Dialog Structure

Each dialog consists of the basic control buttons such as OK, Cancel, Template, etc., which are placed at the bottom edge of the dialog.

On the right, you will find auxiliary diagrams, preview windows, or a pick frame —also called "monitor" in the descriptions, appearing in some of the commands.

The actual content of the dialog differs from one command to the other; additional buttons may appear in the lower button bar depending on the corresponding command. The following figure shows a typical dialog frame, containing all standard elements, for the example of an end plate connection:

The standard elements (lower button bar) as well as the general behavior of the dialogs are described below. When the different commands are described, these things won’t be explained any more.

Dialog Controls

Setting	Description
Favorites	Current Settings - Select when you haven't created any template and you want to use the current settings of the dialog instead. Bentley/Default - Select when you want to use the application default settings template and you don't want to use the current settings of the dialog instead.
OK	Closes the dialog and save your changes.
Cancel	Closes the dialog without saving changes.
Help	Opens online help.
Template	Saves and retrieve (Using Templates) settings to be used on other projects.
Rollover	Alternatively enables the Rollover mechanism. When the Rollover is switched on, the visible dialog area depends on the current mouse position. For more detailed information, please refer to the "Rollover Mechanism" topic.
Show /Hide Preview	Opens or closes, respectively, a flyout panel to display an illustration based on the tool.
Update	Updates the connection, structure or the component part according to your default settings. Normally in ProStructures, you are working in a dynamic mode. Each modification of a parameter is directly translated into a modification of the corresponding object so that you can see the results immediately. Note: In case of very complex structures or less powerful computers, it may be reasonable to deactivate this automatic update in the global settings of ProStructures and to activate it manually if need be.