind: In this read-only
edit box, the calculated web deflection under
the wind load is displayed.
Total Deflection Δwind: In this read-only edit
box, the calculated total deflection under the
wind load is displayed.
Flange Deflection Δfseismic: In this read-
only edit box, the calculated flange deflection
under the seismic load is displayed.
Web Deflection Δwseismic: In this read-only
edit box, the calculated web deflection under
the seismic load is displayed.
Total Deflection Δseismic: In this read-only
edit box, the calculated total deflection under
the seismic load is displayed.

Show Other Solutions Dialog
The “Show Other Solutions” Dialog allows the user to choose another solution for a
certain zone, if they do not want the optimized solution. For this purpose, the option
contains a table that lists the 20 most likely optimized solutions with respect to the
total costs for the zone in descending order.
Deck Thickness: The deck thickness which

was used in the calculation of the solution.
Pattern: The fastener pattern which was used
in the calculation of the solution.
Frame Fastener: The frame fastener which
was used in the calculation of the solution.
Sidelap Connector: The sidelap fastener
which was used in the calculation of the
solution.
Sidelap Connectors per Span: The number
of sidelap connectors per span which was
used in the calculation of the solution. This
entry is only available if “By Number of
Sidelap Connectors” is chosen in the Drop-
Down Definition of Sidelap Connectors in the
Design Settings page.
Sidelap Connector Spacing: The sidelap
connector spacing which was used in the
calculation of the solution. This entry is only
available if “By Sidelap Connector Spacing” is
chosen in the Drop-Down Definition of Sidelap
Connectors in the Design Settings page.
Design Shear: The calculated design shear
strength of the solution.
Design Uplift: The calculated design uplift
strength of the solution.
Util. Shear: The calculated utilization
(Diaphragm Shear Q divided by Design Shear)
with respect to the acting shear (lateral) load.
Util. Uplift: The calculated utilization (Net
uplift T divided by Design Uplift) with respect
to the acting net uplift load.
Cost Index/Share: The calculated cost index
of the solution.
The dialog can be closed by the use of the
following controls:
OK: If this button is clicked the dialog will be
closed and the selected solution will be taken
into account in the current active zone.
Cancel: If this button is clicked the dialog will
be closed without performing any change.

Section 3.9
Show Result Table Dialog
The “Show Result Table” dialog allows the user to generate a customized result table
for a certain zone (the active zone when the Result Table button is pressed). Exactly
one of the “Rows” and one of the “Columns” check boxes can be checked but the
same parameter cannot be selected for “Rows” and “Columns”. Besides these
controls, the dialog contains the Result Table, which represents the generated table.
Joist / Beam Spacing

Rows: Joist / beam spacing will form the
y-dimension of the table.
Columns: Joist / beam spacing will form the
x-dimension of the table.
Range from: Specify the lower bound.
Enabled if “No. of Sidelap Connectors
(Columns)” is checked.
Range to: Specify the upper bound. Enabled
if “No. of Sidelap Connectors (Columns)” is
checked.
Increment: Specify the step increment of the
joist / beam spacing within the given range.
Enabled if “No. of Sidelap Connectors
(Columns)” is checked.
Sidelap Connector Spacing

Rows: The sidelap connector spacing will
form the y-dimension of the table. This is only
chosen in the Combo box Definition of
Sidelap Connectors in the Design Settings
page.
Columns: The sidelap connector spacing will
form the x-dimension of the table. This is only
chosen in the Combo box Definition of
Sidelap Connectors in the Design Settings
page.
Range from: Specify the lower bound of the
sidelap connector spacing range. Enabled if
“Sidelap Connector Spacing (Rows or
Columns)” is checked. Additionally, “By
Sidelap Connector Spacing” must be chosen
in the Combo box Definition of Sidelap
Range to: Specify the upper bound of the
Columns)” is checked. “By Sidelap Connector
Spacing” must be chosen in the Combo box
Settings page.
Increment: Specify the step increment of the
Columns)” is checked. Additionally, “By
Sidelap Connector Spacing” must be chosen
in the Combo box Definition of Sidelap

