To rotate a member to align to a model object
To rotate a member such that its local axis align to a node or is parallel to a pair of nodes, use the following procedure.
Sometimes, it is
more appropriate to specify the rotation of a member about its longitudinal
axis by referencing existing nodes elsewhere in the structure.
-
Select one or more members and nodes based on the reference method
to use:
Select… To point either the local y or z axis of the members… one node toward that node two nodes parallel to a line formed by those two nodes -
On the
Member ribbon tab, select the
Local Axis tool in the
Edit group.
- Select one of the rotation reference methods from the drop-down list.