Model Precast Elements

Task area Precast Slab + Precast Wall + Precast Element

You can use this tool to modify the geometry of precast elements.

To model the geometry of precast elements

1. Click Model Precast Elements (How).
   The Edit Element and Element Plan Context toolbars also include this tool.
   

   Activate Model Precast Elements in one of the following ways

   • Actionbar:Role Precast Elements Task Precast Slab Task area Precast Slab

   • Menu bar: Change Precast Precast Slab/Precast Wall/Precast Element

   • Palette: Tools Change area in the following modules:

   Precast slab

   Precast Wall

   Precast Element

2. Define the parameters by clicking .
3. Use the standard polyline entry tools to enter the outline of the area. The approach varies depending on the selected path:
   • Start point and end point:
     Enter the outline in plan or in any view (in the window of the Edit Element or Element Plan tool).
   • Shell or Component:
     Enter the outline in plan. If you are using one of the tools mentioned above, enter the outline as follows:
     - in plan (precast slabs)
     - in front elevation (precast walls)
     - in elevation (structural precast elements)
4. If the path is set to Start and end point, you can enter values in the dialog line to specify the top and bottom levels. Alternatively, click the start and end points in a reference view in the window of the Edit Element tool.
   When the path is set to Shell or Component, the entire height of the selected leaf or component is used.
5. You can immediately see the effects of the modifications on screen.