Show Result Table Dialog (continued)
Deck Thickness
Rows: The deck thickness will form the
Columns: The deck thickness will form the
Range from: Select the lower bound of the
deck thickness range. Enabled when “Rows
or Columns” is selected.
Range to: Select the upper bound of the deck
thickness range. Enabled when “Rows or
Columns” is selected.
Patterns
Rows: The fastener pattern will form the
Columns: The fastener pattern will form the
Check list: Specify the predefined fastener
patterns that should be included in the result
table. Enabled when “Rows or Columns” is
selected.
Sidelap Connector Type

Rows: The sidelap connector type will form
the y-dimension of the table.
Columns: The sidelap connector type will
form the x-dimension of the table.
Check list: Specify the predefined sidelap
connectors that should be included in the
result table. Enabled when “Rows or
Columns” is selected.
Generate Table: The result table is updated
taking the previously described selections into
account.
Export to XLS: A standard save dialog will be
opened, which allows the user to export the
current result table into a *.xls file.
Export to PDF: A report-preview of the
current result table will be generated. Enabled
if “Joist/Beam Spacing (Rows or Columns)”
and “No. of Sidelap Connectors (Rows or
Columns)” (“Sidelap Connector Spacing
(Rows or Columns)”) are checked.

Section 3.9
Product Information Dialog
The “Product Information” dialog shows information (photos and drawings) about the
selected frame fastener, sidelap connector and fastener pattern in a certain zone.
Close: If this button is clicked the dialog will

be closed.

Graphical user interface description Section 3.10
System Dialogs
In the following chapter, the functions of the system standard-dialogs that are used in
the Hilti Profis DF Diaphragm Design for Steel Decks V2.5.1 program are described.
The language of the dialogs depends on the regional settings of the operating system
(OS). More details about the System Dialogs are given in the manual of the OS.
Open Dialog
The appearance of the “Open Dialog”depends on the operating system (OS) in use. A
project file (with extension “.dia”) can be chosen from the different media devices of
the computer.
Open: The previously selected file will be

opened.
Cancel: The dialog will be closed and no
further actions will be performed.
Save Dialog
The appearance of the “Save Dialog”depends on the operating system (OS) in use. A
media device of the computer can be chosen for saving and a valid file name (the
standard of the operating system must be maintained!) has to be defined.
Save: The project (with extension “.dia”) will

be saved on the previously selected media
device with the defined file name.
Cancel: The dialog will be closed and no
further actions will be performed.

Section 3.11
Reports
The two different reports (See Chapter 3, page 12) will be created in a Report
Preview. The Submittal Builder option will be unavailable unless the Submittal Builder
option was selected when beginning the project.
Report Preview Dialog

Save: If this button is clicked, the PDF-Export
Dialog will be opened.
Zoom In: The Preview Area will be zoomed
into to show more details of the report. The
combo box Zoom will be adjusted
accordingly.
Zoom: Select a certain zoom percentage for
the report in the Preview Area.
Zoom Out: The Preview Area will be zoomed
out of to show fewer details of the report. The
combo box Zoom will be adjusted
accordingly.
Full Screen: The Preview Area will be
presented in a full-screen mode.
Preview Area: Shows a preview of the results
depending on the chosen report. The Preview
Area is not exact and may be different once
the PDF is created.

Submittal builder
Chapter 4
SUBMITTAL BUILDER
Section 4.1 Introduction Page 37

Section 4.2 Application setup Page 37
Section 4.3 Graphical user interface Page 37
Section 4.4 Program dialogs Page 38
Section 4.5 System dialogs Page 38
Section 4.6 Reports Page 39

Submittal builder
Submittal builder Section 4.1
Introduction
The Submittal Builder portion of the program is similar to the design portion (outlined
in the first section), but allows the user to produce a completed submittal.
To open the Submittal Builder option, select

the option “Submittal Builder” when
prompted at the launch of the program. The
interface will be identical to the design portion
of the software, except for the Area tab.
Application setup Section 4.2
This section will be the same as the design portion of the program. See Chapter 2
for more information on Application Setup.
Graphical User Interface Section 4.3
This section will be the same as the design portion of the software except for the
Area Tab on the Project Interface. See Chapter 3 for more information on the
Graphical User Interface.
Area tab
There are differences between the design and submittal builder modes found on the
Area Tab. Under Area Properties, the inputs will be the same, but the user will not be
able to define the Length L and Width B, or the Zone Orientation. Additionally, the
submittal builder mode will not allow the user to calculate deflections. These are
specific to the design portion of the software. See Chapter 3, page 20 for more
information on the Area Tab Properties.

