High and Low Point of Steel Columns

[kimudang]

Hi guys,

I have one column that is 20'-0" high and one that is 22'-0" high. I wish to connect a beam from the top of one to the other and a can't get the beam to angle, what's the easiest way to do this?

[kimudang]

Clarification, I want this beam to run from the top of one column to the top of the other column..

[Tom Weir]

Hi,
You will need to create a sweep solid, or establish a reference plane from the top of one column to the next.

Tom Weir
Los Angeles

[patricks]

Reference plane will most likely be the easiest way to go. Give the plane a name so you can find it in drop down lists among other reference datums like levels, etc.

I typically set up a reference plane along all my roof slops so that I can show sloping beams that will support roof structure.