Data Checking a Model
The Data Check checks the validity and completeness of the database. It has been designed to detect errors in the model that the Analysis or Design module may by unable to detect or that may cause the module to abruptly terminate. This includes incomplete slab edges, missing supports, missing sizes on lateral frame members, etc.
It is important that a Data Check be run on each model before attempting to run any of the Analysis or Design modules. It is up to the user to run the Data Check in the RAM Modeler to verify that the model has no errors.
The Data Check only checks floors that are defined in the Story Data.
Items may be listed as either Errors or Warnings. Errors must be corrected before proceeding to the design modules; they may result in either incorrect results or abnormal program termination. Warnings are given for items that may be a problem for certain condition, which are listed with the Warning. Warnings do not need to be corrected unless not doing so will result in undesirable results.
If errors or warnings are found, a message is displayed stating the number of errors and warnings in the model. Clicking OK will display a report listing the errors and warnings, including a "User Action" to fix the error. The report can be printed by selecting Print from the menu or by clicking on the Print Screen toolbar button.