To Create a Right Triangle Mass Element

Use this procedure to create a Right Triangle mass element. The insertion point of a Right Triangle mass element is at the centroid of its bottom face.

Right Triangle mass element in 3D and plan views

1. On the Massing tool palette, select the Right Triangle tool.

   Alternatively, you can click Home tabBuild panelBox drop-downRight Triangle.

2. Specify the first corner of the Right Triangle.
3. Drag the cursor and specify the second corner of the Right Triangle.
4. Drag the cursor and specify the height of the Right Triangle.
5. Enter a rotation angle, or press Enter to accept the default angle of 0.
6. Continue adding Right Triangle mass elements, and press Enter.