Defining a rectangular profile

Define a rectangular profile by providing geometric data for a solid rectangle.

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Defining profiles
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Beam cross-section library

  1. Display the Edit Profile dialog box, as described in Choosing a profile type.”

  2. In the a field, enter the length of the rectangle edges parallel to the local 1-axis.

  3. In the b field, enter the length of the rectangle edges parallel to the local 2-axis.

  4. Click OK to save the profile and to close the Edit Profile dialog box.