RAM Structural System Help

Foundation Member Color Coding

The foundation members are color coded to give a quick visual indication of their status.

Color Meaning
White The foundation member is missing some design information. Selecting the View/Update option from the Process menu and clicking on the member will show the list of missing information is a pop-up message box.
Yellow The foundation member is ready for design. Use the Design All or View/Update options from the Process menu to design the foundation member.
Green The foundation member has been designed and passes all design checks. To view the design select the View/Update option from the Process menu and click on the member or select the Spread Footing Design report from the Report menu.
Blue The foundation member is a User Defined member and has passes all the design checks. To view the design select the View/Update option from the Process menu and click on the member.
Red The foundation member has been designed and has failed. To view the design select the View/Update option from the Process menu and click on the member. The error message in the Results area of the Design tab will indicate the cause of the failure in design.