Individual segments of line load can be applied using the Add or Add on Beam options. Where there is a perimeter “network” of beams, line loads can also be assigned using the Whole Perimeter option, which will place a line load of the prescribed magnitude all around the perimeter of the floor type selected. For layout types with multiple diaphragm areas a line load may be placed around the entire perimeter of a single diaphragm using the Whole Diaphragm option. The Whole Perimeter and Whole Diaphragm commands do not work for layouts that are Two-way slabs without a complete perimeter of beams and/or walls.

Line loads applied within the free span of a deck/slab will be distributed to supporting members, provided there is a deck/slab assigned in that bay. See the RAM Steel Beam manual for more information on the distribution of a line load on a deck.

Line Load Assignments are shown by a solid line while in Line Load Assign Mode. Toggling the Loads option of the Miscellaneous tab of the Options ‑ Set Show Options command will show all loads currently assigned to the floor. Load Assignments may be inspected using the Show option or modified using the Change option. The Line Load labels can be displayed by selecting the Show Labels option.

The Show Same command lists all of the Line loads. When one is selected from the list, all occurrences of that load type are highlighted in the plan. This provides a quick way of verifying that the correct loads have been assigned in each location.