Offset always occurs in one direction (one to the other): the adjusting Members will be offset to their targets; the targeted Members will remain unchanged.
In this example: the 1D Member in the left Beam is offset, so that it now connects to the other Member.
Connecting Beams: Before and After Offset Adjustment
For each Offset adjuster, you can set a maximum allowed offset distance (“Max. offset”). This distance is measured between unadjusted 1D Members and/or unadjusted 2D Member planes.
See also Offset Options In Case of Multiple Targets.
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OFFSET 1D MEMBER |
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Offset 1D to 1D
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Offset 1D to 2D
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Offset only in Global Z Direction |
Check this if the 1D Member should only be offset in the global Z direction. Offsets in other directions will not be applied. |
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Find edge of 2D Member
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Check this to offset a 1D Member to the nearest edge of the target 2D Member (not the nearest point) - provided that the target edge is still within the “Max. offset” range. Note: If you also activate “Offset only in Global Z Direction”, the “Find edge” option is limited to the Z direction. See examples in the table below. |
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Find Edge of 2D Member - OFF |
Find Edge of 2D Member - ON |
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Offset Beam to Slab |
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Offset Beam to Roof |
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Offset Corner Column |
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