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EX. Check for errors and align columns

  1. Perform error checks:
    1. Select Analysis > Slab Error Check. This should result in no warnings or messages.
    2. Select Analysis > Beam Error Check. This should result in no warnings or messages.
  2. Select Analysis > Finalize Plan (with Continuity). A message dialog confirms the plan is finalized.
  3. Select Workspace > 3D Frame. If the 3D View window opens, close this window.
    Note: You are now in the frame workspace, which has different menu options.
  4. Select Assign > Column Sizing and Orientation. The Column Sizing window opens.
  5. Set the column offset so that the faces of the columns align with the faces of the exterior beams:
    1. Click Column C1 to select it (the top, left column).
    2. In the Column Offset And Beta Angle diagram, click corner 4 (the top, left corner).
    3. Click Update Offset Data & Beta Angle. The column face is aligned to this point on the beams.
  6. Repeat step 6 for each of the edge and corner columns, selecting the corresponding edge or corner for alignment.
  7. Close the Column Sizing window.