Define a beam cross section reusable object

1. Open the FEM that contains the beam cross section that you want to define as a reusable object.

2. Choose Tools→Reuse Library→Define Reusable Object.

3. In the Reusable Object dialog box, in the Object group, click Show Section Manager .

4. From the Cross Section List, select the cross section to define as reusable. This must be a General Geometry, Face of Solid, or standard solver cross section.

5. Click Close.

6. In the Reusable Object dialog box, in the Folder View group, select the library folder where you want to store the reusable object.

7. In the Preview Image group, click Define Image to use the cross section preview as the image to be associated with the reusable object in the reuse library.A preview image of the reusable object appears in the preview panel.

8. Click OK.

For steps to reuse this object in another part, see Reuse a beam cross section in another part.

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