Selecting Joint Code Check from the Process menu will initiate the joint code check according to the standard provisions of the selected steel design code. During this process, all valid joints will be checked for the selected code specifications for all program generated load combinations as well as user defined load combinations. Once the code check is completed, the model is redrawn on the screen with joints color coded to indicate if the joint requires strengthening and if it can be adequately strengthened. A legend correlating color with joint status appears in the upper right hand corner of the screen. This display reflects the worst case for each joint given the load combinations analyzed.

The View/Update command can be used to further investigate and, if desired, modify the design of a lateral member.