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Justification options for a beam
9 Select a Layout type to specify how a beam is positioned in relation to a highlighted edge of a column grid,
slab, roof slab, or wall:
Then… If you want to position the beam…
select Edge for Layout type. along the highlighted edge of the object
select Fill for Layout type. within the boundaries of the object (from one edge to an
opposite edge or edges)
10 If Layout type is Fill, and you want to array multiple beams between 2 existing beams or within a column
grid, slab, roof slab, or wall, expand Layout and select Yes for Array.
11 Specify the layout method for the array:
Then… If you want to array beams…
select Space evenly for Layout method, and enter a value for
Number of bays. so that they create a specific number of equal-sized bays
select Repeat for Layout method, and enter a value for Bay
size. at a specific distance from each other
TIP After specifying the desired settings, you can move or hide the Properties palette to expose more of the
drawing area.
12 If you want to offset the new beams from the elevation of the current level, double-click the Elevation
value on the application status bar at the bottom of the workspace, enter an elevation value (or specify a
point on an existing object in the drawing area), click OK, and then click the Z-snap button to the right
of the Elevation value.
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