Beam
What it is
A structural beam along a line on a level.
How to create it
Architecture → Beam, or B. Draw a line, polyline, rectangle or arc. The beam follows the drawn line.
ShortcutB
LinePolylineRectanglePolygonCircleArc (3 points)Arc (center)FilletOffset
Properties
| Field | Type | Unit | Min. | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | select | — | — | Beam type: material and finish. |
| Level | select | — | — | Level the beam sits on. |
| Width (m) | number | m | 0.05 | Beam width, across its line. |
| Height (m) | number | m | 0.05 | Beam depth. |
| Offset from level (m) | number | m | — | Raises or lowers the beam. |
| Length (m) | computed | m | — | Length along the line. |
Works with
Independent from walls. Beams sit on their level.
Where it shows
Plan: dashed footprint. Section: poche. 3D: solid. IFC: IfcBeam for straight beams; arcs may be skipped.