Add a Notch Feature

You can add a notch feature to a profile in the 3D model. Define the size of the notch by selecting the location, rotation and direction, and setting the dimension variable for the notch in a dialog box.

1. Select Beams, Columns > Detailing > Add Notch.
2. Select a profile.
3. If necessary, select a reference point on the cross section. The position of the hole in relation to this point will be retained if you replace the profile. Do one of the following:
   • Select one of the nine points on a rectangle drawn around the cross section as the locating point from the auxiliary menu.

     

   • Select the Select Locating Point function from the auxiliary menu, and select any point on the cross section as the locating point. If required, you can change the locating point to one of the nine quick-selection points, and then activate the selected locating point again by selecting the Free Locating Point function.
4. Select the location.
5. Select the rotation.
6. Select the direction.
7. Select the dimension from the list or type a desired value in the text field.

   

Note

• You can change the representation of the feature by editing the 3D representation of the profile as follows:
  1. Select the profile in the basic mode of the program.
  2. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
  3. Select Properties.
  4. Select the check box 3D instance in the dialog box.
  5. Select one of the following radio buttons:
     • No features
     • Hole as lines
     • True features
  6. Confirm by clicking OK.

Adding a Hole Feature
Editing a Feature
Deleting a Feature
Piece Properties
Detailing