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M. To Specify Member Releases

To change member end release details for the 3D frame, use the following steps.

All beams are initially assumed as fully fixed at both ends.

  1. Select Assign >  Member Release (Beams).

    The Member Release dialog opens.

  2. (Optional) Select the level from the drop-down list of level numbers in the tool bar.
    Tip: The current level and plan name are displayed in the status bar.
  3. Right-click on a beam and select Release Details- mark from the pop-up menu.
    Tip: The Member Release dialog contains some tools to select and make release changes to multiple members, such as all primary or secondary beams or all beams along a column line. These tools allow you to select the levels to which you want to apply these release specifications as well.

    The Beam Release Information dialog opens.

  4. Check the boxes for each degree of freedom to release at either end of the member and type a percent release value for each release direction.
    Tip: The default release of 99% is intended to represent a full member release.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Repeat Steps 2 through 6 for each member you want to edit release specifications.
    Tip: The member release specifications are color-coded in the Member Release dialog and indicated with dots on each member.
  7. Click the X in the top,right-hand corner of the Member Release dialog when you are finished making changes to the member releases. The Beam Release Details table updates with the changes.