Alignment
This window contains an option to specify the position of member mass relatively to reference line of the member. This alignment is used only visual appearance of the structure, it does not affect the stiffness matrix during analysis.
Both vertical and horizontal alignment can be specified for the cross-section. Members with variable cross-section (tapers) require input of alignment both at the beginning and end of the member.
The window "Alignment" for a member with variable cross-section