Beam Systems

Use beam system tools to add a single structural framing element that contains a series of individual beams placed in parallel to a building model.

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About Beam Systems
Beam systems provide a quick method for framing an area of a structure that requires additional support.
Create an Automatic Beam System
Create beam systems quickly, with one mouse click.
Video: Place Beam Systems and Structural Floors
Create a beam system to support a structural floor.
Sketch a Beam System
Use sketching tools to define the perimeter of a beam system.
Create a Non-planar Beam System
Create non-planar beam systems in which the elevation of a beam is defined by its sketch lines.
Modify a Beam System Boundary
Adjust the shape and size of a beam system. Add openings where necessary.
Modify the Layout of a Beam System
Specify the beam system layout properties: number of beams, justification, beam type, spacing, and layout rule.
Specify the Beam Direction of a Beam System
When sketching a beam system boundary, you can specify the beam direction within the structural beam system. All beams within the beam system will be parallel to a boundary line you select.
Define Beam System Justification
Specify the orientation of beams in a beam system by defining a line of reference.
Remove a Beam System and Leave Beams in Place
Drop a beam system from a project and leave its framing elements in place.
About Tagging Beam Systems
Tag the beam system with framing tags or with a beam system span tag.
Tag New Beams in a Beam System
Modify beam system tags and their labels to improve the clarity of your model annotations.
Beam System Instance Properties
Modify beam system instance properties to change beam spacing, beam layout, identity data, and more.
Beam System Type Properties
Modify beam system type properties to change identity data.

Parent topic: Structural Engineering

Beam Systems

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