Create a Structural Floor

Create a structural floor by selecting support framing, walls, or by sketching the extent of the floor.

1. On the ribbon, click (Structural Floor).

   Where is it?

   • Architecture tabBuild panelFloor drop-down (Floor: Structural)
   • Structure tabStructure panelFloor drop-down (Floor: Structural)
2. From the Type Selector, specify a structural floor type.
3. On the ribbon, click (Boundary Line).
4. Click (Pick Walls) and select the bounding walls.
   Note: Instead of picking walls you can sketch a structural floor. On the Draw panel of the ribbon, use the sketch tools to form the boundary of the structural floor. The sketch must form a closed loop or boundary condition.
5. To change the span direction, click Span Direction, and click the desired edge or line.
6. (Optional) On the Options Bar:
   • specify an offset for slab edges.
   • select Extend into wall (to core).
   
7. On the ribbon, click (Finish Edit Mode).