To Specify the Overhang, Edge Cut, and Angle of a Slab/Roof Slab Edge Style

Use this procedure to specify the default overhang depth, edge cut, and edge angle for slab or roof slab edges using an edge style.

  1. Select a slab or roof slab, and
    if the object selected is… then…
    a slab click Slab tabGeneral panelEdit Style drop-downSlab Edge Style.
    a roof slab clickRoof Slab tabGeneral panelEdit Style drop-downRoof Slab Edge Style.
  2. Select an edge of the slab or roof slab.
  3. Click the Defaults tab.

  4. Specify the overhang, edge cut, and angle of the edge:
    If you want to… Then…
    specify the overhang of the slab or roof slab enter a value for Overhang.
    specify the orientation of the edge cut select a setting for Edge Cut:
    • Select Square to cut the edge 90 degrees with the plane of the slab or roof slab.
    • Select Plumb to cut the edge perpendicular to the ground.
    specify the angle of the edge enter a value for Angle. A positive value moves the bottom of the edge out and a negative value moves the bottom of the edge in.

    Specifying square and plumb edges

  5. Click OK.