Selecting cross section trimming
You must determine which cross section trimming is most appropriate, but the following is provided for guidance:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Typical slabs with drop caps (but not drop panels): | The best trimming is usually Max Rectangle. |
| Slabs with drop panels (but not drop caps): | The best trimming is usually T or L. |
| Slabs with drop panels and drop caps: | The best trimming is usually T or L, but this assumes that the drop cap cross-sectional area is smaller than the drop panel cross sectional area. |
| Down-turned beams: | The best trimming is usually T or L. |
| Up-turned beams: | The best trimming is usually Inverted T or L. |
After a Calc-All, you can view the actual cross-section perspectives. See "Viewing a perspective of design strip cross sections".