Offset beams and columns are modeled in the program with rigid links at their offset ends. This is depicted in figure below where rigid links are shown in orange color. Beams can be modeled offset to columns, other beams and walls at the same level. Similarly, columns can be modeled offset to beams, columns and walls at level below. The offset columns on columns are always treated to be in one single stack. In the finite element model these links are modeled as rigid beams with a property modifier of 1000 relative to the member it is attached. The link element details are internal to the program and cannot be controlled from outside. Although, the links are made visible to the user in the plan and 3d view, they cannot be view-updated for member forces and other results.