T.1 Generating the model geometry
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On the
Model ribbon tab, select the
Grid tool in the
Create group.
The Create Grid dialog opens. -
Supply the grid details:
- Type Grid 1 in the Name field.
- Leave the Plane selection as XY and the Creation Method as By Spacing.
- Type 20 in the Number of spaces in X and 1 ft in the Grid spacing X fields.
- Type 15 in the Number of spaces in Y and 1 ft in the Grid spacing Y fields.
- Click OK. The grid is created.
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On the
Model ribbon tab, select the
Member tool in the
Create group.
The tool is highlighted to show it is active. A yellow circle highlights the grid intersection the cursor "snaps" to when you hover in the view area. - Click on the lower, right corner of the grid (i.e., the origin at 0,0,0). A dashed line is "rubber banded" from this point to your cursor.
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Click on the following two points around the edge to draw two
members:
- (0,15,0)
- (20,15,0)
- Double-click on the final point at (20,0,0). This instructs the program you are finished drawing connected members.
- Select the Member tool again to make it inactive.
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On the
View ribbon tab, select the
Grids tool in the
Reference group.
The tool is no longer highlighted and all grids are hidden in the display. - Switch on the node and beam labels: