D. To add a new solution set
To add a new set of parameters in a solution set for comparing different designs, use the following procedure.
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On the
Chinese Steel Design ribbon tab in the
Solution group, select the
Configuration tool.
The Configure Solution dialog opens. -
Add a new solution set:
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Click
Add.
The Add Solution Name dialog opens.
- Type a Solution Name.
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Select the analysis
Type to use with this solution set from
the drop-down list.
Note: The solution set is bound to an analysis method: First-order (elastic) or P-Delta.
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Click
OK.
The dialog closes.
The new solution set is added and is selected in the Select Solution drop-down list. -
Click
Add.
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Click
OK.
The dialog closes.
- In the Chinese Steel Design ribbon tab Solution group, select the new solution set name from the drop-down list.
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Add one or more design parameters.
Note: The name of the current selection solution is displayed in the Design Parameters dialog. The analysis type associated with the solution set is also displayed in this dialog.
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On the
Chinese Steel Design ribbon tab in the
Solution group, select the
Configuration tool.
The Configure Solution dialog opens. - Select the new solution set name from the Select Solution drop-down list.
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Add parameter sets to the
Used list by either:
To… Do the following… add a single parameter select a parameter name in the Unused list and then click > add all available parameters click >> - Click OK.