Issue description
When you create a curved beam, its segments may appear uneven and have inconsistent lengths. On the floor plan and in 3D views, these uneven segments can impact both the visual representation and structural accuracy, and you do not see a setting to control number of segments or length in the beam's settings.
Solution
This occurs when you curve a beam without enabling the multi-segment setting, as a result Archicad only assigns a limited number of segments, which can result in varying segment lengths. By adjusting the segment settings, you can restructure the beam with evenly distributed segments and precise lengths.
- Select the curved beam in the model window.
- Open the Beam Settings dialog from the Info Box or by right-clicking on the beam and choosing the settings from the context menu.
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In the Segment panel, click the Multi-segment icon to enable segment customization.
- Use one of the following methods to edit beam segments:
- Click the Add button to insert new segments. Assign the total number of segments required for a smooth curve.
- Adjust each segment's length by clicking the segment in the list. Type the desired numeric value for the segment length.
- Alternatively, in the 3D window, select the beam, click the join hotspot (black dot on the beam’s reference axis), then use the Move Segment Join command on the Pet Palette to graphically reshape segments.
- Review all segments in the Segment panel and make further edits, either individually or as a group, until the beam is uniform.
- Confirm changes and exit the settings dialog to see the improved beam geometry.
Refer to this detailed guide for further segment editing tips: Beam Segments Tips and Tricks.
Tip: You can create Favorites for sub-elements (segments) of the beam and column, allowing you to quickly reuse customized segment setups in other projects or elements.