Changing the beam properties

Physical properties are assigned to your frames when you insert them using Frame Generator tools. When you enter the Frame Analysis environment, the information about beam properties is read automatically.

To change the beam properties:

Click Frame Analysis tab Beams panel Properties to display a dialog box with components and their material assignments. Beams area lists all beams used in simulation. Click to select a beam whose properties you want to change. The physical properties for selected beam are displayed in the Basic Properties, Centroid, and Mechanical areas. Check the Customize box. Change the properties in the enabled edit fields. Specify the beam properties for as many beams as you want, then click OK to apply the physical properties changes.

Note: When you enter an insufficient value, the property is displayed in red, and the OK and Apply buttons are disabled. Set a valid data. Or uncheck the Customize box to return to the default values.

Delete a property override

To delete a property override:

• Select a beam in the browser, right-click, and select Beam Properties. Uncheck the Customize box and the beam properties revert to the previous data.