Cut a specific part of a beam?

[Feanix]

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?

[CosminF]

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.

[Feanix]

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

[CosminF]

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. 

[Feanix]

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

[CosminF]

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

[Feanix]

 But there is also nothing to edit. No offset atleast

[CosminF · Accepted solution]

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.

[Lingwisyer]

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.