Start the Structure

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To start, you will build one end of the structure, before adding Pilasters that connect it to the other end of the structure. 

To start the structure:

  1. Click the Wall shape and drag it onto the drawing page.
  2. Right-click the Wall and select Shape Data from the Data sub-menu.

    The Shape Data - Wall popup appears.
  3. Click in the Wall length text field, enter 16 ft. and press the Enter key on your keyboard.

    Note: By default, the Wall's reference line should be on top. If is isn't, right-click the Wall and select Flip Wall on Reference Line from the menu that appears.
  4. Click the Wall shape and drag it onto the drawing page.
  5. Click a corner of the Wall and drag it so it is vertical..
     
  6. Use the Shape Data popup to make the Wall length 6 ft 6 in.
  7. If the Wall's reference line is on the right, right-click the wall and select Flip Wall on Reference Line from the menu that appears.
  8. Make a copy of the new Wall, right-click the Wall and select Flip Wall on Reference Line from the menu that appears, so the reference line is on the left.
  9. Click the right vertical Wall and drag it onto the corner of the horizontal Wall, so that it glues to the Wall.
     
  10. Repeat the above step for the left Wall, then add Pilasters and the remaining straight Walls.