Prior to starting the actual drawing, we ensure that there can be drawn on a grid with a sufficiently fine resolution. Activate the grid definition with 
and then set the resolution of the grid to 50 cm in both directions.
Select the icon field geometry within the palette. In this field, icon three functions are actually available . All other functions are dimmed and will only be useful after a selection was done in the window.
Click on the icon 
, where after you can draw the axes of the continuous beam directly on the screen. Click the left mouse button on a point of the grid where you want to start drawing. Then drag the mouse to the right (while holding the left mouse button pressed). As you move the mouse over the window, you’ll the length of the drawn line on the bottom of the window. Move the mouse to the point where dx = dy = 400 cm and 0 cm. Then release the left mouse button.
So, you now drawn the first field of your continuous beam. Draw the next field by moving the mouse to the right end of the drawn line. The moment you see a small red circle appears, press the left mouse button again and then move the mouse to the right again. Ensure that dx = dy = 150 cm and 0 cm. Then release the left mouse button and click on the icon 
to the drawing function off.
To optimally visualize of the drawn axes, use the icon 
of the toolbar. At this moment your model should look like this:
If the information in your model window is incomplete, use the icon 
from the toolbar and check if the missing information in the following dialogue (eg, the length of bars):
