RAM Structural System Help

Add Section Cuts dialog

Used to manually define a section cut parameters after a section cut line is drawn.

The Add Section Cuts dialog opens when Assign > Section Cuts > Add is selected.

SettingDescription
Label The Section Cut Label may be changed by typing in the desired text. Note that labels are automatically generated with the form SC + next index number.
Offset Distance the distance from the reference edge. The reference edge is listed on the line below the Offset Distance field. Change this value to change the position of the Section Cut.
Include Beam beneath Wall (if any) Set this option to consider the forces in beams crossed by any section cut.
Note: This option is only present for section cuts oriented vertically.
Include Columns at wall ends (if any) Set this option to consider the forces in columns crossed by any section cut.
Note: This option is only present for section cuts oriented horizontally.

Clicking OK saves these settings and add the section cut (drawing with a green line on the model). Clicking Cancel closes the dialog without adding a section cut.