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Modify Surface Member

Used to modify a surface member (slab, pile cap, footing, wall, cladding) or a group of surface members selected by double clicking on a 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 Surface Member
SettingDescription
Modify Used to select a surface member property to modify. Selection made here enable the "to modify" property settings. Options are:
  • Change Thickness - Enables the Mode and Thickness settings.
  • Add Openings - Prompts you to select opening elements: "> Select cutting profile > Shape"
  • Change Material - Enables the Material setting.
  • Change Load Resistance - Enables the Load setting.
Mode Used to select a method for changing the thickness of the surface member. Options are:
  • Absolute - Thickness is modified by the Thickness setting.
  • Relative - Thickness is modified by the Thickness setting, relative to the existing surface member thickness.
  • By Point - Thickness is modified by entering a datapoint.
Thickness Specifies the thickness (or height) of the surface member.
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.
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
Delete Construction When on the boundary shape is deleted. When off, the shape is not deleted.
Key-in: SMC MODIFY SURFACEMEMBER