topic Cut a specific part of a beam? in Modeling

Cut a specific part of a beam?

Feanix — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:51:51 GMT

Hello!

I would like to cut the end of a beam in a specific way. In the screenshot you can see my hand drawn lines.

I want to cut the upper left corner of the beam.

Is that possible?

Re: Cut a specific part of a beam?

CosminF — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:11:46 GMT

Hi,

For me its not very clear what are you trying to achieve, but look up beam segments, you can achieve your desired results with that I reckon.

More info on that:

https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Beam-Segments-Tips-and-Tricks/ta-p/303944

hope this helps.

Re: Cut a specific part of a beam?

Feanix — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:24:11 GMT

This is almost what I want. Thank you.

But is there a way to move the segment? Tried everything.

I would want it to be aligned at the bottom. But its always centered

Re: Cut a specific part of a beam?

CosminF — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:26:23 GMT

You can edit the anchor point of the last segment to be offset (the symbol is 9 dots in a square pattern). In this way your beam will have the asymmetrical shape you are after.

Re: Cut a specific part of a beam?

Feanix — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:30:17 GMT

These are the only options I have at the two anchor points.

Re: Cut a specific part of a beam?

CosminF — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:36:49 GMT

You need to go into the settings on the beam (ctrl+T) , choose beam segment in the left menu and edit there.

Re: Cut a specific part of a beam?

Feanix — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:00:35 GMT

But there is also nothing to edit. No offset atleast

Re: Cut a specific part of a beam?

CosminF — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:58:23 GMT

Hi,

Only now I could test it myself in AC.
You can offset the reference axis in beam settings.

And adjust the segment height/width in segment settings.

Re: Cut a specific part of a beam?

Lingwisyer — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:34:29 GMT

You can only set the reference for the beam or column uniformly. There does not seem to be a way to do it by segment. One workaround that can work in limited circumstances is that you use a Complex Profile that contains your offset for your segment.

Ling.