Secondary Framing
Specifies the member pair to insert secondary framing between. When you select a pair value, the software zooms in to display the two members that you selected.
Beam Length
Specifies the length of the beams for the secondary framing. You cannot edit this value, it is calculated by the software based on the distance between the selected structural members.
Angle
Specifies the angle of secondary beams that you place between perpendicular members.
Distance From Origin
Indicates that the software places secondary framing by a distance from the origin. The origin is the beginning of the first selected member. So, if your beam is 11', then you can place a member any distance along that 11'.
Distance From Origin Box
Specifies the distance from the end point of the first selected member.
Add New Point
Adds a point to the Insertion Point list based on the distance you entered and the coordinates in the CAD platform.
Number of Members
Indicates that the software places secondary framing based on the number of members you specify in the Number of Members box.
Number of Members Box
Adds the number of beams between the selected primary structural members.
Add Points
Adds the number of points based on the Number value. If you type 4, then the Insertion Points list adds four points. These four points specify where the software places the beams when you click Done.
You can use both the Distance from Origin and Number of Members options at the same time.
Insertion Points
Insertion Points
Specifies the insertion point locations for the secondary beams.
Removes a point from the Insertion Point list.
Add Mid Point
Adds a beam at the midpoint of the selected beams.