Section and Material tab

On this tab of the properties dialog box, you can select the beam section type and size and the material.



Section

Allows you to select the beam section class, section type and size from the drop-down list displayed by clicking the corresponding arrow .

If the desired section type is not in the list, select All to display all available section types in the database.

Example:

Section class Section type Section size

Unwind profile

This option is available for rectangular, circular hollow section, cold rolled profiles or any user section with radius at corners. It allows you to display the unfolded profile in detail views.

Material

Material

Lists all available materials for the beam.

Coating

Lists all available beam coatings.