10
On the Properties palette, specify the edge option and the beam justification:
■
Under Dimensions, select Edge for Layout type.
■
Select Bottom Left for Justify.
11
On the application status bar, if the OSNAP button is selected, click it to turn off all Osnap settings.
12
Move your cursor over the roof edge, and when the beam displays along the inside of the roof edge, click to place
it.
13
TIP:
Justification depends on the direction in which objects are drawn. The goal here is to create the structural member
on the inside of the roof slab.
14
Press ESC.
Create hip and ridge members
15
On the Structural Member Styles palette, click 2x14.
16
On the Properties palette, specify the member properties:
■
Under Dimensions, select Edge for Layout Type.
■
Select Bottom Center for Justify.
17
With Osnaps off, use the select option to Add beam to the three remaining single edges.
18
Press ESC to exit the command.
Create an array of structural members that are aligned with the slab
19
On the Structural Member Styles palette, click 2x12.
20
On the Properties palette, specify the member properties:
■
Under Dimensions, select Fill for Layout type.
■
Under Layout, select Yes for Array.
■
Select Repeat for Layout method.
■
Enter
24”
for Bay size.
21
Click
on the Zoom flyout on the Navigation toolbar, and zoom to the area around the slab bottom.
22
Select the midpoint of the slab to add an array of beams relative to the roof slab.
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