Column

Summary

• Creates a steel Column member (2D).

How to Run

• Ribbon Menu > [Model] Tab > [Member] Group > Steel > Column

Explanation

Create Vertical Column

A method for creating steel columns by defining points.

[Column Type]

Set the column type.

Vertical Column : Create a column standing in the Z direction.

General Column : Create a column standing in any direction.

[Column Height]

Enter the column height.

[Define Location]

Point(Single Point) : Select a method to create a steel column. Select a point to create a vertical steel column at that point.

Point(Center of Points) : Select a method to create a steel column. Select multiple points to create steel columns at each point.

[Preview Level]

Sets the style of the Preview during the creation process.

Note 
Reference - Preview Level

Create General Column

By Draw Method

A method for creating a Steel General Column by defining new lines.

[Draw]

Select a method to create a steel column. Construct a line to create a steel column along that line.

By Select Method

A method for creating a Steel General Column by selecting an already created line.

 

 

[Select Edge]

Select a method to create a steel column. Select an edge to create a steel column along that edge.

 

[Preview Level]

Sets the style of the Preview during the creation process.

Note 
Reference - Preview Level

Reference Materials