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Cross-Section View—Selection page

Option Description
Selection Mode Choose from the following methods for specifying a beam section:From ModelGraphically select an element from the master post view.By Element IDLets your select an element by entering an element ID.
Element Enter an element ID and click Apply ID String to select an element.
At End Specifies the beam section at the Fore or Aft end of the beam element.
Preview Displays a graphical representation of the section with its results contour in the Cross-Section Preview window.
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