The program selects all members based on an optimization technique. This method performs 2 analyses as well as iteration of sizes to reduce the overall structure weight. This command should be used with caution since it will require longer processing time.

Notes

1. The output of this command may be controlled using the TRACK parameter. Various codes support various levels of details. Refer to the appropriate section of the documentation, as explained in the table in TR.48.1 Parameter Specifications for more information on the TRACK parameter.

2. This command will perform one additional analysis and design cycle and therefore may be time consuming. Steps taken are: CHECK CODE ALL; then modify ratios; then SELECT ALL; then PERFORM ANALYSIS; then SELECT ALL. See TR.50 Group Specification for other options used with this command. You may want to repeat this command for further optimization.  

3. This command does not cause the program to re-analyze for results based on the selected member sizes. However, to maintain compatibility of analysis results with the final member sizes, you should enter a subsequent PERFORM ANALYSIS command. Otherwise the post processor will display the prior results with the revised member sizes.