To Create the Second Leg of the Rigid Frame

Use this procedure to create the second leg of the rigid frame by assigning a different start and end shape to the final segment of the rigid frame member.

Creating the second leg of the rigid frame

  1. Click Add to add a fourth component to the structural member.
  2. Select Unnamed under Component, and enter Leg 2.
  3. Under Start Shape, in the Name list, select W14X43.
  4. Select Start for Relative to.
  5. Enter 3 for Node.
  6. Scroll to the end of the Design Rules dialog box to display the End Shape parameters for Leg 2.
  7. Under End Shape, in the Name list, select W8X31.
  8. Select Start for Relative to.
  9. Enter 4 for Node.
  10. Click OK.

The complete rigid frame displays in your drawing.