Define Beam System Justification

Specify the orientation of beams in a beam system by defining a line of reference.

After you place a beam system, you can determine the placement of the first beam in the system. Each subsequent beam is spaced a fixed distance from that point.

To specify beam system justification:

1. Select the beam system.
2. On the Properties palette, under Pattern, select Fixed Distance or Clear Spacing layout rule values.
3. (Optional) Specify a new direction line for the beam system direction.
4. On the Properties palette, under Pattern, select a justification: Beginning, End, Center, or Direction Line. If you select Beginning, the first beam at the top or to the left of the beam system is used for justification.

   In the following illustrations, green arrows indicate the direction of justification.

   Horizontal Orientation
   Vertical Orientation

   If you select End places, the first beam at the bottom or the right of the beam system is used for justification.

   Horizontal Orientation
   Vertical Orientation

   If you select Center, the first beam is placed in the center of the beam system and beams are spaced at a fixed distance on each side.

   Horizontal Orientation
   Vertical Orientation

   If you select Direction Line, the justification is set to the beam system direction line.

   Boundary Direction Line
   Sketched Internal Direction Line
   External Support as Direction Line