The Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the RAM Modeler window. On the status bar are smaller "windows" that provide information pertinent to the model.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| The Message Window: | The Message Window is located on the left side of the status bar. Brief instructions that will assist in modeling are displayed in this window. The Message Window is particularly useful when using Layout Mode commands requiring multiple keystrokes or selections, as it will provide step-by-step instructions for accomplishing each task. When there are no current instructions required, the current Layout Type selection will appear in the Window. |
| The Material Window: | The Material Window is located to the right of the Message Window. The current material mode is displayed in this window. |
| The Coordinate Window: | The coordinates of the cursor relative to the model are shown in current RAM Modeler units in the Coordinate Window. The Coordinate Window is located on the right side of the status bar. This is useful in relating the structural model to the actual coordinates of the structure. |