How to have model role default to beam

To have the model role default to Beam instead of None follow these steps:

1. After creating a beam (the beam dialog box should appear.)
2. Select the Naming tab.
3. Right click on the heading of the dialog box, scroll down and choose Model role.
4. Now change the Model Role from None to beam.

Now make a test:

5. Create a new beam.
6. The beam dialog box is displayed.
7. Select the Naming tab.
8. The Model Role is now set to beam as a default now.

Note: Please note that the procedure specified is project specific. If you restart Advance Steel you must redo these steps.