M. To set up the drawing environment
The scope of the section is determined by first setting the overall dimensions of the workspace to extend to (at least) the maximum dimensions of the section that is to be considered. A grid is then placed within this workspace, which if selected in the options, can be snapped to in order to accurately locate the coordinates of the boundary nodes.
- Select either: The Overall dimensions dialog opens
- Type the maximum width and height of your section.
- Click OK. The section axis is displayed.
- To set up a grid, do the following:
- To display the grid, select either: The grid is displayed and the tool is depressed on the toolbar and in the menu.
- To snap points to the grid, select .