Copy Offset

From the main menu bar select Create > Copy > Offset.

A Copy with Offset window is displayed which allows you to specify what to copy (Object), where the copies are to be stored in the database hierarchy (to), how many copies are required, and how each copy is to be positioned relative to neighbour that precedes it (Offset).

Set the Object to be copied to List.

Since only one list exists, its name (TESTLIST) is shown without further selection.

Set the to option to Rel. (Relative).

The new element copies are now created in the same part of the database hierarchy as the original elements; that is, as members of the Sub-Frame.

Input the Number of Copies in the Number of Copies field.

Enter the Offset values.

Note: The Offset must be specified in terms of the local UX,VY,WZ coordinates of the geometric primitives that make up the structural items, rather than the E,N,U coordinates used to position items within the overall design model. In this case, by default, U=X, V=Y and W=ZX=E, Y=N and Z=U. The axes are shown automatically in the graphical view as a guide.

Click Apply to create the three offset copies.

You are prompted to confirm if you want to retain the copies (if that they look correct in the graphical view).

Click Dismiss to discard any information and close the Copy with Offset window.

Click Zoom to Selection in the 3D view toolbar and select Isometric > Iso3 from the 3D View shortcut menu so that the whole of the current design can be seen.

The Design Explorer now shows which elements have now been created and where they fit into the hierarchy.

Note: The Sub-Frame now owns multiple Sections, which comprise the associated columns and beams, together with all of the necessary Secondary Nodes and Joints needed to define their interconnections.