I would like to create a new section shape for use in Ram Elements. The new shape has 2 standard AISC wide flange shapes with one WF turned 90 degrees to the other one so that the top flange is completely in contact with the web of the other WF at the centerlines. For example, I would like to weld the top flange of a W12x53 to the web of a W14x22. The minor axis of the W12 would be turned 90 degrees and match up with the major axis of the W14.
I may be adding several new sections of this type. Can you help me get started?
You will need to create a .LEO file for the section. Section 16 in the RAM Elements Manual discusses the contents of this file.
The section that you describe is similar to the existing "Cross3W" section that is installed with the program. See below. I recommend making a copy of the Cross3W.leo file in C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\Engineering\RAM Elements\Leos and then modifying it to match your section.
As I understand it from the developers, the DrawDxf parameter is not used in custom sections so you can ignore that part. I wish more of our users were willing to share custom data like this. If you want to send it to us (with a permission note) we can post it in files area of communities and try to get the ball rolling. Users can currently post to the files area too, but we prefer they stick to the Forum to prevent having file posts the go unnoticed.
Yes, delete that section. I'll report the problem with F1 if it has not already been logged. Meanwhile get into the help from the ? icon and then search will at least work. I like the pdf option over the normal help window myself.
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