EXAMPLE 2. FORMAL STUDY METAL CONSTRUCTION

EXAMPLE 2: 'DESIGN OF A METAL STRUCTURE' 43 After running an analysis scenario, its combinations are automatically generated by the program. Calling the command "Combinations" opens the table with the combinations of the active scenario. The same is achieved by selecting the "Predefined Combinations" command, as the program will introduce the combinations relevant to the active analysis scenario The predefined combinations of the "running" scenarios of the analysis are automatically entered by the program. In addition to the predefined combinations, the designer has the possibility to create his own combination files, either by modifying the predefined ones, or by deleting all of them "Delete All" and entering his own values. The "Load Set Combinations" tool works like an Excel page offering copy, total delete capabilities in the classic ways, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Shift and right-click. By selecting the "Predefined Combinations" command, the program will enter the combinations related to the active analysis scenario