This task takes you through a simplified process of creating a point-to-point beam. More information about this, and about creating pillars and other types of beams, is provided in the section Creating Beams and Pillars. | ||
The process of creating beams and pillars is essentially similar.
Both beams and pillars are placed at the same level as the plates in the
specifications tree. The image below shows beams created by using pillar extremities. |
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1. | With your
document open, click the Beam button
to open the Beam
dialog box.
The fields will differ based on the Type selection. The image above is for the Point to Point type. |
2. | Select Beam in the Category field, and check the Automatic checkbox. | |
3. | For Type, Select Point to Point. | |
4. | In the Start and End
fields, select a position along the support curve of an existing beam.
You can do any of the following:
You see the beams display in your 3-D session as you make your selections. |
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4. | Enter information in the other fields as required. Click OK when you are done. |