To assign a catalog section
To add a catalog cross section and assign it to selected members in your model, use the following procedure.
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Select the Section tool in the Assign
properties group on the Member ribbon
tab.
The Assign section dialog opens. - (Optional) If the section you want to assign has already been added to the model:
- Select Standard from the Type drop-down list.
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Select the catalog and section data for the shape you want to add.
- (Optional) Assign additional section specifications if necessary: For example, you can assign composite concrete flanges, top plate, bottom plate, or other options then select that option from the Type drop-down menu.
- (Optional) Select the Material Name to use for the section. The typical material associated with the section category (e.g., "Steel" for Rolled Steel) will be selected by default.
- Click OK.