GiD user manual : Creating the 'prism' layer and translating the octagon to this layer

  • In the Layers window, create a new layer named "prism".
  • Select the "prism" layer and double-click it to choose as the activated layer.
  • Right-click on "prism" layer and select Send To->Lines . Select the lines that define the octagon. Press ESC to conclude the selection.

The lines that form the octagon

  • Select the "profile" layer and set it Off .