In some cases it is desirable to override the optimum designs, making the sizes of similar column lines identical. This can be done by using the Copy command. The Copy command copies sizes and yield strength from one column line to another. If the column lines are incompatible (such as different number of levels) a warning is given and the Copy is canceled. If the sizes being copied to the new column line are inadequate a warning will be given allowing you to cancel the Copy.

To Copy the sizes from one column line to another

1. Issue the Process - Copy command
2. With the "Copy From" target cursor select a column line that has the design that will be copied.
3. With the "Copy To" target cursor select the column line that will receive the new design.

If the "Copy From" column line has not been design, a warning is shown and you are given the opportunity to design the column line.

Once the design has been copied, the column line that received the design (the "Copy To" column line) the design will be analyzed for that column line's loading. Because this column line is not considered to be user-defined, or frozen, the columns will be painted blue of the design passes and red if it fails.

This process can be repeated, alternately selecting the Copy From column and the Copy To column lines.

The Copy command DOES NOT create a link between the Copy From column and the Copy To column; a subsequent change in the design of one is not automatically made to the other. The Copy command merely copies the current sizes and Fy from one column line to another.