Copy Offset

Creates copies of part of the model and offsets each copy from the previous one by a specified distance in a specified direction.

To specify the offsets as being the same as those between two existing design items, use the Offset menu options to measure the required distances. Use the submenus to specify the type of element you want to measure from and the type of element you want to measure to. The choices in each case are:


Element	Defined as the origin of an element
Design Point	A p-point or construction pin
Pline	A pline of a structural section
Edge	A panel edge linking two vertices

Select the required options from the Offset menu and, when prompted, pick the two points between which the offset is to be measured. The calculated distances is entered in the Offset X,Y,Z text boxes automatically.

Click Apply to create the three offset copies, you are prompted to confirm if you want to retain the copies (if it is correct in the graphical view).

Click Cancel to discard any changes and to exit the Copy with Offset window.

The Model Explorer now displays which elements have now been created and where they fit into the hierarchy.

Note:

When copying individual columns or beams, any connections and joints present in the original elements are automatically removed from the new elements. When copying an entire framework, connections and joints defined between sections in the new framework are not removed.