Load Case Editor dialog

Used to create and edit load cases. Load case naming and units settings are applied to the Structural model and are exported to analytical applications. The style settings determine appearance of Load Case in the analytical model.

Accessed from Load Case Manager > Edit.

Setting	Description
Name	Enter or edit the name of the load case. This value is user-defined.
Type	Select the type of load case. Values are: Dead Load – Loads due to the weight of the components making up the structure and that are intended to remain permanently in place. Live Load – Loads on a member that are not permanent and are likely to be moved at some point in the life of the structure. Roof Live Load – Loads on a roof that are not permanent and are likely to be moved at some point in the life of the structure. Wind Load – A force or lateral pressure in pounds per square foot that is applied to a member due to wind blowing in any direction. Earthquake – Loads on a member that would be from an earthquake. Vertical Earthquake – Vertical loads on a member that would be from an earthquake. Snow Load – Forces applied to a member by snow accumulation on the roof of a structure. Ice Pressure – Forces applied to a member by ice accumulation on the roof of a structure. Rain Load – Forces applied to a member by rain accumulation on the roof of a structure. User – Any user-defined load case.
Force unit	Displays the force unit. Values are: Kilograms Tons Force Newtons KiloNewtons Pounds Force Kips
Distance unit	Displays the units to use when distance is being determined. Values are: Master Units Sub Units
Active	When on, the load case is exported to an analysis product. When off, the load case exists in the Structural analytical model, but is not exported.
Display	When on, the load case is displayed in the Structural analytical model.
Style name	Displays the Style name in use for this load case. To create a new Style name, click the Loads Style button on the Load Case Manager dialog, select the style, and click Edit to activate the Edit Loads Style dialog.
OK	Saves the load case details applied to the Structural model available to analytical applications.
Cancel	Discards any changes and closes the dialog.