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Modify Curve Member

Used to modify a curve member (beam, column, brace, etc.) or a group of curve members selected by double clicking on a curve member or with the Element Selection () or Place Fence () tools.

Note: See MicroStation Help for more information on selecting elements.
Accessed from:
  • Ribbon: Structural > Modify > Modify Curve Member
Note: Check the boxes to enable the properties you want to change.
SettingDescription
Material Used to select a material definition. Available materials are those added/imported to the project dgnlib or active dgn using Material Manager. You can open Material Manager by clicking the browse button to add materials.
(Section) Name Used to select a section definition. Available sections are those added/imported to the project dgnlib or active dgn using the section management tools. You can open Table Section Manager by clicking the browse button to add sections.
Placement Defines the orientation of the member section about the member line (or about the tangent to the member line at end 1 for curved members).
Load Used to select the type of structural load the member supports. Available types:
  • Not Set
  • Gravity Only
  • Gravity and Lateral
  • Lateral Only
  • Non Structural
Apply Applies enabled (checked) properties of the selected member(s).
Key-in: SMC MODIFY CURVEMEMBER