Override effective width - for composite beams

Graphically set the composite beams to which an effective width override applies from a Review View using the Show/Alter State command Override Effective Width attribute.

Note: For the width to be overridden the Update effective width prior to design check setting must be selected in Design > Settings > Steel > Composite beam.

Open a view and switch the view regime to Review View.
On the Review ribbon, click Show/Alter State.
Go to the Properties window.
In the Attribute list, ensure that Override Effective Width is selected.
Set Mode to Set On , or Set Off or Toggle.
In the model, click the composite beams to which an effective width override will apply.
1. If Mode is Set On - the setting is switched on
2. If Mode is Set Off - the setting is switched off
3. If Mode is Toggle - the setting toggles between on and off
Continue applying the setting or press Esc to finish.