Add sections

Learn how to add sections to the list of available sections in the project.

1. Continue working in your project, or open the project Frame_3D_Preferences.rtd.

   The Tutorial files are located in C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Examples\Tutorials.

2. Click (Geometry Properties Sections).

   The Section dialog opens.

3. Check presence of the following sections: W 12x96, HP 10x42, HP 12x63, and LP 2x2x0.1875.
4. If the sections specified above are not available in the list, click (New section definition).
5. To add the W 12X96 section, set the following parameters as follows:
   • Section type: Steel,
   • Database: AISC 14.0,
   • Family: W,
   • Section: W 12x96.
     
6. Click Add.
7. Repeat this process for the following sections: HP 10x42, HP 12x63, and LP 2x2x0.1875.
   Note: For all sections, use the AISC14.0 Database, and Steel as the Section type.
8. Close the New Section dialog. The additional sections appear on the list as shown below:
   
9. Close the Sections dialog.