Create Single Straight Section
- Last UpdatedMay 05, 2023
- 2 minute read
Creates a single straight section with a defined start point and end point.
You are prompted to Start point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the start position.
You are then prompted to End point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the end position. A straight section is created and displays in the 3D view.
Throughout the section creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
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Continuous |
Press the down arrow key and select Continuous to create multiple straight sections. The start point of each new created section is positioned at the end point of the previously created section. Refer to Create Continuous Straight Sections for further information. |
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Repeat |
Press the down arrow key and select Repeat to create multiple straight sections. You must define the start point and end point of each created section. Refer to Create Multiple Straight Sections for further information. |
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Mirror |
Press the down arrow key and select Mirror to reposition the section as a reflection of the original position. |
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Beta |
Press the down arrow key and select Beta to rotate the section. You are prompted to Beta angle Input an angular value in the field and press Enter to set the angle of the section. |
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Parallel |
Press the down arrow key and select Parallel to orientate the web of the section parallel to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The left side of the context editor indicates that parallel mode is selected.
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Back |
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action. |
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Perpendicular |
Press the down arrow key and select Perpendicular to orientate the web of the section perpendicular to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The default creation mode is perpendicular. |
The new GENSEC element displays in the Model Explorer.
Refer to Non-Routed Item for further information.