Used to uniquely identify each job. You can enter any string here.

Used to define the foundation type for the new job. In current version we support 5 different types of footing which are

• Isolated - Create a spread footing at each selected support node.
• Pile Cap - Create a pile cap at each selected support node.
• Mat - Create a matt
• Combined - Create strip footings from two or more support nodes. A single job can contain multiple strip footings.
• Octagonal
• Strap
• Ribbed Beam - for India code only

Used to define concrete code to be used. The following codes are supported:

• US - ACI 318

  Note: For US codes, you must also select the Code Version.
• Britain - BS 8110
• Indian - IS 456-2000
• Australian - AS 3600-2004
• Canadian - CSA 23.3-04
• Europe - Eurocode 2 (EN 1992 Design of concrete structures)

Used to setup default design parameters of the job. The program supports both FPS and SI unit systems. You can select any combination of design code and default unit type. In other words user can choose US design code with SI unit system.

Used to assign supports to a job. There are three assignment methods

• Assign to All Supports - assigns all supports to the current job
• Assign to Selected Supports - assign all selected supports in the main view to the current job
• Assign to Listed Supports - When selected, the Listed Supports field becomes active.

Used in conjunction with the Assign to Listed Supports method for Support Assignment. Type the support numbers to be assigned to the current job.