Copying Objects

In the next step, new lines and surfaces are to be created by copying objects upwards.

Lower Part

You can use the view cube to rotate the view (see the Chapter Model Data). The scroll wheel enables you to zoom in and out.

Select lines 1 and 2 and node 6 by drawing a window over them – from left to right.

01 Selecting Lines and Node

The selected objects are characterized by a different color.

Now open the 'Move/Copy' function by clicking the button on the toolbar (alternatively, use the Move/Copy option on the Edit menu).

03 Copying Objects 3 m Upwards

Select the Create copy option in the 'Copy' area. Enter the 'Displacement vector' which is -3 m in Z-direction.

Select the Numbering & Options tab.

04 Creating Linking Objects

In the 'Options' area, select the Link steps option. An extra tab is added.

Go to this Step Links tab.

05 Creating Lines and Surfaces when Copying

Select the Link nodes with line and Link lines with surface options. Then click OK. New lines and surfaces will be created.

06 Copied Lines and Nodes with New Lines and Surfaces

Higher Part

Rotate the view so that you can select line 3 and nodes 3 and 6 through 8 by drawing another window. You can use the view cube to do so.

07 Selecting Nodes and Line

Open the 'Move/Copy' function again by clicking the button. In the 'Move/Copy' dialog box, select the Create copy option in the 'Copy' area. Enter the 'Displacement vector' which is -3.5 m this time.

09 Copying Objects 3.5 m Upwards

In the Numbering & Options tab, select the Link steps and Connect lines, members and surfaces if they overlap options.

10 Creating Linking Objects and Connecting Them

In the 'Step Links' tab, make sure that the Link nodes with line and Link lines with surface options are set again (see the ‘Creating lines and surfaces while copying’ image). Then click OK.

11 Copied Nodes and Line with New Lines and Surface