Editing Beams

You can edit any beam after it is placed within a project. The beam can be moved or rotated from the location where it was originally placed, or the beam can be extended or reshaped using its beam handles.

To move a beam

1. In a project view, select the beam.
2. Drag the beam to a new location in the drawing area, or use the arrow keys on your keyboard.

To rotate a beam

1. Select the beam in a plan view.
2. Click Modify | Structural Framing tabModify panelRotate.
3. Click the start point and the endpoint for the rotation.

To extend the length of a beam.

1. Select the beam in a view.
2. Click and drag the beam handle on either end of the beam.