To Add the Start and End Shapes to the Tapered Column

Use this procedure to add the start and end shapes to the tapered column and transform them along the member path.

  1. Select the column, and click Structural Member tabGeneral panelEdit Style drop-downEdit Style.
  2. Click Design Rules.
  3. Click Show Details.
  4. Select Unnamed under Component, and enter Component 1.
  5. Under Start Shape, select W8X31 from the Name list.
  6. Scroll to the end of the Design Rules dialog box to display the End Shape parameters.
  7. Under End Shape, select W14X43 from the Name list.
  8. Click OK.
  9. The complete tapered column displays in your drawing.