Metric Tutorials - Autodesk

7 Press ESC.
Notice that columns are placed at each grid intersection. In addition, there are a few extraneous
columns on grid line intersections that are exterior to the structure.
8 Select the columns listed below, which are outside of the structure footprint, and press DELETE.
■ G1, H1, J1, K1
■ G2, H2, J2, K2
■ G5, H5, J5, K5
■ K3, K4
■ A5, B5, C5
Specify base and top of column elevations
Create new levels
9 Right-click the column located at C2, and click Select All Instances.
TIP You may have to zoom into the grid intersection to right-click one of the columns.
10 On the Options Bar, click .
11 In the Element Properties dialog:
■ Under Constraints, enter 600 mm for Base Offset.
■ Under Constraints, enter 600 mm for Top Offset.
■ Click OK.
12 On the Design Bar, click Modify.
13 In the Project Browser, expand Elevations (Building Elevation), and double-click South Elevation.
14 On the Drafting tab of the Design Bar, click Level.
15 On the left side of the elevation, specify a start point for the third level at a distance of 3000
mm above Level 2, and then specify the endpoint aligned with the existing level heads on the
right side.
NOTE If necessary, you can adjust the height by clicking the temporary dimension and modifying
the level elevation. Level 3 should be 3000 mm above Level 2.
Notice the new level is named Level 3. A new structural plan view by the same name is also
created and listed within the Project Browser.
16 Use the same method to create Level 4.
Level 4 should be 3000 mm above Level 3 with an elevation of 9000 mm.
17 On the Design Bar, click Modify.
Adjust location of the grid
18 Select grid head A.
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