# Insertion Point

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**Navigation:** Bridge Geometry > Insertion Point

For detailed parameter explanations, see the [Insertion Point Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/steel-i-girder-bridge-workflow/bridge-geometry-sig/insertion-point-sig).
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**Step 1:** Click **three-dots icon** on **Location** cell and set a support line as **Abut1**.

![image-20240724-111453.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101641529/image-20240724-111453.png?api=v2)

**Step 2:** Keep the **Longitudinal Offset** as default.

![image-20240724-111536.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101641529/image-20240724-111536.png?api=v2)

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<summary><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> Longitudinal Offset</summary>

Offset values use PGL as the reference point.

![](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2278031376/image-20231003-085925.png?api=v2)

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**Step 3:** Enter the **Transverse Offset** as 16.5.

![image-20250112-113454.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101641529/image-20250112-113454.png?api=v2)

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<summary><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> Transverse Offset</summary>

Offset values use PGL as the reference point.

![](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2278031376/Untitled%20Diagram.drawio%20\(15\)-20221025-123233.png?api=v2)

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**Step 4:** Keep the insertion point name as default.

**Step 5:** When the steps are completed, the shared screenshot displayed in the adjacent cell should be visible in the 3D view of OpenBrIM.

![image-20250112-113711.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101641529/image-20250112-113711.png?api=v2)

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The completed insertion points are illustrated below. Please verify that you have the same model on your end by examining each view provided here. For more information on how to perform visual checks, refer to the quick tips.
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<summary><strong>Quick Tip:</strong> Learn how to show Model</summary>

Click on the arrow button above the Analysis button located in the upper-left corner of the OpenBrIM screen.

![](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2278031376/image-20230920-135407.png?api=v2)

Click on the Model button on the screen that opens up.

![](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2278031376/image-20230920-135445.png?api=v2)

![](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101641529/image-20231003-092421.png?api=v2)

![image-20250112-113354.png](https://openbrim.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/2101641529/image-20250112-113354.png?api=v2)

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To view the entire procedure explained on this page, please watch the recorded Video below.
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Insertion Point
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