Resizing a Member

You can change the length or slope of a member in the Frame window by typing in new values.

 

To change the length or slope of a member

§    Double click on the member

A dialog box will appear with the members name, end joint numbers, section type, length, slope and orientation.

§    Type in new values for the properties you wish to change

§    Click the OK button

Joint 1 will stay at its original location, joint 2 will be moved to match the entered length and slope.