Editing

Modify your structural model with these editing operations.

Undo/Redo

  • Ctrl+Z - Undo the last action
  • Ctrl+Y - Redo the last undone action

The undo history is preserved until you close or reload the page.

You can also use the Undo and Redo buttons located in the top left corner of the screen.

Delete

Select items and press Delete to remove them:

  • Deleting a node also deletes all connected members
  • Deleting a member leaves the nodes intact

Alternatively, right-click on the selected items and choose Delete from the context menu.

Move

  1. Select the items you want to move
  2. Press W to enter Move mode
  3. Click to set the base point
  4. Click again to set the destination, or enter coordinates

You can also activate the Move tool by clicking the Move button in the left toolbar.

Intersect Members

If two or more members instersect, we can select them and create nodes where they cross:

  • First, select the members that are intersecting
  • Press X
  • You can also right-click and select Intersect from the context menu.

Split Member

Split a member at its centre point, creating a new node:

  1. Select the member(s) to split
  2. Press B
  3. You can also right-click and select Split at Midpoint from the context menu.

Edit Properties

Select items and use the Properties panel to modify:

  • Nodes: Edit support conditions
  • Members: Edit section, material, node fixities