Cut Structural Shape Command

The Cut Structural Shape Command is merged into a single command. It sets the working plane , cuts the shape and then sets the working plane back. In this process, the element is selected followed by identifying the axis ,so that the axis can be aligned to give a better view of controlling . The element is cut according to the cut-opening-options. When the tool is closed it reverts the axis back to its original location and the command is terminated.

Accessed from:

Ribbon: Building Design > Structural > Modify > Cut Openings > Cut Opening Options

Placement Tab

The Placement tab opens on the ribbon which contains the Cut Opening Options that are used to cut the elements. Also available on the Placement tab are a collection of Common Tools selected specifically because of their relevance to the Building element being placed.

Setting	Description
Cut Opening Options	By Polygon Point - It cuts the part of element by selection of polygon point. By Circle/Arc - It cuts the part of element by using a polygon, circle, arc. By Boolean Subtraction - It performs the boolean subtraction of one or more elements from another. By Inverse Boolean Subtraction - It cuts the part of element using an inverse boolean subtraction.

Example: By Polygon Point

The steel element is selected followed by identifying the axis.
The steel element is cut using the polygon point cut opening option.
The tool is then closed so that it reverts the axis back to its original location and the command gets terminated.

Example: By Circle/Arc

The steel element is selected followed by identifying the axis.
The steel element is cut using the circle/arc cut opening option.
The tool is then closed so that it reverts the axis back to its original location and the command gets terminated.

Example: By Inverse Boolean Subtraction

The steel element is selected followed by identifying the axis.
The steel element is cut using the inverse boolean subtraction cut opening option.
The tool is then closed so that it reverts the axis back to its original location and the command gets terminated.

Key-in: place cutopening [ ]