Pier relative to axis

Interactively move a structural member of the type pier with the definition “relative to axis”

To interactively move a pier “relative to axis”

1. Click Move/Pier.
2. Click the pier you want to move in the view window of the 3D model.
3. Click the desired axis in the 3D model to which the pier should be moved.
4. Move the mouse along the axis to specify the desired station at which the pier axis should be connected, and confirm it with a mouse click.
5. Move the mouse in vertical direction to specify the desired distance in vertical direction (local x-direction (global Y)) related to the previously selected position on the axis to define the position of the point of origin (Geometric Position 1) of the pier axis. Confirm it with a mouse click.

   Note: Select the type of the distance to be defined (relative to the selected position on the axis or as an absolute height through this point) during input in the menu Geometric Position 1 in the Property window.

6. Optionally: By default, the Geometric Position 2 is unaffectedly taken over. However, you have the possibility to redefine it via the Property window by selecting one of the two options relative or absolute height. In this case, move the mouse in vertical direction upwards in the View window to specify the desired distance in positive vertical direction (positive local x-direction (global Y)) related to the previously selected position on the axis to redefine the position of the Geometric Position 2 for defining the reference length of the pier. Confirm it with a mouse click.