To generate copies of selected geometry along a path parallel to a
global axis, use the following procedure.
Note: The following modeling tools are
not supported in
STAAD.Pro 2023 for models which have enclosed
zones:
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Mirror
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Translational Repeat
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Circular Repeat
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Generate Rotate
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Copy
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Move Node
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Move Origin
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Select the structure geometry (beams, plates, solids, etc.) that
you want to copy.
Tip: You
do not need to select the nodes, as they will be copied along with the other
model entities.
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On the
Geometry ribbon tab, select the
Translational Repeat tool in the
Structure group.
The
Translational Repeat dialog opens.
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Select the
Global Direction along which the copies will
be generated.
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Specify the
No. of Steps to generate.
Tip: By
setting the
Default Spacing value first, the entries
will update with the new value for each step.
- Optional:
Edit the
Spacing values for each step (copy) if the
steps are irregular or if the desired
Default Spacing was not first specified.
- Optional:
Set the option to
Renumber Bay and specify a
Number from value (start number of that copy)
if needed.
- Optional:
Set the
Link Steps option to generate additional
members between copies, parallel to the
Global Direction.
You may also set the
Open Base option, which will prevent links
from being generated between nodes with the lowest Y coordinates (when Y is
vertical/up).
- Optional:
Set the
Generation Flags to the level of geometry,
properties, or specifications to be copied to the new, generated members.
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Click
OK.
The new members are generated using the specified
parameters.