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6 Specify offsets:
Then…If you want to…
enter a value for Start offset. A pos-
itive value shortens the column on
offset the column on its extruded
axis at the start point of the column
its axis, while a negative value
lengthens the column on its axis.
enter a value for End offset. A neg-
ative value lengthens the column
offset the column on its extruded
axis at the endpoint of the column
on its axis, while a positive value
shortens the column on its axis.
7 Enter a value for Logical length.
The logical length of the column is the length (height) of the
column before offsets are applied.
8 Select Yes or No for Specify roll on screen:
Then…If you want to…
select No for Specify Roll on Screen,
and enter a value for Roll.
specify the roll of the column before
you insert it
select Yes for Specify Roll on Screen,
and specify the roll as explained in
step 10.
specify the roll of the column when
you insert it
A positive value rolls the column counterclockwise around its
extruded axis when viewed from its end (top) to its start (bottom).
9 Specify the column justification, which positions the column
shape in relation to its extruded axis when you draw the column:
Then…If you want to…
select Baseline for Justify.
NOTE This applies to members
created with styles from the
Structural Member Catalog
only.
position the extruded axis of the
column at the centroid of the
column shape
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