To place multiple bar joists
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Select
(Place Bar Joist).
The Bar Joist Modeling dialog appears.
- On the Bar Joist Modeling dialog, select .
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Select first supporting member.
Tip: The first supporting member selected has significance when the supports are not parallel to one another. The Perpendicular to option places the bar joists perpendicular to the first support member. When Perpendicular to is off, the shortest distance between the members determines the bar joists' orientation.
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Select second supporting member.
The Bar Joist Placement Program dialog appears with a bar joist series and configuration already selected. The series selected is specific to the span or bearing distance.
- Select a Place by option and enter a Spacing value. Set the Perpendicular to option and determine if end members are required.
- Complete the settings in the End Details tabs.
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Click
Place.
The bar joist is placed.