For cross‑laminated structures with large spans, downstand beams or hybrid structures are often used. They can be modeled in RFEM 5 by using surfaces and member cross‑sections. In both structural systems, curved downstand beams are also possible without any problems. For curved surfaces, the member is always generated to match the thickness spacing of the surface and the member using the automatic member eccentricity. The downstand beam can also be connected flexibly by means of a line release.