The Process > Analyze command invokes the generation of finite element models for each story, the calculation of loads, and the analysis and computation of column and beam design forces. During analysis, the status log will appear to track the status of the analysis process. If the model has hanging columns than the program will iterate over the stories which are affected by hanger forces in order to achieve the convergence in the applied load due to hanging columns. One can see the progress dialog going back an forth when the iteration is performed.

Once all the stories are analyzed (successfully or unsuccessfully) the user can scroll through the progress log for a summary of each stories analysis. Select Close to hide the dialog box. Following an analysis the menu commands under the Process-Results menu should be available for you to invoke.