You can created a tapered Beam, or taper any single Beam segment.
Use the Segment page of Beam Settings. (For a multi-segment Beam, select the segment to taper.)
1.In the Structure panel, choose Tapered geometry.
2.Use the pop-up to define the cross-section dimensions of the tapered Beam (segment) at its Start and End surfaces.
–Use the chain icon to make the height/width dimensions equal
–Use the arrow button to reverse the tapering direction
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Tapered Column or Segment
You can created a tapered Column, or taper any single Column segment.
Use the Segment page of Column Settings. (For a multi-segment Column, select the segment to taper.)
1.In the Structure panel, choose Tapered geometry.
2.Use the pop-up to define the cross-section dimensions of the ...
Delete Column Segment or Beam Segment
For a multi-segment Column or Beam, delete a particular segment:
Use Element Settings
1.Select the element.
2.Open Column or Beam Settings - Segment page.
3.Select a segment and click Remove.
Remove Segment Graphically
1.Select the element.
2.Click the Join hotspot (on the ...
Define Beam/Segment Structure
Select a Beam or Beam segment.
Use the Structure panel of Beam Settings (Segment page) to define its structure properties and length (fixed or flexible).
For a selected segment: these Settings are also available in Beam Edit mode.
Cross Section
Click an icon to define segment ...