How do I transform a beam to a shearwall?
At any stage of the project, beams can be converted into curtain walls. For this process, the command "Beam to Shearwall" has been developed.
To transform the beam into a shearwall;
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Select the beam or beams to be turned into a shearwall.
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Click the Modify/Transform/ Beam to Shearwall icon in the ribbon menu .
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The Shearwall Settings dialog will open.
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Change height or material properties as needed.
Click the OK button.
The beam will be automatically converted into a shearwall without distorting the existing data entry.
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