The Optimize command within View/Update is used to select the best Bar Pattern and reinforcing layout for all Wall Panels in a Wall Design Group. When this command is launched the program deletes all existing reinforcing prior to commencing the design process. Note the changes made by the Optimize command are made permanent immediately, even without issuing the “Update Database” command and all existing reinforcing that is not frozen will be deleted.

For any Wall Panels within a Wall Design Group that are Frozen, the Optimize command will not select the best Bar Pattern but rather will perform a design check on the reinforcement that exists in the Wall Panel.