Modelling – Floors, Columns and Beams
you to sketch the outline of
your required beam
system, as well as any
openings. You will also be
able to sketch a direction
line, which if selected in
the justification parameter
will act as a spring point for
the beam system. The
properties of the beam
system will allow you to
determine the layout rule,
fixed spacing and beam
type (any beam loaded in
the project is therefore
selectable)
Once complete, the beams
are individually selectable
antennae and then from
the beam system. The
beam system can also be
removed, thereby leaving
the beams independent
Tip: A popular use for beam
systems is for modelling
coffer slabs in conjunction
with a floor.
Beam systems can also be
used effectively to
generate purlins. This can
easily be achieved by
drawing the beam system
off of an existing roof. In
sketch mode, set the work
plane, and pick a plane
(the underside of the roof
works well here) then using
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