Options for Editing Revolved Shells
Select the axis or the profile of the Revolved Shell. One end of the axis is distinguished by a larger hotspot; this represents the Shell’s ...
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Revolved Shell: Simple Input
In the Floor Plan or 3D window:
1.Activate the Shell Tool and choose the revolved geometry method with simple input method.
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Revolved Shells
Use the revolved method to create a Shell by defining its profile (either a default shape or a freehand profile), then revolving the ...
Merge Trimming Elements
Suppose you start with the following two-Shell design, and then run a Wall through it.
You want to trim the ...
Composite Structures
Walls, Slabs, Roofs and Shells can be defined as composite structures.
Assign a Composite Structure to a Wall, Slab, Roof or Shell
1.Open the Element Settings dialog box for the element type.
2.In the Geometry and Positioning Panel, define the element’s structure as a composite ...
Placing and Moving a Skylight
Skylights can be inserted into Roofs or Shells in the Floor Plan or in 3D view.
Select the Skylight tool and click to place it on either a Roof or a Shell. It will be placed by its anchor point as defined in the Skylight Info Box.
When you drag (or drag a ...
Options for Editing Ruled Shells
The Ruled Shell has two profiles. One end of the first profile is distinguished by a larger hotspot; this represents the Shell’s base height.
Here are some editing possibilities for either profile:
•Continue Profile
For example, extend the straight-line profile to make that end ...
Gravity
When placing a new Wall, Column, Beam or Object-type element (including a Level Dimension), you can use the Gravity function to automatically place the new element directly on top of a Slab, Roof, Shell or Mesh on the same story, thus taking on the elevation of the element it is placed ...
Composite Structures
Walls, Slabs, Roofs and Shells can be defined as composite structures.
Assign a Composite Structure to a Wall, Slab, Roof or Shell
1.Open the Element Settings dialog box for the element type.
2.In the Geometry and Positioning Panel, define the element’s structure as a composite ...
Options for Editing Ruled Shells
The Ruled Shell has two profiles. One end of the first profile is distinguished by a larger hotspot; this represents the Shell’s base ...