Slanted Column Geometry Alignment with Beams

Adjust the working point of slanted column geometry when it is attached to a beam. The working point vertically offsets the column geometry centerline when you change the Top Geometry Alignment or Base Geometry Alignment properties.

Geometry alignment can specify the Location Line (of the beam), Top of beam, Bottom of Beam, or Center of Beam. Change these values to shift the position of slanted column geometry relative to its location line as illustrated below.

Beam elevation takes precedence when a beam mid-joins to a column. If the slanted column is moved, the join position will adjust to maintain the beam elevation.

In the following illustrations, a blue line represents the location line of the column and beam. Orange lines represent the geometry centerline. Green arrows show the vertical offset that determines the new centerline alignment.

Options for the Geometry Alignment Instance Property
	Location Line	Top of Beam	Bottom of Beam	Center of Beam
Top Geometry Alignment	Z-justification offset beam shown		Default
Bottom Geometry Alignment	Z-justification offset beam shown	Default

When a column joins with a beam end, the Beam/Column Join Editor can adjust the cutback of the beam to frame into the column.