Defining an L-shaped profile

Define an L-shaped profile by providing geometric data for an L-beam section.

See Also
Defining profiles
Defining sections
In Other Guides
Beam Cross-Section Library
  1. Display the Edit Profile dialog box, as described in Choosing a profile type.
  2. In the a field, enter the length of the flange parallel to the local 1-axis.
  3. In the b field, enter the length of the flange parallel to the local 2-axis.
  4. In the t1 field, enter the thickness of the flange parallel to the local 1-axis.
  5. In the t2 field, enter the thickness of the flange parallel to the local 2-axis.
  6. Click OK to save the profile and to close the Edit Profile dialog box.