| Edit
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Click to edit the parameters of the one of the following support
types after it is created.
- Fixed But
- Enforced But
- Inclined
- Foundation
Note: You cannot edit support types which are defined, such as
fixed, pinned, or enforced.
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| Create
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Opens the
Create Support dialog opens, which is used to
create various support types.
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| Delete
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Click to delete a previously assigned support.
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| Assignment Method
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The options under the Assignment Method offer different choices
for assigning supports to the structure.
| Setting | Description |
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| Assign To Selected Nodes
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To assign a support to selected nodes, first select the
support from the Supports dialog box. The support selected is highlighted.
Then select the nodes to which this support is to be assigned. When all
desired nodes are selected, click the Assign To Selected Nodes radio button,
then click the Assign button.
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| Assign To View
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To assign a support to all free nodes in a view, first
select the support from the Supports dialog box. The selected support is
highlighted. Select the Assign To View radio button, then click the Assign
button. All free nodes in the structure are assigned this support.
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| Use Cursor To Assign
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To assign a support to nodes using the cursor, first select
the support from the Supports dialog box. The selected support is highlighted.
Select the Use Cursor To Assign radio button, then click the Assign button.
The button will appear depressed and the label will change to Assigning. Make
sure that the Nodes Cursor is selected so that we can select the nodes. Using
the cursor, click on the nodes to which this support is to be assigned. Click
on the Assign button again to finish.
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| Assign To Edit List
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To assign a support using a typed list of node numbers,
first select the support from the Supports dialog. The selected support is
highlighted. Select the Assign To Edit List radio button, then type the list
of node numbers and click the Assign button.
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