Creating A One-Click Beam System - Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010 User Manual

Example of a structural beam system and parametric adaptation
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Creating a One-Click Beam System

You can create beam systems quickly, with one mouse click, as long as the following conditions are met:
The one-click beam system can only be added in plan or ceiling view with a horizontal sketch plane. If
the view or the default sketch plane is not a level and you click Beam System, you are redirected to the
Create Beam System Boundary tab.
There must be a closed loop of supporting elements (walls or beams) already drawn, or the program will
automatically redirect you to the Create Beam System Boundary tab. For more information, see
System Layout Rules and Patterns
WARNING Curved walls and beams can be used to create a loop, but cannot be the direction defining members
in the Beam System.
To create a beam system, using one click
1 Click Home tab
2 On the Options Bar, select a beam type.
NOTE If you would like to sketch the beam system by hand, click the Sketch button located on the Options
Bar to open the Create Beam System Boundary tab.
3 On the Options Bar, define the beam system spacing requirements with the Layout Rule.
4 If the beam system will be sloped or uneven in relation to the level, select the 3D option. However, if
you want the walls of the structure in your project to define the slope of the 3D beam system, select
Walls Define Slope.
5 Move your cursor to the structural members where you would like to add the beam system and click
to add it.
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