# Pile

This section defines pile properties for deep foundation elements.

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**Navigation:** Substructure > Pile
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## Overview

Piles provide deep foundation support for substructure elements. This section covers pile section properties and layout definitions.

## Steps

### Step 1: Navigate to Pile

Navigate to **Pile** in the Substructure tree view.

### Step 2: Define Pile Properties

Configure pile section properties using the **PileSec** section defined in Properties.

### Step 3: Set Pile Layout

Define pile locations and spacing beneath pile caps.

## Verification

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After completing these steps, the pile foundations are defined and ready for construction stage assignment.
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