In RAM Concept , profile polylines control the elevation and control points of the tendon parameter objects that cross them. Normally, these profile elevations are configured to “balance” a certain fraction of the gravity load which often achieves the design objectives. RAM Concept can also optimize these profile elevations by selecting a profile polyline (or the default profile polyline), clicking Edit > Section Properties (or right-click and choose Selection Properties), and then clicking on the Optimization tab.

To optimize the profile polyline, check the Optimize option, set the minimum and maximum values in the range, and then the increment values to explore between the range. Note that the elevation values set in the optimization tab refer to the Elevation Reference set in the general tab. Usually, it is valuable to explore the entire range of physical elevations within a member, as sometimes counterintuitive values work best.