Create a Multi-Segment Beam

Set up a Beam that consists of multiple segments, with a configurable “Join” component between them.

To create Beam segments, use either the Settings dialog or graphical interactions. Both methods are described below.

Notes:

Each segment has its own Classifications and Properties settings and its own Element ID. However, Category definitions (e.g. Renovation status) are inherited from the element level.

Find & Select, Labels, Info Box, Interactive Element Schedule fields and Dimensions/Labels can use segment-specific data

Use Beam Settings

1.Open Beam Settings and go to the Segment page.

2.Click the Multi-Segment beam icon.

3.Click Add to add as many segments as needed.

A “Join” component is automatically added between each segment.

4.View the Structure list to see segments and Joins. Select or multi-select to edit.

5.View the preview. The segment currently selected in the list is highlighted.

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Multi-Segment Beam

Create Graphically

1.Select a Beam in the 3D window.

2.From the pet palette of the Beam axis, choose Split Segment.

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3.Click anywhere on the Beam axis: the Beam is split at that point into segments. Repeat to create more segments as needed.

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You can adjust segment length graphically by dragging the Joins:

See Rotate Join Angle.

To edit the segments individually and graphically, you can use Edit mode.

See Edit Mode for Multi-Segment Columns.

To define attributes for each segment, use the Settings dialog.

See Define Column/Segment Structure.

Related Topics:

Delete Column Segment or Beam Segment