Commands and functions > Analyze > Isolate bar
  
Isolate bar
Ribbon:
Tab ATHENA Model > Group Output > Isolate bar
Menu:
Modeling > Analyze > Isolate bar
Toolbar:
ATH Analyze > Isolate bar
Command input:
ath_st3d_solid
With this routine you can release one or more bars from a construction. The bars with their cutting properties are converted into solids and inserted in the current co-ordinate system.
The bars are always separated in the full display irrespective of the set Display modes. It is therefore not necessary to change the display mode beforehand.
Input request 
Select 3D bar or [?]:
Select the bar to be isolated.
With the option ? you call the help.
Select additional bar or [?]:
Select a further bar to be separated. This input request is repeated until you terminate the object selection by pressing the Enter key or giving a right click.
After the object selection the Dialog box Separate bar is opened where you can choose the components which are to be released from the construction.
Dialog box Separate bar
db_ath_st3d_solid
Choose the components which you want to separated and click OK to insert them into the current drawing. The dialog box is closed and the following input request appears:
Input request 
Specify insertion point:
Define the insertion point of the bar.
Specify rotated angle<0>:
Define the rotation angle of the bar.
Press the Enter key to accept the default angle.