Submittal builder
Submittal builder continued Section 4.3
Zones
The main difference between the Submittal Builder and Design portion of the
program is in the Zones section. In the Submittal Builder mode, there is a
“Specified” and a “Substituted” section.
Deck Thickness: Choose between one of the

pre-defined thicknesses i. e. from “16 Gauge
(0.0598 in.)” to “22 Gauge (0.0295 in.)”.
Pattern: Choose one of the pre-defined
fastener patterns depending on the deck
panel.
Frame Fastener: Choose one of the pre-
defined frame fasteners that should be used in
the zone.
Sidelap Connector: Choose one of the pre-
defined sidelap connectors that should be
used in the zone.
Sidelap Connectors Spacing: Define the
sidelap connectors spacing / per span.
Available if “By Number of Sidelap
Connectors” is chosen in the Combo box
Settings page.
After the “Specified Section” has been completed, the design shear is calculated for
the given parameters. Next, the user can select Start Optimization to develop an
optimized “substitute” solution. Alternatively, the user can manually select the
thickness, pattern, fastener, sidelap connector, and sidelap spacing by checking the
box next to each option. See Chapter 3, page 23 for more information on the zones
and optimization.
Program Dialogs Section 4.4
See Chapter 3, page 26 for more information on Program Dialogs.
Deflection calculation
The Deflection Calculation Dialog will not be available within the Submittal Builder
mode of the software. This can only be done through the design portion of the
program.
System Dialogs Section 4.5
See Chapter 3, page 34 for more information on System Dialogs.

Submittal builder
Section 4.6
Reports
In the Submittal Builder portion of the software, short and long reports will not be
available. See Chapter 3, page 35 for more information on Reports.
Submittal Generation
Once the specified and substituted portions have been completed, the user will be
able to produce a submittal which will include a summary sheet, detailed information
for each zone, isometric roof views, and supplemental technical data from the Hilti
Direct Fastening Systems Product Technical Guide.
The summary includes tables which state the zone name, deck panel, deck
thickness, joist/beam spacing, frame fastener, patter, sidelap connection, and design
shear for the given connection and proposed connection.
Next, the submittal will contain individual pages with information for each zone,
which includes the inputs used, design settings, and design shear tables for the
given connections. These pages are repeated for the proposed connection.

Submittal builder
Submittal builder continued
Submittal Generation (continued)
The isometric views will show the required fasteners and pattern for the deck,
including the perimeter condition. The view will also show the required sidelap
connectors.
The final section produced within the Submittal Builder will have supplemental
technical data for the fasteners and sidelap connectors used in the design. This
information is from the Hilti Direct Fastening Systems Product Technical Guide and/
or ICC-ES ESR-2776.

Submittal builder

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Chapter 1: Introduction Page 3

Chapter 2: Application setup Page 5

Chapter 3: Graphical user interface description Page 8

Chapter 4: Submittal Builder Page 36

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Section 1.1 Overall description Page 4

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Introduction Section 1.1

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Application setup Section 2.1

The installation process contains the following

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Section 3.1 System startup Page 9

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Graphical user interface description Section 3.1

Interactive tutorial Section 3.2

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Graphical user interface description continued Section 3.3

Main window - project page

Components of the main window:

These components are described in more

Tab key order Section 3.4

Main menu Section 3.5

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New: When the menu item “New” is selected,

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Graphical user interface description continued Section 3.5

Short Report: When the menu item “Short

Project notepad: When the menu item

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Decking Design Center: When the menu

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User Manual: When the menu item “User

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Start New Project: Corresponds to the menu

Status bar Section 3.7

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Order Details (Billing):

Order Details (Shipping):

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Design settings tab

Design Settings tab

Data Entry Options:

Cost Optimization Parameters:

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Resistance/Safety Factors (Steel Deck

Resistance/Safety factors (Concrete Filled

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Calculate Deflections: If this button is

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