Layout - Joist - Clear Size
Specific joist sizes can be assigned to Standard Joists (those with a single uniform load) within the RAM Steel Beam Design module. These sizes will be stored in the database and will override the optimum design until such time that you clear the size from the model by selecting the Layout - Joist - Clear Size command. Upon clearing the user size, the program will resume the normal optimization procedure.
The Standard Joists which currently have a size assigned to them can be highlighted by selecting Options-Show Design.
Selecting the Layout - Joist - Clear Size command will cause the Clear Size dialog box to appear.
Click either Single or Fence.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Single: | Click the target cursor on a beam to clear the user assigned size. |
| Fence: | Fence an area in which the sizes of all beams will be cleared. |
Return to the Clear Joist Size Mode dialog box with the Right Mouse Button or the "D" key.
Return to the Layout - Joist menu with the "M" key.
Clicking the Cancel button or selecting any other RAM Modeler Layout command will end the Layout - Joist - Clear Size command.