After the structure reference data and the needed systems and grids are defined, you can begin placing structural objects in your model.
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All structure objects are placed in the model using information defined in the structure reference data. Your first step should be to review, edit, and otherwise customize the delivered structure reference data using the Catalog task. Refer to the Catalog documentation. If you prefer, you can still review, edit, and create structure reference data using Microsoft Excel workbooks. Refer to the Structure Reference Data Guide for more information on editing reference data using workbooks.
After the reference data is customized to suit your needs, consider going to the Systems and Specifications task and defining the systems that you want in your model. While not absolutely required that you create your systems first, doing so keeps you from having to edit your structural objects after placement to assign them to the correct system. In addition, we recommend that you create your elevations and grids using the Grids task before placing structural objects.
After the structure reference data and the needed systems and grids are defined, you can begin placing structural objects in your model.