Setting Edge Offsets

Each edge of a slab can be given an offset independent of the other edges. This allows not only for the difference between auto-bounded and manual edges of the same slab, but also structural differences such as the slab’s offset for an interior versus exterior wall.

To set edge offsets:

1. Select a single slab to edit.

2. In the Object Info palette, click Edge Offsets.

The drawing view is adjusted to fit the bounds of the selected slab, and the Edge Offsets dialog box opens. The slab’s edges are listed according to automatically assigned numbers, and the current bounding mode of each edge is indicated. Edge 1 is selected by default, and is highlighted in the dialog box and in the drawing.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Slab Edges	Select one or more slab edges to set the offset; as edges are selected, they are highlighted in the drawing
Slab Components	Select one or more components to set the offset
Edge Ref	For automatically bounded slab edges, sets the selected slab component’s edge relative to the wall’s core component. When the selected edges have different settings, the field displays blank.
Edge Offset	Specifies the offset of the selected components from the edge of the slab. When the selected edges have different settings, the field displays blank.

3. Set the parameters and click OK.

The drawing returns to the view before Edge Offsets was clicked.

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Concept: Automatically Bounded and Manual Slab Edges

Drawing Slabs Manually

Creating Automatically Bounded Slabs from Existing Walls

Creating Slabs with Both Automatically Bounded and Manual Edges

Converting Slab Boundary Associations

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