Modifying wall element geometry

You can use Modify wall element geometry to split and join wall element as well as create and delete dummy joints. After you have pressed ESC, you can undo and redo the individual modifications without quitting the tool.

You can use the tools to modify either side of the wall. As the wall is displayed in elevation view, you can use Side of design identifier and Side opposite design identifier to switch between the two wall sides. The selected tool is applied to the wall side currently selected.
Choose one of the following modification options:

Split wall element

You can cut one or more wall elements smoothly by entering any polyline. The points defining the polyline do not have to be inside the elements.
For wall elements created with Wall Element Design, it is enough if you specify the direction of the joint. The end points of the defined joint are lengthened automatically as far as the next joint or wall edge.

After having selected the tool, you can define the joint parameters in the Joint section dialog box. Select the Section type of the vertical or horizontal joint section. All appropriate entries in the Joint Section Catalog are available. Enter the Joint width (in the unit of length set) for wall elements created with Wall Element Design.
For wall panels, inclined edges are created without sections. For all the other wall elements, the program creates joints at an angle of up to 45 degrees relative to the horizontal with the parameters of the horizontal joint. The parameters of the vertical joint are used for larger angles.

Note: For wall elements created with Wall Element Design, you can Delete an entire section you created manually. You can do this in a view or even in plan. You can use the Precast Element Filter and the Connection entry.

Join wall element

You can join elements that are beside or above each other by clicking. Please note that you can only join elements that have been split manually.
You cannot apply this tool to divisions created in element design.

Dummy joints

You can create dummy joints on the visible or invisible side of the wall element.

Select this tool, click Parameters in the input options, select a linear, shaped fixture and enter a polyline. The shaped fixture is always turned so that it points into the wall, forming a joint. This applies regardless whether you enter the polyline in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

Note: Make sure that the Interaction with precast element - Negative (subtracting) option is selected when you define the shaped fixture.

Delete dummy joints

You can delete dummy joints of the wall element.