Linear Member Manipulation Tools and Exercises
The Structural discipline provides you with tools used to modify linear members (beams and girders, for example) and how they are connected to each other in your structural model.
Modify Structural Data and Attributes
The following tools can be used to modify Structural data and attributes for Structural linear members and DataGroup catalog items.
- Modify Structural Attributes – Lets you modify the structural attributes and structural geometry of members you select.
- Modify Properties – Lets you modify all AECOsim Building Designer components including for instance, the structural attributes and structural geometry of members and slabs you select.
Modify Member Geometry
The following tools can be used to modify the geometry of Structural members by moving the endpoints of members to change their lengths, by joining multiple members into one, or by changing their underlying path elements.
- Modify Member End – Lets you change the length of a structural member using data points, or by specifying a distance. You can shorten or lengthen the member.
- Modify Curved Member Path – Lets you select the member, select another path for it to follow, and apply it to the member.
- Join Structural Members (Beams) – Lets you join two or more colinear members.
Modify Copes/Cutbacks and End Treatments
The following tools can be used to modify the types and sizes of Structural copes and cutbacks as well as creating mitred corners between linear members.
- Remove Cutback – Lets you clear any applied cutbacks, trims, or copes to the connections of structural members.
- Apply Planar Cutback – Lets you define the exact measurement by which you reduce the length of a structural member.
- Update/Edit Cutback – Allows you to utilize the Structural discipline’s Select By Attribute filter and selection utility, so you can make changes to the end treatments to a selected group of members.
- Connect Forms – Lets you automatically create mitred corner joints between Structural members. with the