Convert Frame Type
Used to parametrically transform selected frames to a different frame type.
Accessed from:The Convert Frame Type tool is template driven, where you specify a corresponding template to the frame type desired to convert to.
Restriction: Corresponding templates must be
previously created and available prior to using this tool.
Setting | Description |
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New Frame Type | Used to select the type of frames to convert to. Select one of the following: |
Template | Selects a template to load. |
Rotation | Rotates the new frames by the angle entered on the available field. |
Delete Old Frame | When on, the original frames are deleted. When off, they are retained. |
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. |