D. To specify aluminum design code and parameters
To initiate the design of aluminum members and specify the code parameters, use the following procedure.
- On the Analysis and Design ribbon tab, select Aluminium in the Design group gallery. The Aluminum Design - Whole Structure dialog opens.
- Click Define Parameters. The Design Parameters dialog opens.
- Specify a value or option for each required parameter for a set of members and then click Add. You only need to specify parameters that require a different value from the default value. Repeat this step for all non-default parameters.
- Click Close. The design parameters are marked with an icon. This indicates that the need to be assigned to members.
- Use one of the STAAD.Pro assignment methods to assign each parameter to the applicable members.