Cross Section Between Two Points
Profile Structure Design
You can add a profile cross section between two selected points so that the cross section even has different insertion points at the starting and end points.
- To have the profile part set to the desired plane, you have to define the sweep plane.
- When sweeping a profile, you must always define the sweeping direction or sweep plane.
- A profile part created this way is a part fixed to the assembly.
- Select one of the following:
- On the tab, in the Add group, select Add Profile. (G4).
- On the tab, in the Steel Structures group, select Add Profile. (G4 Plant).
- Select a profile cross section from the library. Browse - Archives
- Select the table ID determining the profile size from the list.
- If necessary, attach item data to the profile part.
- Move the cursor near the starting point. Select a new position for the profile cross section's insertion point by clicking the button:
- Select a point as the position of the cross section.
- Define the sweep plane. Select the check box .
- Select a planar face.
- Correct the position of the cross section by rotating it to the left.
- Select a new position for the profile cross section's insertion point in the upper corner point for the end point selection by clicking the button:
- Select the profile end point.
- Select Confirm.
Note:
- You can also use the context-sensitive function Add> Profile.