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Move

• The tool that moves the structure in given direction

Copy

• The tool that copies the structure in given direction

Enlarge/Shrink

• The tool that enlarges or shrinks the structure

Rotate

• The tool that rotates or copies the structure using specified angle

Mirror

• The tool that mirrors existing structure, including copy option

Align

• The tool that aligns structural elements (joints, members) into given line

Add scissor joint

• Inserts a scissor joint. The scissor joint is a special type of relative joint, as it has two reference members. The position of such joint is given by the intersection of these reference members. This joint creates hinged connection of intersecting members.

Convert joint to absolute

• Converts a relative joint to an absolute one.

Absolute joints on members

• Test that checks the coordinates of all absolute joints and compare them with positions of members. Absolute joints lying on members aren't connected to the members and may cause the singularity of the structure. Such joints may be converted into relative ones. This conversion automatically creates a connection between member and joint.

Absolute joints on members convert to relative

• A tool that finds absolute joints placed on members or in their surroundings and converts these joints into relative ones. The considered surroundings can be defined by user. The tool can be applied both to all and selected joints.

Divide members

• Tool that adds specified number of relative joints with uniform distribution along the member length.

Continuity analysis

• Test that checks whether the structure is divided into more parts or not. Hidden division into more parts caused by overlapping joints or members causes collapses during analysis very often. The partial segments of the structure aren't usually supported in a sufficient way and the singularity appears in these cases. There is an option to highlight the certain part of the structure.

Member load multiplication

• This tool increases or reduces member loads in load cases with the help of specified multiplication factor. The factor may be applied to all or selected loads, the tool may be limited to active or selected load cases. This tool is suitable e.g. for modification of input after the change of loading width of structural elements.

Joint load multiplication

• This tool increases or reduces joint loads in load cases with the help of specified multiplication factor. The factor may be applied to all or selected loads, the tool may be limited to active or selected load cases. This tool is suitable e.g. for modification of input after the change of loading width of structural elements.

Load template

• The import of template (list) of load cases and combinations. This tool may be used for an easy transfer of load case/combination parameters from one project to another. The file of the template has an extension *.flc.

Save template

• The export of template (list) of load cases and combinations. This tool may be used for an easy transfer of load case/combination parameters from one project to another. The file of the template has an extension *.flc.