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Advanced Analysis Criteria dialog

Used to control parameters for iterative analysis results in the load combinations mode.

Opens when Criteria > Advanced Analysis is selected in the Analysis: Load Combinations mode.

SettingDescription
Service Analysis Cracked Factor Modifier A modification factor for cracked factors when used with service load cases. ACI allows a value of 1.4.
Consider Live Load Reduction Clear this option to ignore live load reduction in load combinations.
Convergence Tolerance Set the tolerance required to assume convergence in iterative analyses.
Troubleshooting Opens the Advanced Analysis Criteria - Troubleshooting dialog, which contains options to further modify iterative analysis parameters when models fail to converge.
SettingDescription
Number of Increments
Number of Iterations per Increment