Two different methods can be used to create an arc-shaped polygon column. The choice is made according to the desired polygon view.
Arc Through 3 Points Polygon Column
Create the plan of the polygon column you want to create from the arc through 3 points and multiple lines commands.
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Click on the arc through 3 points icon.
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Determine the start and end points of your broadcast by clicking with the left mouse button.
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Your bow will change with the movement of your mouse. Complete the arc drawing by clicking the 3rd point with the left mouse button.
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Click the offset icon from the ribbon menu for the other side of your polygon column.
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Enter the toolbara offset value that opens and click with the left button of your mouse on the side you want to create a copy of.
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Click the multiple line icon from the ribbon menu.
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Cover the ends of your polygon column.
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Select your drawing and click the right mouse button. Click the Transform/To Polygon Column row from the drop-down list.
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Your polygon column will be formed.
Polygonal Column from Beam
You can use this method to get a fractured image in your polygon column.
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Click on the arc through 3 points icon.
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Determine the start and end points of your broadcast by clicking with the left mouse button.
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Your bow will change with the movement of your mouse. Click on point 3 of your mouse to complete the arc drawing.
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Select the spring and right click the mouse and click the Transform/To Beam line from the list.
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The purpose of converting beams is to create the shape of the polygon column by traversing the beam nodes with a line. In the dialog that opens, set the number of beams and set the fracture amount.
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Your beams will be formed.
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Click the multiple lines icon.
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Go around the perimeter of the beam, catching the joints.
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Delete the beams and bow so only the lines remain.
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Select the lines and right click the mouse and click the Transform/To Polygon Column line from the list.
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Your polygon column will be formed.
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