Parametric Structures

Use this option to define parametric (typical) structures.

To begin defining typical structures, go to:

• Menu: Steel > Parametric structures
• Ribbon: ASD - Model > Parametric structures
• Toolbar: Parametric structures.

Typical structures available in the current version of Autodesk AutoCAD Structural Detailing:

• Parametric structures (Steel menu > Parametric structures), ribbon (ASD - Model > Parametric structures) or Parametric structures toolbar:
  • Multi-bay frame
  • Roof truss
  • Stairs
  • Stairs spiral
  • Staircase
  • Bracing
  • Ladder
  • Railing
  • Cage
  • Brace
  • Grate spreading
  • Purlin spreading .
• Plate girders (Steel menu > Plate girders), ribbon (ASD - Model > Elements) or Plate girders toolbar:
  • Castellated beam
  • Column (plate girder)
  • Beam (plate girder)
  • Multisegment beam (plate girder) .

After you select a structure, an additional dialog displays in which you can define parameters of a selected steel structure. The contents of this dialog depend on a selected structure type or structure element.

See also:

Description of Typical Structures