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Design frame section in SAP2000 section designer

Design frame section in SAP2000 section designer

Design frame section in SAP2000 section designer

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Hi all.
I have the following problem.
I was asked to point out the easiest way to import/design a section in the section designer of SAP2000.
I have the following section (it looks like a C section but it is more complicated) and I was thinking if I can import its characteristics directly with the use of e.g. import an autocad dxf file.



If you cannot see the image download from here:
http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=ec455058-86ae-46e3-8840-6584dbb42424&file=Section.jpg]
Can I do that or should I design it in the designer?
If the latter is the case how can I design the curved parts in the designer?
Sorry but it is the first time that I come across a user defined section. :(  

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