Auto Hook tool

This tool allows you to automatically extend concentrated rebar callouts in close proximity to the slab edge and apply hooks to a selected set of user reinforcement.

To apply hooks to reinforcement near the slab edge

Select the user concentrated reinforcement that you wish to modify.
Choose the Auto Hook tool ().
Select the hook type from the drop down menu.
Set the Edge Detection Tolerance. Only bar ends within this distance of a slab edge will be modified
If you want the bar end extended to the slab edge, check the "Perform Bar Extension" box and set the desired edge cover and bar rounding length.
Click "OK".

Note: See "Automatically applying hooks to user reinforcement" for more information.