To Insert Dynamically Sized Surface Components

Use this procedure to insert rectangular detail components, such as concrete joists or slabs with metal decking, for which you determine the dimensions. In this example, the tool for inserting a concrete slab with metal decking has the View property set to Plan.

  1. Activate the detail component insertion tool for the component.
  2. Specify the first corner of the rectangle.
  3. Specify the opposite corner to insert the component.

    Concrete slab in plan view