RAM Structural System Help

Create Construction Grids dialog

Opens when either:
  • the Construction Grids tool is selected
  • Layout > Grids > Construction Grids is selected

Construction grids can be added one of three ways: parallel to a beam or wall, at a given angle from a specified point, or through two points.

SettingDescription
Add Mode Select one of the modes by which to add a construction grid:
  • Parallel-To-Beam/Wall - parallel to a selected beam or wall, offset by the Dist value
  • Parallel-To-Grid - parallel to a selected grid, offset by the Dist value
  • Point-Angle - specify an Angle (measured from the Global X axis) and a perpendicular distance from a selected point to the construction grid
  • Two Points - select two points through which the construction grid passes
Units Select if the Dist is specified in Feet or Inches.

Graphics Mode controls

SettingDescription
Add Click to add a construction grid using the selected mode and values.
Tip: You can reopen the dialog by right-clicking or by pressing <D>.
Delete - Single Click to delete a single construction line.
Delete - All Click to delete all construction lines from the