September 22, 2011
|
New,
DXF,
RISASection
The
latest
version
of
RISASection,
includes
a
powerful
new
DXF
import
feature.
This
feature
allows
the
user
to
import
any
2D
geometry
into
RISASection
for
the
calculation
of
the
cross-sectional
properties
and
the
import
into
RISA-2D,
RISA-3D
or
RISAFloor
for
use
in
the
larger
model.
Simply
start
by
modeling
the
2D
section
in
your
CAD
program:
If
you
want
to
model
multiple
shapes
to
create
a
built-up
section,
it
is
best
to
model
each
shape
on
separate
layers
in
order
to
ensure
that
the
import
correctly
recognizes
each
shape’s
outline:
Save
the
file
as
a
DXF,
then
open
RISASection.
Note:
You
may
open
a
new
file
or
an
existing
file.
If
you
want
to
add
the
section
to
an
existing
file,
it
will
simply
import
as
a
new
section.
Go
to
File
>
Import
DXF
File,
and
then
browse
to
select
your
file.
Now
you
may
review
the
calculated
properties
and
save
the
section
for
import
into
RISA-2D,
RISA-3D,
and
RISAFloor…
