You can modify parameters for any drawing (foundation plan, story plan, vertical section, elevation view, and 3D view) created for a structure model.
On the Positions tab of the Object Inspector dialog, select a drawing, right-click, and click Properties. The Modification of parameters for drawings dialog displays, where you can define parameters identical to those in the Preferences / Drawings dialog except for the Definition tab.
Definition tab for modification of the vertical section and the elevation view
The vertical section through a structure and the structure elevation view can be made for:
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Whole structure height  |
Selected story (selected stories) of a building  For this case, define the following parameters: Upper level (upper story with an offset, if needed); the upper limit of the section Lower level (lower story with an offset, if needed); the lower limit of the section. The following sign convention for offset values has been adopted (it refers both to the lower and upper levels of a story):  |
Definition tab for modification of a foundation plan
A foundation plan can be made for:
- All stories in a structure model (this is the default setting).
- Selected stories of a structure model provided on the list of all stories (stories are sorted on the list). Using this option lets you obtain separate drawings of foundations for individual stories.
After you select stories to be included in the foundation plan, it is necessary to update the foundation plan.