P. To display floor spectrum results
To display the generated floor spectra results for a time history load case, use the following procedure.
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On the
Results ribbon tab, select the
Layouts > Floor
Spectrum tool in the
Dynamics group.
The Floor Spectrum Graph window and Floor Spectrums table open.Tip: The peak acceleration value is labeled.
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On the
Floor Spectrums table, select the
Floor Spectrum Set from the drop-down list.
The tabulated values and the graph update to display the selected set.
- Optional:
You can change the display of the graphed data by right-clicking
on the graph and selecting:
Select… To… Linear Graph display the response spectrum graph with linear axes Log-Log Graph display the response spectrum graph with logarithmic axes (default display) Show Points display the individual calculated points on the plot - Optional:
To save the current set data to an external file:
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Right-click on the graph and then select Save data in a text
file from the pop-up menu.
A Windows File Open dialog opens.
- Select a location to save the data.
- Type a File Name and then click Save.
The plot data is saved in a plan text file (file extension .txt). -
Right-click on the graph and then select Save data in a text
file from the pop-up menu.
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You can use pictures of the graph in other reports or external
programs by right-clicking on the graph and selecting:
Select… To… Copy Picture copy the graph to the Windows clipboard Take Picture save the image for use in reports for later use. A Picture dialog will open for a label and caption. Click OK to save the graph to the report Picture Album.