Straight Sections

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Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the end position. A straight section is created and displays in the 3D view.

Throughout the section creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.



Continuous	Press the down arrow key and select Continuous to create multiple straight sections. The start point of each new created section is positioned at the end point of the previously created section. Refer to Create Continuous Straight Sections for further information.
Repeat	Press the down arrow key and select Repeat to create multiple straight sections. You must define the start point and end point of each created section. Refer to Create Multiple Straight Sections for further information.
Mirror	Press the down arrow key and select Mirror to reposition the section as a reflection of the original position.
Beta	Press the down arrow key and select Beta to rotate the section. You are prompted to Beta angle Input an angular value in the field and press Enter to set the angle of the section.
Parallel	Press the down arrow key and select Parallel to orientate the web of the section parallel to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The left side of the context editor indicates that parallel mode is selected.
Back	Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Perpendicular	Press the down arrow key and select Perpendicular to orientate the web of the section perpendicular to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The default creation mode is perpendicular.

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Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command. Multiple straights sections are created and display in the 3D view.

Throughout the section creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.



Single	Press the down arrow key and select Single to create a single straight section. Refer to Create Single Straight Section for further information.
Repeat	Press the down arrow key and select Repeat to create multiple straight sections. You must define the start point and end point of each created section. Refer to Create Multiple Straight Sections for further information.
Mirror	Press the down arrow key and select Mirror to reposition the section as a reflection of the original position.
Beta	Press the down arrow key and select Beta to rotate the section. You are prompted to Beta angle <#> Input an angular value in the field and press Enter to set the angle of the section.
Parallel	Press the down arrow key and select Parallel to orientate the web of the section parallel to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The left side of the context editor indicates that parallel mode is selected.
Back	Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish	Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Perpendicular	Press the down arrow key and select Perpendicular to orientate the web of the section perpendicular to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The default creation mode is perpendicular.

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Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command. Multiple straights sections are created and display in the 3D view.

Throughout the section creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.



Single	Press the down arrow key and select Single to create a single straight section. Refer to Create Single Straight Section for further information.
Continuous	Press the down arrow key and select Continuous to create multiple straight sections. The start point of each new created section is positioned at the end point of the previously created section. Refer to Create Continuous Straight Sections for further information.
Mirror	Press the down arrow key and select Mirror to reposition the section as a reflection of the original position.
Beta	Press the down arrow key and select Beta to rotate the section. You are prompted to Beta angle Input an angular value in the field and press Enter to set the angle of the section.
Parallel	Press the down arrow key and select Parallel to orientate the web of the section parallel to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The left side of the context editor indicates that parallel mode is selected.
Back	Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish	Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Perpendicular	Press the down arrow key and select Perpendicular to orientate the web of the section perpendicular to the X, Y plane of the LCS. The default creation mode is perpendicular.