Used to parametrically generate a series or array of identical Symmetric A Frames, Trestles, or Single Frames in a single process.

Once created, the frames are no longer related to each other and, if needed, should be edited separately.

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The Create Multi-Frame tool is a template driven generator, where you specify a corresponding template to the frame type along with the pattern spacing.

Setting	Description
Frame Type	Used to select the type of frames to create. Select one of the following: Symmetric A Frame Vertical A Frame Trestle Single Frame
Template	Selects a template to load.
Placement Pattern	Used to determine the placement pattern of the frames in the X and Y directions. The syntax used is as follows: [Number of Frames]*[Spacing] X Direction - Specifies the placement pattern parallel to the frame direction. Y Direction - Specifies the placement pattern perpendicular to the frame direction.
Base point	Selects the origin of the frame pattern.
Rotate Frame	Rotates the frames by the angle entered on the available field.
OK	Closes the dialog and save your changes.
Cancel	Closes the dialog without saving changes.
Help	Opens online help.
Template	Saves and retrieve (Using Templates) settings to be used on other projects.
Clone	Shifts focus to the geometry, allowing cloning the current structural object (stair, frame, truss, etc.) properties to match one or more objects selected in the view.
Show /Hide Preview	Opens or closes, respectively, a flyout panel to display an illustration based on the tool.