Define Beam Properties

To define beam properties:

1. Select the Support workflow tab
2. Select Define Beams from the toolbar or the Beams sub-menu of the Support menu.

TIP: You can also right-click on the viewing window and select Define Beams from the menu.

3. You will see the Define Beam Properties dialog with a list of currently defined beam property types at the left of the dialog.
4. To create a new beam property type select the Add button, or choose an existing beam from the list at the left of the dialog.
5. Choose a Beam Type and enter the required input parameters. There are two different beam types to choose from:
• Standard
• Truss
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as required to define different beam property types.
7. See the above links for details about each beam type model and the required input parameters for each.