To Create a Custom Section - lines and arcs
Create a custom section by drawing a section profile using line and arc drawing elements.
- Draw section profiles using drawing elements such as lines, multiple segment lines, arcs, or shapes.
- In the Structural ribbon, select (Create Custom Section). Opens the Custom Section Editor. The Status bar prompts you with "Custom Section > Identify element".
- Enter a unique name in the Name field.
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Turn on the Use Thickness option and enter a value for Thickness.
Note: The lines and arcs form a closed profile (fig. 1, middle). Use Thickness is optional. If on, a hollow section is created. If off, a solid section is created.Restriction: If a closed profile is constructed by joining individual lines and arcs (complex chain), the tool does not recognize it as a valid closed profile, and displays the "Thickness Not Specified" warning dialog. You can make a valid closed profile with lines and arcs using the Place SmartLine tool (places multiple segment lines, see MicroStation Help for more information.).Prompt: "Custom Section > Identify element"
- Select one of the profile elements. Prompt: "Custom Section > Identify next element or reset to add opening".
- Repeat for the other arcs and lines that comprise the profile. Do not reset until all are selected. The prompt "Custom Section > Identify next element or reset to add opening" is repeated.
- Reset (right mouse click). The new custom section is created. It is added to the Preview and the Available Sections in the Custom category.