M. To add beams perpendicular to existing beams
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On the Geometry ribbon tab, select the Add Beam by Perpendicular Intersection tool in the Beam group.
The mouse pointer changes to the Add Beams cursor (). -
Click on any point along the first beam where the starting node of the new beam will lie.
A new beam member is "rubber banded" to this point.
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Click on any point along the second beam where the end node of the new beam will lie.
A new node is created on the selected beam at the at the calculated perpendicular point and a the new beam member is added.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue adding beams.
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To stop adding beams:
- Press Esc
- select any tool