Generate Log Beams

You can add log beams between two log walls. The log walls may be of different heights. Use the function in the building floor plan or model.

1. Select Log Walls > Generate Log Beams.
2. Select the first log wall. The color of the selected wall changes. You can undo the selection by clicking a different wall.

   

3. Select Confirm.
4. Select the second log wall. The color of the selected wall changes. You can undo the selection by clicking a different wall.

   

5. Select Confirm.
6. Select the properties of the log beams in the dialog box.

   The Generating Log Walls Dialog Box

Note

• The log wall selected first will determine the log profile used in the beam as well as the tier height used when determining the locating height of the beam.
• The locating height of the log beams is determined so that the tops of the beams are located at the line determined by the tops of the walls.

Example

Adding a Ridge Beam

Log Walls