BIMBEAM command

Creates solids classified as Beam.

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Description

The command creates beams with different shapes. You can define the options through the command context panel, as well as through the Command line.

Method

Launch the command to open the Beam command context panel.

Note: To place beams more easily, enable Top View Mode (TVM) before launching the command by clicking a story disk () in the Story Bar (see The Story Bar article). Make sure the top section plane is placed above the beam.
There are two methods to create beams:
  • Place single beams, constrained by the X-/Y- axis
  • Draw poly beams, unconstrained by the X-/Y- axis

Use the dynamic dimensions to define the insertion point of a single beam more accurately. These dimensions show the distances from the single beam to walls and/or beams. Tap the TAB key to switch between dimensions and set them manually.

Note: Dynamic dimensions are displayed if Dynamic Input (DYN) is set to On (see Dynamic dimensions article).

Use the Hotkey Assistant widget to change the direction of the current single beam. Press the Ctrl key to switch between options X-aligned beam and Y-aligned beam.

Note: The Hotkey Assistant widget is displayed if the HOTKEYASSISTANT system variable is set to 1 and the Display Hotkey Hints for BIMBEAM options check box is ticked in the Hotkey Assistant Configuration dialog box (see Hotkey Assistant widget article).

Options within the command context panel

  1. Creation mode
  2. Shape
  3. Composition
  4. Dimensions
  5. Justification
  6. Spatial location
Creation mode
Choose a method for creating the current beam/beams.
Single beam
Creates X-aligned or Y-aligned single beams.
Poly beam
Creates polyline shaped beams, unconstrained by the X- or Y- axis. You can define the new beams by manually drawing a polyline.
Shape
Defines the current beam profile. You can select an exiting profile or create a new one.
Rectangular
Creates a beam with a rectangular profile. Specific dimension settings are displayed for this profile.
Library
Opens the Profiles dialog box to let you select an existing profile or define a new one.
Composition
Click the browse button () to open the Compositions dialog box that lets you define the current beam composition. Here you can change the composition type by selecting a new filter from the top left drop-down menu.
Note: Beam profiles require variable ply thickness. A warning icon is displayed in the Composition section when you select a composition with a fixed thickness.
Dimensions
Profile height/Profile width
Sets the profile height/width.
Note: These options are only available for the Rectangular profile.
Base offset
Sets the offset value for the beam base.
Note: A base offset may result in beams being created above the top clipping plane of the TVM making them invisible. To avoid this, drag the top clipping plane to a higher elevation in the Story Bar.
Justification
There are nine justification points: top left, top center, top right, middle left, middle center, middle right, bottom left, bottom center, bottom right. By default, the anchor point is set to middle center. To change it, click another displayed anchor point.
Spatial location
Allows you to select a spatial location from the drop-down menu to assign to the beam.
Automatic
Copies the spatial location of the closest underlying slab or in TVM the active story.
Note: The options within the command context panel and those within the Hotkey Assistant widget reflect the options within the Command line.