T.2 Generate the model geometry
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On the
Model ribbon tab, select the
Grid tool in the
Create group.
The
Create Grid dialog opens.
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Supply the grid details:
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Type
Grid 1 in the
Name field.
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Leave the
Plane selection as
XY and the
Creation Method as
By Spacing.
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Type
6 in the
Number of spaces in X and
1 m in the
Grid spacing X fields.
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Type
7 in the
Number of spaces in Y and
0.5 m in the
Grid spacing Y fields.
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Click
OK.
The grid is created.
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Use the
Member tool to create the first portal frame:
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On the
Model ribbon tab, select the
Member tool in the
Create group.
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Click on the following points on Grid 1, in sequence.
Double-click the final point to stop creating
connected members.
- (0,0,0)
- (0,3.5,0)
- (6,3.5,0)
- (6,0,0)
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Select the
Member tool again to deactivate the tool.
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On the
View ribbon tab, select the
Grids tool in the
Reference group.
The tool is no longer highlighted and all
grids are hidden in the display.
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Switch on the node and beam labels:
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On the
View ribbon tab, select the drop-down list
below the
Numbering tool in the
Model group.
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Select
Node and
Member on this list.
They are both marked with a check.
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Select the
Numbering tool.
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On the
Model ribbon tab, select the
Circular Copy tool in the
Edit group.
The
Copy Model Circular dialog opens.
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Specify the circular copy details:
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Leave the
Method selection as
Global.
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Select
Y as the
Axis of rotation.
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Type
6 m in the Pivot point
X field.
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Type
90 deg in the
Arc angle field.
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Type
1 in the
Copies field.
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Click
OK.
The dialog closes and the selection elements
of the portal frame are copied at 90° from the right end.
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In the lower, right corner of the view window, click the
Switch to isometric view tool to display the
frame in an isometric view.
