The new, segmented logic stacks several sub-elements with (potentially) different materials and geometries along the Beam and Column reference axis. The result: expanded geometric freedom for BIM elements representing reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and composite Beam and Column elements.
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Steel structure |
Composite Column |
Since segments can reference Parametric Profiles, they harness the advantages of attributes: centralized geometry editing and data management of building materials. Parametric Profiles, in turn, allow you to graphically customize individual segments, and per end if the segment is tapered. These intuitive interactions are available for Beam and Column segments in all 2D and 3D views – taking modeling efficiency and accuracy to the next level.
The following additional new modeling features are available for segments:
Define Segments
Beam and Column segments can be created either using the settings dialog or graphically – in Section/Elevation, 3D or Floor Plan.
Element settings > Add segment
Add segment in 3D via Pet palette
Tapered Segments
The new segment tapering function allows varying width and height parameters for the segment’s start and end, for rectangular, circular, and profile segment structures.
For custom profile segments, the result of the tapered extrusion depends on how the custom profile modifiers are set up in the Profile attribute assigned to the tapered segment. Consequently, the same simple profile geometry can be used to generate numerous parametric solid body variations to model a wide range of segment geometries.
Column Veneer also works on tapered square and circular segments.
Note: Tapered segments are not supported in curved Beams.
Segment Edit Mode
The Edit mode for Beams and Columns provides convenient and effective graphical editing of segments: offset edge of segment profile, drag segment joins, and segment stretching.
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Modify segment geometry in Edit mode |
Segment tapering in Edit mode |
Use Edit mode to modify the geometry of tapered segments both graphically and numerically.