Copy Design
As with concrete beams, it is often desired to use an identical bar layout for typical columns. To apply the same design to another column:
A target cursor with an arrow will appear with the arrow pointing up indicating that the program is expecting you to select the column to copy the design from.
- Click on the gravity column previously modified.
- The fence cursor will then be ready for you to select all other columns that you wish to use this same design. Fence all the interior gravity columns from B-3 to E-3.
An analysis of the new design for the columns will be performed. The log window will open to provide feedback while this is happening.
- Click [Close] to close the pop-up window.
If the design is acceptable, the color of that column will change to Blue indicating the design is frozen.
The new design can be cleared from the beam by using the Process – Clear Column Line command. The columns selected will then be colored Yellow to indicate they are no longer frozen and are ready to be designed. The optimum design will be restored during the next Design-All or View/Update.
Unlike the copy beam design command, the copy column design command transfers not only the reinforcement, but the column size as well. Do not copy to columns that need to retain their size. It should also be noted that the entire column line is copied with this command so you will not be able to copy column of different height or number of stories.