Manipulating Profiles Using the Graphical Manipulator

You can use a graphical manipulator to interact with the profile of a structural member.

In the Profile PropertyManager, select the Profile tab to display the graphical manipulator. Use the manipulator to drag or rotate a profile to align it.

To manipulate profiles using the graphical manipulator:

  1. Drag the horizontal or vertical handle to offset the profile in the respective direction.
  2. Rotate the circular handle of the graphical manipulator to rotate the profile about the pierce point.
  3. Optional: Double-click the horizontal or vertical handle to flip the profile along the respective direction.