Summary
Creates a steel Column member (2D).
How to Run
Ribbon Menu > [Model] Tab > [Member] Group > Steel > Column
Explanation
Create Vertical Column
Define a point to create a steel column.
[Column Type]
Set the column type.Vertical Column : Create a column standing in the Z direction.
General Column : Create a column standing in any direction.
[Column Height]
Enter the column height.[Define Location]
Point(Single Point) : Select a method to create a steel column. Select a point to create a vertical steel column at that point.
Point(Center of Points) : Select a method to create a steel column. Select multiple points to create steel columns at each point.
[Preview Level]
Sets the style of the Preview during the construction process.
Reference - Preview Level
Create General Column
Define a line to create a steel column.
[Column Type]
Set the column type.Vertical Column : Create a column standing in the Z direction.
General Column : Create a column standing in any direction.
[Draw / Select Edge]
By Draw : Select a method to create a steel column. Construct a line to create a steel column along that line.
By Select : Select a method to create a steel column. Select an edge to create a steel column along that edge.
Using the By Select method, a steel column can be created by selecting a predefined 2D Wire (Feature) as shown below.
[Preview Level]
Sets the style of the Preview during the construction process.
Reference - Preview Level