Structural Framing

Learn how to work with framing elements to facilitate modeling your project.

Topics in this section

Framing Element Geometry Manipulation
Adjust how framing element geometry justifies and offsets from one another.
Steel Framing Cutback and Setback
Beam cutback is the visible representative gap in beam geometry at the connection point in join relationships.
Specify Precut Display for a Family in a Plan View
Architectural columns, structural columns, and framing elements can display in a plan view using a specified cut plane in the plan view of the family.
Section Shape Parameters in Framing Elements
Section shape parameters provide additional dimensions and structural properties with which you can implement external analysis and code checking applications.
Add an Opening to a Structural Framing Element
Cut openings through beams, braces, and structural columns using the Opening by Face tool.
Add a Structural Stiffener to an Opening
Use stiffeners to strengthen steel framing members, especially beams and columns in which there are openings.
About Symbolic Representation for Structural Framing Elements
Specify the symbolic representation of structural framing components, such as symbolic cutback, in the Structural Settings dialog. You can save these settings in view templates.
Point to Point Steel Modeling
Use the automatic shortening option in Structural Settings to create steel element geometry starting from the exact start and end click point.

Parent topic: Structures