Geometry tab
Tool name | Description | Shortcut |
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Undo |
Negates the last operation. After you undo an operation, the operation previous to the negated operation can be undone. You can, therefore, undo a series of previous operations by repeatedly choosing Undo. There is no limit to the number of undos that can be performed. |
<Ctrl+Z> |
Redo |
Negates the last undo operation. You can redo a series of negated operations by repeatedly choosing Redo. Each undo operation is a single re-doable operation regardless of the number of negated operations. |
<Ctrl+Y> |
Delete |
Used to delete selected object(s). | <Del(ete)> |
Cut |
Used to cut selected object(s) (delete and copy to clipboard). The deleted objects may then be pasted. The object(s) remain on the Clipboard until another Cut or Copy is performed. |
<Ctrl+X> |
Copy |
Used to copy selected object(s) to clipboard for subsequent pasting. The element(s) remain on the Clipboard until another Copy or Cut is performed. |
<Ctrl+C> |
Paste |
Opens the Paste with Move dialog, which is used to specify the insertion point for pasting clipboard elements into the model. Because the elements remain on the Clipboard after pasting, you can paste repeatedly. |
<Ctrl+V> |
Tool name | Description | |
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Grids > | Beam Grid |
Opens the Snap Node/Beam dialog, which is used to specify the grid and snap settings as well as to create members and nodes automatically by snapping to grid points. |
Triangular Plate Grid |
Opens the Snap Node/Plate dialog, which is used to specify the grid and snap settings as well as to create plates and nodes automatically by snapping to grid points. | |
Quad Plate Grid |
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Solid Grid | Opens the Snap Node/Solid dialog, which is used to specify the grid and snap settings as well as to create solids and notes automatically by snapping to grid points. | |
Structure Wizard |
Opens the Structure Wizard window, which offers a library of pre-defined structure prototypes, such as Pratt Truss, Northlight Truss, Cylindrical Frame, etc. The Structure Wizard may parametrically generate a structural model, and then transfer and superimpose it on the current structure. | |
Translational Repeat |
Opens the Translational Repeat dialog, which is used to make copies of portions of the structure at intervals along a linear path. | |
Circular Repeat |
Opens the 3D Circular dialog, which is used to make copies of portions of the structure at intervals along a circular path. | |
Rotate |
Opens the Rotate dialog, which is used to rotate the selected portions of the structure about the specified axis through a specified angle. The selected portions may be copied or moved. | |
Mirror |
Opens the Mirror dialog, which is used to copy or move the selected portions of the structure by "mirroring" about any plane parallel to one of the three global Cartesian coordinates. | |
Wall/Slab Connection |
Used to select a wall which will have a common boundary with a slab consisting of a previously generated finite element mesh. This tool allows the consideration of boundary conditions at the interface of the panel and any other panel on whose surface one of its edge lies. | |
Input Units |
Opens a drop-down list used to set the current input units for length and force. Click Apply to set the unit selection. |