Graphical Pick Start/End

By selection of points in the 3D graphical view, the user can determine the start and end positions, orientation and miter direction of an new beam element. The drop-down list by default is set to Graphical Pick Start/End, the user is prompted to Pick Start (Snap) Snap:

Once the selection has been made the Start Position pane of the Create Beam window is automatically populated with starting coordinates of the new beam element and the user is prompted to Pick End (Snap) Snap: The End Position pane of the Create Beam window is again automatically populated with ending co-ordinates of the new beam element.