Defining a Generic Section
- Last UpdatedNov 19, 2025
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Keywords:
GENSEC SPINE POINSP CURVE
Description:
Each GENSEC, representing a linear or curved beam or wall, must own a Spine defining its shape. The Spine must own at least two Spine Points, defining its start and end positions. It can also own intermediate Spine Points and Curves to give a non-linear configuration.
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Example: |
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NEW GENSEC |
Creates GENSEC with no defined geometry. |
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SPREF /203X203X55KG.UB |
Sets SpecRef of GENSEC to point to catalogue profile. GENSEC now has defined cross-section, but no geometry defining its path. |
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NEW SPINE |
Creates Spine with no defined path. |
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NEW POINSP |
First Spine Point defines Start Position (POSS). |
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NEW POINSP |
Last Spine Point defines End Position (POSE). Spine at this stage is a straight line. |
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NEW CURVE |
The attributes of this curve determine the shape of the Spine path between the adjacent POINSPs. (See More About Curve Types.) |