ProtaStructure : Graphical Editor Overview

Graphical Editor Overview

The analytical model of the structure is created in the Graphic Editor, either in a 2D plan view, or in 3D.
In order to prepare the model efficiently you are advised to have an understanding of the topics described in this section and the subsequent Structure Modelling section.
  1. Graphic Editor User Interface
  2. Member Related Controls
  3. Displaying Member Properties
  4. Creating Member with Mirroring
  5. Move Members to Axes
  6. Re-label Members
  7. Object Snap Options
  8. Storey Related Controls and Settings
  9. Zooming and Panning
  10. 3D View
  11. Show/Hide Selected Members

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