Generate load combinations This window is a small editor that lets you enter combinations that will generate the model based on their category. According to the building code which has been taken, the user can create a list of all required combinations in order to generate load combinations according to their category (based on the load case category, DL for dead loads, LL for live loads, etc).
Configuration The present dialog window allows selecting some general characteristics of the program. Following, there is a description of the available options in detail.
Units This dialog window allows selecting the unit system and the specific units of the different groups of variables within the program.
Sections This window allows the user to choose the group and specific section, which they wish to create, edit or delete from a group.
Creating/Editing materials This dialog window allows the user to choose a material from the materials groups installed with the program and it is possible to create, edit or delete user’s own materials.
Creating/Editing bolts This dialog window allows the user to choose a bolt from the bolts groups installed with the program and it is possible to create, edit or delete user’s own bolts.
Creating/Editing welds This dialog window allows the user to choose a weld from the welds groups installed with the program and it is possible to create, edit or delete user’s own welds.
Special selection of joints This window allows the selection of specific joints according to the user requirements. It is possible to select previously the joints if it is desired to make the selection from the selected members only.
Creating/Editing connection templates This dialog window allows the user to choose connection templates installed with the program and it is possible to create, edit or delete user’s own templates.
Editing connections toolbars Connections assigning buttons can be configured according to user preferences. These settings determine the list of templates to be used establishing an order and hierarchy for the assignment.