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Expand Structure > Shapes.
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Expand the section library node (such as AISC-LRFD-3.1 or Euro) to display the shapes available in that library.
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Select the shape node (such as W or WT) to which you want to add your new section.
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Click the Grid View Command on the ribbon bar.
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Click the Insert Row Command on the ribbon bar to display the Add/Edit Cross Section Properties Dialog.
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In the Section Name box, enter a name for your new section. This is the name by which the section is accessed in the Structure task.
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Define the remaining section properties. If you are unsure of what a property is, refer to that cross-section's information in the Member Cross Sections. For example, if you are creating a W section, refer to Cross Section Symbol W (M).
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Click Apply, and then click OK.
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Click Cancel to cancel creating a new cross-section.
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Click the Save Command .
Behavior of the properties is controlled by the XML Schema for Cross Section Editor delivered to the [Product Folder]\[Product Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\Xml\Structure folder.