Column End Cuts and Reference Axis

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End Cuts

Define the angle of the Column’s Top and Bottom surfaces: horizontal, vertical or custom.

Note: Vertical available for slanted Beam only.

You can also edit this geometry graphically:

Select a Column in 3D. Click on its end surface, then choose Rotate Join Angle from the pet palette.

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Reference Axis of Core

Choose one of the nine points to serve as the Column’s Reference Axis.

If you modify the Reference axis: the axis stays in place while the Column moves accordingly.

Note: Available only if at least one Column segment has a rectangular or circular cross-section. Not available for complex profiles.

Axis Rotation: Set a rotation angle for the Column around its axis.

See also Rotating Beam and Columns.